i was wondering which is better to run on my 99 si turbo or super please help me decide which to buy so i dont make the wrong purchase thanks
turbo or supercharger?
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a turbo u can control soo i like them better
come on people i need some help cant u help a man out?
hey im new to this stuff wat do u mean control and deos it add more hpdaveman2588 said:a turbo u can control soo i like them better
no its not.. he knows nothing about turbos. dont buy a turbo. or if you absolutely have to, buy a greddy kit and dont touch it.Ravage70 said:
he just asked thisRavage70 said:aahahahahha handlebar let the guy learn something
if u keep buying premade everything u gain nothing in the end
hondasipimp said:hey im new to this stuff wat do u mean control and deos it add more hp
i really, really dont think hes anywhere near the point where he can build his own kit. 99% of cc members arent at that point either. which is why he should boost, but if he has to, get a simple, reliable premade kit.
turbo > supercharging
this may help...
http://www.clubcivic.com/board/forumdisplay.php?f=22
read some noob, and learn. there are some good threads in here that explain in detail which is better and why.
http://www.clubcivic.com/board/forumdisplay.php?f=22
read some noob, and learn. there are some good threads in here that explain in detail which is better and why.
I say turbo.....But do some homework though on which setup is best for u. Like stated above. If u just want any turbo then get a greddy kit or something. Or do some homework and build ur own. The only downside to turbos is the lag depending on ur application of course. But i really dont know what to tell ya money.
You don't just jump into building your own turbo kit. Obviously he doesn't have the knowledge to be doing this and would probably end up f**king something up.Ravage70 said:aahahahahha handlebar let the guy learn something
if u keep buying premade everything u gain nothing in the end
Building your own kit is great for someone with the knowledge, ability, and resources to do it.
A little write-up i did a while ago on the pros/cons of turbo vs supercharger
TurboZinc said:Here's a quick rundown on the pros/cons of a roots or cent. supercharger vs a turbo:
A roots type is great for low rpm boost, but lack the power up top. They aren't the most efficient means of compressing air, so as the boost increases it tends to heat the air considerably more than a centrifugal or turbo would.
A centrifugal blower does not create boost until higher in the rpm range. Max boost will happen at max rpm. Boost is dependent on engine speed. This happens because the compressor wheel is spun by a pulley off the belt.
A turbocharger creates boost by using the spent exhaust gases to spin a turbine wheel attached to the compressor wheel, thereby spinning the compressor wheel. The boost is not dependent on engine speed, but rather on load. Full boost will come in at a much lower rpm than a centrifugal style blower, and it will hold that boost until redline, unlike a centrifugal blower.
I personally prefer a turbo, but they all have their pros and cons. A roots has great low end torque, but lacks top end power. The centrifugal has great top end power, but the boost at low rpm is non existant and the boost curve is linear to engine speed. A PROPERLY SIZED turbo has good low end response and will hold max boost all the way to redline. A turbo will usually be harder to install and will create more heat in the engine bay. A centrifugal blower or a roots type are probably the easiest to install and don't create much more heat in the engine bay. The cost(at least for mustangs) is generally highest for a turbo kit (less availability and more complexity) then for either of the supercharger kits, but all things equal, the turbo will usually produce more power under the curve and make a more driveable car.
What i wanna know is how does a 15 year old kid have a 99si with enough cash to buy a turbo or super.... I guess you dont have to work for money like the rest of us. But anyways, get a turbo a simple greddy bolt on kit would give your si enough power for daily street driving. I hear people have a lot of problems and are disspointed after puting a super on their car, they say its not what they expected. Super works best with already strong build engines.
A JRSC is going to give you better drivability around town but no peak performance like a turbo would. Blow a down shift or exit a corner a gear or two too high and the turbo will let you down. Wait for the JRSC too boost at high rpm like a turbo and you're hating it.
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