whats better?

[88camaroproject]

hey i was just wondering what is better on a 3.8 camaro? a supercharger or a turbo or neither? also what should you have done to the engine before installing either of them?

[CamarosRsweet94]

I think if you wanted to you could run either. I am not certain on the installation and plumbing needed to run them however. As far as doing engine work before installing them you don't have to but if you don't you can only run a small amount of boost otherwise you'll raise the compression ratio too much and get detonation. I'm not sure on the amount that you would be limited to but I know you'd have to run less boost than if you did some work to the engine.

[cuda_dude]

each has its pros and cons... but yeah don't plan on runing too much boost on stock internals

[ViperJ]

Both will create virtually the same wear on an engine. The turbo will cost slightly less to get than the supercharger and the turbo will give some more hp.

[88camaroproject]

doe turbos do much harm to the engine? would it be worth it or is it a bad idea? and how much do you estimate the cost when its done? thanks

[instantkevin]

cost $2500-4000.
turbo would be more difficult to install that supercharger.

check out procharger.com

if you want more than 40-60% power gain you need to modify internal engine parts, compression, crank, pistons, rods, etc.

[Rally Sport]

Well if Hypsi was on he would say go with the turbo and then give a thoughtful lecture on what to do so, I would say just wait until he gets on and just follow what he says to do to the engine to the letter.

[supervisor1886]

it needs some thik really thik gaskets to lower the compression ratio, $8oo bucks, healphy engine, some custom plumbing and manifolds, computer, blow off valve two turbos, head work to avoid detonation, intercooler, bigger injectors, fuel pump, and some guy to make it work. U might get around 500-600 hp. I have seen 400 hp civics-and thats a 4

[supervisor1886]

also a laptop too

[88camaroproject]

dang sounds sweet.... i think i wana try it when i get my 3.8 camaro.....hopefully that will be soon. im gona go get another job and my freinds dad is a mechanic and hes gonna hel get the word out that im selling my 2.8 camaro. but if anyone has any more info on putting turbos or superchargers in lemme know, thanks

[Rally Sport]

Are you selling the 2.8 engine or the whole Camaro? Because hell if you're thinking about putting turbo with a 3.8, i'd put it in the third gen because to ME it seems like it has more hood space than the 4th gens. And since you're chaning out alot of stuff to make the engine turbo compatable id be better to just get the 3.8 and do all the stuff, and once again I say wait for Hypsi.

[88camaroproject]

whole camaro. well if i had the cash to do that i would but my freinds dad is trying to get me 3000 for my car which would be extremely sweet cause i got it for 1000 and i only put like 800 into it. so if he does sel it for that much then i will have like 4300 to get a new car and im getting another job so i will have some money coming in and i will hopefully be getting enough money for a turbo or supercharger.... or is there a better way to get lots of power that costs less.

[Rally Sport]

Alright to be honest, a turbo is really the best way to get a nice amount of power, but I really would say to wait for the money to be saved up because if you're working on it while you're using your money you are currently getting through your job, you wont finish the turbo mod. BUT I still recommend staying with the 3rd gen because 3rd gens are cool man.

[Dober89]

I thought that turbos were more expensive because theres more plumbing to do when installing them??

[Rally Sport]

Yes turbos cost more than some engines, but not all, like a new LS1 from a dealer.