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Zguy · 02-02-2010, 10:06 PM

In my OPINION....
You can gain the same power goals with a supercharger UP TO A POINT. After that point you have to run with Turbo's. For anyone looking for 500 or less and they know thats pretty much all they will ever want its the best bet.
Upkeep on a turbo system CAN be much more of a hit on the pocketbook.

Also the power band on a supercharger is much more linear. It feels more like a strong V8 pulling all the way through from start to finish. The turbo generally has a smash you back in your seat feel after a certain rpm.

The turbo systems generally put alot more strain on engine components because once they spool its nearly instant torque and HP, whereas a supercharger builds boost with RPM's. So a turbo may see its 8 psi of boost at 3500 rpm, the supercharger wont see that 8 until it gets to the right rpm to spin the compressor fast enough.

For me I really see no need in anything over 500whp because the setup you would need to put the power to the pavement would cost more than the system you are putting on it. Along with the fact you then are getting into that range where reliablility is going to suffer. You can brag about having 7 to 800 whp but what good is it if a 300 hp car hooks up and leaves you at the line. If I can find it ill post a vid of me demolishing an 800whp civic on MT's with my 330whp 350z on bottle(at the time).

Turbo systems also create ALOT of heat in the engine bay. I dont want anything next to all my wiring and fluid lines that turns red hot. With my Vortech I could run hard for a while.... open the hood and still be able to touch my supercharger... not for long but I could touch it.

Those are just a few reasons I can think of but there are fan boys on both sides of the boost spectrum. I have owned a turbo car and my Vortech 350z.... When I boost my 370Z (when I get it) its going to be either a rear mount or a supercharger. I will stay away from the TT... its just too much money and time along with more worries thrown in the mix.

02-02-2010, 10:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
Zguy Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 153 Drives: 05 Chrome Silver Rep Power: 17	In my OPINION.... You can gain the same power goals with a supercharger UP TO A POINT. After that point you have to run with Turbo's. For anyone looking for 500 or less and they know thats pretty much all they will ever want its the best bet. Upkeep on a turbo system CAN be much more of a hit on the pocketbook. Also the power band on a supercharger is much more linear. It feels more like a strong V8 pulling all the way through from start to finish. The turbo generally has a smash you back in your seat feel after a certain rpm. The turbo systems generally put alot more strain on engine components because once they spool its nearly instant torque and HP, whereas a supercharger builds boost with RPM's. So a turbo may see its 8 psi of boost at 3500 rpm, the supercharger wont see that 8 until it gets to the right rpm to spin the compressor fast enough. For me I really see no need in anything over 500whp because the setup you would need to put the power to the pavement would cost more than the system you are putting on it. Along with the fact you then are getting into that range where reliablility is going to suffer. You can brag about having 7 to 800 whp but what good is it if a 300 hp car hooks up and leaves you at the line. If I can find it ill post a vid of me demolishing an 800whp civic on MT's with my 330whp 350z on bottle(at the time). Turbo systems also create ALOT of heat in the engine bay. I dont want anything next to all my wiring and fluid lines that turns red hot. With my Vortech I could run hard for a while.... open the hood and still be able to touch my supercharger... not for long but I could touch it. Those are just a few reasons I can think of but there are fan boys on both sides of the boost spectrum. I have owned a turbo car and my Vortech 350z.... When I boost my 370Z (when I get it) its going to be either a rear mount or a supercharger. I will stay away from the TT... its just too much money and time along with more worries thrown in the mix.