turbocharge or supercharge my car?
08-22-2005, 08:41 PM
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Re: turbocharge or supercharge my car? (importdays)
dood vtech makes this new superturbocharger witch acts like a turbo but wen it spools up it makes this click kinda like vtec and then the supercharger pops in and sprays a 200 shot in the motor. its prefectly safe and ive beeen running 300 pounds of boost for the last 2 years and i cant believe the money this things worth. i found mine for $2,999 its sooooo worth it.
08-22-2005, 09:37 PM
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if you just want an increase in power, and plan on driving the car daily, then supercharge it. if you plan on racing it alot, and have tons of money to throw at the car, then go turbo. you will have much more potential with a turbo kit 
08-23-2005, 04:51 AM
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Re: turbocharge or supercharge my car? (gsr dood)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gsr dood »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dood vtech makes this new superturbocharger witch acts like a turbo but wen it spools up it makes this click kinda like vtec and then the supercharger pops in and sprays a 200 shot in the motor. its prefectly safe and ive beeen running 300 pounds of boost for the last 2 years and i cant believe the money this things worth. i found mine for $2,999 its sooooo worth it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Don't listen to this H-T nut swinger.
Supercharger is a constant flow of power depending on certain amount of throttle, where as the turbo turns on at a certain RPM. Superchargers are more for lower RPM cars, turbos are for higher RPM cars. Just a small amount of info, should check out the FAQs and read up on some sites.
Don't listen to this H-T nut swinger.
Supercharger is a constant flow of power depending on certain amount of throttle, where as the turbo turns on at a certain RPM. Superchargers are more for lower RPM cars, turbos are for higher RPM cars. Just a small amount of info, should check out the FAQs and read up on some sites.
08-23-2005, 07:24 AM
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Re: turbocharge or supercharge my car? (ahrpr)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ahrpr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Supercharger is a constant flow of power depending on certain amount of throttle, where as the turbo turns on at a certain RPM. Superchargers are more for lower RPM cars, turbos are for higher RPM cars.</TD></TR></TABLE>
So in a way you could get better gas mileage with a turbo?
Supercharger is a constant flow of power depending on certain amount of throttle, where as the turbo turns on at a certain RPM. Superchargers are more for lower RPM cars, turbos are for higher RPM cars.</TD></TR></TABLE>
So in a way you could get better gas mileage with a turbo?
08-23-2005, 07:40 AM
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Re: turbocharge or supercharge my car? (Danziver)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Danziver »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
So in a way you could get better gas mileage with a turbo?</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol I suppose, you're going to be wasting a lot of gas anyway.
And dont listen to the idiots that are talking about supercharging, its going to end up costing you just as much as a turbo in the end.
I love how you talk about supercharger being street and turbo being race...ahha, a turbo can be built to be a very reliable daily driver.
Turbo dude. Research.
So in a way you could get better gas mileage with a turbo?</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol I suppose, you're going to be wasting a lot of gas anyway.
And dont listen to the idiots that are talking about supercharging, its going to end up costing you just as much as a turbo in the end.
I love how you talk about supercharger being street and turbo being race...ahha, a turbo can be built to be a very reliable daily driver.
Turbo dude. Research.
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08-23-2005, 10:35 AM
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Re: turbocharge or supercharge my car? (importdays)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by importdays »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ahh im confused now what to go with.....</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well, if you're still confused you're better off not getting either one. Forced induction requires more maintenance then you're stock set-up, so it helps if you have some understanding of the system (turbo or supercharger).
Well, if you're still confused you're better off not getting either one. Forced induction requires more maintenance then you're stock set-up, so it helps if you have some understanding of the system (turbo or supercharger).
08-23-2005, 11:14 AM
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Re: turbocharge or supercharge my car? (importdays)
What kind of budget do you have?
The turbocharged route would have much more potential than going with a supercharger. You can try reading up on it to find out the tradeoffs, but I've experienced a few turbo DC2s and they were definitely awesome.
The turbocharged route would have much more potential than going with a supercharger. You can try reading up on it to find out the tradeoffs, but I've experienced a few turbo DC2s and they were definitely awesome.
08-23-2005, 11:55 AM
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Re: turbocharge or supercharge my car? (importdays)
to me it sounds like your best bet is to try and find a local tuner and see what they are familiar with. Having a knowledged and experience person helping you face to face witrh your exact car and your exact situation will be essential for your learning and success.
08-23-2005, 12:14 PM
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Re: turbocharge or supercharge my car? (gsr dood)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gsr dood »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dood vtech makes this new superturbocharger witch acts like a turbo but wen it spools up it makes this click kinda like vtec and then the supercharger pops in and sprays a 200 shot in the motor. its prefectly safe and ive beeen running 300 pounds of boost for the last 2 years and i cant believe the money this things worth. i found mine for $2,999 its sooooo worth it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
/you being a member of honda-tech
did you really think it would be funny to say that? He just wants to know whether he should go with turbo or supercharger.
I say go turbo
/you being a member of honda-tech
did you really think it would be funny to say that? He just wants to know whether he should go with turbo or supercharger.
I say go turbo
08-23-2005, 12:52 PM
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Re: turbocharge or supercharge my car? (gsr dood)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gsr dood »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dood vtech makes this new superturbocharger witch acts like a turbo but wen it spools up it makes this click kinda like vtec and then the supercharger pops in and sprays a 200 shot in the motor. its prefectly safe and ive beeen running 300 pounds of boost for the last 2 years and i cant believe the money this things worth. i found mine for $2,999 its sooooo worth it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
No H just VTEC.. someone pls post a pic of a VteCH hehe
No H just VTEC.. someone pls post a pic of a VteCH hehe
08-23-2005, 02:14 PM
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Re: turbocharge or supercharge my car? (importdays)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by importdays »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">have about 4k</TD></TR></TABLE>
you have 4k to spend on ur car, fawk go turbo man
you have 4k to spend on ur car, fawk go turbo man
08-23-2005, 02:22 PM
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Re: turbocharge or supercharge my car? (GDR888)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GDR888 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
No H just VTEC.. someone pls post a pic of a VteCH hehe </TD></TR></TABLE>
I think he knows, he misspelled it on purpose. But since you asked...
No H just VTEC.. someone pls post a pic of a VteCH hehe
</TD></TR></TABLE>I think he knows, he misspelled it on purpose. But since you asked...
08-23-2005, 03:13 PM
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Re: turbocharge or supercharge my car? (importdays)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by importdays »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well i wanna have a quick daily driver, i dont want to beat the **** outta my car.</TD></TR></TABLE>
This question would be better asked in the FI forum, but there's already so much information in there, no need to ask at all. Just read, read some more, and then read some more.
Neither solution should effect mileage while cruising, only when you're boosting. The supercharger spins freely when the gas pedal isn't on the floor, so no real loss. The turbo will always create a little backpressure, but nothing worth worrying about.
First question I would worry about is, do you need to stay smog legal? I have yet to find a turbo kit that is smog legal, and I don't count the greddy kit because the intercooler isn't legal, just the trubo.
A supercharger, specifically the Jackson Racing one, will provide boost down low. Its also a "bolt on" kit. If you're looking for quick on-off-on throttle response, you might want to investiage this route. Its also smog legal. The Vortech supercharger is more like the compressor side of a turbo, so you won't have the low end boost. I have no idea about legality on this one.
A turbo would be more felxible, but will be a more intensive install. you'll have to tap the oil pan for the return hose, possible tapping coolant lines as well if its a water cooled turbo. You'll have to swap manifolds, possibly get a downpipe made up, install the intercooler (cutting bumper if necessary), and deal with the extra fuel delivery. A big turbo won't spool early, but will give massive power in the upper band. A small turbo will spool up sooner, but won't deliver the power numbers. Personal preference and budget would be determining factors.
I think you'll find the overall responses to be in favor of a turbo, because you will probably get more power for the dollar. But, in the end, its your car, and you need to decide what it is exactly that you want from it, are willing to do to it, and how much you can afford to spend.
Now go read the entire FI forum.
This question would be better asked in the FI forum, but there's already so much information in there, no need to ask at all. Just read, read some more, and then read some more.
Neither solution should effect mileage while cruising, only when you're boosting. The supercharger spins freely when the gas pedal isn't on the floor, so no real loss. The turbo will always create a little backpressure, but nothing worth worrying about.
First question I would worry about is, do you need to stay smog legal? I have yet to find a turbo kit that is smog legal, and I don't count the greddy kit because the intercooler isn't legal, just the trubo.
A supercharger, specifically the Jackson Racing one, will provide boost down low. Its also a "bolt on" kit. If you're looking for quick on-off-on throttle response, you might want to investiage this route. Its also smog legal. The Vortech supercharger is more like the compressor side of a turbo, so you won't have the low end boost. I have no idea about legality on this one.
A turbo would be more felxible, but will be a more intensive install. you'll have to tap the oil pan for the return hose, possible tapping coolant lines as well if its a water cooled turbo. You'll have to swap manifolds, possibly get a downpipe made up, install the intercooler (cutting bumper if necessary), and deal with the extra fuel delivery. A big turbo won't spool early, but will give massive power in the upper band. A small turbo will spool up sooner, but won't deliver the power numbers. Personal preference and budget would be determining factors.
I think you'll find the overall responses to be in favor of a turbo, because you will probably get more power for the dollar. But, in the end, its your car, and you need to decide what it is exactly that you want from it, are willing to do to it, and how much you can afford to spend.
Now go read the entire FI forum.
08-23-2005, 06:42 PM
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Re: turbocharge or supercharge my car? (importdays)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by importdays »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wheres the funny part??</TD></TR></TABLE>
Um..there isn't one?
Um..there isn't one?
08-23-2005, 06:46 PM
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Re: turbocharge or supercharge my car? (Sh!ttyLS)
Keep your current compression.
Find a GOOD reputable tuner.
Start collecting turbo parts.
For one, choose this turbo:
GT28R.
It will be quite responsive. Almost like a supercharger.
You should have a budget between $2500-4000 including tuning sessions.
Find a GOOD reputable tuner.
Start collecting turbo parts.
For one, choose this turbo:
GT28R.
It will be quite responsive. Almost like a supercharger.
You should have a budget between $2500-4000 including tuning sessions.
08-23-2005, 07:08 PM
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Re: turbocharge or supercharge my car? (importdays)
http://www.precisionturbo.net/
For manifolds and what not, there are tons to pick from.
Please visit the F/I forum and learn. This way, it's better for you to learn; also so you know what's good for you.
Research is the key my friend. You can only be spoon fed information (contact Tony the Tiger - for his responsive turbo setup) until **** don't make sense to you anymore.
For manifolds and what not, there are tons to pick from.
Please visit the F/I forum and learn. This way, it's better for you to learn; also so you know what's good for you.
Research is the key my friend. You can only be spoon fed information (contact Tony the Tiger - for his responsive turbo setup) until **** don't make sense to you anymore.
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