hey you guys already know that im going turbo on my d16y8 motor but people told me that i can get a supercharger and spend less and get the same performance. tell me what you think thanks

 

Well unfortunately, whoever told you that was wrong.

 

It seems that there are always certain things people overlook when they suggest a supercharger. Most of the time, they argue that a S/C will give you more low end torque. This may be true, but it isn't a good thing. I think this is the 3rd or 4th time I've posted something like this, and I think sacicons has posted numerous times on it too: A buttload of low-end torque won't do you any favors in an F/F car. Then, assuming you can get it off the line in a timely fashion, you don't get enough higer end boost to give you a real advantage. You may be able to spend less for a S/C, but you get what you pay for. There's a reason turbos cost more...

 

Actually from my experiences, turbos cost quite a bit less then superchargers. I've seen a supercharger that dyno tested only 272 hp on a civic that cost the same as a turbo kit thats meant to handle up to 500 hp. And theres also the torque issue, as Kappa mentioned.

 

Yea, I actually think you're right. The only superchargers that are "cheap" per se are also pretty sad little pieces of equipment...

 

thought so cause i've seen people with s/c run faster then all motor cars but and keep up with cars that are turbo. but people say if you get a good price on a s/c and if you dont mind a lil power then thats ok but i think what im looking for is turbo thanks guys.