11-26-2006, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ohioboxster
Once again, my car only goes into boost when I put it there.
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Do you have a "on/off" switch for your supercharger?
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11-26-2006, 01:13 PM
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11-26-2006, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by blinkwatt
Do you have a "on/off" switch for your supercharger?
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Yes, its called my right foot. I can drive my car the rest of its time on this earth without ever going into boost.
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11-26-2006, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by ohioboxster
Yes, its called my right foot. I can drive my car the rest of its time on this earth without ever going into boost.
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Oh ok I thought you installed a switch like in the old Corvettes w/ superchargers.
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11-26-2006, 03:22 PM
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Superchargers are better for the Boxster because of a lack of room in the engine bay for turbos and a good intercooler kit.
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2005 Boxster S - Atlas Grey/Black, PASM, Sport Chrono, Bose
2006 Infiniti M35 Sport
2007 Cadillac Escalade (tow vehicle with bling)
'00 Boxster - 2.7l w/FVD ECU tuning, Moton double adjustable suspension, custom stainless headers, lightweight flywheel, dual Magnaflow mufflers, 18" CCR wheels, 911 front brakes in front, Boxster front brakes in rear, full welded cage.
http://www.epiqautosport.com/images/epiqtoddavatar2.jpg
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11-26-2006, 05:29 PM
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JP,
They claim the boost kicks in at 2500 rpm, so I don't think lag would be a problem.
Ohio,
Sounds like you got quite a deal, plus the fact you did your own install 
Todd,
Looks like this kit includes the intercooler...
They bring up a good point, Porsche has chosen to add turbochargers to some of their models, but not superchargers :
No forced-air performance application is truly complete without an intercooler. The TurboWerx upgrade kit includes an air-to-air intercooler for not only the safest possible operation, but additional hp. Not only just more horsepower - but just plain smart.
Thanks to the custom ECU programming, the intercooler and an extremely efficient turbocharger, the upgrade boasts a full 6 psi of boost pressure. The system is so efficient, that full boost is achieved at less than 2500 RPM. These performance levels are simply not achievable without taking a systemic approach to the design. The end result is a upgrade package unmatched in performance, reliability, and cost.
Performance and versatility. These are two reasons no others can match the power and boost level of TurboWerx Twin Turbo Upgrades. Using efficient turbochargers and intercooling safely allows 20-50% more boost than supercharging systems can provide - 6 psi vs 4-5psi. For certain applications, such as racing, TurboWerx systems can very easily increase the boost level for even higher performance. On the track or the street, turbochargers are the best choice. And no wonder turbochargers are what Porsche® engineers always chose.
http://www.turbowerx.com/page1/page3/page3.html
Thoughts ?
Nick
Last edited by NickCats; 11-26-2006 at 05:35 PM.
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11-26-2006, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by NickCats
JP,
They claim the boost kicks in at 2500 rpm, so I don't think lag would be a problem.
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Yea and if you ever go for a ride with me you know my car is NEVER under 2500RPMs 
In the IA video you can hear the SC wine. In mine since it is a 3.2 you cant since they have to add headers. I also have a Cargraphic muffler. It is schduled for cat bypass pipes this week 
As for Turbowerks I would feel better about them if they did not use photos from other websites (Techart & Porsche NA) JMHO
Last edited by JP-s-in st. louis; 11-26-2006 at 06:02 PM.
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11-26-2006, 08:08 PM
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I have more plans not this motor but since I like this car so much and it is all but paid off. I hope to find a 3.2 or 3.4 sleeve it out to a 4.1 (alla Todd) do some head work and tune via IA, Tit connecting rods, pistons, Cams and and some N20... I figure I like this car that much and am already knee deep. So anyone who has a line on an engine please keep me in the know...
I will eventually do a wide body kit like an RSR so I can fit bigger meats under it. I already have issues hooking up. 1st is useless and 2nd is almost the same.
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