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We had a debate today about which is better
Super or Turbo chargers
Wondered what your view are![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Super or Turbo chargers
Wondered what your view are
Only just come across this thread. Drag racing and speed hilclimbing have been an interest for me for many years as has turbo/super charging. I remember the Commer 2stroke sound very well - glorious when pulling hard up a brae! There was a dark blue one with typical gold pinstriped coachwork used as a coal lorry when I was young. Always loved that sound! Just as I enjoyed the sound of an Ariel Arrow motorcycle and later the 3cylinder Kawasaki! Come to think of it a 3 cylinder Saab, DKW, Wartburg etc also sounds pretty good? Oh dear, there's no hope for me!Horses for courses really: low end torque - go supercharged. Revvy little thing = turbo.
however, modern computer controlled engines with variable vane turbos have upturned this theory somewhat evening out boost through the range with little of the lag of old. In terms of efficiency a turbo leads the way by using waste energy for its propulsion - superchargers absorb quite significant amounts of power.
Still think supercharges sound better - anyone else remember the two stroke supercharged Commer TS3 and Foden FD4 / FD6 diesels ?
Screaming banshees.....