Turbo vs Supercharger

[TriGem2k]

I really have no preference. Turbo vs. Supercharger makes no difference for me. I just want more POWER.

I made my decision to go with the Turbo on two reasons. I spoke with the guys at Turbowerx and the sounded pretty good about their product (what else would you expect from a guy trying to sell a 7k kit). I also spoke with my service advisor from Beverly Hills Porsche. Although he discouraged me with doing either, he said if it was to be done that I should stick along the line of the Turbo kit. He claims these engines would benefit more from a Turbo than they would with a Supercharger. So I set myself up for a Turbo.

The guys at Turbowerx claim their kit for the 2.7L will add 80HP and 90ft lbs torque to the Wheels. This would put my car at 270+hp at the wheels.

All that really matter is the end result and that won't be known until my pocket is 8k lighter. I will keep you guys updated as the project nears. Right now I’m hoping to have it all done by Mid March to Early April. Hence I will dub it "March Madness"

~James

Turbos would have a greater potential than superchargers. You can modify boost so much easier and in theory less strain on the engine (not belt driven, hence no parasitic loss). Now all you will need is some ceramic headers.

[RandallNeighbour]

I sure would like a set of links for all the supercharger and turbo manufacturers for boxsters. If you've discovered them, please post them to this thread. Thanks!

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

I sure would like a set of links for all the supercharger and turbo manufacturers for boxsters. If you've discovered them, please post them to this thread. Thanks!

Both links are located at the lower section of this thread.

[ohioboxster]

Let just say in advance Im not getting defensive but you guys say some funny stuff. The service guy tells you the motor would benefit from a turbo over a supercharger, ok good enough for me. I would never settle for an answer like that.

You can modify boost so much easier and in theory less strain on the engine
Please explain this theory.

I can up my boost with a pulley change and how is one form of FORCED INDUCTION easier on the motor than another? I just wish people would speak from experience rather than what they read on the net. We are talking a couple ponies either way in favor of SC vs. turbo.

Forcing compressed hot air into a motor is just that, period. The delivery is the difference.

[JP-s-in st. louis]

Originally Posted by ohioboxster

Let just say in advance Im not getting defensive but you guys say some funny stuff. The service guy tells you the motor would benefit from a turbo over a supercharger, ok good enough for me. I would never settle for an answer like that.

You can modify boost so much easier and in theory less strain on the engine
Please explain this theory.

I can up my boost with a pulley change and how is one form of FORCED INDUCTION easier on the motor than another? I just wish people would speak from experience rather than what they read on the net. We are talking a couple ponies either way in favor of SC vs. turbo.

Forcing compressed hot air into a motor is just that, period. The delivery is the difference.

Preaching to the Choir man.... Ho is a Porsche/audi/VW know what will workbest on the car. They change parts out by the book. Nuances of tuning and upgrading s not their forte.

[TriGem2k]

Originally Posted by ohioboxster

Let just say in advance Im not getting defensive but you guys say some funny stuff. The service guy tells you the motor would benefit from a turbo over a supercharger, ok good enough for me. I would never settle for an answer like that.

You can modify boost so much easier and in theory less strain on the engine
Please explain this theory.

I can up my boost with a pulley change and how is one form of FORCED INDUCTION easier on the motor than another? I just wish people would speak from experience rather than what they read on the net. We are talking a couple ponies either way in favor of SC vs. turbo.

Forcing compressed hot air into a motor is just that, period. The delivery is the difference.

I agree with you Ohio. I for some reason just like the idea of the Turbo better. It really doesn't make a difference like you said, forced induction is forced induction. I'll let you know how it turns out once its all said and done. I wish I had something to compare it with. I don't know of anyone in my area with a Supercharged 2.7L. Oh well, I shall be the Ginny pig with the Turbo. If all fails ill make the 997 TT my daily driver

It is less strain because it doesnt have to drive a pully, not anything to do with forced induction. And with a turbo, you can change the wastegate so it holds more boost.

[JP-s-in st. louis]

www.Imagineauto.com


http://www.turbowerx.com/page1/page3/page3.html

All I have to say is that a reputation is earned. The SC that IA uses is very similar to a turbo but does NOT need a I/C. Many of Stephens (IA) Kaspers’ cars have been in mags and he sits on the board for turbos of the PCA. As for boost adjustment, get it done once and be done do not try to play with it yourselves let those who have Mucho bucks in Cpu testing/programming and dyno time do that. I know I am making a strong point and may seem very biased but if you saw their shop and met the IA crew you would understand. They have cars shipped to their shop from all over North America every week. I just do not want anyone to us a system that has not been tested or has a solid backing behind it.