Pros and Cons of Turbo and Superchargers?

LateralG'z · 07-29-2010, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I like superchargers or am I biased?

Maybe a little, I know I am biased towards SC's!

Dr. JD · 07-30-2010, 11:16 AM

Damn, I know a couple cars have them and the h.p. is absolutely nuts in them....hey Sam, can this be done? What cost are you looking at??

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Originally Posted by W.O.W. 370Z

Not a 370Z, but a ZR1 with a stock gutted S/C and TT down here in Miami.

1300HP TURBO C6 CORVETTE ZR1 - NELSON PERFORMANCE

Demon Z · 07-30-2010, 01:24 PM

"Go ask Alberto how that sh*t worked out for him"... LMFAO!!! Awesome Bullitt.

jeffreyfranz · 08-08-2010, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DrewDong

Hey everyone, was debating on whether to go NA or FI, but would like to know any pros or cons with a forced induction setup. Like would there be certain parts that would wear out faster and need replacing? tx

I don't pretend to be an expert, but I would think that Turbos develop significantly more heat than SC. The VQ is already a hot-running engine. How much power do you really need? I think something like the Stillen set-up would be plenty, and it appears to be well engineered. Unless, of course, you are going all-out for racing and every hp counts. Good luck.

JB-370z · 08-08-2010, 04:05 PM

Turbo FTW! HAHAHA Seriously they are both good, but there is nothing like the sound of a turbo and the one button press to add more power. Every, and I mean every friend I have that has bought a supercharger for their car; did one of two things or both.

1. Wished they had more power
2. Wished they went turbo instead

This does not include you Dreamer but then again you have only had yours for a few weeks.

theDreamer · 08-08-2010, 04:31 PM

Give me six months and we will see how I stand, though I will need to borrow your car for a few days.

JB-370z · 08-08-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Give me six months and we will see how I stand, though I will need to borrow your car for a few days.

Trust me buddy I know where you will stand! And I don't think it will take 6 months

1slow370 · 08-14-2010, 07:41 AM

yeah he has the wrong type of supercharger. would have been better off turbo if centrifugal is your only choice. to me a supercharge = 6psi at 2750 if it can't do that go turbo.

jetguy · 09-11-2010, 01:18 PM

get nitrous. less money, easier install, instant power, doesn't have to be run all the time=less wear on engine. you will be owning all the forced induction turbos & S/C guys and laughing all the way to the bank when you whup their a$$es then tell them you have less than $1000 invested in the power mods that just shut down their $7000+ investment! WHUT WHUT?!

Chris@FsP · 09-11-2010, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jetguy

get nitrous. less money, easier install, instant power, doesn't have to be run all the time=less wear on engine. you will be owning all the forced induction turbos & S/C guys and laughing all the way to the bank when you whup their a$$es then tell them you have less than $1000 invested in the power mods that just shut down their $7000+ investment! WHUT WHUT?!

My turbos are always there when I need them, and I don't need to worry about filling up the bottle before going out

jetguy · 09-11-2010, 02:06 PM

that is the one draw back to nitrous is filling the bottles. some times is hard to find a place to fill them and if they are really filling them all the way! but the 370z is already pretty darn quick. in fact up in the mountains it is defiantly fast enough already. that's why nitrous would be good just for those rare times when you just need just a little bit more! plus twin purge out the fangs is always a crowd pleaser at car shows and meets.

Chris@FsP · 09-11-2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jetguy

that is the one draw back to nitrous is filling the bottles. some times is hard to find a place to fill them and if they are really filling them all the way! but the 370z is already pretty darn quick. in fact up in the mountains it is defiantly fast enough already. that's why nitrous would be good just for those rare times when you just need just a little bit more! plus twin purge out the fangs is always a crowd pleaser at car shows and meets.

Can't argue with that!

G37Sam · 09-11-2010, 08:38 PM

So you're saying Nitrous is for posers, Turbo's are for performers?

Can't but agree lol

Kirkster · 09-12-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

this is what we will turn into if we continue on this path:

It is even funnier when you actually know SuperchargedG and Alberto...

I am personally leaning towards the GTM SC. I just don't want to go down the Alberto Path, I mean his car is sick, but all the pain in between is just not worth it to me...

Fire · 09-12-2010, 03:44 PM

LOL that vid is F'n funny. Unfortunately I kind of relate to him. Keep up the kewl posts.

08-08-2010, 04:05 PM	#35 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	Turbo FTW! HAHAHA Seriously they are both good, but there is nothing like the sound of a turbo and the one button press to add more power. Every, and I mean every friend I have that has bought a supercharger for their car; did one of two things or both. 1. Wished they had more power 2. Wished they went turbo instead This does not include you Dreamer but then again you have only had yours for a few weeks. __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

08-08-2010, 04:31 PM	#36 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Give me six months and we will see how I stand, though I will need to borrow your car for a few days. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-14-2010, 07:41 AM	#38 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	yeah he has the wrong type of supercharger. would have been better off turbo if centrifugal is your only choice. to me a supercharge = 6psi at 2750 if it can't do that go turbo. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

09-11-2010, 08:38 PM	#43 (permalink)
G37Sam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 1,507 Drives: RB'd G37 Rep Power: 21	So you're saying Nitrous is for posers, Turbo's are for performers? Can't but agree lol __________________ '14 Viper GTS '08 RB'd G37S - Sold

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07-30-2010, 01:24 PM	#33 (permalink)
Demon Z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 229 Drives: '13 FR-S Rep Power: 17	"Go ask Alberto how that sh*t worked out for him"... LMFAO!!! Awesome Bullitt.

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jetguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 311 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	get nitrous. less money, easier install, instant power, doesn't have to be run all the time=less wear on engine. you will be owning all the forced induction turbos & S/C guys and laughing all the way to the bank when you whup their a$$es then tell them you have less than $1000 invested in the power mods that just shut down their $7000+ investment! WHUT WHUT?!

09-11-2010, 02:06 PM	#41 (permalink)
jetguy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: atlanta Posts: 311 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	that is the one draw back to nitrous is filling the bottles. some times is hard to find a place to fill them and if they are really filling them all the way! but the 370z is already pretty darn quick. in fact up in the mountains it is defiantly fast enough already. that's why nitrous would be good just for those rare times when you just need just a little bit more! plus twin purge out the fangs is always a crowd pleaser at car shows and meets.

09-12-2010, 03:44 PM	#45 (permalink)
Fire A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WNY Posts: 4,117 Drives: 12 ZL1 6mt black Rep Power: 43	LOL that vid is F'n funny. Unfortunately I kind of relate to him. Keep up the kewl posts.