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Old 09-27-2009, 05:57 PM
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hey i just a question and this is for anybody and everybody to answer with some feedback.......if you had the option to supercharge or turbo a foxbody mustang which would you do and why???
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Old 09-27-2009, 08:02 PM
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i just found some turbo kit on ebay... its not a cheap ebay turbo kit it calls on3 performance turbo kit i search and ask around ..some of the mustang guys in here has em already and it will cost you around $2300 which great price for a turbo set up im goin to order mine soon as i get my tax refunds 8-) good luck with your car !
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Old 09-27-2009, 08:40 PM
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Turbo - more power
Supercharger - power all the time
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Old 09-27-2009, 10:19 PM
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turbos are more expensive and more effeciennt that superchargers, but with a turbo there are modifications and fiddling. as were superchargers are more simple and bolt right up with not much modifications.

turbos have more potential for power but if your on a budget go with a supercharger.
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Old 09-27-2009, 10:34 PM
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i like the turbo idea myself, if building a track car.

For the street, it really doesn't matter either way, other than the fact the turbo sounds cooler.
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Old 09-28-2009, 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by AntiRiceRacing
Turbo - more power
Supercharger - power all the time

very vague and out dated info.

only a roots type blower has "power all the time" which is really just 2000rpm and up. a centrifical sc will almost always make power later then a turbo setup. a properly sized turbo to your motor will make power starting as early as 2300rpm.
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Old 09-28-2009, 09:51 AM
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Get Vortechs old V1 head if you like the blower sound. I like superchargers better,just my opinion though.
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Old 09-28-2009, 01:58 PM
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They both will make good power. But a supercharger is usually easier to install!
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Old 09-28-2009, 03:19 PM
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s/c r fun, turbos r a little more complicated, and if u need to pass emisions u may have a hard time with the turbo
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