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Sprintex USA Supercharger for Dodge Challenger V6

Sprintex USA is adding new charge to the late model Dodge Challenger equipped with a 3.6L V6 Pentastar engine by introducing a fully integrated supercharger system for 2012 to current models. The Sprintex supercharger, featuring a patented twin screw design, provides 54% more horsepower and 47% more ft. lbs. of torque over a stock V6 Challenger.

Edelbrock E-Force Stage 1, 2 and 3 Systems for 2015 Corvette Stingrays

Edelbrock has expanded its E-Force Stage 1 Supercharger systems for the Corvette Stingray to now include 2015 models. Edelbrock is also now offering complete Stage 2 and Stage 3 systems for enthusiast’s looking for even more performance.

E-Force Supercharger System For 2012-’14 Jeep Wranglers

Edelbrock has introduced its E-Force Supercharger system for 2012-’14 Jeep Wrangler with a 3.6L Pentastar engine. This system increases the performance of the stock engine to 303 rear wheel horsepower and 262 ft-lbs. of torque, for an increase of 96 horsepower and 61 ft-lbs., resulting in improved street and off-road performance.

Chrysler Delivers V8 HEMI Hellcat on Wheels

    The much-anticipated HEMI Hellcat engine is Dodge and SRT’s first application of V8 supercharger technology, delivering an amazing 600-plus horsepower. This supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V8 Hellcat engine is the most powerful V8 engine ever produced by the Chrysler Group. According to Chrysler, its breakthrough supercharged engine features a forged-steel crankshaft with induction-hardened bearing

Aftermarket 8-Rib Serpentine Pulley System for LS Engines with Whipple 2.9L Superchargers

LS-powered Muscle cars using the Whipple W175FF 2.9-liter blower now have access to the first high-traction eight-rib serpentine pulley kit. Driving a blower that creates up to 10lbs of boost requires adequate belt grip and by increasing the ribbed surface area by 33 percent—substituting eight ribs for the traditional six—Concept One’s latest single-belt system achieves this

GM Belt Tensioner May Cause Supercharger Failure

Problem: Premature failure of supercharger bearings. Cause: When the belt tensioner starts to fail, belt tension increases dramatically. This tension shows up as side-loading in the supercharger rear bearing. Solution: Periodic inspection of the belt tensioner should be part of the regular maintenance routine. Before operating the replacement supercharger, the tensioner must be inspected and