Miata Mailing List: November 1993, Message #11
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   From: Jeff Maurer 
Subject: supercharger thought
   Date: Mon, 1 Nov 1993 14:56:42 -0500

Forwarded message:
> I found the editorial regarding (not) high-powering your Miata 
> interesting, especially with the ad for the new Miata Club supercharger 
> on the back of the very same page (touch of irony).  This is a 
> philosophical battle I have with myself in my head.  I love the balance 
> of the stock car, but the supercharger idea does get my adrenaline 
> pumping.  The only solution I've come up with is to own (at least) two 
> Miatas, one kept totally stock, and one to modify to my heart's content.  
> unfortunately, niether my bank account, wife, nor small garage like the idea.

I've been wondering if you could put an electrically activated clutch on
the supercharger, ala the air conditioning pump.  This would give you a
basically stock engine until you press the red button on the dash.  Perhaps
the best of both worlds.

A LONG time ago I saw a movie with George C. Scott where he drove a
convertible with a knob on the dash.  When he pulled it out, like a choke,
the supercharger was engaged.
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