How does this system compare to the Comptech/CT-Engineering and CT-Engineering based ScienceofSpeed supercharger systems?
ScienceofSpeed partnered with CT-Engineering in 2007 to develop a high-output version of the CT-Engineering System. The CT-Engineering system produces around 80 WHP and the ScienceofSpeed system around 140 WHP using a larger 2.1L unit. CT-Engineering closing its doors in 2018 required ScienceofSpeed to develop the key components from scratch but have allowed improvements most notably in regards to the intake manifold (click here for more technical details). The improved design allows increased flow, reduced pressure fluctuation, and an optional integrated intercooler. Improvements to the belt drive tensioner system, the ability to increase throttle body size,
With CT-Engineering's closing in 2018, ScienceofSpeed lost its supplier of components for the ScienceofSpeed Supercharger Kit. The loss of these positive displacement supercharger systems left a big gap in forced induction options for the NSX enthusiast.
Now in development, the following is a technical introduction to the ScienceofSpeed TVS Supercharger System.
BACKGROUND
Positive displacement superchargers for the NSX are unlike any other forced induction system (centrifugal supercharger or turbocharger) in the way they generate instant, low-end torque. Positive displacement superchargers give the impression of small block V8 performance without giving up the 8,000 rev limiter - keeping the characteristics we love about the NSX, but amplifying the engine performance.
The Comptech-based system had a number of advantages, including ease of