Supercharger or Turbo? 98 Ls1 Vette 6spd
02-16-2005, 03:28 PM
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Supercharger or Turbo? 98 Ls1 Vette 6spd I have always been a fan of superchargers, but some people are telling me to go with a turbo kit instead. I thought I would post this thread to here to get a little hinsight? Thanks
02-17-2005, 10:03 AM
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This is a forced induction board but notice how 80% of the posts are about turbos? Supercharger, easy to install but limited on power output and it takes 1-2 PSI to make up for turning the compressor.
Turbo uses existing exhaust pressure rather then turning a compressor with a belt. The exhaust restriction from the turbo affects the motor much less then the drag induced by using the crank to turn a compressor.
STS= all the good things of a turbo with an easy install. C5 kit coming out spring time.
Turbo uses existing exhaust pressure rather then turning a compressor with a belt. The exhaust restriction from the turbo affects the motor much less then the drag induced by using the crank to turn a compressor.
STS= all the good things of a turbo with an easy install. C5 kit coming out spring time.
02-17-2005, 01:39 PM
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The decision between a turbo and a supercharger really comes down to your goals with the car and the size of your wallet. Both setups are capable of working very well provided they were installed properly with all of the supporting mods (fuel, drive line, etc).
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02-17-2005, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by PurEvl
well speaking from expierence on both sides I love my turbo over my d1
02-17-2005, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by slow ride
Tell us more!! Why you like the STS over the d1. I am assuming this is a d/d as per the oringinal post. I too am trying to decide between a DS1 and a STS.
02-17-2005, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by slow ride
Tell us more!! Why you like the STS over the d1. I am assuming this is a d/d as per the oringinal post. I too am trying to decide between a DS1 and a STS.
I ran the gt70 sts at 10 psi with a 220/226 561 lift cam on a 115 and got 639hp and 615 tq at 4500 with 16 degrees timing
Also it idles at 700, its quiet, and its a blast with the turbo, completely different feeling then the SC
