SC -VS- Turbo

KRYPTO · Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:00 am

So I want to go turbo, but been thinking it might be better for a Supercharger. The SC would be cheaper, easier to put in, less problems but wont be able to make as much power as a turbo. So my question is what do you guys think would be the best route and why.
I know this topic has been beat 10FT under a few times.

soul_hammer · Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:17 am

i think the sc will be plenty from the sounds of it people have trouble puting the power down so more wont do any good.

Deagle50ae · Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:29 am

Supercharge

Tubo's great for tons of power but that damn spool and lack of low end can be brutal.

SC will give you instant throttle response and a broader power band.

I can't wait for a SC kit for the duratec's

this advice is coming from a former Twin Turbo V6 owner.... and I'd do terrible things to get that car back.

I just think on this small of a vehicle, SC is the way unless you're just going for number.

Y2k · Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:32 am

we all have the problem..its the FWD. I had tasted both foci with SC or Turbd. SC doesnt have the turbo lag so it has a good low end torque but once the turbo spooled, the fun begins. i would say anywhere from 250-300whp is good enough. i made about 280 hopefully by now on my srt4 and dang i cant hook..

oldoutboardjim · Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:53 am

I have the JRSC+BBK, and probably put down about 220WHP (although it hasn't been dyno'd). It is civil, has great torque at all speeds, is instantly responsive - and powerful. With the stock Contis I cannot floor it in 1st gear - even from a rolling start at 15MPH (I also have the C-F-M Rear Engine mOunt, so wheel hop in non-existant). It will just bake 'em! More ponies are always nice, but you need to get the power to the pavement. You get to a point of diminishing returns. Ease of installation, reliability, user-friendliness, and civility are all huge considerations. You don't want something that is quirky, high maintenance, constantly generating check engine lights, etc.
My 2¢.

KRYPTO · Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:55 am

I agree the turbo will make more power hands down, but I would have to worry about my intake and connector boots blowing out and so on. The SC replaces all that, that means I dont have a dual runner intake, will that effect much? I'm just stuck decieding what to do

KRYPTO · Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:57 am

oldoutboardjim wrote:You get to a point of diminishing returns. Ease of installation, reliability, user-friendliness, and civility are all huge considerations. You don't want something that is quirky, high maintenance, constantly generating check engine lights, etc.
My 2¢.

Thats what I need advice on, its hard to decied what to do.

mars · Mon Jan 28, 2008 12:52 pm

B I G TURBO!!!!!!!!.... LOL!!!! i'm not sure, i guess it depends on wat ur after....

ch435 · Wed Jan 30, 2008 9:25 am

Well, as you know, I have the turbo, and love it. Also, have the duratec, (so there weren't any options anyway.) It hasn't had any issues, and this lag people speak of, it ain't what it used to be.

CleanZX3 · Wed Jan 30, 2008 12:58 pm

I couldn't feel any lag in my turbo zetec.

soul_hammer · Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:32 pm

lag usualy doesnt become an issue on newer cars untill you start going big.

Redlineracer12 · Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:46 pm

Nitrous

KRYPTO · Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:51 pm

Redlineracer12 wrote:Nitrous

well duh, thats a must have to keep up with those Hondas

JK

Redlineracer12 · Thu Jan 31, 2008 10:00 am

I remember a pretty wicked ZX3 on the juice

Mon Feb 04, 2008 1:33 pm

Redlineracer12 wrote:I remember a pretty wicked ZX3 on the juice

Spray was a blast until I started to melt pistons, hehehehe...

God that fucker would scoot though