Faster Acceleration

[G-Forces]

Gotta agree with b-boogie on that one. I don't know what your're talking about but care to back that up with some imperical data?

[AWD Primera]

A supercharger start to work at lower RPM than a turbo, thats why it gives more instant acceleration!

[G-Forces]

Well, who can argue against proof like that! A small/med ball bearing center turbo with the proper trim and housings on a high displacement engine will spool almost instantly giving instantanious acceleration too. However it will cost you in the upper rpms as back pressure will become problematic.

There is a 200SX SE-R that I've read about. He has a T3-04E BB turbo and at about 1/4 throtle in second or third he claims the car will burnout! Turbo technology has come a LONG way since your assumption was invented. Basically you're still incorrect and I'll take a turbo anyday for any contest of speed. It all depends on what you want...you just have to spec the turbo properly.

[Kenny-G]

Supercharger is belt driven so it takes up some of the power from engine to operate. Turbo is exhaust driven so it doesn't takes up power. So when turbo kicks in (let say usually around 3000 rpm), it can pull a lot harder than supercharged. Unless you don't use you mid/ top range at all. Some cars nowaday use two smaller turbos ( one on each exhaust manifold on a V-shape engine) instead of one big one, and boost can start earlier and smoother.
And also.....no one make supercharger for SR20DE yet, as I know...

[kris]

Just curious, I dont think I have seen this before. How different are the 1/4 mile times between a Standard G20, and a Automatic G20, same year, no mods?

[AWD Primera]

If you want faster acceleration. Just do this. Looks fast anyway!
G-Forces - you are probably right about the turbo/supercharger thing. I was talking to a guy who has put both a turbo and a supercharger on his Primera. Intercooler for the turbo is hanging off the front, and intercooler for the supercharger sits on the top. Its f*$k*n quick and cost him a small fortune to install. He told me that his supercharger was for the low RPM range, and he has a huge turbo for the upper RPM. I guess you cant get much better than that.:angel:

[Koojo]

So whats the best way to accelerate from stop, without adding any chargers or turbos? some people say u can start at 1, then go to 2, then D, the OD. some say just floor it. some say turn OD off then floor it, so I got like 3 of 4 choices here. which one works best???

[G-Forces]

fastest way to accelerate is still foot-to-peddle-to-floor! :sun:

[primera man]

Stick it in 1...little bit of revs....floor it if you want to and change to 2 at the rev limit and the same through the rest of the changes. It makes no difference if the O.D is on or not with you foot flat down. The only diff it will make is when you are in D and you are going flat out with revs well up, then turn the O.D on to cut the revs back.

[Lee]

you could always install a new torque converter. just a thought.

[Koojo]

Does adding any kind of car fluids (stuff you can buy off a shelf at a store) increase performance on a car? Anything that might increase how the car reacts and pulls from start? thanks

[G-Forces]

Try using a nice synthetic oil like Mobil or Royal Purple...it might help. Some people say the car 'feels' faster after they switch to synth. I'm not saying it will but it's something to try.

After all who cares if it IS faster as long as it FEELS faster...right guys!

[primera man]

I've heard pouring a bottle of fuel boost can help in increasing the fuel rating. Never tryed it myself though.

[Koojo]

I usually get my oil changed at my Infiniti dealer. I dont think they use Mobile, but I would like them too. Do I tell them to poir only Mobile in, or do I have to buy it and give it to them or what? What do I tell them?

[G-Forces]

Some dealers and even places like Speedy can be real pricks about using diffierent oils and don't like you bringing your own. Personal recommendation is to change it yourself. It takes a minimum time and tools and the satisfaction of a job well done is worth it. If you don't like dirtying your hands just call your dealership and ask them.