The legend of the Paxton superchargers dates back to the inventor Robert Paxton McCulloch. The original McCulloch supercharger began production in 1937 for flat head Ford engines. Over 5,000 units were sold in the late 30s. The early 1940’s shifted production to wartime endeavors and supercharger production was discontinued. The idea for new supercharger capable of quiet operation, low-end boost and self contained lubrication emerged in the late 1940s. In 1953, McCulloch released an all new supercharger to the public. In 1993, Paxton Superchargers began designs on its new gear driven supercharger. The NOVI-2000 supercharger was officially released as Paxton’s "race" supercharger in 1995. The supercharger featured helical cut gears for quiet operation, a 3.50:1 internal step up ratio and an advanced scroll and impeller design capable of supporting nearly 1,000 hp.
Paxton has developed several new superchargers based on the NOVI gear case, including the NOVI-1000, the NOVI-2000 R, the NOVI-2000 RR, the NOVI-1000 RR and the NOVI-1200. Additionally, Paxton Automotive has developed nearly 25 new supercharger systems based on the NOVI platform. Paxton Automotive currently has the widest variety of superchargers for Ford vehicles including the 2001 Mustang GT, the 2001 Mustang Cobra, the 2001 Bullitt Mustang, the V-10 Superduty/Excursion, the 5.4/4.6 liter Expedition/F-150 and the 32-valve Lincoln Navigator. Our trend continues with exciting new supercharger systems for vehicles like the Plymouth Prowler.