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# 5250 High Performance Dyno Shop Blog

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## [When to add a Supercharger](https://www.5250performance.com/blog/when-to-add-a-supercharger)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Jun 28, 2019 8:00:00 AM / by [Mike Wiener](https://www.5250performance.com/blog/author/mike-wiener) posted in [Superchargers](https://www.5250performance.com/blog/topic/superchargers), [Prochargers](https://www.5250performance.com/blog/topic/prochargers)

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<https://www.5250performance.com/blog/supercharger-upgrades-getting-better-with-age>When to add a Supercharger | Differences matter

At our altitude, it is difficult to make significant power gains. If you want a serious bump you can feel, a supercharger is your best option.

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## [ProCharger Kits | Why not?](https://www.5250performance.com/blog/procharger-kits-why-not)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Jun 19, 2019 6:00:00 AM / by [Mike Wiener](https://www.5250performance.com/blog/author/mike-wiener) posted in [Superchargers](https://www.5250performance.com/blog/topic/superchargers), [Prochargers](https://www.5250performance.com/blog/topic/prochargers)

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## <https://www.5250performance.com/blog/procharger-vs.-supercharger-vs.-turbocharger-dyno-shops-colorado-0>ProCharger Builds, why not add forced induction?

When improving flow through headers, cams, intake isn’t enough especially here at 5000 ft. Forced induction maybe your answer.

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## [Building Horsepower Reliably in Colorado](https://www.5250performance.com/blog/building-horsepower-reliably-in-colorado)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Apr 3, 2019 7:00:00 AM / by [Mike Wiener](https://www.5250performance.com/blog/author/mike-wiener) posted in [Turbo Upgrades](https://www.5250performance.com/blog/topic/turbo-upgrades), [Superchargers](https://www.5250performance.com/blog/topic/superchargers)

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## **<https://www.5250performance.com/blog/race-car-or-a-modified-street-car-there-is-a-difference>Building Forced Induction in Colorado** | To make power, you need airflow.

The more air you can get into an engine, the more fuel you can match with it and the bigger the boom.

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## [Supercharger Upgrades | Getting better with age](https://www.5250performance.com/blog/supercharger-upgrades-getting-better-with-age)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Dec 14, 2018 8:30:00 AM / by [Mike Wiener](https://www.5250performance.com/blog/author/mike-wiener) posted in [Superchargers](https://www.5250performance.com/blog/topic/superchargers), [procharger](https://www.5250performance.com/blog/topic/procharger)

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## <https://www.5250performance.com/blog/lets-talk-about-supercharging-power-at-5000-altitude>Power Upgrades | Superchargers have been around for a long time.

They were conceived in the mid 1800's as combustion engines were just starting to prove worthy.

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## [Let's talk about Supercharging | Power at 5000+ altitude](https://www.5250performance.com/blog/lets-talk-about-supercharging-power-at-5000-altitude)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Mar 9, 2018 7:30:00 AM / by [Mike Wiener](https://www.5250performance.com/blog/author/mike-wiener) posted in [Superchargers](https://www.5250performance.com/blog/topic/superchargers), [procharger](https://www.5250performance.com/blog/topic/procharger)

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## If you want big power gains out of your vehicle, you are going to have to look at forced induction.

This would mean a turbo or supercharger system. Let’s look at Supercharging.

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## [Superchargers | What is right for your Car / Truck](https://www.5250performance.com/blog/superchargers-what-is-right-for-your-car-/-truck)

 \[fa icon="calendar'\] Feb 2, 2017 10:00:00 AM / by [Mike Wiener](https://www.5250performance.com/blog/author/mike-wiener) posted in [Superchargers](https://www.5250performance.com/blog/topic/superchargers)

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## <https://www.5250performance.com/fabrication-services>Colorado Supercharger Shop | Want more power? Thinking about adding a supercharger to your V8?

Our experts spend valuable time matching / sizing every forced induction project before we start to ensure that our customers get realistic gains without losing drivability.

At 5250 Performance, we are authorized Supercharger dealers / tuners and installers of two potent supercharger systems.

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