What is this silver thing called on a cool car? The silver thing on top of the engine hood?

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Anonymous2013-07-01T22:05:01Z

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It is called a Towering Supercharger.
The car's engine is supercharged with the mechanical function that includes the Towering on top of the hood.

Here's an example:

http://bangshift.com/gallery/40-photos-of-supercharged-engines-gallery.html

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Warren G2013-07-01T09:28:57Z

i don.t know what its called, but its designed to take in the air and send it to the engine to allow for more RPMS

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Anonymous2013-07-01T10:57:44Z

it is used to suck air ..to boost more energy yo superchargers

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