as far as power is concerned, for a daily driven RSX type-S, would it be supercharged, or turbo powered?

im just wondering because i want to get a lot of things done to mine, im not even sure at what mileage its good to get all this done?

i might as well not waste another thread to ask these questions, but can the power output in a supercharger be heightened like it can with a turbo setup?

 

not as easily...the turbo is way easier to upgrade to gain more power...

 

does anyone know how the "SEARCH" feature works?

 

turbo = greater HP

since you're doing this for a daily driver, do a small turbo or a nice SC set up

 

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....i'm sayin

 

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need help?

 

funny you should ask.

 

Yes a buddy of mine has a Cybernation Turbo RSX that is daily driven that ran 12.5 1/4 on the stock motor. Not sure what kind of power he was making. Now it runs 11.7 with a built bottom end. You can drive it daily turbocharged just make sure it's tuned right.

 

Exactly what he said.
I have a greddy kit on mine pushin 300+whp. I drive it everyday HARD! still runin like a champ!

 

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I have a greddy kit on mine pushin 300+whp. I drive it everyday HARD! still runin like a champ!</TD></TR></TABLE>

300 wheel horsepower huh, what kind of gas consumption are we looking at?

how much did you spend to build it up that much?

 

Supercharge is overal more reliable and efficient, depending on what kind of use your going to use the car for, for track i would go with a supercharger since you don't experience much if any lag at all, in addition to this turbocharging will cost you more in the long run.

 

I am confused between getting turbo or supercharging my rsx. Point blank I want more HP !! What do you suggest?

 

adding onto this... are there any turbo kits for the 05 yet? Can you use the 04? Or is it totaly different.

 

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Cybernation Stage 1 Turbo kit

 

man forget a supercharger at the track a mustang gt supercharger only pulled my like a car and payed like $3000 for his upgrade hah

2002 rsx type

 

like everyone is saying...it all depends on what you want to use the car for. If it is to make a mustang gt stand in awe at a stop light, it would be better to go supercharger so you have no lag and right off the line you spank them. Plus, over time, a supercharger is reliable. On the other side, turbo charging, to me, has more pro's. Yes, it is a little bit harder on the motor, but if built right, everything should be fine. Get a turbo timer from the start and a boost controller. Keep boost down for everyday driving then turn it up when you want to make a statement. The turbo/supercharger "what is better" will never go away simply because they are so defferent and it all depends on what you want the HP for. Both have their pros and cons...so its up to you and what you want. All things considered, if you cant make up your mind......do both!

 

Are you running the turbo on a stock block? As I know the type S is running a bit higher compression...

 

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$$$$$

(notice the five $'s )

How much power do you want? Well, how much money can you throw at it?

Realistically, I'd suggest deciding how much horsepower you want, how much torque you want, how & where you'll be able to use that power, how other people have achieved those results, and how much money you'll be able to afford to spend. Put them all together and you'll have a pretty good idea of what to do.

 

buddy club is coming out with a supercharger for the k20 you might want to look in to it. i duno. mayb dont like buddy club.

 

if money isnt a issue get a full race stage 1 gt! that should do the JOB! I dont know how much searching you have done but i have for more than a year and still not boosted. lol its not the money either i want to do it right the first time to avoid any problems in the future

 

this debate could go on endlessly. what it comes down to is a supercharger runs off the crank pulley, thus using power to make more power, thus making it less efficient. on top of that, most supercharger kits do not include intercoolers, leaving the compressed air at a higher temp. and leading to more potential for detonation. turbo kits run off exhaust gasses, making them very efficient. on top of that, most turbo kits include intercoolers (or have add on kits available), insuring a cooler charge and less probablility for detonation. turbo kits are easily upgraded, but a stage 1 on a stock bottom end with k-pro is plenty. once you build your block and upgrade the fuel system, you can realize great hp and tq figures. imo, full race stage 1 turbo kit with the ball bearing upgrade. (www.wotm.com)


Modified by bryce-o at 8:43 AM 12/18/2006

 

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Yes, it could.

The advantages that superchargers have (especially Roots or twin-screw styles) is instant throttle response and a broad, always-there powerband, while you'd have to wait for the turbo to spool up before it really adds boost. Underhood temperatures are also higher with a turbo, forcing the installation of additional heat protection to avoid damaging things like brake lines.

If you're heading down the dragstrip, turbo is fine, since the engine will be at WOT and at high RPMs the entire time. Easy choice -- go turbo. However, if you're going to be at part throttle, managing the steering balance of the car during turns with the gas, going deep into the lower half of the tachometer, or can only be at WOT for short periods before braking again, then a turbo isn't as obvious of a choice.