Supercharger vs Turbo

zmaier · December 20th, 2007, 01:57 AM

Hey i was just wondering if anyone who knows about prices and mods could tell me which would be better to do on my mustang (96 gt). i would like to supercharge but wouldnt like to spend upwards of 5k... how much do twin turbos and single turbos range from? including the shop time and tuning?? thanks

ModMustang97GT · December 20th, 2007, 11:11 AM

Turbo's are more expensive to tune, work on and in parts. Superchargers are far cheaper.

IIIIIIIIII · December 20th, 2007, 11:41 AM

go with the Charger....I always say american muscle should only be supercharged...unless yopu have over 70k on the engine, then leave it alone...

Eagle2000GT · December 20th, 2007, 01:01 PM

I put my supercharger on at 85k. I've heard of others putting them on at 100K+. If the motor has been maintained properly and hasn't been abused it won't hurt it.

I chose a centrifical supercharger basically because it is a bolt on mod. You do not have to change your exhaust or intake to get to 350+ rwhp. Centrifical superchargers are similar to turbochargers in that they build more boost as rpms increase. I believe that makes them a better choice for daily drivers who might have to drive in bad weather. You can find centrifical supercharger in your price range.

Trick Tuners · December 21st, 2007, 03:16 PM

Turbos make way more power at the same boost, but many times are not street legal. They are not really harder to tune either and put less strain on the motor for the same RWHP. If I didn't have smog to deal with I would have had a turbo by far.

TurboLX · December 22nd, 2007, 02:48 PM

some of you guys need to do some research

RandoGT · December 22nd, 2007, 03:10 PM

lol, pooped on by LX

Sir Charles · December 25th, 2007, 12:40 PM

I see Cobra's with S/C and also running Turbos.

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1bad281 · December 25th, 2007, 10:07 PM

I am almost thinking about going the turbo route. Ill explain my reasoning. The HP twin turbo kit and the Hellion turbo kits all come complete with fuel system, whole front suspension including everything from coil overs to the caster and camber plates. I believe the HP twin turbo kit can be had for right around 6K. I think its well worth it IMO. either way Boost is awesome

TurboLX · December 25th, 2007, 10:10 PM

the HP kit is $6,395.00

Sharpie · December 26th, 2007, 09:31 AM

if your looking for chaper more reliable and overall easier to install and maintain go for the charger.

ModMustang97GT · December 26th, 2007, 01:06 PM

Turbo is the known best way to go. Its just more expensive. If you are looking at the numbers. To get 500 hp. Its $6 Grand for the Turbo and $3.5 Grand for the super charger. You do the hp/$ computation on that. However, if cost is not an issue, you can get easily the best performance and efficiency through a turbo. All of our explanations have been with a budget in mind. Its stupid to plan without one.

rk_2000_Z/28 · December 26th, 2007, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by TurboLX

some of you guys need to do some research

Agreed!!!

airforcesvt1 · December 26th, 2007, 06:48 PM

just from my experiance with turbos and supers.. i am switching from my supercharger to a turbo unit so after wards i can give more detail.. but turbos are cappable of a lot more power it seems.. i was makin 600hp on my intercooled 347 supercharged motor but it was built tough.. and i could have went higher with the boost.. however at the same boost level the dyno shop is expecting me to peak 700hp on the same motor with a t70 turbo..

ive driven a turbo car and there fun! i will miss my blower tho.. however if i had to choose id be going turbo, just like I am..

Trick Tuners · December 27th, 2007, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by airforcesvt1

however at the same boost level the dyno shop is expecting me to peak 700hp on the same motor with a t70 turbo..

I bet, maybe more. In Holdener's book he tested a terminator motor with the stock eaton at 14psi, then swapped to an 01 intake and put twins on it at the same psi. The TT made 253 more hp (830chp) and 203 more ft-lb (756).

airforcesvt1 · December 28th, 2007, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by Jgorm

I bet, maybe more. In Holdener's book he tested a terminator motor with the stock eaton at 14psi, then swapped to an 01 intake and put twins on it at the same psi. The TT made 253 more hp (830chp) and 203 more ft-lb (756).

nice thats my goal!! im going to love my turbo! i know it!!

rk_2000_Z/28 · December 28th, 2007, 04:50 PM

One of the reasons that turbos can make great power is because they are not belt driven and so they don't 'rob' from the motor, like a traditional supercharger.

December 20th, 2007, 01:57 AM	#1
zmaier Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 82 iTrader: 0 reviews	Supercharger vs Turbo Hey i was just wondering if anyone who knows about prices and mods could tell me which would be better to do on my mustang (96 gt). i would like to supercharge but wouldnt like to spend upwards of 5k... how much do twin turbos and single turbos range from? including the shop time and tuning?? thanks

December 20th, 2007, 01:01 PM	#4
Eagle2000GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang GT 12.73@111.36 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shelbyville, IN Posts: 5,316 iTrader: 1 reviews	I put my supercharger on at 85k. I've heard of others putting them on at 100K+. If the motor has been maintained properly and hasn't been abused it won't hurt it. I chose a centrifical supercharger basically because it is a bolt on mod. You do not have to change your exhaust or intake to get to 350+ rwhp. Centrifical superchargers are similar to turbochargers in that they build more boost as rpms increase. I believe that makes them a better choice for daily drivers who might have to drive in bad weather. You can find centrifical supercharger in your price range. __________________ ProCharger P-1SC, 9 psi, STD 396/383; Uncorrected 388/375; SAE 383/370 Mods list in Garage.

December 21st, 2007, 03:16 PM	#5
Trick Tuners MM Fanatic KB'd GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,467 iTrader: 3 reviews	Turbos make way more power at the same boost, but many times are not street legal. They are not really harder to tune either and put less strain on the motor for the same RWHP. If I didn't have smog to deal with I would have had a turbo by far. __________________ Check out my forums for stuff on troubleshooting, tuning, etc We teamed up with Socal Performance Racing to bring dyno tuning to San Diego. Be friends with us on FB

December 22nd, 2007, 02:48 PM	#6
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	some of you guys need to do some research __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

December 25th, 2007, 12:40 PM	#8
Sir Charles Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nellis AFB, NV Posts: 106 iTrader: 0 reviews	I see Cobra's with S/C and also running Turbos. Squires Turbo Systems - Turbocharged Innovation! __________________ MILITARY CREW E6 Modded Mustangs Military Thread "A lack of planning on your end, doesn't constitute an emergency on my end" - Stacy Boudreaux

December 20th, 2007, 11:11 AM	#2
ModMustang97GT Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT Faster than an s4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,598 iTrader: 0 reviews	Turbo's are more expensive to tune, work on and in parts. Superchargers are far cheaper.

December 20th, 2007, 11:41 AM	#3
IIIIIIIIII Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	go with the Charger....I always say american muscle should only be supercharged...unless yopu have over 70k on the engine, then leave it alone...

December 22nd, 2007, 03:10 PM	#7
RandoGT Enthusiast 1998 Mustang GT Need to hit the track Join Date: May 2007 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 856 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol, pooped on by LX

December 25th, 2007, 10:07 PM	#9
1bad281 Newbie 1997 mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 23 iTrader: 0 reviews	I am almost thinking about going the turbo route. Ill explain my reasoning. The HP twin turbo kit and the Hellion turbo kits all come complete with fuel system, whole front suspension including everything from coil overs to the caster and camber plates. I believe the HP twin turbo kit can be had for right around 6K. I think its well worth it IMO. either way Boost is awesome

December 25th, 2007, 10:10 PM	#10
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	the HP kit is $6,395.00 __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

December 26th, 2007, 09:31 AM	#11
Sharpie Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 30 iTrader: 0 reviews	if your looking for chaper more reliable and overall easier to install and maintain go for the charger.

December 26th, 2007, 01:06 PM	#12
ModMustang97GT Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT Faster than an s4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,598 iTrader: 0 reviews	Turbo is the known best way to go. Its just more expensive. If you are looking at the numbers. To get 500 hp. Its $6 Grand for the Turbo and $3.5 Grand for the super charger. You do the hp/$ computation on that. However, if cost is not an issue, you can get easily the best performance and efficiency through a turbo. All of our explanations have been with a budget in mind. Its stupid to plan without one.

December 26th, 2007, 06:48 PM	#14
airforcesvt1 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 49 iTrader: 0 reviews	just from my experiance with turbos and supers.. i am switching from my supercharger to a turbo unit so after wards i can give more detail.. but turbos are cappable of a lot more power it seems.. i was makin 600hp on my intercooled 347 supercharged motor but it was built tough.. and i could have went higher with the boost.. however at the same boost level the dyno shop is expecting me to peak 700hp on the same motor with a t70 turbo.. ive driven a turbo car and there fun! i will miss my blower tho.. however if i had to choose id be going turbo, just like I am..

December 28th, 2007, 04:50 PM	#17
rk_2000_Z/28 Forever in our hearts travis_afx 2003 SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Enid, OK Posts: 4,313 iTrader: 0 reviews	One of the reasons that turbos can make great power is because they are not belt driven and so they don't 'rob' from the motor, like a traditional supercharger. __________________ 03 Cobra-Slow 02 SS, 00 Z/28-Gone Rest In Peace Travis Billings

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