Why Are Centrifugal Superchargers So Good?

With mechanical gearboxes that can handle 75,000rpm or more, modern centrifugal superchargers are going from stretch to strength, as @ProChargerSuperchargers Erik Radzins explains.

While forced induction options can be traced back to a single idea, things have come a long way on the very separate parts both turbochargers and centrifugal superchargers have taken, and in this @semashow interview Andre and Erik run through some of the main differences between these two options, including pros and cons.

Also touched on is a great topic when it comes to the efficiency of your setup which is commonly asked about when people compare boost levels and setups, along with where people often end up switching from belt-driven superchargers to gear-driven setups.

Erik also mentions why the likes of centrifugal superchargers that ProCharger specialise in are more and more popular in the likes of the Pro Modified (Pro Mod) drag racing class with their linear power delivery bringing results. As alluded to, it doesn't matter if you have 400hp or 4,000hp, if you can't get it to the ground correctly you're wasting your time.
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Erik Radzins
0:16 - Forced Induction Options
0:34 - ProCharger
0:47 - Turbochargers Vs Centrifugal Superchargers
2:05 - Compressor RPM Limitations
3:11 - Technological Advances
3:31 - One Size Does Not Fit All
5:03 - Efficiencies
5:52 - Supercharger Airflow Advantages
7:35 - Boost Curves
8:38 - Boost From Idle
9:25 - Variable Cam Timing
9:44 - Superchargers & Controllable Power
10:43 - Supercharger Packaging
11:54 - Belt Failure Vs Tensioners
12:50 - Belt Stretch
13:18 - 2000hp+ Drive Options
13:43 - Blower Speed Adjustment
15:00 - More Gears Are Good For Superchargers
16:08 - Thanks Erik!
16:39 - Like, Sub, Watch More, ?, Profit
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - Erik Radzins
0:16 - Forced Induction Options
0:34 - ProCharger
0:47 - Turbochargers Vs Centrifugal Superchargers
2:05 - Compressor RPM Limitations
3:11 - Technological Advances
3:31 - One Size Does Not Fit All
5:03 - Efficiencies
5:52 - Supercharger Airflow Adcantages
7:35 - Boost Curves
8:38 - Boost From Idle
9:25 - Variable Cam Timing
9:44 - Superchargerss & Controlable Power
10:43 - Supercharger Packaging
11:54 - Belt Failure Vs Tensioners
12:50 - Belt Stretch
13:18 - 2000hp+ Drive Options
13:43 - Blower Speed Adjustment
15:00 - More Gears Are Good For Superchargers
16:08 - That's Erik!
16:39 - Like, Sub, Watch More, ?, Profit
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[mrctuned]

Erik is a very well spoken individual, he appears to understand not only his product, but the industry asking for his products. Excellent interview, I'm predominantly a turbo guy but these Prochargers are badass!

[shakeydavesr]

Andre is a great interviewer. From the questions he asks to how he presents the questions, wording them in a way that people of different levels of knowledge can understand.
Wether or not the responses are "friendly", , , lol, , , that’d be out his control.
I like listening to HPA podcasts while I’m driving on a trip that’s more than 30 minutes.
All those 1–2 hr shows help pass the time as well as stimulate the grey matter ;)

[seethruhead]

Best Motorsports related channel on Youtube period. Every interview is always great.

[johnhall]

Love my Procharged Integra. No one is expecting that noise from a 4 cylinder.

[blackmancer]

Probably the best channel for motorsport knowledge, Andre is the best I've seen over the years.

[JustSpark]

I hope people can appreciate how damn hard such a good info packed impromptu interview such as this, is to achieve! Well done!

[erikradzins]

HEY THATS ME! Thanks again for the video guys! See you all again in Vegas?!?!?

[supremeflagship]

That's why I love this channel. Lot's of good information. Hope to see a similar interview with screw blower manufacturers.

[SR-fxsm]

I am always amazed at how well you conduct interviews.

[ProChargerSuperchargers]

Great video! Erik does a EPIC job explaining the power and performance ProCharger offers!

[whytebearconcepts]

Considering this concept for racing goes as far back as the 1950's with the Potvin Superchargers, there has certainly been massive advancements with the new metals, fuel delivery systems, and the engines themselves.

[joshuawolftexas]

First time watching a video. This guy is great at interviewing people.

[toxaq]

Damn, brilliant as always. Guessing CVTs couldn’t handle the force to make variable speed a possibility.

[firemanjim]

If I ever have the money to blow, I'm definitely going with Been a fan of their work since day one.

[ImEasyAs]

I'd love to see one of these on a big ported rotary. It'd free up so much restriction from having a turbo having off the exhaust. The sound of the old supercharged 20B Mazsport FC RX7 was insane.

[sidbobby]

Love this, never been that intrested in "super chargers" but this was very interesting. Again presented well and helped pick up the more "tec" bits for those not in the know. Thanks 😎😎✌✌👌👌👍👍

[shaynekirby]

Our of morbid curiosity, I'd like to see a ProCharger on a Cummins. I've always done compounds, but the kid in me wants this

[scudzuki]

Roots or Twin Screws deliver a wide flat torque curve, much more useful in the real world than the peaky delivery of a centrifugal. This coming from an owner of 2 centrifugally blown cars that I love.

[duffeybrothersheatingplumb]

I love listening to guys that really know what they are talking about, very knowledgeable guys .