Can a gutted supercharger be used as a turbo intake manifold?

[LDO]

Let’s say it’s a factory supercharger. Could a budget semi-custom manifold be made removing the rotors, with a block off plate for the throttle body and an inlet to replace the snout?

Thanks. Cheapskate in Chillicothe

Edited April 17, 2021 by LDO

[Oldcarfan27]

But why would you do that?

The whole idea of a supercharger is to boost horsepower. Why go through all the trouble just to fake it?

It's like putting Hemi badges on your V6. People will know it's bogus. 

Edited April 17, 2021 by Oldcarfan27

[LDO]

I meant for turbochargers making more horsepower than the factory supercharger. 
 

Edited the thread title. 

Edited April 17, 2021 by LDO

[mk11]

Kinda similar in concept to the paxton airbox on the shelbys...

 

[MeatMan]

There would be a lot of real estate inside a blower case for air to start bouncing around in. I think a simple sheet metal individual runner manifold would be cheaper and give a little ram effect IMHO.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Yes.

[Fat Brian]

You wouldn't necessarily have to gut the supercharger, there are dual charge setups where a turbo or turbos feed into a supercharger.

[Sledsel]

Connect a leaf blower to the snout after gutting it. VIOLA! 

[Daddyfink]

Sure, it would just be a giant carb spacer after that. 

 

[Goose1957]

I saw an old roots style supercharger case which held a carburetor inside instead of the rotors. Looked like it was factory made, not some hobbled up backyard creation. I guess you would then put an injector hat on top to complete the disguise. I thought it was pretty cool. You wouldn't have the power of a blown engine, but then, you wouldn't have the expense of a full working blower, nor need the beefed up engine or drivetrain to go with it. A poor mans blown engine look I guess.  I saw it at the York PA streetrod show flea market years ago. Wish I would have bought it. 

Jeff 

[Bills72sj]

Engineering wise the huge volume of the blower case would be counterproductive for building boost from your turbochargers. Also where are the butterflies to be located and controlled? I would think an engine built that was would have very poor throttle response. Might work for an LSR effort though.