Thread: s/c and turbo

Originally Posted by boostedcompg

You like have to buy two of everything? You like the weight? You like having to tune the damn things worrying about spool sync....big single>tt anyday

Do you even know what you are talking about? Spool sync? What the hell?

Also 2 smaller turbos is much more streetable than one big ass turbo.

The sc does not become a restriction. You just have a lot more to deal with, ideally an a/a intercooler, a a/w intercooler, a supercharger, a turbo is hard to fit, costs more and you have a couple more points of possible failure. Really the turbo lag saves the trans most of the time.

The supercharger is not a restriction. Twin-charged is a better option for the street, and will perform equally or better at the track depending on the setup. When done right, there is zero lag anywhere in the rpm and gear ranges. The power is always constant and never lets up in the higher ranges.

It will be more expensive and complicated to install, but will not require any more or different tuning than turbo only. I run a full water-air intercooler setup which I think performs better on the street. I have a core after the turbo, and another core under the supercharger.

The primary reason to go twin-charged is to run a larger turbo like a 70 or 72. Running anything smaller defeats the purpose of the supercharger as the lag will probably be acceptable. If you want a low 11's or 10 second car that performs on the street, you might consider twin-charging. Of course, at that level you will need a fully built trans with 1" chain, so consider that in the budget.

If you are looking for flat out horsepower and speed turbo, and turbo alone is the way to go.