Thread: 4th gen turbospool on a dyno
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Old 10-12-2007, 03:06 PM   #14
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I know...But, (I don't know when the mentality was drilled into me) Turbos have always been associated with Ricers to me...whereas Superchargers were "always meant for Muscle cars" -

If I could erase that mentality, Turbos are the logical choice - they offer the roadability (low low-end torque) of centrifugals...but when you pound it, they tend to offer more overall torque, and more useable horsepower (not just peak)....

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who taught you that?

there are some turbo systems that will give you good low end torque, but a s/c will boost you all the time, not just once the turbo spools.


either way
id rather hear the whine of a supercharger than the hiss of a turbo.

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How big are we talking about to make a statement????

like this
theres a vid of that car "trying" to back off a trailer, but he cant keep it running. hahaha,
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