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Old 08-07-2010, 01:14 AM   #96
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Originally Posted by futureOwner View Post
There won't be a SC version, but Superchargers are only half as efficient as turbos, because some power is used to spool it up, while a turbo spools without any power needed. I would like a turbo, but I imagine I won't be able to afford the upgrade and I will stick with the NA. I'll know more next year at about this time...then I'll have money saved etc. and we will know if there is even going to be a turbo.
No offense, but what century you live in? Most of current superchargers are efficient as turbos.

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http://xcceleration.com/imp-gallery-rs.sc.dynosheet.htm
2.35 Liter H4 20 psi pushing 412hp w 332tq...

it's not good enough for ya?

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying Turbo sucks. Just saying current technology Supercharger and Turbo are almost equal level.
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