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Originally posted by Type R
I don't like the time lapse before turbo start so that is why I would go with supercharger because the power is there when you need it.
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you have much to learn about properly sizing a turbo for it's application.
for example: a T3/T4 hybrid turbo packaged with todays kits is entirely too large for only boosting 6-10psi. use a T3, or in the case of the D16, use a T28... it spools up faster, produces enough boost to do the job, and with a good wastegate, boost controller, and properly sized impellers, will build boost almost as quickly as a supercharger... and with the thermal efficiency added in, build more power.
i can properly match a motor with a good turbo setup that will either build boost down low for off the line performance (under 2000rpm), or build one that needs nitrous just to get the fan spinning but reach 35psi at redline.
it's all about tuning... and superchargers arent tuneable. they have poor thermal efficiency, roots type blowers arent able to be intercooled (water injection only), they require motor power to be driven, they require belt changes every 10k miles, limited to 9psi in Honda applications, 6psi on stock pulley. they may build boost off the line, but a turbo can do it just as well.