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Turbo vs Supercharger

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by beastlytaco, Oct 16, 2008.

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Which one: turbo or S/C

  1. Turbo

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  2. Supercharger

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  3. Dont spend the money on either

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  1. Aug 19, 2011 at 5:47 AM
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    Do the bottom end, and put that twin screw or a set of twins on it now! Just better add a set of much wider tires to the rear. :D
     
    Torspd, Aug 19, 2011
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  2. Aug 19, 2011 at 5:48 AM
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    Torspd, Aug 19, 2011
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  3. Aug 20, 2011 at 6:07 PM
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    not a Toyota there is no blower available to my knowledge for any Toyota that can put out more than 13.5 psi ,, i thought this was a tacoma site :confused:
     
    bwill808, Aug 20, 2011
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  4. Aug 20, 2011 at 6:16 PM
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    XRs are Tacomas, if that is what you are referring to. Mine certainly is. The urd stage 3 kit can. Just isn't anybody with a built motor that has one.
     
    Torspd, Aug 20, 2011
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  5. Aug 21, 2011 at 7:07 AM
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    the politically correct name is pro charger , not a true blower
     
    bwill808, Aug 21, 2011
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  6. Aug 21, 2011 at 9:06 AM
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    Rotrex....not PC. Centrifugal SC. Centrifugal, not positive displacement, so your half right.
     
    Speed Freek, Aug 21, 2011
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  7. Aug 21, 2011 at 11:10 AM
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    Dam that's a bad ass set up. I would love to build one.
     
    Trapper6speed, Aug 21, 2011
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  8. Aug 21, 2011 at 11:30 AM
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    ditto
     
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  9. Aug 21, 2011 at 2:00 PM
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    ProCharger is just a brand name. Point is though that there is still a s/c kit available that will.

    If we all agree on the same reference point that a s/c is driven belt a belt off of the crank, no matter which type it is.
     
    Torspd, Aug 21, 2011
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  10. Aug 21, 2011 at 2:01 PM
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    Thank you
     
    Torspd, Aug 21, 2011
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  11. Aug 25, 2011 at 8:28 AM
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    Torspd are you doing your programming thru your MAF box?
     
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  12. Aug 25, 2011 at 9:31 AM
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    Not exactly sure what you mean, but this is what I am using for tuning my truck.

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    Torspd, Aug 25, 2011
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  13. Aug 25, 2011 at 9:34 AM
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    For this.

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  14. Aug 25, 2011 at 2:10 PM
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    Nice. I will have to look up that pro efi.
     
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  15. Aug 25, 2011 at 2:18 PM
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    Dont let anyone convince you of generalizations about SC for bigger or Turbo for smaller engines... Both can be used for either big or small applications.

    Do a little research and learn how each operates.. You can buy a big charger and use a small pulley and make tons of boost, or a big turbo (compressor and turbine) and make tons of boost also... There are lots of variables.

    USUALLY... (not always) Superchargers make a more even power curve and are limited by the engines own RPM matched to a pulley size. They do have some parasitic losses due to running on belts connected to the engines crank.

    On the flip side turbo(s) can potentially move lots more air due to piggybacking multiple turbos and having different size options on compressors and turbines. Turbos run on the energy stored in moving exhaust gases and provide "free" power.

    Both will be pretty expensive to setup, and will require engine management of some sort, and fuel and exhaust upgrades.

    I've been looking into SC vs Turbo for some time now.. Im saving money while I try to decide which to go with.

    Good luck, and Im looking forward to read more on this!
     
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  16. Aug 25, 2011 at 2:22 PM
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    Do you think a different intake manifold arrangement would be beneficial?

    Check out HorsePowerFreaks online. . they tune and build BMWs.

    I say this because those are quick cars to begin with and they decided the stock intake manifolds were holding them back from 1000hp. They designed a totally different one in CAD and they look sweet and run sweet!!

    Just a thought.
     
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  17. Aug 25, 2011 at 3:00 PM
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    There is one from TTC but its pretty expensive. Its also supposed to accommodate a TB from a VQ V8.
     
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  18. Aug 25, 2011 at 5:41 PM
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    Wondering what your pipe routing looks like? Looks similar to a SyTy.
     
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  19. Aug 26, 2011 at 5:55 AM
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    I know it is holding me back. I am just waiting to see a couple that some people are building and then I will decided if which to go with. It will be stronger, have more volume, and flow better.
     
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  20. Aug 26, 2011 at 5:56 AM
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    Which pipe routing? Intake or exhaust? I assume the exhaust.
     
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