turbocharge vs supercharge

[vvtC]

which one would you go for and why? discuss. haha

i like the whistle sound of turbo

[azn]

which one would you go for and why? discuss. haha

i like the whistle sound of turbo

So which one is better? =D

[TnA]

you can sound like the dude in the VW commerical.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvbKN3YcJaM" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvbKN3YcJaM</a>

[sn0rky]

WOOOOOOOOOOOO

[victor]

they both got upsides and downsides, i heard supercharger is easier to maintain/more reliable?

[MASTERTWO]

Though superchargers and turbochargers both operate based on the same basic concept (forced induction of air to burn more fuel, thus increasing power) their method of delivery is what sets them apart.

Superchargers operate directly with the engine's crank and spin with the engine, creating a smoother torque curve and little to no "boost lag" (this depends on the car and how the ECU manages the supercharger). All they require is changing the oil every 60k miles or so. By nature they create less boost than their turbo counterparts but are generally said to be more reliable because of this. Superchargers tend to help more in the lower/mid range of engine power.

A turbocharger on the other hand spools and compresses air independently from the engine speed creating a sudden surge of power at a given RPM. Larger turbos have a more pronounced "lag" but create more power. However they are much more delicate than superchargers and require careful attention and maintenance, however OEM applications are generally quite reliable. Upgraded turbos are a bit tricky due to the huge amount of air suddenly rushing through the system. This can cause issues such as boost creep which will potentially detonate your engine.

With any forced induction motor be weary of heatsoaking the intercooler and make sure you have proper efficient cooling!