Why supercharge not turbo?
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Why supercharge not turbo?
Hi all
I have an understanding of the difference between superchargers and turbos but not why one would choose one over the other, except s/c use engine power and are heavier.
Why do you guys seem to exclusively s/c and not turbo?
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David
I have an understanding of the difference between superchargers and turbos but not why one would choose one over the other, except s/c use engine power and are heavier.
Why do you guys seem to exclusively s/c and not turbo?
Thanks
David
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It's easier.
The SC kits fit onto a RHD car no worries.
At the moment, Turbo RHD kits are very custom. Mase is currently working on a kit to solve this though.
Turbo's are usually complex installs and harder to tune.
SC kits are a doddle to install, and usually come with a few electric boxes to get you up and running on a stock ECU.
Also, I wanted to keep the cars dynamics stock like, so progressive boost was nice. I'd also not owned a SC'ed car before.
The SC kits fit onto a RHD car no worries.
At the moment, Turbo RHD kits are very custom. Mase is currently working on a kit to solve this though.
Turbo's are usually complex installs and harder to tune.
SC kits are a doddle to install, and usually come with a few electric boxes to get you up and running on a stock ECU.
Also, I wanted to keep the cars dynamics stock like, so progressive boost was nice. I'd also not owned a SC'ed car before.
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The Greddy kit will fit RHD cars but is so new that it hasn't really had a chance to get over here yet.
The problem is that on a RHD the steering colum runs through the area where the turbo manifold goes.
The problem is that on a RHD the steering colum runs through the area where the turbo manifold goes.
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Originally Posted by phils2k,Dec 14 2007, 09:40 AM
wing how u getting on with urs
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=550242
I am also awaiting final dyno of Kraftwerks/ JR
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I suggest you read the various books on the subject for a more scientific explanation.
The main reason Superchargers are preferable is that they can be geared to provide boost from a lower speed and more usefully help fill out the area under the F20c's torque curve. Dependent on the installation, they should produce a more linear throttle response and less lag. Or they would be if there were a Roots-style paddle blower available. Except they're noisy, bulky & a tad inefficient.
They are also a simpler and more reliable installation and set-up, but that doesn't mean straightforward!
There are some new ones that ought to combine the advantages of both turbo & S/C, but it depends on the installation.
The main reason Superchargers are preferable is that they can be geared to provide boost from a lower speed and more usefully help fill out the area under the F20c's torque curve. Dependent on the installation, they should produce a more linear throttle response and less lag. Or they would be if there were a Roots-style paddle blower available. Except they're noisy, bulky & a tad inefficient.
They are also a simpler and more reliable installation and set-up, but that doesn't mean straightforward!
There are some new ones that ought to combine the advantages of both turbo & S/C, but it depends on the installation.
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Thanks for all your posts. I'm liking the performance as it is so do you s/c guys mainly do it for track days? or just cos you can......................