That said--off soapbox--I've taken a question from one recent thread and opened a new thread--some could even argue it should be in the "L77 engine" section, but at least this is better than leaving it in the General Discussion section.
rjimpala posed a question in response to one of Leadfart's patented "Maggie is magic" quips:
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So to kick this off, I'll just say that forced induction is an option that always provides more power and (potentially) more fun--at a price, as there's no free lunch here. I have no data points as far as price, so I leave any specifics to Bob or others, but the "why" of a Maggie (Magnuson Products) Magnacharger is that the packaging/integration of a power-adder in today's vehicles, many with limited space in the engine compartment already, is something that is much more than a DIY at home proposition.Rjimpala wrote:How much does a Maggie cost and why choose a Maggie?
On top of that, the technology of the supercharger itself--in this case--is a derivation/adaptation of the Eaton twin-screw design, in use by OEM's over the years, from V6 T-birds to Buick 3.8 (and a few others) to current iterations of the GM LS engine family--LS9, LSA, and now LT4, has come about to respond to the limited space conditions in many vehicles today, and to provide OEM-level reliability and warrantability.
Magnuson made a market that didn't really seem reachable to many, by creating packages around the base Eaton OEM supercharger technology and then put together systems for vehicles that the OEM's were not intending to or interested in providing a production "pressurized" engine option for...such as pickup trucks and less common applications like LS-powered sedans....GM felt that if the customer wanted that, they should go to the Cadillac dealership and get the CTS-V.
There are probably other manufacturers/suppliers who can offer alternatives--ProCharger, as an example--that would provide a similar "thrill" when the go-pedal is pushed down. The Magnuson concept focuses on OE-level integration and reliability, OE-level drivability, and in making every effort to have the nature of their product to be as benign as possible in everyday use--quietness that is equal to OEM standards, for instance.
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I see that Bob has already responded to your question--so, welcome to the Leadfart Playground!