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Old 03-15-2010, 09:40 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hi guys,
I think that intro price is crazy - You can make a car run close to GTR-type levels with a fraction of the total cost! My question as a noob is: should I go with a Supercharger or a Twin Turbo if I want to make the car more powerful all-around. I know there are some advantages/disadvantages to each, but at $5K, a Supercharger is hard to beat if it's the best upgrade option, right?

Any thoughts
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Can Sam offer a quick expert opinion as well?
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I think that intro price is crazy - You can make a car run close to GTR-type levels with a fraction of the total cost! My question as a noob is: should I go with a Supercharger or a Twin Turbo if I want to make the car more powerful all-around. I know there are some advantages/disadvantages to each, but at $5K, a Supercharger is hard to beat if it's the best upgrade option, right?

Any thoughts

The twin turbo systems available for the 370Z have far more hp potential than a supercharger setup. For stock block guys wanting ~400whp though, a supercharger is a really great option.
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From the position of the supercharger, I was wondering how much dirt and debre it will be exposed too.

Would this affect the life and usage of the supercharger?

Those who daily drive their cars will probably have this on their minds because at least here in Chicago we still use salt to melt snow and we all know how bad salt is.
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From the position of the supercharger, I was wondering how much dirt and debre it will be exposed too.

Would this affect the life and usage of the supercharger?

Those who daily drive their cars will probably have this on their minds because at least here in Chicago we still use salt to melt snow and we all know how bad salt is.
I wouldn't worry too much about it. The supercharger sits in place of the alternator, and the alternator has a openings in the case to aid in heat dissipation, so if that doesn't have any issues i can't see where the 100% sealed supercharger would have any problems.

Now that being said ... since i'm originally from the midwest and have been to chicago in the winter i have two words ... WINTER BEATER! its far cheaper than the damage you could do to the poor Z.
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I think that intro price is crazy - You can make a car run close to GTR-type levels with a fraction of the total cost! My question as a noob is: should I go with a Supercharger or a Twin Turbo if I want to make the car more powerful all-around. I know there are some advantages/disadvantages to each, but at $5K, a Supercharger is hard to beat if it's the best upgrade option, right?

Any thoughts

If you really have to ask that question ... instead of learning your own opinion... you should probably invest in a performance driving school first... I am sure the Z has much more get up and go than 99% of us need (read: not want but need lol)..
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I think that intro price is crazy - You can make a car run close to GTR-type levels with a fraction of the total cost! My question as a noob is: should I go with a Supercharger or a Twin Turbo if I want to make the car more powerful all-around. I know there are some advantages/disadvantages to each, but at $5K, a Supercharger is hard to beat if it's the best upgrade option, right?

Any thoughts
I think for being in California would recommend the supercharger kit.

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Was that a play on words?
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Was that a play on words?
No it was not, just bad spelling.

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