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Magnuson Superchargers is a manufacturer of aftermarket and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) supercharger systems for the automotive industry, located in Ventura, California. Started by industry legend Jerry Magnuson, Magnuson Superchargers has quickly grown into one of the most respected brands in the automotive industry. Magnuson creates products for various brands, including GM, Mopar, Ford, AUDI, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Toyota, and Jeep. Magnuson Superchargers are most commonly found in “hot rods,” everyday vehicles, off-road vehicles, and vehicles purpose built for competitive racing, as they are used to significantly yet reliably increase horsepower.
The Magnuson Superchargers team of technicians combine modern and time-tested prototyping and fabrication techniques to construct each component to exact specifications and the highest quality. Magnuson has a complete machine shop in house for fabrication of new prototype system components. This allows them to operate efficiently with short runs and high volume production.
I started with Magnuson Superchargers 15-plus years ago as a young kid who didn’t know anything about machining at all. Being a major car guy and drag racer, working for a company that makes superchargers was a perfect fit for me. I started by deburring and washing parts and worked my way up to operating our Fadal Vertical Mills.
From there I started to get the concept of what it actually takes to machine things and started learning how to do all the setups; I even started making my own fixtures here and there. After a couple of years of being the setup guy for our shop, I started looking into the programming aspect of the job and that really grabbed my interest right away. It’s one thing to run and set up machines with other people’s programs and instruction, but it’s a whole new world when you have to do the entire job from scratch on your own.
After a couple of years of being the Lead Setup Programmer here at our shop, I was given the opportunity to be the Machine Shop Manager. I was very honored that the owner of such a big and great company thought I had what it takes to run the whole shop. Let me tell you, when you are responsible for everything that goes on in a machine shop, it really opens your eyes to how much every little thing matters. The one thing I learned very quickly is how important it is to have the right team in your shop to support you and reach the goals that are set. It doesn’t matter how great a manager or programmer you are, if you don’t have the right team of machinists in your shop, you are setting yourself up for failure. After many years of trying, I think I have finally found that team that I’ve been looking for.
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Great content keep them longer videos coming 👍
This is why FDFI Eaton TVS superchargers are better. Front drive AND front intake, no more jackshafts, no stupid extra pipework like with a rear intake supercharger, no problems.
I have a hard time fixing the floor mat when it slips up into the gas pedal. thanks for the inferiority complex. and thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I personally like the music lol, great content as usual!
I see the T37 from road kill.
Love seeing the shop truck on my suggest.
Where did you get the air/ water intercooler at? And dimensions if possible thank you
What is the box with the breathers on the firewall? Custom heater core?
What was the reason you went from turbos to super charger, in the first place?
I love your truck, Lucky! I have a question. Where did you relocate your battery to?
Nice work, Lucky … a very stout sounding engine!😀
T37!!!!
OK Costa, you win hands down!! Blind hole findin' small machine bolts without dropping one into the !#%$& abyss!!!
I see a lathe in the corner couldn't you make a spacer to bring the crank pulley out to where youd like it?
Why did you switch it over from turbo to supercharger?
Sticks is such a good guy. Doesn't say much though. Thanks for the vid Lucky ✌
i see the RK/RKG poncho t37!!!
I have been watching you build that truck, seeing it evolve. You have worked very hard to come up with a combination of parts, engine suspension etc, trying different parts combinations to ultimately build a more reliable truck i would like to see a full list of the parts you have settled on.
It like butter ! I like watching you work .
Love what you do for the sport so much knowledge and a hoot at the same time so as always be safe 👍
Truck norris.
Years ago when I worked for Jack Clifford they were trying to work out some kind of supercharger setup for the inline 6 cyl. engines that we made hedders for . But the deal never went thru for some reason. Jerry Magnuson came down to Clifford Performance when we where on Computer Lane in Huntington Beach CA. I got to meet him seemed like a nice guy.
Sounds good n strong 👍
What about theT-37? As an non US/Canada guy I can't watch Motortrend Stuff anymore and lost the actual story about it. I thought it was sold?
Your videos make me want to fix up an old truck. I just need a bigger garage and, of course, the old truck.
Great 👍 thanks
The shop truck is soundin' pretty tough! Love it! I was wondering, is the jackshaft drive mainly for placement issues, to allow a lower profile? It kinda seems like the "more moving parts" conundrum. Once again, thanks for the vid, Lucky! Always love the shop cuts!✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦
Wow, blocks from where I live. Dude if you're up this way again and need a hand with something, (parts scattered on the freeway, etc.), let me know if I can help.
What brand pulleys and balancer are you using? I assume it's 8 rib.
Love the tempest. Friend of mine had a 71 Lemans in green and the front fender had very similar age.. think that may be where the love comes from..
Thats the wildest charger I've ever seen…have to be careful when adjusting the distributor…look Mom no fingers…lol