turbocharge or supercharge

triggerhappy101 · June 6th, 2007, 10:20 AM

ppl go with either or. whats the biggest difference btw to 2? which to go with?

JBIGBOOTSY · June 6th, 2007, 10:26 AM

the biggest diffrence is that the boost curve on a supercharger is linear in proportion to rpm. on a turbo many things effect boost. from barometric pressure, to engine load to exhahst temp. Gennerally a turbo is better in my opinion because you can adjust the ammount of boost with a controller. Superchargers are alot easier to tune for. N2O is 500 bucks.

nolife · June 6th, 2007, 10:35 AM

Well you can adjust SC boost with a controller as well, that controller is the gas pedal

dr.gonzo! · June 6th, 2007, 10:44 AM

I picked the turbo becuase you can up the boost real high and im not a big fan of the wherrrrrrr (shift) wherrrrr. and the turbo is more efficient.

JBIGBOOTSY · June 6th, 2007, 11:01 AM

turbos are just as noisy, fsssss(pft)fssssss. N2O is nice and quiet though.

Speedstang302 · June 6th, 2007, 01:10 PM

personally i like the whine that a supercharger makes...anyone seen the snake bite video...damn...but turbo= more power..

Speedstang302 · June 6th, 2007, 01:10 PM

personally i like the whine that a supercharger makes...anyone seen the snake bite video...damn...but turbo= more power..

nba1341 · June 6th, 2007, 05:30 PM

i like the sound they both make

which one is better for bottom end horsepower?

89LX347 · June 6th, 2007, 05:36 PM

my brother has an 03 cobra and he has power at 2000 RPM wich is super impresive and im not saying in the 2000 range...when you punch it at 2000 the power is there..but ive never felt the bottom end power on a turbo

fogged306 · June 6th, 2007, 10:44 PM

usually a supercharger will make more on the bottom end because it doesnt have to spool up like a turbo. Thats where the term turbo lag comes from, it takes the turbine a second to spool up into the RPM's where it starts to make real boost. A lot of newer turbos have cut the lag down a lot but it is still not as instant as a supercharger.

neverfastenough1 · June 7th, 2007, 04:22 AM

Simplicity and easy to install, Supercharger. Low end power, Supercharger. Cheaper, Supercharger. Want to be fast, Turbocharger. Want to stop and fill the bottle every time you use it, No2. Want to be left sitting because your bottle is empty, No2. Want to be fast all the time, Turbo. Oh yeah, although when the time comes it will depend on funds, I am looking for a turbo. If I can't afford it then Vortech or self contained Procharger will suffice.

dr.gonzo! · June 7th, 2007, 01:48 PM

I love the way a turbo sounds tho. whine/whistle

89LX347 · June 7th, 2007, 03:16 PM

ya now they make dual ball bearing turbos that have little to no turbo lag

Drick · June 7th, 2007, 07:31 PM

Super Charge it! I like the supercharger better who doesnt like a supercharger wine. When your at a stop light a rev the engine a the charger wines the car guys know what you got under the hood

neverfastenough1 · June 7th, 2007, 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by 8t6gt

Super Charge it! I like the supercharger better who doesnt like a supercharger wine. When your at a stop light a rev the engine a the charger wines the car guys know what you got under the hood

Yeah then he breaks out laughing hysterically because he's about to whoop your butt with his turbo.

patwrecked · June 8th, 2007, 02:41 AM

yea cause hes got a twin turbo civic making 300 horses at 30psi.

triggerhappy101 · June 8th, 2007, 03:24 AM

got i h8 civics -.-

2006vette · June 8th, 2007, 09:07 AM

I hate turbo lag so I voted for the supercharger. I also hate the $10k price tag.

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June 6th, 2007, 10:20 AM	#1
triggerhappy101 Newbie 1994 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Salem, VA Posts: 39 iTrader: 0 reviews	turbocharge or supercharge ppl go with either or. whats the biggest difference btw to 2? which to go with? __________________ "The quickest solution to any problem is doing whatever comes to mind first."

June 6th, 2007, 10:26 AM	#2
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	the biggest diffrence is that the boost curve on a supercharger is linear in proportion to rpm. on a turbo many things effect boost. from barometric pressure, to engine load to exhahst temp. Gennerally a turbo is better in my opinion because you can adjust the ammount of boost with a controller. Superchargers are alot easier to tune for. N2O is 500 bucks. __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

June 6th, 2007, 10:35 AM	#3
nolife MM Fanatic 91GT, 88GT, 02GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,057 Blog Entries: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well you can adjust SC boost with a controller as well, that controller is the gas pedal __________________

June 6th, 2007, 11:01 AM	#5
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	turbos are just as noisy, fsssss(pft)fssssss. N2O is nice and quiet though. __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

June 6th, 2007, 01:10 PM	#6
Speedstang302 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.64@101mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetss Posts: 5,828 iTrader: 1 reviews	personally i like the whine that a supercharger makes...anyone seen the snake bite video...damn...but turbo= more power.. __________________ 1990 GT- GT40p Heads\| Anderson N41 cam\| Crane 1.6 RR's\| Trickflow Intake\|MGW Short Throw\| Aluminum d/s\| 3.73's.....still slow....

June 6th, 2007, 05:30 PM	#8
nba1341 Banned 1965 Mustang Fastback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Cal Posts: 24,982 Posts: 2,194 iTrader: 0 reviews	i like the sound they both make which one is better for bottom end horsepower? __________________ I'm a good boy now. [COLOR=red][B]slow car club - crew member 7 of 9 [COLOR=White]Mood: Cool :cool: [/COLOR][/B] [/COLOR]

June 6th, 2007, 05:36 PM	#9
89LX347 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,304 iTrader: 0 reviews	my brother has an 03 cobra and he has power at 2000 RPM wich is super impresive and im not saying in the 2000 range...when you punch it at 2000 the power is there..but ive never felt the bottom end power on a turbo __________________ I believe in art when it is not seen. I believe in music when it is not audible. I believe in God when He is silent.

June 6th, 2007, 10:44 PM	#10
fogged306 MM Fanatic 89 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 4,875 iTrader: 2 reviews	usually a supercharger will make more on the bottom end because it doesnt have to spool up like a turbo. Thats where the term turbo lag comes from, it takes the turbine a second to spool up into the RPM's where it starts to make real boost. A lot of newer turbos have cut the lag down a lot but it is still not as instant as a supercharger.

June 7th, 2007, 04:22 AM	#11
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,789 iTrader: 3 reviews	Simplicity and easy to install, Supercharger. Low end power, Supercharger. Cheaper, Supercharger. Want to be fast, Turbocharger. Want to stop and fill the bottle every time you use it, No2. Want to be left sitting because your bottle is empty, No2. Want to be fast all the time, Turbo. Oh yeah, although when the time comes it will depend on funds, I am looking for a turbo. If I can't afford it then Vortech or self contained Procharger will suffice. __________________

June 7th, 2007, 03:16 PM	#13
89LX347 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,304 iTrader: 0 reviews	ya now they make dual ball bearing turbos that have little to no turbo lag __________________ I believe in art when it is not seen. I believe in music when it is not audible. I believe in God when He is silent.

June 7th, 2007, 07:31 PM	#14
Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,336 iTrader: 1 reviews	Super Charge it! I like the supercharger better who doesnt like a supercharger wine. When your at a stop light a rev the engine a the charger wines the car guys know what you got under the hood __________________ FX4 Crew Crew member #1 Don't take anything I say to heart, I don't try to come off as an asshole. It just happens

June 8th, 2007, 02:41 AM	#16
patwrecked Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 339 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea cause hes got a twin turbo civic making 300 horses at 30psi.

June 8th, 2007, 03:24 AM	#17
triggerhappy101 Newbie 1994 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Salem, VA Posts: 39 iTrader: 0 reviews	got i h8 civics -.- __________________ "The quickest solution to any problem is doing whatever comes to mind first."

June 8th, 2007, 09:07 AM	#18
2006vette Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 reviews	I hate turbo lag so I voted for the supercharger. I also hate the $10k price tag.

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