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Originally Posted by ohioboxster
I wonder why the Mini S gave up the supercharger for their 07 models in favor of a turbo (no sarcasm meant at all).
Boost is boost, turbos and SC units compress air. Mercedes CL55 has a supercharger, you ever drive one of those, nice. I think the argument is going to be that the turbo was more efficient it made like 8-12 more hp. To each his own, I would'nt think waiting for the turbo to spool up would be a bonus on the Box because the bottom end is dead on our cars. With the SC the boost comes on fast when you nail it.
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Ohio, sorry, didn't mean to rain on your parade. You obviously know more about this stuff and are way more handy with these mods that I will ever hope to become. I was just expressing a genuine concern about differences in factory vs after-market testing rigor -- warranted or not. I am convinced that you are happy with your conversion and are enjoying the hell out of your SC Box, and that's all that matters. Happy Thanksgiving!
Z.