Nothing says pro-street more than a Roots blower sticking through the hood—but where did this hot-rodding staple originate? Sure, there are lots of ways to add boost to your engine, but nothing says ...

Superchargers can take a vehicle's performance to another level. Here's a breakdown of the differences between centrifugal, roots, and twin-screw superchargers.

Horsepower is an aphrodisiac. To some people, building an engine that could sustain the earth's rotation with its crankshaft is better than almost any form of physical gratification. To others, it's ...

Sure, there are lots of ways to add boost to your engine, but nothing says hot rod more than a classic 6-71 Roots blower. Roots blowers have been around since the mid-1800s and can even be found in ...