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bcfromfl

I'm not one to condemn innovation, and I'm interested to see where this project goes...although the potential hood issues (and impracticality of pleasing a variety of different Z owners) may keep this within a narrow niche.

I've pondered why turbos seems to be a more popular performance option for this car than s/c, and I think it's just a raw numbers thing of more hp. If you enjoy competitive drag racing, then that's another reason to go turbo. But if the car is a daily driver, or otherwise just gets used on public roads, s/c is clearly the better choice, with its superior power band, and as was mentioned above, closer in feel to a NA engine. I owned a turbo car years ago, and did not like the power band.

I know there are also enthusiasts who like things LOUD and to announce what's under the hood audibly, but there are also others (me included) who like to remain anonymous, and not annoy the neighbors!

Chuck33079

The reason you don't see more sc cars around here is that Stillen was the only option other than GTM/Gamma, and until recently the Stillen kit was problematic (to be kind). The A2A setup fixed all that, but it's only a recent product.

Turbo cars from years ago don't really compare to today's setups in terms of driving feel. In your other thread you mentioned your experience was with a 1980's 4-cylinder turbo car. That cannot be compared with what a Z feels like with a turbo setup in any meaningful way. Most of the drawbacks you mention simply do not exist with a properly designed turbo kit. The sc isn't a clearly better choice, it's just a different option.

I'm also not sure what you mean with your last comment. Are you saying that turbos are inherently loud? That's not the case unless you dump everything to atmosphere, and most don't do that. Other than some whooshing and the BOV, they sound a lot like a regular Z with a mild exhaust.

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daveb91

I would say performance wise...its a great option...deal killer will ge the hood and I dont think I will be alone with that opinion. Dont have a problem with price just the damn hood thing.

phunk

A PD produces a dyno graph that looks like a NA engine, but driving around it does not feel like NA at all. There is a re-circulation valve in the intake manifold that vents the positive pressure back to the SC inlet so that you are not running boost while at part throttle. This valve VERY DISTINCTLY and abruptly closes when you give the engine enough load (throttle), creating a big surge in power and exhaust volume. Its actually REALLY COOL and fun, however its anything but NA-Like (if you ask me, and nobody did).

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