Charger or Turbo?
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Charger or Turbo? i know there are many different kinds of each... but im just wondering what some of you experienced people that have turbos or superchargers think i should get. I have a 98 vette A4 (new tranny put in 10K miles ago). Thanks for the input everyone!
http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com/hotCars.php?car=48
Check out the Corvette above. Installing an ATI ProCharger is typically much easier than installing a turbocharger, with very good results. Bob
Check out the Corvette above. Installing an ATI ProCharger is typically much easier than installing a turbocharger, with very good results. Bob
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On engines that have'nt been touched internally go with a supercharger.
Turbos have their advantages but I would take a supercharger over a turbo at what most people run for boost on a stock engine..
At higher boost levels on modified engines the drive belt systems need to get bigger as doest the thrust generated on the crank.. Then I would go to a properly size matched turbo due to the ability to maintain a higher boost pressure more efficiently.
With near stock cars the lower boost levels combined with easy of installation make me suggest the supercharger.
I drive one turbo car with high boost (in the 30's psi) its been gone thru from the pan to the throttle body and beyond...
Turbos have their advantages but I would take a supercharger over a turbo at what most people run for boost on a stock engine..
At higher boost levels on modified engines the drive belt systems need to get bigger as doest the thrust generated on the crank.. Then I would go to a properly size matched turbo due to the ability to maintain a higher boost pressure more efficiently.
With near stock cars the lower boost levels combined with easy of installation make me suggest the supercharger.
I drive one turbo car with high boost (in the 30's psi) its been gone thru from the pan to the throttle body and beyond...
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Originally Posted by Exotic Performance Plus
http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com/hotCars.php?car=48
Check out the Corvette above. Installing an ATI ProCharger is typically much easier than installing a turbocharger, with very good results. Bob
Check out the Corvette above. Installing an ATI ProCharger is typically much easier than installing a turbocharger, with very good results. Bob
man... that is nice.. i have looked at that same procharger.. a vortech supercharger... a magnuson.. and the guy that put the cam/heads in my car has a vette with a rear mount turbo he built himself.. i dont know anything about it, but he says he will put the same unit in mine for 6500$ any thoughts on that? also.. i like the sound of the turbo better.. and i dont want the car to be loud as hell at idle or when im cruising.. any ideas ?
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Originally Posted by V8_DSM_V8again
Wait for the new twin kits to come out. Run them at low boost.... Two medium turbos cost about the same as two small ones.... Then build a forged bottom end for real fun...
yea... i still got about a year till i can do that anyway.. i need a torque converter next.. damn.. i dont want to wait!
oh well.. ill have the turbo before i die.. that is for sure! lol.. 
BTW... who is making the new twin setups for the vette? and does anyone know which company or w/e has a rear mount setup for sale? or is there even a rear mount yet for a vette.. who knows.. 
