Supercharger or Turbocharger

icemann633 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-05-2003, 09:04 PM

This should be interesting...i think the turbo will pull away tho...

villlein · #2 (**permalink**) 02-05-2003, 09:06 PM

whats the difference?

Suneal · #3 (**permalink**) 02-06-2003, 04:24 AM

It all depends (as almost everything in the world of FI)
For instance: How much power do you want? How much money are you working with? Are you worried about maintenance?
I would definately go for turbo in any case, but thats just me. Turbos and Supercharges both have ups and downs, for instance: Turbos Generate more power (most cases), but they generate it later in the rev range, wheras S/Cs generate less power (again, most cases), but its are there all throughout the rev-range. Turbos also put more stress on your engine.
Hope this helps

toddman35 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-06-2003, 05:10 AM

I think you got where they develope their power mixed up; Turbos will reach full boost earler whereas superchargers will have a linear powerband all the way up to redline - where they reach full boost. I personally would go with a turbo, after riding in an AA car, I'm sold.

mad-ass · #5 (**permalink**) 02-06-2003, 05:37 AM

Turbo all the way man....

ESP · #6 (**permalink**) 02-06-2003, 07:10 AM

HEHEHE... what are you going for? More details needed... Well maybe not me but it would help others suggest, unless you are just asking in general...

icemann633 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-06-2003, 11:20 AM

it was just a general question...i know a lot about both and realize the ups and downs and costs of both...

Just seeing what you guys thought and takin advantage of the new forum.

ebdy · #8 (**permalink**) 02-06-2003, 08:38 PM

Turbo

NismoBlitz · #9 (**permalink**) 02-12-2003, 07:00 PM

A turbo cost less than a supercharger, but a supercharger is worth it. A turbo is not for everyday driving, a SC is. A turbo has lag and works at higher RPMs than a SC. supercharger all the way baby.

m3racer36 · #10 (**permalink**) 02-12-2003, 07:08 PM

what are you talking about maybe the actual turbo is cheaper than a supercharger but the blower is so much more costly than an actual turbo kit

NismoBlitz · #11 (**permalink**) 02-19-2003, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by m3racer36
what are you talking about maybe the actual turbo is cheaper than a supercharger but the blower is so much more costly than an actual turbo kit

You just repeated yourself?

justin ganz · #12 (**permalink**) 02-25-2003, 12:44 AM

Takes power from the engine to turn the S/C! On a smaller engine a Turbo is really the way to go(takes no power to spin uses exaust gases)..

ebdy · #13 (**permalink**) 02-27-2003, 02:11 AM

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Originally posted by NismoBlitz
A turbo cost less than a supercharger, but a supercharger is worth it. A turbo is not for everyday driving, a SC is. A turbo has lag and works at higher RPMs than a SC. supercharger all the way baby.

If anything, a turbo kit costs more than a supercharger. The turbo kit for the E36 M3 is double the cost of the supercharger. Same goes for other cars. I don't know where you got the idea that a supercharger costs more

Quote:

Originally posted by m3racer36
what are you talking about maybe the actual turbo is cheaper than a supercharger but the blower is so much more costly than an actual turbo kit

You basically said the same thing as NismoBlitz

///M3Driver · #14 (**permalink**) 03-09-2003, 03:08 PM

If you know how to take care of a Turbo, it is better. If you do not want to worry about anything, get a supercharger. I can get a Supercharger for my A4 for $4,000. Any one have 4k to give me?

Agaru_Vala · #15 (**permalink**) 03-15-2003, 01:48 AM

For a daily driver go Super for a race car go Turbo, no good for engine to have turbo on it and have the strain for long periods of time

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