Super Charger and winter

[Aren Jay]

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[Big Joe P]

I'd say Yes, just let the car warm up first.

[freakstatus]

Or, just move to B.C. Won't get colder than -5....

[snowbird]

I do it since a couple of winters with a Procharger. No problem with a strict and conservative start-up and warm-up procedure.

It is also advisable to stay on the low side of boost with the *#&$%$%(#$%$(%& crappy winter blends fuel the oil company sell to make shure that the average 200 000 miles 6:1 compression ratio customers with weak batteries and wires and original dealership plugs can still start their engine without complaining !!

[jdando]

My Trilogy Marauder has seen two Minnesota winters. It is my daily driver. From the sounds of it the Eaton S/C has fewer "design issues" than centrifigual S/C.

jeremy

[Aren Jay]

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[DEFYANT]

Many manufacturers use the Eaton design as an OEM part. It will be fine.

[Aren Jay]

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[DEFYANT]

03/04 Cobra Mustangs, new Cobolt SS's, older pontiacs.... that off the top of my head. Some classic mustangs came with a Paxton S/C. Pick your blower and have fun.

It is hard to see the Paxton, but it's there:

http://www.mustangclubofmd.com/phpgallery/d/18879-1/DSC04684.JPG

[KillJoy]

I would not drive a S/C'd car when it is -40*F outside. I would not even step outside, so it would not matter WHAT the car had on it ;)

KillJoy

[jdando]

Keeping out of the boost shouldn't be too much of a problem in winter. So who all makes/uses Eaton Super Chargers?

And a few GM products have. Bonneville SSIE, Oldsmobile 88 LSS. These two had the 3800 engine with a s/c.

jeremy

[MarauderTJA]

I would not drive a S/C'd car when it is -40*F outside. I would not even step outside, so it would not matter WHAT the car had on it ;)

KillJoy

Time for you to move to Florida bud;).

[Aren Jay]

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[KillJoy]

Time for you to move to Florida bud;).

You are the Second Person to recommend that :up:

:D

KillJoy

[KillJoy]

Driving in -35 to -40 is better than waiting for the bus in -35 to -40 weather. Last time and hopefully, the last time, I did that I froze the top of my head. It was windy that day too.


If the top of my head froze, I would walk back inside, make a yummy hot becerage, and snuggle up with my favorite time passer, and wait until Spring!!!

:beatnik:

Although.... I really do like the cold weather....fat makes that happen :D However, when it gets to the point of looking like Randy from The Christmas Story...it is time to head South!!!

:D

KillJoy

[Aren Jay]

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[ChiTownMaraud3r]

And I complain about chicago winters...but -40 degrees? Yikes...Aren't people depressed there all the time?

[Aren Jay]

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[KillJoy]

I once heard that Prochargers should not be ran below 20*F. I have ZERO proof to back that up, so...if you are looking into a Procharger, I would investigate that!

:up:

KillJoy

[Aren Jay]

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[snowbird]

Bloody nuisances don't drive a Prochargers in the winter !! I've done it a couple of winters without any problems, down to minus 30 C. Just start the damn thing correctly, easing off the first 3-5 minutes.

That's it and that's all. I'll never intervene again about that topic. If I ever do, please feel free to remind me. You're even allowed to give Zack the contract !! :)

[Aren Jay]

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