Do superchargers get as hot as turbos?

Does your advice on turbo charged engines also apply to super charged engines? I am referring to leaving them idle for 10 seconds before driving off and leaving the engine idle for 30 to 120 seconds after being driven hard.

Asked on 17 August 2012 by leesider

Answered by Honest John

No. A supercharger is not turned by white hot exhaust gases so does not get anything like as hot.

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