Turbo vs Supercharger

[Ruff_life]

What is the advantage and disadvantage of a turbo vs. supercharger? Which one is better if you have an option to purchase one for your Z? Please don't be bias if you have a turbo or a superchager in your car. If you have either one of this in your car than your experience and knowledge is greatly appreciated. Thanks

[Jas_M]

Here ya go bud, this should answer your qustions: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...+supercharging

[k3smostwanted]

im not gonna list advantages and disadvantages of each but you can read that forum that was listed by Jas_M. i say twin turbochargers, you will see why after reading that.

[CaTasHtRoPhE 67]

Twin turbo that would make some series power there

[2003_350z_Touring]

Tt!

[westpak]

Tt

yesss...im gonna have to say twinny twin twin turbo also.

[longlivetheZ]

Originally Posted by Jas_M

Here ya go bud, this should answer your qustions: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...+supercharging

I don't like that artical. 2 reasons...1) they make too big of a deal about how the turbo blocks the exhaust path. It causes a very small restriction and what problem it does cause is cancelled out exponentially as RPMs increase as the turbo spools up...2) it's a little unclear and they kinda take an odd approach to the subject...more of a science kind of approach rather than a mechanical or engineering approach.

I prefer this artical. Read that, then tell me how bad you wanna supercharge your car.

A turbo system that is well thought out and well planned is the only way to go. Go with a single turbo that is suited to your intentions (eg acceleration...max power...in the middle...whatever you want...the compressor/turbine/housings combinations are nearly endless...turbos are infinately more versatile that S/Cs...), a properly sized intercooler, all the piping and everything in between, external wastegate, boost controller, etc. This will result in very little lag, if any at all (...I've seen turbo systems making boost at idle...), and unbeatable performance, if done right.

[2003_350z_Touring]

Long live the Z....you've got a great signature

[longlivetheZ]

Thank you, sir. That dude with the oil...couldn't friggin believe that shit...

[2.2 Straight six]

turbos will give you much more power and there are more to choose from plus you cant adjust boost with a supercharger unless you remove the blower boost pulley (the wheel that drives the charger) but on a turbo using a boost controller and turbo timer you can lower or increase boost within its limits

[DeleriousZ]

you're welcome llz

i also agree with all these guys, tt, or even just a t setup would be the way to go, however, as llz said, make sure you get all the other components to fit your needs otherwise your car might not make boost till 4500 rpm, or worse yet, blow up

[longlivetheZ]

Turbo, definately...

[otter7467]

No question turbo is the way