On the topic of superchargers

[rept@qwest.net (Mike Blain)]

Oh but larry, the 175 hp is without the supercharger engaged I'd like to 
see 250 when i flip that switch.  :^)

Larry wrote:

> Mike-
> I gottcha'.....
> But, if I had a supercharger giving me 175hp in my 'roc, I would (first,
> love it! then)use the throttle to control the power and then I'd never let
> ANYONE ELSE drive it!!!!!  Problem solved. :)
> You are right, of course, about the subject.  Thanks for enlightening me!!
> 
> Larry
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>>There are ways around the intake - maybe a buterfly valve?  That is a
>>common discussion on supercharger forums.
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>>The benefit of clutched:  Lets say Im running a helatious boost but only
>>want that power and the quirky driving charateristics that accompany it,
>>when im racing.  i simply flip a switch to apply it as needed.  Or, If
>>my wife drives the car- 175 HP in a scirocco is most likely gonna be too
>>much as it is for her.
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