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Old 03-25-2007, 03:26 AM
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Default Re: Subercharger vs. Turbocharger

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Originally Posted by f5fstop
Turbo relies on exhaust gases to increase boost, supercharger relies on a belt. Exhaust gas build up does not happen immediately to spin the turbine enough to create a large amount of boost. I have driven a turbo DMAX and max boost is not until around 2700 rpm, off the line there is almost NO boost.
Possibly some other diesel engine turbos work differently, as I know some gas engine turbos create boost quicker.

Yeah Man,
Supercharging....much more better...and..you can smoke your tires real good from a dead stop. Pic of my 86 Vette with a Carroll Supercharger and
Gasious Water Injection system. A fun Tire shreader...



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