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Old 09-18-2015, 06:07 PM   #1
Zan
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Supercharger vs Turbocharger Comparison

I have been doing research into adding FI to my car, and have been looking into the supercharger route. It wasn't until earlier today when I was told by my friend (a mechanic) that based on the tune I could get boost from a turbocharger at around 3,000 RPM. I dont redline the car, but I'm wondering from a maintenance standpoint, which is easier to maintain and which will give me more pleasurable driving experience for its cost (initial and long run). A lot of these threads come down to "do this over that" or "don't do that" bashing of other members comments, but I am looking for well rounded answers about experiences dealing with both. As for what I'm looking at doing.

I'm looking to make a car that is still DD, but I can bring to the track at least once or twice a month and have some fun in it. I want something that is reliable but that is FI. I have looked into upgrading parts of the engine in order to allow it to take the extra workload of the FI system I want to add.

I have done research on both, but as it seems that most people get power at different points of the RPM spectrum (SC at the lower end, TC at the higher end), I was wondering if it was possible to get it to work with boost being produced at lower RPMs with a turbo.

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