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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 01:47 PM
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What is better?

What is better a supercharger, turbocharger or a procharger?
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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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Procharger is a brand name supercharger.

Turbo vs. supercharger debate has been discussed a lot here. Each has its own benefits. Best thing to do is search.

My personal preference lies with turbos.
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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by IROCZZ3
Procharger is a brand name supercharger.

Turbo vs. supercharger debate has been discussed a lot here. Each has its own benefits. Best thing to do is search.

My personal preference lies with turbos.
Turbo!!!! It also adds points to the "cool" factor!
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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 06:34 PM
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I heard you have to take out your a/c with a turbocharger.
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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 07:14 PM
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Nah, not really. I am not taking mine out.
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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 07:31 PM
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It's an opinion issue.
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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 10:36 PM
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If I was to buy another supercharger I would want to try the D1SC.
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by 92fireformula
I heard you have to take out your a/c with a turbocharger.
That all depends on placement of the turbos.
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 11:20 AM
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Can you design and fabricate your own system? If so a turbo system may be for you. If you don't have access to even moderately decent facilities (read:welder) and have the skills to use them then such an option may not be for you. The advantage of a SC kit is that they're "bolt on and go" while a turbocharger system when properly implemented should have overall higher efficiency, easier to adjust boost levels and more access to aftermarket parts. (you're not stuck with a particular company when you want to upgrade)
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