Supercharger vs Turbo

[Brainless]

Does one have an advantage over the other? I know they both work but if I had a choice to do between those two, what should I do?

[David Coleman]

Turbo.<P>Turbo on a stock block Mazda 4cyl 2.0L:<BR> <BR> <A HREF="http://www.howstuffworks.com/turbo.htm" TARGET=_blank>http://www.howstuffworks.com/turbo.htm</A> <BR> <A HREF="http://www.intenzmedia.com/fahlgren/car ... ssary.html" TARGET=_blank>http://www.intenzmedia.com/fahlgren/car ... ry.html</A>

[VizualXTC]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Brainless:<BR><STRONG>Does one have an advantage over the other? I know they both work but if I had a choice to do between those two, what should I do?</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Superchargers offer immediate boost from the line, as turbochargers have lag (the time it takes for the turbine to spin fast enough to produce boost). This may seem a better bet, but turbos usually produce more boost, and retain it better (or so I've been told)

[david103]

superchargers are more reliable and relatively maintanance free, but turbo's are much more upgradable. <P>dave

[OsoSlo z28]

turbo's are more efficient and superchargers actually have a higher temp intake charge per lbs of boost than a turbo.

[Redline]

supercharging has its limitations, itis powered by the engine it is giving power to. While turbocharging is "unlimited" where it is powered my exhuast, not by the engine itself.

[ProtegeSTS]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by daverman:<BR><STRONG>superchargers are more reliable and relatively maintanance free, but turbo's are much more upgradable. <P>dave</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>superchargers arent really more reliable, just harder to tune correctly.