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Turbo or Supercharger
I have an 02 ex (auto) and I work for a shop called Ripp Modifications some people might of heard of it. They build custom superchargers for 6g72 Eclipse, 3000 GT, Lancer, Stratus, and the new Tiburon. And so on, from Vortech superchargers. Supossidly I heard they are making one for our d17's. Should I wait till it comes out, if it does come out or should I go turbo, I want either before next summer...If anyone wants more info its Rippmods.com
fun to work with, and can create more power with our cars, I think superchargers are more for like v6 or v8 not for 4 bangers...thats just IMO 
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Rep Power: 0 nash i think i might have to disaggree. i heard that in our cars they can swing well either way. but im just a noob and thats just what i heard around. i wanted to supercharge mine as well.
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INFOOOOOOOOOO ON super chargers please!!!!!!!!!!
for the love of god please!!!!!!!!!
this is the best thing for autos in the world!!!!!!!
find out if they do!
for the love of god please!!!!!!!!!
this is the best thing for autos in the world!!!!!!!
find out if they do!
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Rep Power: 511 they are not gonna do it so dont get your hopes up people. there is too much work involved in custom fitting a supercharger to make it financially reasonable over turbo.
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Originally Posted by dragoon
superchargers, even smaller centrifugal types, are still nearly impossible to cram into our engine bay, even with extensive work. it's just not worth it. get over it.
Are you sure a Vortech (if available) wouldn't fit? It didn't look that big in the 6thgen SiR
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In the end... for the amount of money spent and the amount of boost run... turbos are faster and safer.
Superchargers are parasitic belt driven devices, turbos use energy the engine has already gotten rid of in the exhaust stream. Turbochargers (unless you get one that's the size of your pinky) will flow more CFM at a MUCH less heat level. More CFM=more power, and colder air=more power. It's not just PSI that makes power. Turbos have better gas mileage since you are not even in boost unless you're really on it.
True... superchargers have no lag, but then again, neither does a ball bearing turbo with a 2 step rev limiter, good boost controller, and a good driver.
Superchargers are parasitic belt driven devices, turbos use energy the engine has already gotten rid of in the exhaust stream. Turbochargers (unless you get one that's the size of your pinky) will flow more CFM at a MUCH less heat level. More CFM=more power, and colder air=more power. It's not just PSI that makes power. Turbos have better gas mileage since you are not even in boost unless you're really on it.
True... superchargers have no lag, but then again, neither does a ball bearing turbo with a 2 step rev limiter, good boost controller, and a good driver.
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Originally Posted by RiceBurnrEX
In the end... for the amount of money spent and the amount of boost run... turbos are faster and safer.
Superchargers are parasitic belt driven devices, turbos use energy the engine has already gotten rid of in the exhaust stream. Turbochargers (unless you get one that's the size of your pinky) will flow more CFM at a MUCH less heat level. More CFM=more power, and colder air=more power. It's not just PSI that makes power. Turbos have better gas mileage since you are not even in boost unless you're really on it.
True... superchargers have no lag, but then again, neither does a ball bearing turbo with a 2 step rev limiter, good boost controller, and a good driver.
Superchargers are parasitic belt driven devices, turbos use energy the engine has already gotten rid of in the exhaust stream. Turbochargers (unless you get one that's the size of your pinky) will flow more CFM at a MUCH less heat level. More CFM=more power, and colder air=more power. It's not just PSI that makes power. Turbos have better gas mileage since you are not even in boost unless you're really on it.
True... superchargers have no lag, but then again, neither does a ball bearing turbo with a 2 step rev limiter, good boost controller, and a good driver.
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Originally Posted by Spider883
Ripp motorsports makes on custom built per car supercharger kits.. they dont sell kits they will only make it if u bring your car there and its not cheap.. the one i have seen they did on a 03' v6 eclipese was 8000 bucks.. not cheap at all
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Originally Posted by RiceBurnrEX
In the end... for the amount of money spent and the amount of boost run... turbos are faster and safer.
Superchargers are parasitic belt driven devices, turbos use energy the engine has already gotten rid of in the exhaust stream. Turbochargers (unless you get one that's the size of your pinky) will flow more CFM at a MUCH less heat level. More CFM=more power, and colder air=more power. It's not just PSI that makes power. Turbos have better gas mileage since you are not even in boost unless you're really on it.
True... superchargers have no lag, but then again, neither does a ball bearing turbo with a 2 step rev limiter, good boost controller, and a good driver.
Superchargers are parasitic belt driven devices, turbos use energy the engine has already gotten rid of in the exhaust stream. Turbochargers (unless you get one that's the size of your pinky) will flow more CFM at a MUCH less heat level. More CFM=more power, and colder air=more power. It's not just PSI that makes power. Turbos have better gas mileage since you are not even in boost unless you're really on it.
True... superchargers have no lag, but then again, neither does a ball bearing turbo with a 2 step rev limiter, good boost controller, and a good driver.
yep go with a turbo. they are more tunable and will produce better gains then a supercharger. my friends come to me with these questions all the time. it just comes down to what you want. with a supercharger its less maintence and will give you a little boost in power. especially when you upgrade the pulley and stuff like that. turbos do require more maintence, but also can create more hp and torque. torque is something every honda guys needs...and something i cant get enough of. hopefully this might shed some light on your decision making process.
Originally Posted by Pharoh
Are you sure a Vortech (if available) wouldn't fit? It didn't look that big in the 6thgen SiR
superchargers are more geared towards a 6 or 8 cylinder engine because they already compress a ton and they need the low end power...you need the high end of a big turbo say 12-16 psi
but personally I would reccommend a swap for you...your d-series motor just simply doesn't displace enough to make any real power...make some all motor power with internals and overboring, then boost...
but personally I would reccommend a swap for you...your d-series motor just simply doesn't displace enough to make any real power...make some all motor power with internals and overboring, then boost...
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Originally Posted by someguy
yep go with a turbo. they are more tunable and will produce better gains then a supercharger. my friends come to me with these questions all the time. it just comes down to what you want. with a supercharger its less maintence and will give you a little boost in power. especially when you upgrade the pulley and stuff like that. turbos do require more maintence, but also can create more hp and torque. torque is something every honda guys needs...and something i cant get enough of. hopefully this might shed some light on your decision making process.
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