Okay, so I've recently been looking into superchargers simply because to me nothing beats leaving plenty of time to get somewhere and putting around at 1000 - 1200 RPM on 25 - 35 mph roads instead of driving on the highway with all the crazies. Anyway due to the fact that 99% of my time is spent under 2500 RPM I've decided to go the Avenger route when I get the money because when I hit a significant hill I need to row through all the gears and rev the crap out of the 3.8 to maintain speed that takes all the fun out of the drive.

My question for everyone is that of course you need to cut the hood to fit it under the hood...but do you need to put the ridiculous looking hood bump on there? I mean my thought is that I would much prefer to cut the hood as they did in the instructions, seal the exposed metal with primer and paint to prevent rust. Then I would put some weather stripping type of stuff around the cut edges (much like they have around the top of the heat shield from K&N FIPK kits if any of you have seen it) to seal out as much water as I can, finish the edge, but still leave wiggle room for when the engine moves under load.

The finished product in my mind would be kind of like an old shaker hood, only instead of a hood scoop going to the carb, you would just have a supercharger sticking out Does anyone think there would be any adverse effects from the sun and rain on the SC unit or some rain dripping over the engine? My thought is everything gets splashed from the road and through the radiator from driving in the rain anyway. There may be some extra UV damage to the serpentine belt, but an extra serpentine belt purchase every year or two would be worth it to me not to have a weird buldge in my hood...

 

rain on the engine is no big deal....My AEV hood has an open vent fight over the engine. not to mention how much water sprays in from underneath when youre driving.

As for the Supercharger, I cant give any info on it, as I am not intricately familiar with that product.

 

Cool, thanks Crash. That makes me feel a bit more confident in maybe doing this eventually. Anyone other opinions, even as to how you think it'll look? Personally I think if I heard the sound of a twin-screw SC and saw a nicely done JK drive past with it peeking out of the hood I would probably be like

 

just a bump

 

What about some of the aftermarket hoods--TMD, AEV, COP?

 

I like the sounds of a s/c peeking out of the hood.

 

I've read that the AEV isn't tall enough to fit it under. I don't know about the others...anyone know?

 

If given the choice, covering the motor has to be preferred. Have you looked at hood scoops in a Summit racing or JCW catalog ? Not all are boy-racer ricer cr*p.

 

i would think that Camps Hemi Hood would be plenty high....
www.cop4x4.com

 

I've had holes in my hood just covered with louvers. No big deal. Picts if you do it. Would love to see it.