Turbochargers VS Superchargers | Which is Better?

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  • Superchargers vs Turbos, a question as old as time.... if time was as old as forced induction. We show you how superchargers and turbos work, and why one could be better than the other.
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    When you say super or turbo charged to a regular person, they may not know why its good, but they know it’s good.... real good. The words have become so synonymous with more power that they are being used on cars that don’t even have turbos..... or engines.
    Whether you are looking to buy a car that already has one, or you want to upgrade your naturally aspirated car, the age-old question remains. Which one is better?
    A normal engine has 4 strokes, suck, squeeze, bang and blow. Individually these sound your late-night search history, but when you combine them the tell you how an engine works. First you suck the air into the engine, then the piston comes back up and squeezes the air fuel mixture, then you spark plug ignites the mixture and bang, your piston is sent back down only to return up and blow out the spent gases into the exhaust.
    To get more power out of an engine you need more air and fuel to make a bigger bang. This is where forced induction like turbos and superchargers come in. Superchargers and turbos both operate under the same principle, force in more air make bigger bang. The difference between the 2 is how they accomplish said forcing.
    A turbo charger uses a shaft with 2 spiny wheels attached to it. These spiny wheels are separate by the hot and cold side of the turbo. The hot side of the turbo is attached the exhaust and the cold side to the intake. Turbos use the spent exhaust gas from the combustion process to spin the turbo which allows it to force more air into the engine
    A supercharger in our case uses 2 twisty shafts that are attached to a pulley. That pulley is belt driven and spins the 2 twisty shafts together forcing more air into the engine.
    Let’s talk about advantages and disadvantages
    Turbos are more efficient since they use exhaust gases that are already a byproduct of combustion to drive them. The down side of this is that it takes time for a turbo to spool since the exhaust gas at low RPM are not moving fast enough to create boost. This efficiency gives them more power potential, but has a down side of turbo lag. Also, they make cool noises
    Superchargers have instant power, the second you mash your foot the the floor its go time, but that instant power comes at the cost of efficiency. Since superchargers are belt driven you robbing HP from the engine to drive the supercharger. An while the supercharger is a giver its a giver and a taker. Also it makes cool noises like whaaaaa
    When it comes to upgrading naturally aspirated engines with one of these things get pretty distant. Turbos are much more widely used in general, are easier to retrofit and make more power. While superchargers are not very wide spread, more challenging to retrofit and make less power. This generally gives turbos the edge for cost and power potential.
    When it comes to buying a car just pick the car that’s best overall vehicle for you. The advantages of one over the other don’t warrant avoiding either. But its probably going to be a turbo car, since there are not a ton of supercharged cars on the market. Orrrr Why not both?

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  • @Deutscheautoparts
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    • @alonzahanks1182
      @alonzahanks1182 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      at 25 psi turbo is only making 100 Horse
      and running the timing up like on Dino with E85 Doesnt work off Dyno Either
      Neither does High Compression Engine with boost
      they go slower than they did natural aspirated
      They are Snake oil Salesman Bull Sh iting you
      Go Ahead and try it
      Nightous only Does it because of Refrigerated super cooled charge Boost Charge.
      Top fuel racing is Different Because Hydrogen is mixed with alcohol and methane
      giving it many more oxygen atoms peroxide
      Same as shooting Rocket to moon lol
      This is pure laymens terms for you to understand
      40 years of turbos Superchargers At Work and play
      Turbo heats to 1700 Degrees wile boosting 26 psi
      Roots is at 90 degrees at 8-10 psI with 160 degree thermostat
      Dont Believe every thing you See on TH-cam

  • @Kiss__Kiss
    @Kiss__Kiss 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1065

    "While these sound like your late night internet history search" LMAO!!!

    • @riorompero1314
      @riorompero1314 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      SUCK SQUEEZE BANG AND BLOW

    • @mikuelable
      @mikuelable 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      That joke was gold

    • @mauricejohnmac
      @mauricejohnmac 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah, such a Golden Joke!!! 😆😆😂

    • @seanmoore4248
      @seanmoore4248 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂

    • @ijustwatchyt
      @ijustwatchyt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      that joke made me not share the video...

  • @TheCraziiboi96
    @TheCraziiboi96 4 ปีที่แล้ว +335

    That instant torque nothing to be messed with

    • @andreitemian2427
      @andreitemian2427 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Turbos have more powerful and supercharger steals ur hp by being belt driven so...

    • @Ilikepie18855
      @Ilikepie18855 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Andrei Temian how many hp can the belt steal? 50hp? Probably not more than 5 to 10hp I guess ?

    • @saul-3151
      @saul-3151 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yep, too quick

    • @EthanBorsboom
      @EthanBorsboom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Ilikepie18855 the one on the demon takes like 170 I think

    • @lorddragoono
      @lorddragoono 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      They take 20%

  • @roebbiej
    @roebbiej 4 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    Mayor difference that you didn't mention: torque with a supercharger is linear, it increases simultaneously with the rpm when you are accelerating. Turbochargers have a mostly flat toque band, usually starting from 1500-2500 rpm all the way to redline, or it's tapers of at the end because the turbo is too small for adequate boost at the end.

    • @matiz33
      @matiz33 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It depends of the supercharger type

    • @ryze9153
      @ryze9153 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@matiz33 yep, and generally, a twin-screw is better than a Roots.

    • @alonzahanks1182
      @alonzahanks1182 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No its turbos dont have load put on them they dont do any thing
      you hit hill turbo hits max boost even biggest turbo
      youve just run out of gear or maxxed injectors out
      in the quarter though in race set up you hit end of Quarter mile before
      electric spool gets them started now days off line

    • @rexultimus1422
      @rexultimus1422 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s why you do a sequential set up

    • @alonzahanks1182
      @alonzahanks1182 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ryze9153 All The lies lol
      roots rolls over 1 time puff 144 cfm
      Screw rolls over 1 time the puff is 1/3 down screw 3 turns puff 144 cfm if that
      Heard they did pretty good power butttt
      Short winded
      A Roots is Being Cooled at source of heat inside blower By Fuel and outside air
      Just like a water cooler
      Screw being over driven gets hotter and hotter the harder you spin it
      then they try to cool the charge after its 500 degrees
      to compress air creates heat
      and by running rich with fuel will cool it more
      you will never see two stock 350s with headers 1 roots 1 screw compete head to head at track Just on Dyno racing lol where it can be manipulated
      Its harder to not blow seals in manifold
      and head gaskets with roots hitting all at once is only downside
      turbos and screws
      you will never see on airplane engine
      to fly to 50000 feet
      original purpose of the Roots lol

  • @malcolml1967
    @malcolml1967 4 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    I like my supercharge it's the Gift that keep's on giving 👍

  • @Snowmunkee
    @Snowmunkee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Don't forget the audi superchargers have bypass valves, which allow for much better efficiency at low rpms.
    Also I approve of the use of the terms twisty thing and spinny wheels

  • @malcolmabram2957
    @malcolmabram2957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Thank you for this. I always knew the difference in how they work, but not their advantages and disadvantages. The turbo revolutionised the diesel engine both in terms of torque and reduced fuel consumption. Also they are more reliable on diesels as they run at much lower revs (due to the higher compression ratio) and hence are cooler.

    • @alonzahanks1182
      @alonzahanks1182 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      diesel torq and hp is from 300- 400 hp at 26 pounds of boost 100 hp from turbo at 2150 rpm
      only making boost taking off and when it hits hill going down road at 60 guage reads 0
      super charger was more efficent on big trucks but costed dealer 1000 to make
      turbo costed dealer 25.00 to make Dads in old truck club

    • @alonzahanks1182
      @alonzahanks1182 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      my truck turbo comes on it reaches 1600 degrees has oil cooling it idont know why it survives 1221 is aluminum melting point lol

  • @constantineb6433
    @constantineb6433 4 ปีที่แล้ว +423

    Seriously. A supercharger is way quicker to install than a turbocharger. Reason being less components. There are many Mercedes models with Kompressors.

    • @wendellgreenidge3362
      @wendellgreenidge3362 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Constantine B lies, superchargers are not all easier to install. Plus he didn’t speak on how bad supercharges heat soak and they take forever to cool down unlike a turbo set up.

    • @hitmixhyepock9405
      @hitmixhyepock9405 4 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      @@wendellgreenidge3362 yes they are. No oil lines to run, no oil bung to weld onto the oil pan, keeps the same exhaust manifold and downpipe, depending on supercharger you only need an air-air intercooler not air-water so just intercooler and piping in the front.....a lot easier. A properly cooled supercharger doesnt heatsoak....I run mine hard all day and its perfectly fine.

    • @Doeasy2023
      @Doeasy2023 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      I have a slk230 kompressor for 7 years. Never needed maintenance on compressor and it responds right way. My daughter had a cx7 with turbo and just headache.

    • @adamali4948
      @adamali4948 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Wendell Greenidge not all superchargers heat soak, they are way easier than a turbo to install.

    • @judasthepious1499
      @judasthepious1499 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      piping is really cumbersome when placing turbos, even with small turbos on small engine..

  • @t2p
    @t2p 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Having a supercharged car makes even the smallest journey super memorable even in stop start traffic

  • @jnicksnewstart
    @jnicksnewstart 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I think supercharger and turbochargers are both good. I think it depends more on what the purpose you are using the vehicle for. In my case, I want more response in everyday driving. I'm less interested with peak HP. If it was all about power, I'd probably go with turbo.

  • @DemonicBalt
    @DemonicBalt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    Higher end Twin Screw Superchargers negate the efficiency loss and in select applications outperform turbo applications. Superchargers are also much much cooler than Turbos, and because they have boost on full the bypass is essential. Engine pulley Lso improves stability so superchargers tend to be a lifelong engine's friend. Turbochargers also more negatively affect low end because engine fights wheel spin up where a supercharger force clears.
    Now turbochargers are easier to jump fast swathes of power and switch over power it is not hard to do that with supercharger. Sizing is essential for both, turbo is certainly king of the top end however do not disregard supercharger on boost loss on top, this is because cfm need and processing of motor is more efficient than available output.
    In summary think of supercharger as a bar that raises with pulley selection, initial size of motor vs literage of engine is only real dilemma, unmodified engines pay heavy penalties with supercharger. Turbo is a exponential slide, add tons of boost pay for it only on the low rpms, above about 2,200 rpm for most engines is usually enough to rotate even 76mm wheels pretty well, 80mm up you need exhaust manifolds and an engine that has spunk on its own.
    Few notes, for supercharger nearly all stock superchargers are roots and TVS type, which are trash efficiency of about 40-70% versus TwinScrew and Centrifugal types which start over 80% and often exceed 90%. Centrifugal sc's are nearly completely louder than most would would like on street not often a pleasant noise, though some gearing and shrouds mitigate that not a great time, usually legal outcry if you have heavy police watch. Turbochargers operate somewhere between 76%(Ebay special) and 88%(IHI and most modern turbos) with some well selected ball bearing ceramics pushing 92+ on case by case at specific boost and operation routines.
    Issues with supercharging maintenance is far easier and install and removal usually basic. SC intercooler of fixed displacement (not centrifugal tube's with belts) are water to air, run risk of loss if damaged, limping is not usually risky. Superchargers run their own oil.
    Turbo and Centrifugal SC share risks and advantages with exception of heat. Lose the oil and/or water lines and it is a nearly certain fatality for the system.
    Tuning a fixed displacement supercharger like B8 is super steady consistent. Turbos can vary wildly based on temps and fuel output mapping errors or bad sensor readings.
    Research options both are fun for their own functions. Both operate almost same on street mileage if you pedal right below boost, but epic shifts in smiles are not exclusive to either.

    • @tebibyte2357
      @tebibyte2357 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I appreciate this.

    • @joehart6406
      @joehart6406 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks man i was told a super charger can increase gas mileage, but everybody that has one tells me i dunno know ive got a heavy foot on the gas. But if im towing a trailer would a mild boost on a chevy 350 factory 8:1 carb 4 spd pick up possibly help mileage ? Thanks also would you recommend brand? Appreciate your post thanks

    • @tebibyte2357
      @tebibyte2357 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@joehart6406 yep

    • @joehart6406
      @joehart6406 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tebibyte2357 thankyou

    • @DemonicBalt
      @DemonicBalt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@joehart6406 turbo's work on a variable function based on rpm and heat is usually biggest threat in design. A well sized air to air intercooler fixes most that.
      Superchargers work on a flat performance, issue is a super charger's volume will not expand with rpm and falls off efficiency and eventually becomes useless. Air to water intercoolers are needed for 11psi or more on older v8's and above 6psi in general for any high compression "hemi" type engines, which may include BMW or new Mustangs for example. Find out your power requirement and find the correct efficiency on say whipple's site or Garrett's turbo maps. Without a solid power goal this is extremely difficult to answer because comes down to technical issues

  • @ThePaulv12
    @ThePaulv12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    There are some other things worth mentioning.
    The free spooling turbocharger allows for altitude compensation. A supercharger is slaved to the crankshaft so as elevation and temperature increases (esp a combination of both) then the power adding the supercharger gives is lost as in an NA engine (albeit from a higher power potential). A turbocharger has a key advantage here as it can maintain manifold pressure automatically.
    A turbocharger also costs power in the form of pumping losses esp when it is on high boost but blower pumping loss is always there esp when cruising - whereas the turbo during cruise has little or no pumping loss sice it's off boost.
    Back to superchargers, in aviation some general aviation had a pilot selectable 2sp gearbox to compensate for altitude gain. As you can imagine it is problematic and turbochargers are simpler and lighter.
    So as you mentioned a turbo has a clear benefit. It can maintain rated power most of the time and doesn't cost fuel during cruise - however I still want a blower lol.

  • @stangtrax
    @stangtrax 4 ปีที่แล้ว +447

    Turbo hit the gas and wait, supercharger hit the gas and go.

    • @backyardbuilttrucks1
      @backyardbuilttrucks1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Turbos are easier on bottom end of engine . non parasitic uses exhaust . and done right turbos come to life quick.

    • @petersavino3890
      @petersavino3890 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Imop there’s nothing like a supercharger down low when u hit the gas and get an instant response. Plus it sounds so damn good. I miss my revo stage 2 tuned Audi s4

    • @petersavino3890
      @petersavino3890 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      John Alarcon unless it has its own power source there’s always lag with a turbo no matter what

    • @petersavino3890
      @petersavino3890 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      John Alarcon Jesus lol that thing must be hell on wheels

    • @Doeasy2023
      @Doeasy2023 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s funny. I left behind a lot of turbo veloster cars with my 2002 Mercedes slk230 kompressor.

  • @brianbrigg57
    @brianbrigg57 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In Australia we have the locally made Ford "Barra" inline six 4 liter with a factory turbo and no discernible lag with the factory turbo. The long stroke 4 liter 4-valve engine makes excellent torque from low revs which helps. There are some heavily modified Barra engines making over 2,000HP at the wheels. We also have the Holden, GM in Australia, Commodore which was exported to the USA as the Chevy SS running the LS3 V8 and a number of supercharger kits are available with efficient twin screw superchargers from the Magnuson 2300 to the Whipple based 2900. Best of both worlds really.
    The only problem is that both were discontinued in 2017 but there are plenty available used.

  • @amauta5
    @amauta5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    This was actually very informative. Thank you.

  • @tonemack2981
    @tonemack2981 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm a supercharger guy. I'm not looking for outright the most power I can get. I like stock feel with an abundant of power at each rpm. And since superchargers are always boosting the instant power is very welcome. Can you imagine though if roots type blowers were not driven by the engine and still give instant power.

    • @cognacmanandson2629
      @cognacmanandson2629 ปีที่แล้ว

      i leave my friends GTR instantly, my Jag's supercharger puts down instant torque and he has turbo lag

  • @user-kg7zr3yl3n
    @user-kg7zr3yl3n 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    other people : hmm lets see advantages and disadvantages
    me : which one sounds better

  • @von6164
    @von6164 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Make a video next about different types of turbos and different superchargers! Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each!

  • @shahrukhsiddiqui4264
    @shahrukhsiddiqui4264 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    After 1 year, this video is still giving nice information. Thanks man 👍

  • @Kiwiriderandcarnut
    @Kiwiriderandcarnut 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've always been a huge proponent of a supercharger, and the sound, especially in a S4 w/ dual pulley and cai, is amazing. In saying that, I own a turbo 5cyl Volvo and I'm absolutely enamoured with turbos now! Honestly could not give an answer to the question of super or turbo, they're both so goddamn wicked!

    • @JackoTJK
      @JackoTJK 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The way the turbo pulls from spool to top end with that whistle is great. Plus being able to have the ability to adjust boost with a switch is so good.
      The instant off the mark hit of the supercharger is great. The noise is sexy. Swapping pulleys and belts to hit a boost target only for it to hit it at a certain RPM, before and after being low, is a touch annoying. The fix is obviously undersizing the pulley and running a bypass valve as a boost controller.

    • @SuperEman500
      @SuperEman500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My attainable dream car is the supercharged Mercedes E55 AMG, I love the sound of the car

  • @pierreduplessis1507
    @pierreduplessis1507 4 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    I prefer superchargers over turbos : reason its quicker too install and has instant power. Turbo motors needs more maintance.

    • @landobester9170
      @landobester9170 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me too

    • @rayshaunedwards6572
      @rayshaunedwards6572 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Not true. Actually to get real power from a supercharger you have to which engine components. Turbo you don't. Turbos are budget friendly and don't put a pounding on your engine. A supercharger puts a pounding on your engine and if you don't upgrade your engine components you will break something for sure. This is why when a company adds a supercharger on a car it doubles in price and not the case with a turbo.

    • @kapul4
      @kapul4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@rayshaunedwards6572 Actually it is the oposite, turbo,which nowdays usualy provides above 1 bar of boost in most factory non peformance cars puts more strain on the engine compared to equivelent supercharger that usualy puts out 0.5 bars. Also supercharger is easier to install onto a NA car most of the time compared to a turbo where you have to modify your car's oil feed and coolant supply to the turbo, not mentioning custom made exhaust manifold,mounting bracket,fueling and remaping involved. We are talking about basic turbo design there, while basic supercharger(roots type I think) just needs a mounting slot and a pulley, while stock ECU can compensate the extra 0.3-0.5 bars of air on it's own(of course it also depends on the size).

    • @TesterOfProducts
      @TesterOfProducts 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@rayshaunedwards6572 any type of power adder (turbo, supercharger, procharger, nitrous) puts a strain on the engine components due to the higher amount of air and fuel being sent into the engine. A lot more vehicles are being made from factory with turbos because it doesn't cost as much compared to a supercharged vehicle. As the video stated, the supercharger robs the engine from horsepower (100 to be specific) while the turbo doesn't rob more than 30, if that. A car company will make a turbo 4 cylinder vehicle with it only using maybe 5 psi of boost and get into the 300 hp range with similar torque while maintaining 30 mpg. Companies are competing not only to be the fastest, but. Also the most fuel efficient at the same time. That's maybe the biggest reason why turbos are much more common than a supercharger

    • @MordernCrafter
      @MordernCrafter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What about 'sstutututu' sound?

  • @nexis1337
    @nexis1337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I'd buy the supercharged cause of the sound. The sound is GODLIKE

    • @evankelley9339
      @evankelley9339 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was trying to decide which one sounded better and had to call it a tie. The turbo’s “fssssssstustustu” is godly in its own way, but a supercharger just sounds so mean😩

  • @otrookie
    @otrookie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I guess depends on where you’re mounting them etc, engine size but I personally always thought mounting a supercharger especially on v8s is much easier than having to turbo them. Much more work to turbo one as well to fabricate all the pipes etc

  • @JR_GAMING_
    @JR_GAMING_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Literally the best explanation thank you- although I knew all this already I do now know which I prefer

  • @auxmike
    @auxmike 4 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    Supercharged any day. Turbos burn up!

    • @marcojordan1368
      @marcojordan1368 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Turbo I like it

    • @pro5.019
      @pro5.019 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @SG2 February Procharger's are rpm dependent they don't make much boost until 4000 rpm. Roots or Twin Screw will make full boost around 2500 rpm.

    • @ushyamamoto7098
      @ushyamamoto7098 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      PRO 5.0 I’m new to this can u explain more I have a Infiniti q40 I am deciding between supercharging it or adding turbos. Thanks 🙏🏾

    • @pro5.019
      @pro5.019 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ushyamamoto7098 Supercharger is a less complicated install, however it depends on how you want the power delivery. Supercharger for instant down low torque, turbo for more higher rpm punch. Availability of a kit is another concern.

    • @Charmer4856
      @Charmer4856 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Big facts

  • @NoahTheFacts
    @NoahTheFacts 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    We own both a supercharged and a turbocharged vehicle. Vastly prefer the supercharged one. Instant power from idle, just like having a bigger engine.

  • @01sidiropoulos
    @01sidiropoulos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Let me sit in the middle cause i have a vw golf 5 gt turbo*charged (this car is mostly European as i know but i haven't seen anything in US drop it down if you have. 1.4 tsi twincharged engine 170bhp) it still amaze me how it works and sounds especially the supercharger it sounds amazing 🔈🔉🔊👌🏼

    • @jasonpeters9385
      @jasonpeters9385 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In my country mk6 jettas come with the 1.4tsi twincharged engines.

  • @eyadalqawlaq2646
    @eyadalqawlaq2646 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don’t know shit about cars and you explained mostly everything in 4 minutes. Well done video

  • @cybertree
    @cybertree 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I really wish I could have the corner exiting feel of a supercharger with the sound of a turbocharger.

  • @conradsealy9603
    @conradsealy9603 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It really is a matter of choice but engines with the same displacement and number of cylinders make more top end power when turbocharged as opposed to supercharged.

  • @andrejcupac7359
    @andrejcupac7359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Crawford did an FA20 build where they hit peak boost at 3500rpm, the engine also made up to 720whp i think it was, so idk who would need a ton of power before 3500. And yes it was a small turbo which spools quickly and they still made insane power!

  • @Randy_Gentry
    @Randy_Gentry 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now you are a magic man, a comedian, and a parts man.

  • @CorporateJetpilot
    @CorporateJetpilot 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My 2013 A6 3.0t at 75-80 Mph at cruise gets 31mpg but for instant passing just a simple press and I fly by everyone. Very solid and fun car

  • @BigAltimaEnergy719
    @BigAltimaEnergy719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Volvos be like: aight we’ll give u both

  • @danielmax3327
    @danielmax3327 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Both systems are great, the problem with the turbo is to use the engine oil, this is critical and terrible.

  • @AngelofDeath333
    @AngelofDeath333 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I want a super charger for my truck, it needs more boost 😂

  • @laioking
    @laioking 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Couldn’t find a better video for the subject, plus the extra info on the comments. 🙏🏼

  • @DanielRevay
    @DanielRevay ปีที่แล้ว

    As the owner of a Twincharged Golf... both. Both is good.

  • @shanevanwyk8776
    @shanevanwyk8776 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just watched a video of two Mustangs, turbo and supercharged, the supercharged one kicked ass in all the tests.

  • @zenden6564
    @zenden6564 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    another difference is in NA and Supercharged engines the hottest the engine oil gets is around ~200°C while in a Turbo engine the engine oil can get to 400°C as it cools the exhaust gas driven
    turbo. So all things being equal surely the Supercharged engine oil would be cleaner and less stressed over the oil change interval period.

  • @burntnugget1854
    @burntnugget1854 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wtf i learned more information in 4 minutes than an entire online course that costed $10.US and 1 week wtf thank u

  • @voltron979
    @voltron979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for educating us here about this subject man..! Is never too late for us to learn something new..😉

  • @eeiko321
    @eeiko321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    And I beleive as the efficacy aspect of turbos, they add power and reduce emissions. Superchargers not so much, hence why manufacturers are veering away from superchargers and adding turbos to everything

  • @anonymousrulz
    @anonymousrulz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Super clear explanation. Thanks a lot!

  • @RK-wh9bd
    @RK-wh9bd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Keep banging these videos out dude, awesome content and information as always. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @burb17
    @burb17 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I remember suck, squish, bang, blow from Sport Compact Car article back in the day.

  • @truechampoftrance
    @truechampoftrance 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. Engineering Explained doesn't realize that he doesn't speak English, thank you for breaking it down so someone like me, a not car guy can understand. You really helped me get it tysvm.

  • @danr8194
    @danr8194 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Coming from a 8 valve G60 to a 20 valve 225hp 1.8t with the same displacement size engine in the same car ,its wayyyy more fun with a turbo. been on both sides of the fence, turbo for me. was cheaper and more reliable too

  • @StevenLNew
    @StevenLNew 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    IMO another negative for a turbo is the heat it makes under the hood. Very hot!!!

  • @roadkingproductions5511
    @roadkingproductions5511 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That "whine" at 2:53 was so gooood.....

  • @andrewregard7250
    @andrewregard7250 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Both have their pros and cons. I believe its personal preference.

  • @Duke52DDOJ
    @Duke52DDOJ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Most superchargers can literally just be bolted on lol.

  • @ChasingDifferentAdventures
    @ChasingDifferentAdventures 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Coming from experience with Turbos fuel efficiency is great up to the 3rd year of ownership. Due to the plumbing connecting it to the exhaust down pipes. The carbon build up causes a number issues causing check engine code (forgot the code) of Turbo OverBoost. Due to up of the carbon the internal veins lock up boost and horsepower is lost. Also, most think the system is light weight still have more tubing/pipe plumbing and brackets to add weight. If I would have a choice Super Charger is more reliable.

  • @iandouglas1671
    @iandouglas1671 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Your late night internet history search"😂😂😂😂😂 that was smooth and funny!!!!

  • @portwolf2293
    @portwolf2293 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Should have mentioned the effects on engine lifespan of a turbo vs a super.
    I avoid turbos because I don't want to replace a worn out engine every 100,000 miles, the back pressure kills.
    Just makes sense when you're trying to force more air in but creating back pressure from exhaust restrictions that it would create excessive wear on the engine.

    • @JayB-lz6yd
      @JayB-lz6yd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you need to stop theory and go for practice dude...

    • @emilmuhrman
      @emilmuhrman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      But supercharged engines have to work harder to achieve the same power making it harder on the engine components.

  • @armandcurti2598
    @armandcurti2598 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For someone who needs power in the city in a drag race like most of us, the supercharger is the choice. Just hit the gas and go, no lag no bs.

  • @marksuave25
    @marksuave25 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I love the supercharger on my audi s4. I don't have to worry about heat soak and running my car after driving.

    • @elihere1242
      @elihere1242 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The instant power and response of the supercharger makes me prefer it over the turbo charger even knowing the disadvantage of it.

    • @Ethan007Hacks
      @Ethan007Hacks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is why I want one I have my GTI for my turbo fun but I want an S4 for that instant torque and blower whine

    • @marksuave25
      @marksuave25 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@elihere1242 agreed.

    • @marksuave25
      @marksuave25 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Ethan007Hacks the engine just feels so much like a bigger V8 with the supercharger on it. I had a mazdaspeed6 prior to this and the turbo boost was apparent. And if I was sitting in hot traffic, I'd give it gas and it felt dead. The exact opposite with the supercharger.

    • @waltscrossfiresrt6
      @waltscrossfiresrt6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Samad Allah incorrect statement superchargers does heatsoak check your intake temps when running hard. I have a icetank in my srt6 to keep my intake temp around 40 degrees

  • @jessecastellanos669
    @jessecastellanos669 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    “While these sound like your late night internet search” 🤣 🤣 I.. don’t know what you’re talking about..

  • @bricefleckenstein9666
    @bricefleckenstein9666 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It's always a tradeoff.
    Superchargers can be geared to help more on low end grunt, supers have to aim more for mid-to-high end power.

  • @twanyasutherland1910
    @twanyasutherland1910 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy knows his stuff

  • @MrDwaine
    @MrDwaine 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good show (no waffling on like a lot of the vids)
    straight to the facts no mucking around plus a bit of humour....thanks

  • @steveorules3972
    @steveorules3972 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I run a f1-a procharger on my 1200rwhp 09 z06, let's just say it never disappoints.

  • @myopicchiwawa
    @myopicchiwawa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Superchargers seem to be great at the lower rpms and quick accelerations, turbo has greater fuel efficiency and rule the higher rpm part of the power curve because they have LESS parasitic drag. Any time you put some resistance AFTER your exhaust manifold you are robbing SOME power from the engine. You are hoping that the power gained offsets the extra work you are imposing on the engine.

  • @carbonio28
    @carbonio28 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    If have the choice of one... would definitely go turbo,love the sweet sophisticated noise it makes...just love it way too much 🥰🥰😍😍😍

    • @2112jonr
      @2112jonr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just to add that you only get that sound on high pressure turbos. Low pressure turbos don't make any discernible sound, such as those in diesel car engines. But high pressure turbos DO sound great, totally agree ! 🥰🥰

  • @rogermacaranas3299
    @rogermacaranas3299 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Turbocharger win 💪

  • @justawhitenigga
    @justawhitenigga 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Between turbocharger and supercharger, I choose twincharged engine!

  • @jkellyid
    @jkellyid 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think the simplest way to translate what you said into layman speak, supercharger gives you more performance at low RPM and Turbocharger gives you more performance at mid-high rpm. Now this is obviously subject to another phenomena, exhaust volume. As your engine volume increases your exhaust volume/flow increases. So you may be able to get the turbo to spool up at lower RPM's in some instances encroaching on the supercharger... at the same time larger engines have more HP to spare to push a turbo so still it comes down to off the line power (like a drag or 0-60 times) vs power at speed (passing acceleration on the road). I think that Turbos serve the common motorist best and super chargers are more a drag strip option, but again as you change the engine size/composition, and usage you'll see how the two work with your power train change a bit.

  • @welcometomychannelswelcome7261
    @welcometomychannelswelcome7261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "While these sound like your late night internet history search." I m actually doing that. What I have learned that supercharger need more maintenance than turbo unless you put trash can and colder or fan. Turbo makes more power but supercharger you hit gas and go. Turbo you hit gas and wait. Everytime i hear sound on both of them at night, music playing in my ears, the sound of supercharrger makes me wanting supercharger in my car.

  • @nimadara
    @nimadara 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dat stututu sound is love

  • @timothythomas2685
    @timothythomas2685 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Centrifugal: the best of both worlds
    Though it may whine often.. My sc'd car never ceases to amaze me😌👌🤙

  • @lilmangofast
    @lilmangofast 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Spinny wheels vs twisty shafts!

  • @Idahoridge
    @Idahoridge 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    B8 S4, sweet car. Had one and loved it.

  • @dougkreutz7701
    @dougkreutz7701 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    And turbos block exhaust free movement out of the exhaust system so just like a supercharger they also rob engine power

    • @JackoTJK
      @JackoTJK 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Superchargers rob MORE power as engine revs increase. Turbos rob power under the curve, but even then it's not going to be as much as that belt drive. A properly setup turbo exhaust system will have 0 back pressure because the turbo is the restriction, will need less mufflers as the turbo breaks up the noise and the exhaust housing will be big enough that it will flow the horsepower you're chasing. It's like saying a waterwheel restricts a river.

    • @hypaactive5017
      @hypaactive5017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No one seems to focus on the fact that turbos block exhaust. Same way a blocked catalytic can rob power so does a turbo.

  • @siccdogg7802
    @siccdogg7802 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the video. U got straight to the point and explained good ! 👍🏻

  • @garrysingh11
    @garrysingh11 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Late night internet search got me so bad 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @AlbertoGonzalez-tc2ju
    @AlbertoGonzalez-tc2ju 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I get what you saying but watched 2:54 over and over lol 😆 love the supercharger

  • @raulg705
    @raulg705 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The difference is the price the cost for that part and say bye-bye to mpg but you’ll have a lot of fun that is guaranteed

  • @Maxzor11
    @Maxzor11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    S5 450HP + 595 NM of instant compressor power😎 supercharges all the way!

    • @farmanshaikh6405
      @farmanshaikh6405 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      S5's are slow af....what are you talkin abt....put an 'R' in front of the 'S' and now you're talking about something worthy of mentioning, but S5? come on, wake up.

    • @Maxzor11
      @Maxzor11 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@farmanshaikh6405 This is a bit of a childish reaction, but I guess this is the internet so manners don't count.
      I rather had an RS but to be honest I couldn't afford one. I do about 3.8 sec to 100km/ph with my S5 which is really fast for me 😊.
      If you're car is faster, good for you👍

    • @shak-albania8929
      @shak-albania8929 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@farmanshaikh6405 what you smoking the s5 v6 with 500 hp stage 2+ is brutal I have one I beat rs m everything

  • @johnhonest9347
    @johnhonest9347 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    To end this debate we need to boost the same exact car and dyno/drag strip them both.

    • @DemonicBalt
      @DemonicBalt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Doesn't mean anything if one is just faster need to track it hard for while see how heating up and changes in rpm and throttle effect the result.

    • @tusunakitsnay
      @tusunakitsnay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mighty Car Mods have done it, 2 identical miatas, 1 turbo 1 supercharger, check video it's very nice, they did alot of tests it's really a nice video

    • @xenoy-littlebigsnake2564
      @xenoy-littlebigsnake2564 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tusunakitsnay link plzzzz😭

  • @michaeljacyno8368
    @michaeljacyno8368 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aw snap, nice typ44 action in the beginning!

  • @a.p.b.7181
    @a.p.b.7181 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What about a hybrid of both of those, belt driven centrifugal unit, such as procharger?

    • @tebibyte2357
      @tebibyte2357 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Still is better than a traditional turbo

  • @miguelbertoni4601
    @miguelbertoni4601 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Power for power and torque for torque, say the advanges and disadvantages, from a mild to a extreme. But keep in mind any harm it could cause towards the engine. (Next video!!!?)

    • @JackoTJK
      @JackoTJK 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Supercharger advantage. Reaches peak torque faster. Disadvantage. Low end torque is harder on engines and drivelines than high end torque.
      Turbocharger advantage. Better efficiency and peak torque. Torque can be dialled to maintain or change a torque curve. Easily adjusted. Cheap to intercool. Disadvantage. Lag.

  • @ponga2780
    @ponga2780 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    if you have a twincharged engine you can have consistency and power and all around coolness

  • @gtgodbear6320
    @gtgodbear6320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just depends on the build and what you want to do with it. My 2.4CRV has a head w/manifold built in so a turbo would bolt directly to the Head. A little bit of Plumbing/fab for the intercooler. Run a new 3in cat exhaust Y'd off for dual 2.5in stock CRV Mufflers. For a quiet sleeper.

    • @TC926
      @TC926 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi @GT Godbear, I have a few questions for you. What's the configuration of the turbo inlet and outlet? Is it T3, T4 or V-band and at which A/R? Did you upgrade your fuel injectors for the turbo? Have your k24 CR-V boosted with Garrett turbo or Precision turbo? Did you put in an oil catch can? How many whp does your CR-V makes after the turbo setup?

    • @gtgodbear6320
      @gtgodbear6320 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TC926 T3 or T4

  • @ADR-X-HPINDY
    @ADR-X-HPINDY 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Turbo also have back pressure and product large amounts of heat . Plus all the piping and hardware can make installation a nightmare .

  • @Nightrunnergunner
    @Nightrunnergunner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfect clarification. 😍 & my exact supercharged engine was shown in animation! Perfect haha

  • @themilktrayman7369
    @themilktrayman7369 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My little VW 1.4 Cupra uses both of them😎

  • @lozzaellis272
    @lozzaellis272 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    mate i,v had both ,supra single turbo 2jz and a
    harrop blown gto which in aussie land is a monaro . for every day street use and off the throttle torque i"ll go the top mount harrop any day. cheers from AUSSIE LAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Sofloridagator
    @Sofloridagator 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Supercharged K20 here… 408hp from a vehicle that weighs under 2,900. Superchargers all day!

  • @trusodapop
    @trusodapop 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And turbo engine can be gas savers if you drive them normally. Just wanted to throw that out there

  • @georgewashington938
    @georgewashington938 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    2:57 that does not sound right: turbo easier to retrofit onto an engine. The turbo has lots of ducting that needs to be fit into the engine bay, and requires more engineering / calibration of parts to make it work well.
    A SC on the other-hand is a compact unit that fits into the space that formerly held the intake manifold. The inter-cooler plumbing is a couple of smallish water lines which is more compact and easier to route.
    Seems to me, the two main differences to consider are:
    -turbo has slightly less parasitic load when compared to a modern twin-screw SC.
    -SC naturally has zero lag / better throttle response. Turbo-lag can be greatly reduced, but takes some thought and tinkering.
    The turbo seems to get the advantage when you are doing a big run of cars, while SC seems to have the advantage for individual upgrades.

  • @3613jeremy
    @3613jeremy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm definitely a supercharger lover but that's more about the looks and instant torque. Not saying a turbocharger is torque less cause we all know there not but when buying a base kit the supercharger is gonna give you that instant torque where as the turbocharger is gonna give you that top end power

  • @iowanforjustice5656
    @iowanforjustice5656 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was very very good. Thank you

  • @hpd_hero
    @hpd_hero ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superchargers are so much fun

  • @silenciummortum2193
    @silenciummortum2193 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does anyone know a good (reliable and proven) supercharger/exhaust combo for a 2013 Jetta SE 2.5 5 cyl?

  • @449Raphael
    @449Raphael 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The lotus Evora , Exige range are supercharged, but down on torque compared with turbocharged engines with the same power.

  • @jameshopkins5702
    @jameshopkins5702 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    See that sounds backwards turbos are more complicated to put on caused because you have to change the intake system the exhaust system and much more. Compared to just putting a supercharger on and hooking it up to your Crank

  • @joshuat5140
    @joshuat5140 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like both and would use either for a build. But I do like the supercharger sound more. It's got the better whistle sound imo. But they both have pros and cons. So it comes down to personal preference. So everyone is different and will like more than the other. Especially if ones cheaper and you can get a deal? Because cars with high HP are expensive asf. And building a muscle car still is expensive asf. But it's cheaper to build yourself. Plus you get way more choices

  • @aerbon
    @aerbon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Why not both?
    *faint explosion sound in the background*

    • @codylujan
      @codylujan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Actually you can and it's relatively safe. Especially on a diesel. A turbo provides the low end torque and if you gun it, the supercharger kicks in. I would like to see BMW implement both turbo and supercharger on their M Series. If anyone can, it would be BMW.

  • @TheSunnySide
    @TheSunnySide 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    super nerdy but I loved the video - tnx you - S