blowers vs. turbos...why are more and more people switching to/going the turbo route?
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Originally posted by INTMD8
While there are pumping losses due to backpressure, some is recovered from pumping gains (as in boost pressure pushing down on the piston when the intake valve opens)
While there are pumping losses due to backpressure, some is recovered from pumping gains (as in boost pressure pushing down on the piston when the intake valve opens)
But I do agree, with a properly setup engine, the turbo is more effecient at making boost than a supercharger.
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This is not a question with a definitive answer... both have their pros and cons. As for as cost and ease of install, maintenance, and tuning, supercharger is the way to go. As for low end torque, adjustability, bigger boost numbers (no belt problems) go turbo.
Only thing is for a decent turbo kit you have to get it custom made... only production one I'd use a PTK with all the options... Whereas for superchargers you have many viable options AND lots of support from companies and from people.
Only thing is for a decent turbo kit you have to get it custom made... only production one I'd use a PTK with all the options... Whereas for superchargers you have many viable options AND lots of support from companies and from people.
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