JimDCXC said:
Your'e asking four different questions there.
1. Turbocharger is more cost effective
2. Turbocharger is more productive
3. Supercharger is safer on the car
4. I would say a supercharger is less maintenance but if you get the tuning right on the turbo and don't mess around with it, it should be relatively low maintenance also.
well put, id have to say both are cost effective to an extent. depends on which brands u get and what type.
u cant just compare the whole Supercharger lot to the Turbo lot.
there are roots style (JRSC) and centrifugal (Vortech), and i wont even start naming all the kits turbos have and size variations.
ill touch on the JRSC
JR superchargers have instant power, since they are pulley drivin
the amount of boost made is dictated by the size of the pulley on the charger or the crank.
belts are easily replaceable and so are most parts on the setup
on the downside, the manifold heats up very fast and is at risk the more boost you add, there is waterinjection but that negates the "cost effective pattern" even then there is a peak boost, and its around 10-12 on daily drivers
turbos might have a slight lag but there power created is almost limitless, highway monsters for sure, turbos can add the kick you want at any amount u want. too many combos
what sounds do you like?
superchargers also whine, which i love, turbos have a nice spool thengo PSHHHHHHHHHHHHHh
either way you would be happy with the setup you choose
i prefer to be sleeper, no one knows im supercharged, i spend most of the day never hitting boost. its a bolt on kit and designed to work without any tuning, so i installed it myself and it worked out fine. i lucked out and bought my kit used in mint great condition.
all statements are of my opinions, if i said anything incorrect please fix it. thanks
