Ok, we’re definitely on the same page here. I made some attempts with AlfaOBD using settings that people in the Challenger forums had used for enabling a sport mode button in the “Controls” page of the infotainment system on their cars, but had no luck.
I was referring specifically to the instant on of a roots vs centrifugal. There’s no denying that FI puts more stress on a system than NA, but I don’t see why that stress coming on at a higher RPM would make any difference. It’s not like the engine is more durable at higher speeds.
I gotcha, I dont know specifically how hard the shock difference is between the two charger types, but I do know from the Subaru world that if you turned up the WRX, you have to be easy on the transmission... instant power shock to the transmission can break parts, but smoothly putting the power on would keep everything reliable..... I am assuming we are referencing shock here and not stress from just power.... This is partially because every mechanical part (bearings included) have SOME sort of play, flex, deflection etc.... The dead space as you transition from no-load to loaded is what causes the "shock" to parts... if you come through that moment slower then lay the power on parts will last longer. It is the same idea as if you put your fist against something and push with a specific force or have your fist just above the surface then apply the forward push.... only one of those scenarios would hurt your knuckles even though you are applying the same force.
It's all about shock loading. Think about a tow strap. It can hold maybe 30,000 lbs. of force before snapping. But if you yank it really hard and fast and snap it, you can break it at maybe only 15,000 lbs.
Right, but as I recall that was regarding a forced induction version of the P-star that was planned originally but then scrapped later. The N/A 3.6 that we got in the States was built much lighter duty, with different rods, heads, and other parts. It's even an open deck design. It isn't really built with high amounts of power in mind. A strengthened and reinforced P-star with a factory turbo would have been cool, but it didn't happen. At least not here.
I’m familiar with shock loading and the related (potential) consequences, I’m just not sure how that applies to the roots blowers. It’s not as though it’s an on/off switch, the boost and power are still ramping up, just on a steeper curve.
