When should I use supercharger?

[rugrat]

Hi all,

I have just purchased a 2002 cooper s which I am very pleased with. It is the first time I have had a car with a supercharger, not to mention 6 gears. Excuse me if my question seems rather naive but is there a right way to use a supercharger to get the best from it, eg drop down to third gear or do I just use it in all gears? I am assuming I just put my foot down on the gas pedal and it kicks in?

Cheers Steve

[MrLoz]

Superchargers work all the time the engine is running, the higher the revs the higher the corresponding charge or contribution from the supercharger. I had a Jaguar S type R, 4.2 V8 supercharged, loved the supercharger wine and the 400 BHP. Just drive it that's all you need to do. I really wanted a supercharged mini the turbo is not so much fun, hardly any noise from it. You don't get any lag with a supercharger it is spinning all the time the engine is spinning. That said there is very little lag from the cooper S turbo.


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[Hartge220]

Beaten to it by Mr Loz.

The 'charger is linked to the crankshaft by a belt so is in constant use

Quite a lot of owners have a reduced size pulley fitted, makes the charger spin faster = more power

[rugrat]

Thanks both equally! I understand now. My wish list is growing and I've only had the car a week! Shortened pulley, new air filter, sport exhaust and remap. My wife won't what hits her if I follow this lot through and she borrows my S to pop to the shops!!
Cheers Steve

[Hartge220]

Ha ha, I know exactly what you mean Steve,

When I bought mine almost 8 years ago I had no plans to mod it at all, joined a couple of MINI forums.......my wallet has been suffering ever since

Probably the most enjoyable fun car I've ever owned & still puts a smile on my face

[Corey Goodes]

Buy it now! :d