Boosted Performance single turbo build

Nixlimited

You in SoCal by chance? This is the direction I was thinking about going and would love to get a ride in it. The BP kit is the other leading contender that I am waiting to see results from. So many options these days...

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Baer383

No I'm in Georgia.

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Boosted Performance

If you are going to compare a s/c to turbo power, the turbo will always be ahead. With a supercharger you will always have parasitic loses and produce less power compared to a turbo.

With a roots blower for example it takes 45hp to produce 10psi of boost. A centrifugal blower is more efficient but still not as good as a turbo(s).

Nixlimited

Yeah, I understand that. Learned that lesson way back in my S2000 days. I'm not interested in being a dyno queen so bragging numbers aren't my end. My primary concerns are (1) drivability; (2) performance; and (3) cost. I like the two different options for different reasons.

I have driven an SC Z and really liked the powerband. Since I like to do track days, the more controllable torque is appealing. Boost onset mid-corner = looking the wrong way down the track. Also, with a car that has traction trouble stock, I wonder about the viability of lots of torque with this platform. The SC kits also tend to be a bit less expensive and a bit less intrusive on the car in terms of installation (e.g. being able to keep crash beam).

But, I love turbo cars too. Love the sound, love the push in the seat, love the efficiency, etc. While I had kind of given up on other turbo kits out there for various reasons, yours piqued my interest because of the apparent ease of installation, cost and potential performance. With a single turbo, I have fewer parts that may fail, fewer fittings that may come loose, etc. Plus, from my Suby days, I love twin scroll design.

Anyway, the point is, my decision on what kit to go with ultimately is multifaceted. Not just power. I look forward to seeing your results.

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JMac88

I hope to be able to answer more of your important questions in 2 weeks, but In terms of intrusiveness Sasha did a great job. I couldn't believe how little he removed, not to mention all the spash shields were left intact. Yes, the crash bar was removed, but this intercooler will absorb as much if not more then the crash bar. The intercooler is nice and beefy

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Nixlimited

Definitely looking forward to hearing about it.

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