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I know this is prolly a stupid question, but i've tried searching for it and i couldn't find anything...

Which takes more gas: a turbo or a supercharger
and if it is possible, could someone tell me the difference of how they work or give me a link to a webpage that might help

thanks everyone
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depends.

 
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I'm pretty sure a supercharger will be less efficient because it's always spinning and a turbo is not always providing boost....There obviously a lot more to it that I'm not sure of

 
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Yes there is. Why? because you are a moron.

Superchargers are less efficient because of parasitic drag. This means it takes power to make power (i.e. the compressor pulley is run off the engines power). Turbos use the "free" power provided by the flowing exhaust gas leaving the engine, and is therefore more efficient due to the fact that the engine has to work no harder to turn the impeller then it would be anyway expelling the exhaust normally. Also, turbos ALWAYS provide boost. How much obviously depends on many factors including engine RPM and turbo size, but even at idle a turbo car is making more power then a non turbo car of the same make/model.

Fuel consumption directly relates to the turbo/super chargers size, engine size, tuning, as well as 1000 other variables.

If anything, SC cars *can* be made more efficient by installing an automatic bypass valve. Jackson Racing superchargers come with this feature. This allows the engine to bypass any of the boost created by the SC at part throttle application, therefore saving wear on the engine, and yes, gasoline...

Quit talking about things you obviously know nothing about, stick to roof scoops and altezza lights like a good little ricer.

 
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joe u know most domestic lovers consider anyone who fixes up a import a ricer

 
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Did I say I new a lot about that subject? Answer that for me...Although I can't believe you were actually constructive for once

 
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greg dont waste your time with him he spends all his time on car forums putting people down , not that everyone is not welcome here but he spends alot of time on here flaming us because we dont have fast cars...

 
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No, that’s a stereo type. MOST domestic enthusiasts will appreciate FAST NON RICER imports, due to the respect that actual RACERS have built up over the last decade or so. Hell, more then half the members and most of the moderators on clubsi.com own/have owned domestics.
I don’t care what your mullet wearing, Chevy driving, neighbor told you, you made a blanket statement about this group of people, and it’s wrong.

Greg, you didnt have to say you knew a lot about the subject. You were wrong about EVERYTHING. Quit trying to talk like you actually know something, and stick to drooling over body kits and neon lights.

 
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so are you a real racer joe? just wondering whats your 1/4

 
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Cutelatina-Thanks for the advice

Superchargers and Turbos not my fortay although neither are neons or bodykits. Speed and power is and I'm not getting that from a 7thgen.

I should really just learn to copy and paste as effeciently as you.

 
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No.

"Real" racers have cars that are for nothing but racing. They gut, chop, abd modify it for 1 purpose and 1 purpose only, and thats to go fast. Be it in a straight line or on a road course.

I use my car for every day driving, and therefore I can not afford to do this. However, this doesnt mean i go and wate money on useless body kits, and altezza lights.

Best time for me?

13.98@105MPH

Do i consider that "fast"? No.
Then again, I spent a total for $800 on my car to achieve that time... reliabily

 
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It’s sad and pathetic that you think I need to cut and paste information (theres that jealousy thing rearing its head again eh?). It’s even lamer that you could think I found something that specific regarding the topic at hand to copy in the first place. I guess that means somewhere else on the internet, there is a web page that also thinks you are a dumb ricer that knows jack about cars.

 
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not really b/c a si costed more than a 7th gen so you should be faster

 
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A) Its "cost more then". "Costed" is not a word.
B) I dont understand your point.
C) I paid $16,500 for my car. How much does a fully loaded EX go for? Yea, think about that.

 
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Joe the cars I am truly into I know plenty about and jealousy you are so wrong there....not sure where your getting ricer from

 
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oh. riiiiiiiiiiiiiight. I guess the cars you are into dont have any use for forced induction either huh?

 
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Forced induction is an option as always although that's not the route I'm going to take...

 
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LMAO. Oh naturally aspirated genius are we.

You don’t know the basics of how a forced induction system works, there’s no way in hell you know about cam shaft profiles, ECU tuning and Mapping AF curves. Please.

 
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If you ever decide to have a half decent coversation without being an azz then we can talk....because I wasn't sure if a turbo or a supercharger was better for gas mileage doesn't mean I don't understand what's involved in setting up a blower app.!!

 
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REALLY? You mean If i dont make you out to be the tool that you are after you blaitantly come in 90% of my threads to talk s.hit, we can have a "half decent conversation"? Yea, thatll happen.

"a supercharger will be less efficient because it's always spinning and a turbo is not always providing boost"

That right there is proof that indeed, you know jack about FI. This obviously shows you don’t even have the slightest idea of how Forced induction (doesn’t matter if it a turbo or a blower, because the basic concept remains the same) works. Therefore no, you don’t understand how to set up a forced induction application.

 
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Joe I don't have jack zhit to prove to you...I could ramble off terms and what will that prove. You want me to tell you a FI setup is gonna require lower comp. ratio if you plan on running a substantial amount of boost. What trim levels on blowers mean? Rissing rate fuel pressure regulators are..Port but don't polish...MAF sensor.


That's just stupid as I'm sure you'll agree

 
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So basically a SC takes more gas? at least in most cases?
I just wanted to know cuz i'm trying to prove someone wrong.
thanks