Supercharger

Definitely not, supercharger are like centrifugal blower/compressor, imagine how would a single cylinder deliver an exhaust blow to it at the same time charging. Isn't that absurd? Dont you think.

Noudge79,

You have confused a turbocharger, driven by exhaust gas, with a supercharger, driven by a belt.

Neither is practical on a single cylinder engine.

Thanks lyn, i never thought really of the comparison between the two seriously. Ive taken I.C.E For about ten years ago, and i dönt like to answer quite accurate and detailed as to the point ill do a point to point computation for the OPs. I let them interact. Im fond of answering from stock knowldge to see if im still sharp. Thanks for reminding me, it is already stained =), yes my bad. But niether supercharger nor turbocharger, will fit to work a single cylinder engine. Imagine the supercharge blower doing at compression to power stroke-definitely a lost work

I believe it has more to do with economics than ability. It has just been cheaper to make a simple engine that is 2x as large as the previous engine than to supercharge the smaller first one. Turbos, and superchargers seem to only be used when a larger sized engine would not be practical. And now with emissions, and fuel economy becoming more important, these options are being considered more often.