turbo vrs supercharger
Captain
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From: Dyess, TX
RE: turbo vrs supercharger
not to throw a damper but a lot of this is not 100% accurate... read this, it is kinda interesting: http://www.superchargersonline.com/content.asp?ID=19
It also answers all these questions... remarkably frankly too, considering the source.
It also answers all these questions... remarkably frankly too, considering the source.
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From: Allen TX
RE: turbo vrs supercharger
Nice read, thanks frogslinger!
Surge
Because a turbocharger first spools up before the boost is delivered to the engine, there is a surge of power that is delivered immediately when the wastegate opens (around 3000 rpm). This surge can be damaging to the engine and drivetrain, and can make the vehicle difficult to drive or lose traction.
Because a turbocharger first spools up before the boost is delivered to the engine, there is a surge of power that is delivered immediately when the wastegate opens (around 3000 rpm). This surge can be damaging to the engine and drivetrain, and can make the vehicle difficult to drive or lose traction.
Record Breaker
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From: Lumberton, Texas
RE: turbo vrs supercharger
that makes sense. ive always heard turbos werent good for 4x4s because when you make power, it sometimes causes wheelspin, which you dont want in the middle of a mud hole, but i never knew why, and this explains it. ill have to read all of it later, i dont have the time right now.