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Old Mar 24, 2002 | 11:20 AM
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I'm trying to make a decision on whether to get the SRT Stage 2 supercharger, or a Turbo. I was really set on getting the SRT, but I havent seen any dyno charts, or any information on hp or quarter mile results. If anyone has any information on the stage 2 for SRT, please send them. Im still waiting on the invoice from Mo, so any information anyone has on the supercharger would be great. I'd like to see some results for the supercharger b4 investing in it. I have seen results on the GTE turbo, and its looking real nice. Your help is greatly appreciated.
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Old Mar 24, 2002 | 03:20 PM
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well you need to do some research and this is a good way to make an educated descision on what to do... think about price,power,and what you want your end result to be.... and go from there... also location and reliabilty should be issues you think about also...
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Old Mar 26, 2002 | 06:43 PM
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Originally posted by fairuza11
well you need to do some research and this is a good way to make an educated descision on what to do... think about price,power,and what you want your end result to be.... and go from there... also location and reliabilty should be issues you think about also...
I agree 100%. Also, make sure who ever installs the SC or Turbo are near your area. So if there are any problems you don't have to drive or "tow" your car hours away...
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Old Mar 27, 2002 | 02:01 PM
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turbo turbo turbo.........a post on the general forum said srt stage 2 only made 240rwhp on a 5spd...go turbo turbo turbo..
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Old Apr 2, 2002 | 09:31 PM
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The 240 rwhp is low according to SRT. There is a bit of tuning that needs to be done I believe.

I would suggest going with a turbo though... there have been some great results from the turbos out there.
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Old Apr 16, 2002 | 09:28 AM
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in my opinion the supercharger is much more reliable but your reciveing alot less horsepower compared to a turbo. Turbos always seem to have so many problems, they need so much fine tunning. You need to find a shop near you that can tune everything correctly. I would go with the AREA 51 stage 1 s/c it very reliable, and i havent seen any problems with there kit. puts out 250- 260 at wheels.
Oh and there is always TBKO (turbo) which says there kit puts out 320 at the wheels.
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Old Apr 17, 2002 | 01:20 AM
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...can't beat the sound of a wastegate "popping the top." Blowers sound... "squeaky." Experienced from a Basch NSX Paxton Blower, Area51 Vortech blower for 300, UPRD Vortech 400. *Eddie Murphy sounding "Squeaky, squeaky, squeaky."*
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Old Apr 17, 2002 | 05:17 AM
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i was watching a drag race on speed channel...and they were interviewing pro 5.0 guys...and there comments about going from superchargers to turbos......."turbos are more relaible and more adjustable and make more power..." and these are guys that lived on superchargers for years...........and they have to use smaller motors than the S/C cars and nitroused cars.....so go figure....more power...smaller motor...and more reliable......gto to love it...and you want a supercharger huh? Jeff
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Old Apr 17, 2002 | 11:05 AM
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I am with Jeff on this one... go Turbo... give yourself way more adjustability and options to grow on...
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Old Apr 23, 2002 | 02:11 AM
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okay okay you live up north with nice cool weather so go with that turbo im sure it will give you the most power but you better have good techs to make sure you dont have any problems.

I would still say s/c is more reliable then turbo which is proven true, but n e ways to create more power the turbo is the best way to go, unless you wanna squeeze some NOS. No
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Old Apr 23, 2002 | 05:29 AM
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how is a supercharger proven more reliable than a turbocharger?.....what makes it more reliable?.....Jeff
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Old Apr 23, 2002 | 07:07 AM
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Yeah I actually know of allot more reliable 3.0l Turbo Lexus/ Toyota engines than I know of 3.0l Supercharged Toyota/ Lexus engines.

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Old Apr 23, 2002 | 08:08 AM
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damn you have a GS400TT ? I would like to see pics of that bad boy....
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Old Apr 23, 2002 | 08:24 AM
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who has a gs400tt?......
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Old Apr 23, 2002 | 05:05 PM
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whoops in my haste to reply I read something wrong... no one has a GS400TT I saw the GS400 and the supra TT and missed the supra.. and saw just the TT..my bad...
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