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Turbo or Supercharger
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Turbo or Supercharger
I would like everyones opinion on what i should get. Its either a TRD Supercharger or a Greddy Turbo kit. whats everyones thoughts on the two??
Greddy Turbo = $3595
TRD Supercharger = $2995
Greddy Turbo = $3595
TRD Supercharger = $2995
#5
With the issues the SCers have been having lately.. Greddy FTW.. Just make sure you check your wastgate acuator if you order the kit..
The Greddy turbo has been known to blow engines on the way to get tuned.
For the Supercharger, the only underlying cost is getting it installed. That's it. All problems are fixed for free under warranty.
For the Turbo, the underlying costs include tuning costs, clutch upgrades, and fixing the stuff that breaks out of your own pocket.
#9
Originally Posted by mattvs
With the issues the SCers have been having lately.. Greddy FTW.. Just make sure you check your wastgate acuator if you order the kit..
The Greddy turbo has been known to blow engines on the way to get tuned.
For the Supercharger, the only underlying cost is getting it installed. That's it. All problems are fixed for free under warranty.
For the Turbo, the underlying costs include tuning costs, clutch upgrades, and fixing the stuff that breaks out of your own pocket.
#11
Considering I went through two s/c's, I'd like to say it's still a great option. If they're installed right (shaft alignment) you may have yourself a quick, reliable car for a long time. One thing to really consider is how much you plan to be invovled in your car if something ever goes wrong. You can always call the dealership and things fixed under warranty by people who know what they're doing (at least I'd like to say they know what they're doing). It might be a little frustrating dealing with the warranty or the dealership but if you keep things stock you won't have anything to worry about.
Now, if you want performance beyond the capabilities of a stock s/c setup, you shouldn't even consider the s/c. There's no point in modding you blower with pulleys and cams ect, just to find youself with a busted blower and no money or knowledge on how to fix it. Turbos have problems of their own. If you can fix them great, just one more reason to go that route. But if you don't know to much about boosting, or know someone who does, turbo might be a bad way to go. Your engine sees more overall boost with a turbo so long term engine reliability will be compromised for sure.
Good luck with your choice. Either way, you're going to have a fun car to drive and something that makes your car different from the everyday tc that drives down the road.
Now, if you want performance beyond the capabilities of a stock s/c setup, you shouldn't even consider the s/c. There's no point in modding you blower with pulleys and cams ect, just to find youself with a busted blower and no money or knowledge on how to fix it. Turbos have problems of their own. If you can fix them great, just one more reason to go that route. But if you don't know to much about boosting, or know someone who does, turbo might be a bad way to go. Your engine sees more overall boost with a turbo so long term engine reliability will be compromised for sure.
Good luck with your choice. Either way, you're going to have a fun car to drive and something that makes your car different from the everyday tc that drives down the road.
#12
I'll sell you my s/c kit with a NEW blower for $1800. Call BOB at TRD (see TRD's contact page), the blower comes with a complete warranty just like any other kit you buy. The s/c hasn't receieved a vehicle VIN number yet. I was supposed to sell it to a friend but he hasn't come up with the money and haven't been able to contact him since. PM me if you're interested. You're not to far away, I'm in the south Milwaukee area.
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