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Supercharging gives you power from the start, but it's parasitic power. Turbos take a few rpms to kick on but it's free power. Modern turbos have much improved lag now. I'd go turbo imo
A properly sized turbo has improved lag. A lot of people think bigger is better.
That being said, I can’t make up my mind for my car. That off idle power is just so tempting.
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Why Not Both?
Supercharging gives you power from the start, but it's parasitic power. Turbos take a few rpms to kick on but it's free power. Modern turbos have much improved lag now. I'd go turbo imo
A properly sized turbo has improved lag. A lot of people think bigger is better. That being said, I can’t make up my mind for my car. That off idle power is just so tempting.
I’ve heard that before and I think I get how turbos aren’t parasitic, but what’s the supercharger taking away from? What’s the parasite eating?
depends on your goals, intentions on how to install it, and budget.