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Re: SCs make more hp than turbos, hogwash... (archive)
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Posted by Edward Smith on April 25, 2002 at 10:31:37:

In Reply to: SCs make more hp than turbos, hogwash... posted by RussC on April 24, 2002 at 14:24:12:


turbos are more effiecient by far than SCs. And can always make more boost. SC are primarily used now because of the exact reason you mention, cost.

I was under the impression that the reason SC's are beginning to be used more on OEM installations now is because of Emissions.

It is VERY difficult to get turbo cars to pass emissions requirements - view the WRX as an example:

Cat between manifold and turbo.
Cat between turbo and downpipe.
Cat in exhaust.

But, yes, Turbos are far more efficient then superchargers, especially the roots-type SC (eatons) that are mostly being used in OEM applications.

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