Honestly why do people get a SC

[mwjcyber]

Originally Posted by Raven604

I'm more concerned about the cost per HP then headroom. Just saying for the price of a supercharger and header is the same or more then a turbo kit with equal or less power, from what I've read around here you can get a Tiny turbo with instant boost thanks to the high compression with more headroom on stock exhaust.

Not everyone is looking for headroom. Lots of people, myself included are looking for < 300whp. You speak of cost per HP, but what you leave out is supporting mods required to take advantage of that headroom, such as turbo components not included in base kits(BOV, boost controller, etc.), clutch, injectors, pumps, upgraded drive-shaft, blown CV joints, building the engine, and swapping the tranny. As you add more power, this car gets much more expensive to upgrade and maintain.

Also our cars engine-bay is like an oven, and almost all Turbo kits suffer from extensive heat soak, even with oil coolers. If looking for a sub 300whp, IMHO superchargers are the best option to provide reliable and linear power. For myself I'm seriously considering the OFT-Vortech system, once price and more details emerge.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Raven604

I'm more concerned about the cost per HP then headroom. Just saying for the price of a supercharger and header is the same or more then a turbo kit with equal or less power, from what I've read around here you can get a Tiny turbo with instant boost thanks to the high compression with more headroom on stock exhaust.

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Your solution is to get a different car. You got the wrong car!

[djdnz]

Why SC over Turbo?

Heat, exhaust leaks, rattles.

Been down the turbo road before, not interested in the headaches again. The power delivery was always exciting though, as was the sound of the spooling and the BOV - miss that a lot.

[Dezoris]

Because when I tell women I have a supercharged nerf sports car they think it sounds cooler. Its a matter of who you will impress more. I cant change the fact I am rollin 3". But they dont know that until later.

[DylanFRS]

Originally Posted by Dezoris

I cant change the fact I am rollin 3". But they dont know that until later.

Lights are off and it is too late to turn back now...

[Rick@Vortech]

Originally Posted by Raven604

Little to no pro drifters use Superchargers...

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There's going to be 3 Vortech Supercharged cars in Formula D this season.

[Dezoris]

Originally Posted by DylanFRS

Lights are off and it is too late to turn back now...

Exactly, the supercharger gets the foot in door, gives me the chance to disappoint in the dark.

If she even tries to bail (which is unlikely with the ropes on).

My back up plan is:

@Rick@Vortech and @Brian@Vortech said: "The Gear-driven V-3 H67B Centrifugal Supercharger has plenty of overhead."

The struggle ceases, this is why most reasonable enthusiasts chose a supercharger. It also works on men most of the time.

[ramiram1984]

Originally Posted by djdnz

Why SC over Turbo?

Heat, exhaust leaks, rattles.

Been down the turbo road before, not interested in the headaches again. The power delivery was always exciting though, as was the sound of the spooling and the BOV - miss that a lot.

Exactly why I went SC. Sure, could I have gone turbo, YEP. Just wanted the reliability and confidence of SC.

[SmsAlSuwaidi]

Originally Posted by STV3

and a superchargers whine is damn sexy

On a v8, or some mean car, not a boxer motor


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[Kronos]

Originally Posted by Raven604

Not a troll. Serious inquiry. The numbers don't add up. And I'm just trying to stir up the boards tonight.

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For the same reason myself and plenty of other people decided to buy the FRS instead of the closely priced, more powerful Hyundai Genesis.

Not to say turbos are bad. People like what they like, everyone's different. My brother owns a fiat abarth, and for the size if it's engine it's a torque monster. Nearly 200 ft lbs from his slightly modded 1.4 liter (ecu piggyback). I've driven his car plenty of times and I think it's blast to zip around town in.

Some people like the turbo lag because it adds drama to accelerating when the turbo finally kicks in.

To each there own really

[ToyoburuBRZ]

Originally Posted by mwjcyber

Not everyone is looking for headroom. Lots of people, myself included are looking for < 300whp. You speak of cost per HP, but what you leave out is supporting mods required to take advantage of that headroom, such as turbo components not included in base kits(BOV, boost controller, etc.), clutch, injectors, pumps, upgraded drive-shaft, blown CV joints, building the engine, and swapping the tranny. As you add more power, this car gets much more expensive to upgrade and maintain.

Also our cars engine-bay is like an oven, and almost all Turbo kits suffer from extensive heat soak, even with oil coolers. If looking for a sub 300whp, IMHO superchargers are the best option to provide reliable and linear power. For myself I'm seriously considering the OFT-Vortech system, once price and more details emerge.

Couldn't agree more. After seeing the OFT-Vortech system threads pop up yesterday I am seriously considering that route for all the reasons you just mentioned.

[Celica00]

turbo: ..... then holy shit!
sc: holy!....shit?

hope that makes sense lol

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by Dezoris

Because when I tell women I have a supercharged nerf sports car they think it sounds cooler. Its a matter of who you will impress more. I cant change the fact I am rollin 3". But they dont know that until later.

haha

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[Diode Dynamics]

Originally Posted by Dezoris

Because when I tell women I have a supercharged nerf sports car they think it sounds cooler. Its a matter of who you will impress more. I cant change the fact I am rollin 3". But they dont know that until later.

You win all of today's forum points

Nick C.