To be (naturally aspirated) or not to be...
10-06-2011, 08:03 AM
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To be (naturally aspirated) or not to be...
Getting bored with my TL again and thinking about supercharging it but not sure if it's the best decision or not. Money aside, what do you fellas think?...
10-06-2011, 08:07 AM
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agreed.
10-06-2011, 08:15 AM
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I've been looking at new cars but I will be keeping the TL regardless. Been primarily looking at GT-R's and M3's. Either way, I want to do something with the TL because a new car won't be for at least another 6 months.
Money aside = money is not a concern for a supercharger. That's all I meant...
Money aside = money is not a concern for a supercharger. That's all I meant...
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10-06-2011, 08:23 AM
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I've been looking at new cars but I will be keeping the TL regardless. Been primarily looking at GT-R's and M3's. Either way, I want to do something with the TL because a new car won't be for at least another 6 months.
Money aside = money is not a concern for a supercharger. That's all I meant...
Money aside = money is not a concern for a supercharger. That's all I meant...
E46 or e90 M3?
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10-06-2011, 08:26 AM
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I've been looking at new cars but I will be keeping the TL regardless. Been primarily looking at GT-R's and M3's. Either way, I want to do something with the TL because a new car won't be for at least another 6 months.
Money aside = money is not a concern for a supercharger. That's all I meant...
Money aside = money is not a concern for a supercharger. That's all I meant...
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high Ian!
10-06-2011, 08:34 AM
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10-06-2011, 12:27 PM
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Oooo, LFA would be my dream car, I'd pick a GT-R Black Edition, possibly the best in it's class to match up against $500,000 cars for it's price tag. The Bimmer would do good. As much as economy is so badly hurt with riots and protestors... I'm going to invest in something else, haha. GL on your next car.
10-06-2011, 12:28 PM
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^yes I'm keeping the TL...however, I only wish I was getting a supercar.
This isn't whether or not to get a supercharger or a new car...it's just whether or not I should get the supercharger...period...as I'm keeping the TL regardless.
Was looking at a new GT-R Black ed.....it was $110K 
. Def not looking to spend that much.
LF-A...yes please
This isn't whether or not to get a supercharger or a new car...it's just whether or not I should get the supercharger...period...as I'm keeping the TL regardless.
Oooo, LFA would be my dream car, I'd pick a GT-R Black Edition, possibly the best in it's class to match up against $500,000 cars for it's price tag. The Bimmer would do good. As much as economy is so badly hurt with riots and protestors... I'm going to invest in something else, haha. GL on your next car.
. Def not looking to spend that much.LF-A...yes please
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10-06-2011, 12:35 PM
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Do it. If I were at that point, I would probably have gone with the SC. Much less invasive especially if you plan to resell as stock. With a real tuning solution now available, it makes it much more appealing.
If you want to shoot higher, go with the turbo (if money is available)
I don't regret doing the turbo, has still kept me interested and don't see an end in sight.
If you want to shoot higher, go with the turbo (if money is available)
I don't regret doing the turbo, has still kept me interested and don't see an end in sight.
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10-06-2011, 01:55 PM
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You never really gave us an idea as to how much you're looking to spend and what your long term goals with the car are. You mentioned that a new car wouldn't be on the horizon for ~6 months... are you still planning on getting another, faster, car in the near future even if you s/c your TL? Also, I realize that you said money aside, but it really does play a big factor. If money really is no object and you really want to do something with your TL, then go for it. Just keep in mind that it's a losing game with any performance parts, and it's worse if you only plan on doing it as a temporary solution.
I've had both the CT S/C as well as the J&R turbo and I can safely say that I much prefer the turbo setup, but my idea of "fun" may be different from yours. The S/C was definitely a fun mod, but it didn't take me long before I started searching for more power. That came in the form of the HBP, which I can't honestly say I'd recommend to anyone. Even if you have a proper tuning solution, that blower is just too small to be feeding that kind of boost to that engine. That means that the blower is going to run hot, which your engine isn't going to like. And as of right now, nobody has come up with any sort of aftercooler for it which doesn't have considerable drawbacks.
If money isn't the motivating factor, go with the turbo. For the time, money and effort spent to S/C the car, you'll be maybe within $1000-$1500 of a full turbo setup and you'll make more than enough power to keep you grinning from ear to ear for a very long time. Whereas with the S/C, in 6-months to a year, you'll likely be looking for yet more power.
I've had both the CT S/C as well as the J&R turbo and I can safely say that I much prefer the turbo setup, but my idea of "fun" may be different from yours. The S/C was definitely a fun mod, but it didn't take me long before I started searching for more power. That came in the form of the HBP, which I can't honestly say I'd recommend to anyone. Even if you have a proper tuning solution, that blower is just too small to be feeding that kind of boost to that engine. That means that the blower is going to run hot, which your engine isn't going to like. And as of right now, nobody has come up with any sort of aftercooler for it which doesn't have considerable drawbacks.
If money isn't the motivating factor, go with the turbo. For the time, money and effort spent to S/C the car, you'll be maybe within $1000-$1500 of a full turbo setup and you'll make more than enough power to keep you grinning from ear to ear for a very long time. Whereas with the S/C, in 6-months to a year, you'll likely be looking for yet more power.
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A supercharger would be a nice little weekend project for you!
10-06-2011, 08:17 PM
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Do it. If I were at that point, I would probably have gone with the SC. Much less invasive especially if you plan to resell as stock. With a real tuning solution now available, it makes it much more appealing.
If you want to shoot higher, go with the turbo (if money is available)
I don't regret doing the turbo, has still kept me interested and don't see an end in sight.
If you want to shoot higher, go with the turbo (if money is available)
I don't regret doing the turbo, has still kept me interested and don't see an end in sight.
10-06-2011, 08:37 PM
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There are used GT-R's on autotrader for 60k. And most have less than 20k on them. How bout that? Just find a private seller too and save yourself the tax.
And then drive to Georgia, and drive me around in it. ITS SIMPLE!!!
And then drive to Georgia, and drive me around in it. ITS SIMPLE!!!
10-07-2011, 07:43 AM
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You never really gave us an idea as to how much you're looking to spend and what your long term goals with the car are. You mentioned that a new car wouldn't be on the horizon for ~6 months... are you still planning on getting another, faster, car in the near future even if you s/c your TL? Also, I realize that you said money aside, but it really does play a big factor. If money really is no object and you really want to do something with your TL, then go for it. Just keep in mind that it's a losing game with any performance parts, and it's worse if you only plan on doing it as a temporary solution.
I've had both the CT S/C as well as the J&R turbo and I can safely say that I much prefer the turbo setup, but my idea of "fun" may be different from yours. The S/C was definitely a fun mod, but it didn't take me long before I started searching for more power. That came in the form of the HBP, which I can't honestly say I'd recommend to anyone. Even if you have a proper tuning solution, that blower is just too small to be feeding that kind of boost to that engine. That means that the blower is going to run hot, which your engine isn't going to like. And as of right now, nobody has come up with any sort of aftercooler for it which doesn't have considerable drawbacks.
If money isn't the motivating factor, go with the turbo. For the time, money and effort spent to S/C the car, you'll be maybe within $1000-$1500 of a full turbo setup and you'll make more than enough power to keep you grinning from ear to ear for a very long time. Whereas with the S/C, in 6-months to a year, you'll likely be looking for yet more power.
I've had both the CT S/C as well as the J&R turbo and I can safely say that I much prefer the turbo setup, but my idea of "fun" may be different from yours. The S/C was definitely a fun mod, but it didn't take me long before I started searching for more power. That came in the form of the HBP, which I can't honestly say I'd recommend to anyone. Even if you have a proper tuning solution, that blower is just too small to be feeding that kind of boost to that engine. That means that the blower is going to run hot, which your engine isn't going to like. And as of right now, nobody has come up with any sort of aftercooler for it which doesn't have considerable drawbacks.
If money isn't the motivating factor, go with the turbo. For the time, money and effort spent to S/C the car, you'll be maybe within $1000-$1500 of a full turbo setup and you'll make more than enough power to keep you grinning from ear to ear for a very long time. Whereas with the S/C, in 6-months to a year, you'll likely be looking for yet more power.
Yes, even if I SC or turbo the TL I will still be getting a new car and keeping the TL...zero plans to sell it.
Lol, will do bud!
10-07-2011, 09:53 AM
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While boosting the TL would be a great idea and seem to suit you, why don't you just wait the 6 months and save the money you would spend on the TL, and put it towards the purchase of your new car? That would make the most sense to me. If you were in love with your TL and weren't looking for a new purchase, I'd say hell yea go for it. But since you're already looking to spend money on a new car, why not just keep the TL as your DD and put the money towards your new car?
Unless of course you are planning on making the new car your DD...then I say go for it. And if you do S/C, don't get the M62....step your game up and go for the M90. As BMeyer said, the M62 is rather small for the 3.2. I believe the S/C for the 2.4L K series uses the same size which goes to tell you right there it's too small. That charger is limited probably around 370whp while an M90 will push 450. While 370 is plenty, it will be pushing the limits of the charger itself.
Unless of course you are planning on making the new car your DD...then I say go for it. And if you do S/C, don't get the M62....step your game up and go for the M90. As BMeyer said, the M62 is rather small for the 3.2. I believe the S/C for the 2.4L K series uses the same size which goes to tell you right there it's too small. That charger is limited probably around 370whp while an M90 will push 450. While 370 is plenty, it will be pushing the limits of the charger itself.
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10-07-2011, 10:06 AM
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