Simply answer to that, 400+ was not enough power. He likes the kit a lot, but just not enough power

 

Mase is all about reliability, i agree its more of a risk. But im using mine as a DD. Its 400+ on a dynojet. Thats way to tempting to pass on. A lower boost kit is always an option for FI setups. Just my two cents

Good luck with whatever you choose, im sure youll be more the satisfied which ever route you go. My vote is mase....

 

If you spend the money right (good parts not junk), reliability shouldn't be an issue no matter which route you chose. Maintanence wise, planned to double the intervals of changing maintanence items (spark plugs, oil, etc).

 

Responsiveness would be a deciding factor as well right? SC setup, you will get instant reponse where as a turbo setup, you might have to wait a sec more. I have neither setup on my S2k, but I've driven both and that is what I have felt.

SC characteristics also feel just like a stock S2k but with a lot more power. But it has that feeling of the power getting higher and higher as your rev through the RPM range. Turbo setup, it's there after usually 4500 RPM and stays there until redline.

Andre

 

Reliability wise, I cant help but mention mine and a few others FI kits. The SOT/SXM roots type S/C is all about reliability. Check into all your options for sure.

 

Take your time researching. Turbo kit reliability has improved loads over the past few years. Finally, there are a few guys tracking turbo kits successfully. Building a trackable turbo S2000 will take a good bit of work as you'll have to relocate the electronics and take some extra heat saving precautions. However, there's a thread in the racing forum of a track build done right.

On the other hand, if your ultimate (meaning long term) power goals are under ~425whp, a supercharger can get this done with 80% of the performance of the better turbo setups. I say 80% because, peak HP figures being equal, turbo setups make more power a lower rpm and more torque everywhere.

You're coming to the dark side at a good time. There are lots of excellent FI options out there and previous pioneers have dealt with all the headaches for you. Do you your reading, know what issues you need to anticipate for your given goals, and proceed with care. If you do, you'll have a reliable setup that you'll be able to beat on whether you drive on the street or at the track. If you don't, you might be out 2 or 3 times your anticipated budget before you get done.

 

I've been turboed TWICE on my car with 2 seperate turbo kits *both god speed kits* and i've NEVER had any reliability issues.. none.

 

Can you explain why you installed 2 different God Speed turbo kits on the same car? Was one more updated than the other or did you simply change turbos or something?

 

I drove mine fopr 2 years with a stock CTSC & AC install.
I wanted more power
No have AEM, 750 injectors, full exhaust, 11 psi pulley etc.
It has been nice and reliable too

 

The two big problems with turbo kits on this car are heat and bolts CONSTANTLY coming loose . With the supercharger there are none of these problems , but then again the supercharged cars are somewhat slower due to the lack of power under the curve .