Turbo or Superchargers

[peakperformer]

I just bought a 2001 Type R and I am trying to decide on going with a turbo or supercharger. For example I can go with Procharger for $4800 full system and it gives 70-75% increase, or Jackson Supercharger stage 2 for 5400 and i think a boost about 100 hp, or a Vortech super For 5490.95 and it will be around 300 hp. Could you guys give me some pointers? Like if you have one or have heard one is better than the other I would appreciate it big time. Thanks.

[PR-Type-R]

i was also wondering this..and how much "safer" are superchargers over turbo kits?

[King-Tuning]

Safe! It all depends on your power goal and the TUNE. I'll go with turbo, high rev- turbo. VTEC and turbo are the best combo.
I never really like superchargers.

[Erik B]

CHeck the FI Forum...its been covered a lot man

[vtecnician]

imo if youre trying to make power superchargers are a waste of time... you could get as small as of a turbo as a gt28rs and make 350 whp.

[BoostR41]

I just bought a 2001 Type R and I am trying to decide on going with a turbo or supercharger. For example I can go with Procharger for $4800 full system and it gives 70-75% increase, or Jackson Supercharger stage 2 for 5400 and i think a boost about 100 hp, or a Vortech super For 5490.95 and it will be around 300 hp. Could you guys give me some pointers? Like if you have one or have heard one is better than the other I would appreciate it big time. Thanks.

for 6 grand you could almost assemble a motor and have a 600whp capable turbo kit

[HYREV2NR]

for 6 grand you could almost assemble a motor and have a 600whp capable turbo kit

So true! I went the SC route and it was a good experience but turbo is my next build for sure. Nothing too crazy just somewhere between 350-400 WHP.

[MaxM3]

While it's generally true that Turbos can produce more power than Superchargers, the downside is that more heat is generated by Turbo. Heat is NOT your friend in motors, so it depends on what you're really looking for.... flat out most power possible, or awesome power increase, yet still keep heat at safe levels. Personally, on an ITR, I'd stay with the Jackson Supercharger! I've driven them and it's an awesome combination!

[nannerb46]

If I were entertaining boost, I would go with a Full Race turbo kit. Quality is second to none (helped a buddy put one in his hatch). The guys have made great statements. Boost equals heat. It is the biproduct of compressing air. There will be supplementals required to make things run well (rad, fans, thermo switch, etc.). I would recommend to really map out your goals for what you want. If it is keeping the same power curve, with higher hp and tq numbers, the supercharger is the way to go. If your trying to fatten the tq curve, the turbo will do this, and give you much more expansion capability. Either way, it will be a hoot to drive.

[Dainbramage]

Why has no one asked what he's trying to do with the car?

Are you going for road racing, drag, highway, or just a quick daily driver?

If you're going road racing you'll like the linear powerband of the supercharger, but will ultimately be giving up some peak hp (in the easy cases). Though there have been many successful turbo road racers. This would definately be a personal preference in relation to driving style/comfort. Drag racing go with the turbo and you'll probably be happier. A quick street car will be reeeealy easy to do with a "bolt on" SC but you won't be the fastest kid on the block.

[SaskCRX]

Hmm just stumbled across this. I have a B18C(R) in my 1991 CRX the motor has 25,400miles and its just not quite enough for me. I want it to be road driveable(not daily) and its gonna be taken to do some quarter mile times. What route should i take and will it fit in my car? Thanks everyone.

[TurboLS]

Check our F/I section on team-integra...http://www.team-integra.net./forum/disp ... ForumID=12

ALL of your questions will be answered there as well as in the F/I articles located: http://www.team-integra.net./sections/a ... asp?Show=1

I'm a bit biased towards turbocharging myself

[itrsteez]

Why not focus on becoming a faster driver and not pissing away money on having a faster car