Turbo Or Supercharge????
06-20-2002, 07:07 PM
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Turbo Or Supercharge????
This is my first post on this site. I've been a "lurker" for awhile now. My question is I just bought a Civic Hatch CX that I have a LS VTEC ready to install. But I'm looking to either supercharge (Vortech kit) or turbo charge it? I have around 6000 bucks to put into either kit so if it was you which one you go with and why? Thanks again!! 
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06-20-2002, 07:11 PM
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Re: Turbo Or Supercharge???? (vtecvoodoo)
OK sorry. Give a brother a break here. I'm alittle excited and I'm really looking forward to getting this swap in before the end of Summer. Just got ahead of myself 
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06-20-2002, 07:34 PM
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Re: Turbo Or Supercharge???? (hoss)
I just want something that's reliable. It will not be a daily driven car either.
if you are after raw power, you need to go turbo. if you are after throttle response, in exchange for less power...go SC
06-20-2002, 11:56 PM
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Re: Turbo Or Supercharge???? (tararan)
$6000 seems just about enough for a turbo manifold, turbocharger, intercooler, piping, injectors, and management. you will spend the change on dyno time and a wastegate and BOV.
what pistons/ rods do you have in the motor now?
what pistons/ rods do you have in the motor now?
06-21-2002, 12:38 AM
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Re: Turbo Or Supercharge???? (hoss)
6000 grand will fully build (pistons, rods, sleeves, injectors, ems, and the kit), but now if you want a jackson I will sell you mine it comes with every thing plus intake header and water injection.
Make an offer
Make an offer
06-21-2002, 05:08 AM
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Re: Turbo Or Supercharge???? (Zero2Sixty)
What's the price on your Jackson?
Thanks for all your help on this also. My rods & pistons I'm still undecided on. So what do you suggest for these? I will not be spraying either
Thanks for all your help on this also. My rods & pistons I'm still undecided on. So what do you suggest for these? I will not be spraying either
06-21-2002, 05:18 AM
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Re: Turbo Or Supercharge???? (hoss)
As far as brands go on the SC I'd go with the Vortech kit and the Turbo would have to be the overboost Stage 3 or 4 kit. 
06-21-2002, 06:20 AM
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Re: Turbo Or Supercharge???? (vtecvoodoo)
hahah, the one person who has posted in here with some sense and hes not listening to you! dude you need to know what your ls/vtec consists of first, high compression and forced induction unless your a tuning god = big boom
06-21-2002, 08:19 AM
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Re: Turbo Or Supercharge???? (Eyewitness)
AGAIN what pistons are you running...... if its high compression, disguard the thought of having turbo.... not sure about SC .... if you have low compression pistons go with the turbo!
06-21-2002, 08:40 AM
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Re: Turbo Or Supercharge???? (DOHCtorTHRUST)
I see a kaboom in the near future. If you are interested in a Vortch unit, I`d just get a Drag turbo kit.
Get your ls/vtec straight before you even thing about boost. If it`s not built yet, use you 6k and do it right.
Ryan
Get your ls/vtec straight before you even thing about boost. If it`s not built yet, use you 6k and do it right.
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06-21-2002, 08:59 AM
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Re: Turbo Or Supercharge???? (vtecvoodoo)
its all what u want. although im not totally sure, a properly sized turbo can create low end torque, high end hp, or something in between. while a sc can only create low end torque only. overall, turbo is the better way. it may cost more but in the end ull have lots bigger hp ratings. ohhh by the way, quick question- how is the reliabilty (sp?) on a Jackson SC. i read on another post somewhere, that they were somewhat unreliable
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06-21-2002, 11:47 AM
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Re: Turbo Or Supercharge???? (bakasan)
I know everyone talks about turbo lag but when does it really effect you?
On the track you are always having the engine up above 5000rpm so lag is not a concern at this point.
Just a thought
On the track you are always having the engine up above 5000rpm so lag is not a concern at this point.
Just a thought
06-21-2002, 12:21 PM
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Re: Turbo Or Supercharge???? (turboman)
I know everyone talks about turbo lag but when does it really effect you?
On the track you are always having the engine up above 5000rpm so lag is not a concern at this point.
Just a thought
On the track you are always having the engine up above 5000rpm so lag is not a concern at this point.
Just a thought