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06-12-2006, 07:52 AM
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Turbo VS Supercharger
I have thought about this abit and I think a turbo would probably be the best for an offroad rig of the H3. I don't want to suck alot of power from the I5 witha supercharger, not to mention I don't think it's underpowered offroad at all so I just want more HP when I need it. Anyone have a different opinion, or any plus and minuses of both?
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06-14-2006, 06:38 AM
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Re: Turbo VS Supercharger
not one person has an opinion?
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06-14-2006, 06:52 AM
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Re: Turbo VS Supercharger
We tend to keep our opinions to ourselves here. I'd say supercharger, with no real basis for my answer. Maybe you should get some nitrous oxide, I hear when you huff that **** while driving, everything seems fast.
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06-14-2006, 11:02 AM
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Re: Turbo VS Supercharger
Off-road a supercharger due to immediately low end torque and HP. On-road (highway), turbo. Remember the turbo does not add until around 2K+ rpm, and you aren't climbing mountains at that high of an RPM unless you are riding a clutch.
A good example is the Duramax 6.6L which I have been playing with lately. At and above 2.2-2.5K rpms, this engine jumps until it redlines in the 3k+ range.
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06-14-2006, 07:25 PM
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Re: Turbo VS Supercharger
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Originally Posted by blindzebra
I have thought about this abit and I think a turbo would probably be the best for an offroad rig of the H3. I don't want to suck alot of power from the I5 witha supercharger, not to mention I don't think it's underpowered offroad at all so I just want more HP when I need it. Anyone have a different opinion, or any plus and minuses of both?
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So basically you're thinking that the H3 mostly needs help on the highway instead of offroad. In that case, the turbo would be more appropriate for you, especially considering the s/c's parasitic drag.
I like the instant torque of a s/c better than the delay and whine of a turbo. The latest generation has a lot less drag than earlier models too. |
06-14-2006, 07:47 PM
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Re: Turbo VS Supercharger
I concur that a SC in this application is more appropriate than turbo.
However while on the topic, I am not sure of how well the I-5 engine is in taking high psi intake methods. Reliability is certainly a huge consideration. In this type of application, nothing can replace displacement. That's probably the better solution for your torque needs.
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06-14-2006, 09:12 PM
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Re: Turbo VS Supercharger
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06-14-2006, 09:19 PM
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Re: Turbo VS Supercharger
Lol don't you have difs to be fixing?  |
06-14-2006, 09:26 PM
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Re: Turbo VS Supercharger
No, that's GM's issue. PS, mine's been fixed for a couple of months now |
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