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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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SuperCharger Vs TurboCharger

Hi,

I am making this thread because i am deciding whether i shouldl buy a supercharger or turbo charger


My reasoning is. Turbo charger only kicks in after a few rpm but supercharger you get all the power all the time

But can anyone tell me PROS and CONS of either. LIke gas sufficiency or Speeds at lower and top ends or engine problems i mean w.e cuz i reallyd ont have any idea.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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oh god, please do not start this debate.. delete now!!
there's plenty of information for both, seriously.. if you're willing to drop at the minimum a couple thousand on some parts that will drastically change your car, i would think you would want to research it on your own.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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please research on your own with the various kits out there...only you can know what kit suits YOUR needs

edit: btw your reasoning is off
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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When you press the 'turbo' button , you know you are in for a wild ride . Nobody ever has a 'super' button to push - it just sounds lame .

That help ?
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 11:16 PM
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https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...25&postcount=8

and the rest of this thread you started sucks!!!

beers

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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by p61190
Hi,

I am making this thread because i am deciding whether i shouldl buy a supercharger or turbo charger


My reasoning is. Turbo charger only kicks in after a few rpm but supercharger you get all the power all the time

But can anyone tell me PROS and CONS of either. LIke gas sufficiency or Speeds at lower and top ends or engine problems i mean w.e cuz i reallyd ont have any idea.
I'll help you out a little... the statement I put in bold is wrong. There's a thread in one of the sections that has a dyno showing that there's a turbo out there that delivers power earlier than a supercharger. I've given you the information on how to find this yourself. Good luck on your journey through rx8club.com
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 08:30 AM
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.......can anyone tell me PROS and CONS of either.........

The info is all here, but you haven't read it - what point posting more, if you won't read what we already posted?/!!11?!1/!

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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 08:31 AM
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We should try the silent treatment more often. A thread with zero replies speaks quite loudly to the OP that no one is interested in a dupe thread.
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 08:32 AM
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Troo Dat.

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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 01:26 PM
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cant you just close threads that are obviously stupid?
every day the threads in the discussion boards get worse..
"wheres my dipstick"
"how long does a rotary last"
"remote car staters are nice"
"why does my breath smell like cheese"
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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maybe its someone whom likes opening a can o' worms, this subject is so touchy here anyway, if all the right players get involved you wont have to worry about deleting it because it will probably get shut down anyway....
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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its not really a touchy subject*, its just that complete noobs ask:

"hai guyz, witch is more batter? turb0 or supra?"

...

the pros and cons are quite extensive and it would take a while to list them. if we had this discussion each time a new person registered on the forums we'd all be quite insane.

more to the point, i'd bet $50 the OP does not have the money to go FI in any regard.



*granted, you do have your zealots here.
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