turbo vs supercharger?
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turbo vs supercharger?
hey i was gonna do a k20 swap but it seems like to much money to make a car equal to a rsx, i think im gonna put a turbo or supercharger in my si vtec i was wondering what you guys think i should do to get max power and not spend a ton of cash! thanx
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first things first.......... IBTM to F/I
anyway, no matter what, u are gonna spend a ton of cash. Turbo creates more heat but will produce greater power. IMO......superchargers are gay
anyway, no matter what, u are gonna spend a ton of cash. Turbo creates more heat but will produce greater power. IMO......superchargers are gay
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bolt on greddy turbo kit for 02+ civic Si... ~$3,500
this is something i just remember seeing while browsing through their website, so i'm not sure if this is the best/cheapest kit on the market
bolt on greddy turbo kit for 02+ civic Si... ~$3,500
this is something i just remember seeing while browsing through their website, so i'm not sure if this is the best/cheapest kit on the market
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Rep Power: 0 k theres a place that im starting to deal with called tapp auto and the ppl there are really smart with turbos and they want to send my engine away b4 i get the turbo but thats gonna cost a **** load, should i just get the turbo put right on without sending the engine away i know it would be better if i did but i think its just a way to get more money out of me
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Rep Power: 0 oh ya y is it so hard to find turbos for the 2001 civic si ive seen them for 02 or for like the ex does it make a diff, i just noticed that i cant find any for my exact car
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Originally Posted by C.Holmes
oh ya y is it so hard to find turbos for the 2001 civic si ive seen them for 02 or for like the ex does it make a diff, i just noticed that i cant find any for my exact car
since you are from canada and the canadian 01-04 si = 01-04 US EX, you can just get something for the 01+ civic ex.
oh and since you have an ex (canadian si) your only option is the turbo since no one makes a supercharger for the ex. there is only a supercharger for your canadian SiR (US Si)
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Originally Posted by nickm748
what will they do if they ship it, how much do they want for it. Correct me if im wrong but dont you need to ship it out to lower the compression if your going to boost?
usually turbo kits are made to just bolt up to the engine, and work on the stock engine... so that includes stock compression ratio
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Rep Power: 0 ok so mayb a couple people put superchargers in imports, but in general people put turbos in imports. Yes there are some people who put turbo's in muscle cars but there are very few. MOST of them use superchargers....just go look in any of the import mags. 95% of the cars are boosted
Superchargers actually create more heat when compared to Turbos. I think it has to do with the turbulence of the air that the SC creates when they hit boost.
Superchargers also need a belt that is turned by the engine so it takes HP to make HP.
Turbos need exhaust gas to turn it's turbine. So this setup is more efficient as no HP is needed to get the blades spinning and creating boost.
And the main reason why you don't see many Muscle Cars not using turbos is that the engine bay is too tight to fit the engine, plumbing, and the turbos themselves. Look on chevyhiperformance.com and there are several turbo charged small blocks that are running moderate boost putting down 500 + HP to the wheels
Superchargers also need a belt that is turned by the engine so it takes HP to make HP.
Turbos need exhaust gas to turn it's turbine. So this setup is more efficient as no HP is needed to get the blades spinning and creating boost.
And the main reason why you don't see many Muscle Cars not using turbos is that the engine bay is too tight to fit the engine, plumbing, and the turbos themselves. Look on chevyhiperformance.com and there are several turbo charged small blocks that are running moderate boost putting down 500 + HP to the wheels
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Rep Power: 0 go with turbo, I got my SF Kit from one of the 7thgenners for a nice price and I can't wait until i can make the "Pssssttttt Hoooyyy" noise <<<but of course a pnoy will only know 
will it fit? hehehehe k20 itself looks pretty crambed up on a 7thgen 
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Rep Power: 413 You guys need to remember, like someone pointed out, he has an EX (Canadian Si) which dictates what he can get....
C. Holmes, take a look around and read some threads in the FI Forum... They will answer all your questions and more....
C. Holmes, take a look around and read some threads in the FI Forum... They will answer all your questions and more....
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