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Old 01-31-2007 | 10:05 PM
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Does the cold weather have an effect on Superchargers? do they freeze up or anything like that?
Old 01-31-2007 | 10:15 PM
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they will be getting a denser air charge and will therefore produce more boost and COULD make too much boost if youre runnin on the edge and blow your motor, worst case scenario
Old 01-31-2007 | 10:28 PM
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but for the actual unit..is it able to cause a seize?
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i dont think so, there's nothing liquid inside it that could freeze, i highly doubt it

what kind of blower is it
Old 01-31-2007 | 10:34 PM
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i dont have one....im thinkin bout one and was lookin for adv. and dis. between Supercharging and Turbocharging
Old 01-31-2007 | 11:06 PM
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Superchargers love cold temps,you just need to make sure you have proper fueling to accomodate the additional power the denser charge of cold air generates.
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I run a Paxton Novi 1500. Paxton does not recommend running there units in the winter unless you install an engine oil heater due to thick oil viscosity associated with cold weather. I switched to Amsoil. Problem solved.
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if it is intercooled the water might freeze if you don't have anitfreeze in it.
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Mines runs like a champ. only problem is that the coolant temp is only 150F when warmed up. I try not to go into boost unless it is at least 165-170F. Kinda hard when boost comes on at 18% throttle. Ive driven 3 winters with no problems.
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No problems with mine and its been -25 with the wind chill for a few weeks now. Go for it!!



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