Supercharge or turbos

[WLGJ]

Does anyone know if I should go turbos or supercharge? I am trying to find numbers between the 2, which would give me the best 1/4 mile numbers.

 

[Murray20c8]

There's a reason why dragsters use Superchargers. Instant power.

 

[WLGJ]

There's a reason why dragsters use Superchargers. Instant power.

Ok , I was not sure which one they used. I know that turbos give power in a more fluid way but heat becomes a problem. Also saw that turbos develop in high rpm range better. Yeah I see your point. Drags are based , for good times , on power from low rpms so as to get a good 60 feet start. thanks

 

[DenisC8]

Ask yourself how much time in minutes you spend going down the 1/4 mile per year?

Supercharging is much easier to tune, turbos are much more efficient

 

[WLGJ]

Ask yourself how much time in minutes you spend going down the 1/4 mile per year?

Supercharging is much easier to tune, turbos are much more

 

[WLGJ]

I think I erased some of your response by accident. I just want to get at the end as fast as possible.

 

[1st Vette]

I think I erased some of your response by accident. I just want to get at the end as fast as possible.

Some info here you may find useful.

https://www.perplexity.ai/search/difference-between-turbos-and-XO52y7GGS12m4h662wlKMA

 

[WLGJ]

Very helpful. Good read. Lots of information. Thanks

 

[JCWP]

Does anyone know if I should go turbos or supercharge? I am trying to find numbers between the 2, which would give me the best 1/4 mile numbers.

I would think that a super charger easier less expensive as you don't have take the engine out. In my case I had a Pro Charger Stage 2 super charger installed. 725+ HP C8 Supercharger System w/Calibration (https://www.procharger.com/725hp-supercharged-c8-corvette-stageii-system/) when installed it is as if it came from the GM factory. Not cheap though.

 

[Murray20c8]

Not cheap though.

Neither is Turbos

 

[JCWP]

Neither is Turbos

Probably cost more than S.C.??

 

[Nik]

From personal experience having done a few... Superchargers because a) better noise b) simpler maintenance/install c) instant torque. But turbos are a lot more efficient, generally make more power, no belt issues and the newer twins/hybrid ones are almost as explosive as the superchargers of yesteryear.

But I still have a weak spot for a nice SC with a 10 rib belt

 

[WLGJ]

I would think that a super charger easier less expensive as you don't have take the engine out. In my case I had a Pro Charger Stage 2 super charger installed. 725+ HP C8 Supercharger System w/Calibration (https://www.procharger.com/725hp-supercharged-c8-corvette-stageii-system/) when installed it is as if it came from the GM factory. Not cheap though.

Excellent, this site gave me numbers. 10.5 1/4 mile, nice!

 

[WLGJ]

From personal experience having done a few... Superchargers because a) better noise b) simpler maintenance/install c) instant torque. But turbos are a lot more efficient, generally make more power, no belt issues and the newer twins/hybrid ones are almost as explosive as the superchargers of yesteryear.

But I still have a weak spot for a nice SC with a 10 rib belt

I read about electric SC. They give you the same power but save on gas like turbos, so less pollution.

 

[1st Vette]

I read about electric SC. They give you the same power but save on gas like turbos, so less pollution.

Electric Superchargers: Which Ones Work And Which Ones Are Just Hot Air

Let's separate fact from fantasy as we take a deep dive into the supposedly high tech world of electronic supercharging

www.hotcars.com

 

[WLGJ]

Electric Superchargers: Which Ones Work And Which Ones Are Just Hot Air

Let's separate fact from fantasy as we take a deep dive into the supposedly high tech world of electronic supercharging

www.hotcars.com

Doesn't look good.

 

[JCWP]

I read about electric SC. They give you the same power but save on gas like turbos, so less pollution.

Buy a Tesla - LOL.

 

[WLGJ]

Buy a Tesla - LOL.

I would rather walk the rest of my life!

 

[JCWP]

I would rather walk the rest of my life!

 

[1st Vette]

Buy a Tesla - LOL.

They are going up by $9,000 in Canada. Just announced yesterday. Not that I give a flying fork .