Performance Forced induction, intakes, exhausts, torque converters, transmissions, etc.

Turbo vs Supercharging Pros and Cons

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-05-02, 09:36 AM
  #1  
Anthracite SC
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
 
Anthracite SC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: California
Posts: 1,195
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Turbo vs Supercharging Pros and Cons

we had this discussion a LONG time ago, and I can't find it in the archives, and since it's basically a new generation of members here, I thought it would be cool to start a new discussion about it.

Turbocharging vs Supercharging?

what's better?

I've heard conflicting points on both sides.
Some people say supercharging is better for low end and turbocharging is better for top end.

That's a very basic statement.

Can any more experienced owners or operators of supercharged or turbocharged cars come into this discussion and help me understand the pros and cons of each again?

thanks.
Old 04-05-02, 11:37 AM
  #2  
EmoDragRacer
Lexus Test Driver
 
EmoDragRacer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,483
Received 4 Likes on 1 Post
Default

this topic can go on and on.....

the basics are that SC give better low end and turbo give better top end... this can be debated all day long but that is the general principle.. I wont get into this too deep I would be here for days.... lets see what others think...GTE?SC300T? anyone?
Old 04-05-02, 12:41 PM
  #3  
Anthracite SC
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
 
Anthracite SC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: California
Posts: 1,195
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default which ultimately is faster?

So a supercharger will help you better from 0-60 but will lose to a turbo car to the 1/4 mile..lb for lb?
Old 04-28-02, 09:08 PM
  #4  
Grey_is300
Driver
 
Grey_is300's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Baltimore, Md
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Well as it was said before this could go on for ever. They both are power addres. There are a few different setups of SC's. It all really depends on multiple factors of low end power to top end power. THe big one is tuning though that can determin everything if your car is nottuned right then it doesn't matter!!
Old 04-29-02, 04:28 AM
  #5  
SC300TURBO
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (2)
 
SC300TURBO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Florida
Posts: 1,302
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

TURBO! TURBO! TURBO!
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bam
IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present)
20
08-02-14 11:34 AM
ashtray
Performance & Maintenance
35
11-20-09 12:24 PM
DarKnight
Performance
45
03-12-09 08:21 PM
Anthracite SC
Performance
16
04-06-02 04:36 PM
toekneepark
Performance
4
08-22-01 12:31 PM



Quick Reply: Turbo vs Supercharging Pros and Cons



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:13 PM.