Supercharger or turbocharger

EZ05 · July 30th, 2007, 11:38 AM

Hey there. I have a bit of a problem in my hands.I'm not sure if i should get my 06 mustang a turbocharger or a supercharger. Ive done hours of search and frankly none of its helped. I know exactly how each work.Ok well here are my options, I can either get a Turbonetics Mustang GTl w/ CAT Turbo System witch makes 450hp at 8psi or get a Roush Stage 3 Supercharger Kit witch makes 425hp at 5psi. Price isn't a problem because theres only a 20$ difference. I want my mustang to be as fast as possible and i want to improve my 1/4 mile time What should i do?

HMUSN · July 30th, 2007, 11:49 AM

Turbo.

LeadFoot_GT · July 30th, 2007, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

Turbo.

:homo +1,000,000....for all your hp craving needs and to feel like you just got hit by a freight train after 3k rpm's......TURBO FTW!

weems · July 30th, 2007, 11:54 AM

turbo no doubt

2007calispecial · July 30th, 2007, 12:33 PM

turbo is the better system, and thats coming from someone with a centri blower..

Ho_Edge · July 31st, 2007, 03:49 PM

why do u like turbos better? i would rather have the power from the moment my foot hits the pedal.....i know its easier / takes less power from the engine, but i dont understand why its more liked

then again i'm also not very schooled on the two ~

ChrisJ · July 31st, 2007, 04:14 PM

Turbos are free power...

Superchargers put drag on your engine by the engine having to turn them with the belt...

Turbos are more efficent...

Superchargers are not as efficeint...

Turbos can change the power output by the turn of a knob on the fly...

Superchargers need a pulley change...

The list goes on for days...

giannisal8 · August 2nd, 2007, 12:07 AM

Chrisj nailed it "Turbo" you can always upgrade there is no limits to the power you will gain. Turbo stangs are pushing 1000 + hp with no lag on the tracks and they are street legal.

ChrisJ · August 2nd, 2007, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by giannisal8

Chrisj nailed it "Turbo" you can always upgrade there is no limits to the power you will gain. Turbo stangs are pushing 1000 + hp with no lag on the tracks and they are street legal.

Not so much unlimited...

The size of the turbo is a limiting factor as the same with a supercharger...Each one has a limit...

gt2002pony · August 2nd, 2007, 10:28 PM

supercharger

Invictus · August 3rd, 2007, 04:28 AM

omg do a search, i never thought i'd say this.. i don't really post very much anymore i'm fed up with threads like this./

EDIT: sorry... maybe i'm on my period? rofl

BWAL · August 3rd, 2007, 04:32 AM

Originally Posted by Invictus

omg do a search, i never thought i'd say this.. i don't really post very much anymore i'm fed up with threads like this./

EDIT: sorry... maybe i'm on my period? rofl

its ok, every girl is on their period at some point in time

however i have to agree.. this is one of the most over asked questions on MM.. just for future reference, do a search next time man.. but i say turbo FTW

StangAddiction · August 3rd, 2007, 10:26 AM

i never really liked debates like this because they're always more opinionated than anything. But the truth is turbos are much more efficient than superchargers. And its almost irritating how the word lag almost always comes into play when people hear the word turbo, but the reality is they build good boost pretty low with a correctly sized turbine housing. Trust that the v8 has enough exhaust gas velocity to spool a turbo rather quickly. If this was false, turbos wouldn't make the kind of bottom end torque that they do. You can go on all day about how the supercharger makes instant boost, but remember that boost doesn't make power, Airflow and efficiency are what make power.

BWAL · August 3rd, 2007, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by StangAddiction

i never really liked debates like this because they're always more opinionated than anything. But the truth is turbos are much more efficient than superchargers. And its almost irritating how the word lag almost always comes into play when people hear the word turbo, but the reality is they build good boost pretty low with a correctly sized turbine housing. Trust that the v8 has enough exhaust gas velocity to spool a turbo rather quickly. If this was false, turbos wouldn't make the kind of bottom end torque that they do. You can go on all day about how the supercharger makes instant boost, but remember that boost doesn't make power, Airflow and efficiency are what make power.

+23.6

the only downside i can think of for turbochargers is that they generally cost more

TurboLX · August 3rd, 2007, 05:26 PM

Not true BWAL, i payed $500 for mine, just the turbo itself

the biggest downside of the turbo is the extreme heat they make

Invictus · August 3rd, 2007, 05:44 PM

$500 for just the blower? I would suspect you'll have to pay 4x that before you're actually in business.

StangAddiction · August 3rd, 2007, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by TurboLX

Not true BWAL, i payed $500 for mine, just the turbo itself

the biggest downside of the turbo is the extreme heat they make

Acutally, i believe he was referring to the turbo "kits" and although they do produce a lot of heat, it doesnt effect the intake charge nearly as much as people thing. Turbos are generally more efficient than most blowers. Due to the fact that they compress the air more efficiently, they actually tend to produce cooler intake charges than superchargers (ESPECIALLY POSITIVE DISP BLOWERS). The heat's not as extreme as you'd think. Maybe on the turbine side, but the compressors arent bad at all.

July 30th, 2007, 11:38 AM	#1
EZ05 Look Ma! My First Post! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Supercharger or turbocharger Hey there. I have a bit of a problem in my hands.I'm not sure if i should get my 06 mustang a turbocharger or a supercharger. Ive done hours of search and frankly none of its helped. I know exactly how each work.Ok well here are my options, I can either get a Turbonetics Mustang GTl w/ CAT Turbo System witch makes 450hp at 8psi or get a Roush Stage 3 Supercharger Kit witch makes 425hp at 5psi. Price isn't a problem because theres only a 20$ difference. I want my mustang to be as fast as possible and i want to improve my 1/4 mile time What should i do?

July 30th, 2007, 11:49 AM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	Turbo. __________________

July 31st, 2007, 03:49 PM	#6
Ho_Edge Regular 2006 Mustang GT havent been yet Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas baby! Posts: 280 iTrader: 0 reviews	why do u like turbos better? i would rather have the power from the moment my foot hits the pedal.....i know its easier / takes less power from the engine, but i dont understand why its more liked then again i'm also not very schooled on the two ~ __________________ Powerhouse 4" Driveshaft JLT CAI Xcal2 + Brenspeed 93 tune Flow 40s custom fab'd O/R Hpipe

July 31st, 2007, 04:14 PM	#7
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 38,220 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 10 reviews	Turbos are free power... Superchargers put drag on your engine by the engine having to turn them with the belt... Turbos are more efficent... Superchargers are not as efficeint... Turbos can change the power output by the turn of a knob on the fly... Superchargers need a pulley change... The list goes on for days... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

August 2nd, 2007, 12:07 AM	#8
giannisal8 Newbie 07 Roush/07 GT/98 Cobra + Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York Posts: 31 iTrader: 0 reviews	Chrisj nailed it "Turbo" you can always upgrade there is no limits to the power you will gain. Turbo stangs are pushing 1000 + hp with no lag on the tracks and they are street legal. __________________ 07 Mustang GT Granatelli Motor Sports Show Vehicle 98 Mustang Cobra Convertible 06 Charger RT 05 RS1 Scion Custom Show Car 70 Fiat 500 Abarth Pinafarina Body rare car Nascar Vehicle New Project comming soon

July 30th, 2007, 11:54 AM	#4
weems Tech Exchange Head Honcho 2003 SVT Cobra 11.70 @ 121 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Forsyth/Statesboro, GA Posts: 9,176 iTrader: 3 reviews	turbo no doubt

August 2nd, 2007, 10:28 PM	#10
gt2002pony Look Ma! My First Post! Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	supercharger

August 3rd, 2007, 04:28 AM	#11
Invictus Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,354 iTrader: 0 reviews	omg do a search, i never thought i'd say this.. i don't really post very much anymore i'm fed up with threads like this./ EDIT: sorry... maybe i'm on my period? rofl

August 3rd, 2007, 10:26 AM	#13
StangAddiction Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 986 iTrader: 0 reviews	i never really liked debates like this because they're always more opinionated than anything. But the truth is turbos are much more efficient than superchargers. And its almost irritating how the word lag almost always comes into play when people hear the word turbo, but the reality is they build good boost pretty low with a correctly sized turbine housing. Trust that the v8 has enough exhaust gas velocity to spool a turbo rather quickly. If this was false, turbos wouldn't make the kind of bottom end torque that they do. You can go on all day about how the supercharger makes instant boost, but remember that boost doesn't make power, Airflow and efficiency are what make power.

August 3rd, 2007, 05:26 PM	#15
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,778 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Not true BWAL, i payed $500 for mine, just the turbo itself the biggest downside of the turbo is the extreme heat they make __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

August 3rd, 2007, 05:44 PM	#16
Invictus Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,354 iTrader: 0 reviews	$500 for just the blower? I would suspect you'll have to pay 4x that before you're actually in business.

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