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Old 06-24-2004, 12:31 PM
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i'm trying to decide right now whether i should keep my car for another couple of years or trade her in on an '03 cobra. so far i'm agreeing with people on here that it would be better to avoid the payment and gradually make modifications. i have an automatic 95 and i'm wondering what the pros and cons would be of either a turbo or s/c. i'm leaning towards the s/c since it's an auto. i'm also wanting imput from people who've done it...how difficult is the actual installation and what did it end up costing you. thanks in advance!
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Old 06-24-2004, 12:36 PM
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s/c = cheap and easy
turbo = badass but expensive and more complicated than a s/c
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Old 06-24-2004, 01:01 PM
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supercharger-easy, good #'s, everyone and their mom has one
turbo, cost a little more, harder to install, greater hp, insane torque, shorter spool time, sound better
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Old 06-24-2004, 03:13 PM
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but with the automatic?...you guys still think turbo would be better?
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Old 06-24-2004, 04:43 PM
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but with the automatic?...you guys still think turbo would be better?
automatic with stall and turbo is the fastest setup
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Old 06-24-2004, 05:08 PM
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Turbo set up.
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Old 06-24-2004, 07:31 PM
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with an automatic, you can tach it up a little bit to where the boost comes in and when u take off, nothings gonna touch your car....'cept maybe a jet-fighter, or a crotch rocket. but, either way, go turbo.......even though id rather have a supercharger. haha but, definitely go turbo.....better yet, go TWIN turbo.
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