Diff between SC and Turbo?
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Re: Diff between SC and Turbo?
Originally posted by Iridium130
hey whats the difference between a supercharger and a turbo? from what I understand they are both forced induction...
hey whats the difference between a supercharger and a turbo? from what I understand they are both forced induction...
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Re: Re: Diff between SC and Turbo?
Originally posted by CO-CL-S
A super charger uses the cars energy to drive the compressor (like a fan belt to turn it). A Turbo charger uses exhause gasses to turn the compressor. Super charger takes some of the engine power, but is available all the time. Whereas a trubo charger doesn't use the engine power, but has a slight lag as the exhaust gasses build up to turn the compressor.
A super charger uses the cars energy to drive the compressor (like a fan belt to turn it). A Turbo charger uses exhause gasses to turn the compressor. Super charger takes some of the engine power, but is available all the time. Whereas a trubo charger doesn't use the engine power, but has a slight lag as the exhaust gasses build up to turn the compressor.
So which one is better ??
thanks
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Re: Re: Re: Diff between SC and Turbo?
Originally posted by Samer007
So which one is better ??
thanks
So which one is better ??
thanks
I'd say an SC is better, but turbo's generally produce a larger amount of boost.
#5
One other consideration is that with the turbo, you have moving parts right in the middle of the VERY hot exhaust output, which over time wears out the bearings. Granted, turbos created now-a-days are much better, but I myself would probably opt for the SC just for the reliability standpoint.
#7
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Well, I'd say the biggest difference between s/c and turbo is cost. Turbocharging is a very expensive proposition. Most applications are 2x the money of supercharging.
(Mind you, I'm talking about naturally aspirated cars and putting on a s/c or turbo here)
(Mind you, I'm talking about naturally aspirated cars and putting on a s/c or turbo here)
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