y are superchargers so uncomin when it comes to imports?
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Yeah in hondas there is too little room to run one. I would like to have one instead of this thing right now. (Actually hates his turbo at the moment) -
Ive heard turbos actually can increase gas mileage, and i heard that superchargers make you get way worse gas mileage. and if you want to keep your car practical you would want to add horsepower and keep relatively the same mpg as opposed to using more gas for more power.Comment
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And superchargers rob powerComment
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Superchargers give instant boost tho. (Doesn't hate turbo this time around...just stealthmode
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so . . . in 8 minutes . . . you stopped hating your turbo? I think its a record.Originally posted by AcclipseH23Superchargers give instant boost tho. (Doesn't hate turbo this time around...just stealthmode )
anyways . . . superchargers are really popular with civics and tegs, mostly because ones that fit them are made. no supercharger that fits the accord is currently in production to my knowledge . . .Comment
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When it comes to superchargers on an Accord, it can be done. A roots style, like the Jackson, would almost be impossible because, as mentioned earlier, not much room between the head and firewall. Something like a Vortech, or Paxton would work, which are centrifigul. Just think of a centrifical as an accessory like an alternator. You can mount it inline with the accessory belt. You could mount it anywhere. Just make your self a bracket. I'm actually surprised that there isn't at least one Accord, as all that is really required is a custom bracket, different accessory belt, and some plumbing. Heck, even the Vortech on the Integra and Civic use a long shaft that goes across the front of the motor to drive the supercharger.
All forms of forced induction is going to hurt your gas mileage....if you are into the boost all the time. How do you make more power? More air, more fuel, more spark. Get into the boost, you add more air. Add more air, you have to add more fuel. But, if you can stay out of the boost all the time, your mileage shouldn't drop by much. Supercharagers are a bit worse than a turbo only because it is being driven off the crank.
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yea ive heard that superchargers rob power but which is tru because its a nother paricite runing off a pulley...but if u think about it turbo is robbing power too because its disturbing the exhaust flow...so really both take away power but who cares, it adds muchhhh more power than it takes away anyway...correct???........and yea it makes sence that theres not enoph room for a normal superchanger but like lamsz said they make super chargers that have a shaft runing accross the front of the motor to the sc located on the left side of the engine...i dont see y more people use that it seems more secure than a turbo.Comment
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honestly . . . this post was barely readible . . . but ill try to respond.Originally posted by Mike
YES, its true superchargers rob power. but, you can get that power back by taking off your A/C and PS belts. there ya go, no more power than was being robbed before.
YES, turbochargers DO disturb exhaust flow . . . i mean you are putting a turbine in the way and basically making it do a 90 degree turn. but the gains you see when in boost make it totally worth it . . . and its not as much of a loss since your just using what before was "lost energy" to power the car.Comment
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I think I just hated the Stealthmode all along. Just that the turbo is part of the problem...Originally posted by ACC0RD22
Superchargers are not as bad as everyone makes them out to be. Its just like having P/S on your crank...Does anyone think P/S is bad...
They do not have nearly as much lag as any turbo. They do put stress on the crank thats equivalent to a P/S pump.
I even theorized that if we got rid of P/S, moved the alternator up where the P/S was, and used a Civic radiator, we can squeeze a nice Centrifugal Supercharger right there and run it through an intercooler. It will require the custom brackets. A/C will be gone too.Comment
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dude stealthmode is by far the suckiest of the suckiest. they never send the right shit.Originally posted by AcclipseH23I think I just hated the Stealthmode all along. Just that the turbo is part of the problem...
Superchargers are not as bad as everyone makes them out to be. Its just like having P/S on your crank...Does anyone think P/S is bad...
They do not have nearly as much lag as any turbo. They do put stress on the crank thats equivalent to a P/S pump.
I even theorized that if we got rid of P/S, moved the alternator up where the P/S was, and used a Civic radiator, we can squeeze a nice Centrifugal Supercharger right there and run it through an intercooler. It will require the custom brackets. A/C will be gone too.Comment
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this isn't a "hate on stealthmode thread" is it? besides, i've never had a problem with buying anything from him.
i wouldn't go as far as to say a supercharger uses "wasted" power, because turbos correctly use "wasted" exhaust gasesComment
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I tried to read through all the responses...who said superchargers use "wasted" power?Originally posted by 90boostdaccord
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No its not. It was a side note i made in a previous thread... You had no problems horray for you... 
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wow, someone edited their post, unless i was seeing things. oh well, and i saw the other thread, and have never had a problem with any products of his i've used, sorry to hear that you haveOriginally posted by AcclipseH23I tried to read through all the responses...who said superchargers use "wasted" power?
No its not. It was a side note i made in a previous thread... You had no problems horray for you... Comment
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I never knew stealthmode was that bad and whats the deal about them not sending the right shit please care to explain.?
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