Turbo vs. Supercharger.

[jason at scirocco.org (Jason)]

At 08:11 PM 6/30/2003, L F wrote:
>This debate seems to go around about semi-annually.
>(Is semi-annually TWICE a year or once every TWO years??)

Semi-annually is twice per year.  Bi-Annually would be every 2 years.

Bottom line on Turbo/Supercharger in my opinion?  Look at the current 
Mercedes lineup, and you'll see normally aspirated motors, single turbo 
motors (Diesel, in Europe), twin-turbo motors (S600 among others), and 
Supercharged motors.  In factory form, neither is more or less reliable 
than the others, and they each create more power in different ways suiting 
different applications.

Jason





>Turbos are far more common/available, somewhat cheaper (generally) and 
>allow the demon-tweakers on the list to just turn the screw for more/cheap 
>torque.
>i.e. quick/dirty
>
>Superchargers, on the other hand, are for the more advanced individuals 
>who have the desire and the wherewithall to do the job properly....and 
>with class/style.
>:)
>
>Larry
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Mike Smith
>   To: car
>   Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 12:04 PM
>   Subject: Turbo vs. Supercharger.
>
>
>
>
>   Just wondering why most poeple tend to go for the Turbo as opposed to 
> the Supercharger.  Any opinions?
>
>   Mike
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