Pros/Cons Turbo / Supercharge

bluemustang · 11-07-2001, 12:06 AM

i need some help to determine what to get between a turbo kit or supercharger. mind if you guys can help with the pro and cons of it? thanx in advance

blue00gt · 11-07-2001, 12:53 PM

Turbo kits are generally more expensive and harder to tune, have less low-end torque with a little turbo lag, but offer a ton of top end horsepower.
As for blowers, they are generally cheaper and simpler. Root style blowers offer a very flat torque curve - they will give a lot of low end torque, but not as much top end horsepower. Centrifugal blowers give you more top end than roots style, but have less low end power.
For a street car I would probably stick with a blower instead of turbo unless you have a lot of time and money.

11-07-2001, 12:06 AM	#1
bluemustang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: new britain CT Posts: 10	Pros/Cons Turbo / Supercharge i need some help to determine what to get between a turbo kit or supercharger. mind if you guys can help with the pro and cons of it? thanx in advance

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11-07-2001, 12:53 PM	#2
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	Turbo kits are generally more expensive and harder to tune, have less low-end torque with a little turbo lag, but offer a ton of top end horsepower. As for blowers, they are generally cheaper and simpler. Root style blowers offer a very flat torque curve - they will give a lot of low end torque, but not as much top end horsepower. Centrifugal blowers give you more top end than roots style, but have less low end power. For a street car I would probably stick with a blower instead of turbo unless you have a lot of time and money.