Turbo-charge vs Super-charge

Mustang_289 · 09-11-2002, 06:17 AM

We're studying power-adders for our 88GT, NOS and blowers. What's the difference between turbo-chargers vs super-chargers?

Forcedpower · 09-11-2002, 11:39 AM

The big difference is a supercharger uses a belt to spin it. The turbo uses exhaust gasses to spin it.

mean81GT · 09-11-2002, 12:06 PM

superchargers use horsepower to turn them, turbos do not. it takes about 15% of your power to turn that supercharger, so if you can figure that all else being equal, a turbo will make more power.

Forcedpower · 09-11-2002, 12:14 PM

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Originally posted by mean81GT
superchargers use horsepower to turn them, turbos do not.

Not totaly true. Turbos do use horsepower to make more horsepower. Just not as much as a supercharger.

WADS56 · 09-11-2002, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mean81GT
superchargers use horsepower to turn them, turbos do not. it takes about 15% of your power to turn that supercharger, so if you can figure that all else being equal, a turbo will make more power.

That is half true. A supercharger will take power to make it, but a turbo is not free horsepower. A turbo is a exaust restriction. That is why it is important to have a very freeflowing exaust with a turbo because you don't want to add to the restriction. The only free poweradder that I can think of is nitrous.

Mustang_289 · 09-11-2002, 03:11 PM

O.K. - with all that said, which is better turbo or super charged? Which one is safer, most hp for the buck etc?

Sonics2042 · 09-11-2002, 03:17 PM

Most mustang owners like to go the supercharging route. It is much easier to setup, and typically more dependable.

A 6 psi turbocharger will make more power than a 6 psi supercharger everytime. Turbochargers are usually too expensive for most people to have installed, unless they feel like creating a totally custom setup themselves (which would still be expensive).

I would consider supercharging to be safer, just because it is kind of like turbocharging for dummies. While both methods of forced induction require tuning, the amount of tuning required for a turbo far exceeds that needed for supercharging.

There are a ton of resources out on the internet, but turbocharging is going to be more expensive (at least for most people). Sounds like a turbocharger would be much more suiting for you as well...

Thanks,
DoranW

Ackbar00 · 09-12-2002, 10:06 AM

If you are looking for a cheaper turbo setup, Try these guyswww.itsturbo.net . I am cosidering using their setup on my car.

09-11-2002, 06:17 AM	#1
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	Turbo-charge vs Super-charge We're studying power-adders for our 88GT, NOS and blowers. What's the difference between turbo-chargers vs super-chargers?

09-11-2002, 11:39 AM	#2
Forcedpower Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Charlottesville, Va, USA Posts: 328	The big difference is a supercharger uses a belt to spin it. The turbo uses exhaust gasses to spin it. __________________ 93 LX R331/AFR 205/Vic 5.0/? psi

09-11-2002, 12:06 PM	#3
mean81GT Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NY Posts: 299	superchargers use horsepower to turn them, turbos do not. it takes about 15% of your power to turn that supercharger, so if you can figure that all else being equal, a turbo will make more power. __________________ I'm a glutton for punishment.

09-11-2002, 03:17 PM	#7
Sonics2042 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 381	Most mustang owners like to go the supercharging route. It is much easier to setup, and typically more dependable. A 6 psi turbocharger will make more power than a 6 psi supercharger everytime. Turbochargers are usually too expensive for most people to have installed, unless they feel like creating a totally custom setup themselves (which would still be expensive). I would consider supercharging to be safer, just because it is kind of like turbocharging for dummies. While both methods of forced induction require tuning, the amount of tuning required for a turbo far exceeds that needed for supercharging. There are a ton of resources out on the internet, but turbocharging is going to be more expensive (at least for most people). Sounds like a turbocharger would be much more suiting for you as well... Thanks, DoranW __________________ What I have: 1990 Red Mustang 5.0 LX: [BBK X-Pipe]-[MAC Cat-Back Exhaust] [MAC Cold Air Intake]-[BBK Equal Shorties] [3.55 Gears]-[Cobra Intake Manifold (Upper and Lower] [E-303 Cam]-[Granetelli Mass Air Flow Sensor] [Front and rear sway bars]-[New black carpet and seats.] [Adjustable Fuel Regulator]-[T5 Conversion w/ K. Cobra Clutch/Hurst STS] [Cobra Throttle Body]-[130A Alt. Conversion] Thinking about: Aftermarket Heads! Vortech A-Trim

09-12-2002, 10:06 AM	#8
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	If you are looking for a cheaper turbo setup, Try these guyswww.itsturbo.net . I am cosidering using their setup on my car. __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

09-11-2002, 03:11 PM	#6
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	O.K. - with all that said, which is better turbo or super charged? Which one is safer, most hp for the buck etc?

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