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Old Apr 12, 2016 | 07:39 AM
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Default Do NOT post turbo vs supercharger threads.

The topic has been beat to death, and most of the time, it starts as a dreamer coming in and asking simply which one is better.

That's a loaded question. It is dependant on your goals, your preferences, your budget, your mechanical skill level etc etc etc.

Any post with this will get an instant lock and a warning. All it does is turn into a bash fest in here.

I have a personal preference, but it's based on what I have and enjoy, but I'm not biased to other opinions or options. Too many people take it personally, and shouldn't.

It's not a question that has a right or wrong answer, kind of like automatic vs stick. It's whatever you like.

Rant off.
Old Apr 12, 2016 | 07:57 AM
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Maybe you could link the 40+ threads in the last year or so that each have 50+ replies of arguing. I'm sure they could collect all of the info they need from those.
Old Apr 12, 2016 | 09:31 AM
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So which is better, Turbo or Supercharger?
Lol, I like Joe's response too.
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I would have no problem with someone posting it, if it was constructive. But each time, the person posts, who is most likely a tire kicker, and will never do FI because of the money involved, so it just starts a shitstorm, with the same players each time.
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What about electric superchargers like a leaf blower?
Old Apr 12, 2016 | 11:04 AM
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I had no idea you HAD to read EVERY thread! I've been doin' it wrong the whole time. Whoops!
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What about a post of a bi supercharger compound with a turbo? So it's like their in heat and mating season. Those posts okay? Lol
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Old Apr 12, 2016 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 2BAD4U
What about a post of a bi supercharger compound with a turbo? So it's like their in heat and mating season. Those posts okay? Lol

Weren't you a major part of the problem?
Old Apr 12, 2016 | 12:18 PM
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Make this a sticky possibly? As soon as this drops off the first page some dipshit is going to do it.
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Originally Posted by 3 window
I had no idea you HAD to read EVERY thread! I've been doin' it wrong the whole time. Whoops!
There have been times where there were multiple threads with this same topic being argued back and forth... Nothing ever comes of it.
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Originally Posted by JoeNova
Weren't you a major part of the problem?
I'm never a problem. I'm the solution. Some just get their drivelines in a twist for no reason.
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Give Huron speed a call they have great customer service and the best kit. Way better th n a shitty supercharger.
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I knew a guy that had a procharger. The only *** he could get was from philipino transvestite hookers. Then he switched to turbo. His name Hugh Hefner.

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Old Apr 13, 2016 | 06:28 AM
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I have used both, and have my own opinion, lol
Old Apr 13, 2016 | 06:45 AM
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Ok, there is a thread I started just for arguing and venting...

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