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07-24-2001 | 05:30 PM
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Random?? question
would you reccomend a supercharger instead of the turbo?? do you have to lower the engine for the supercharger to fit?? is the supercharger more reliable?? thanks
Btw: also did you get my last email? it was sent to the mindspring account
Btw: also did you get my last email? it was sent to the mindspring account
07-24-2001 | 08:52 PM
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Not sure what your e-mail addy is, so I'm not sure If I got your e-mail.
Once the bugs get worked out of the Alpine install, it should be just as reliable as the Supercharger. the main thing that keeps the Supercharger install from being fairly easy is replacing the motor mounts. The turbo install will NEVER be easy...
The supercharger is cheaper to install vs. the turbo, but overall, I would still reccomend the turbo.
However if FUNDS are an issue, or Local Emissions laws are an issue...then the supercharer is a much more attractive option.
Once the bugs get worked out of the Alpine install, it should be just as reliable as the Supercharger. the main thing that keeps the Supercharger install from being fairly easy is replacing the motor mounts. The turbo install will NEVER be easy...
The supercharger is cheaper to install vs. the turbo, but overall, I would still reccomend the turbo.
However if FUNDS are an issue, or Local Emissions laws are an issue...then the supercharer is a much more attractive option.
07-25-2001 | 01:44 AM
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ok :-)
my email is: Topskillz@home.com
it is Joey :-) email me when you get a chance i lost the email addy that you use most when i installed windows xp
thanks for your answer:-)
[ July 25, 2001: Message edited by: Mister694 ]
my email is: Topskillz@home.com
it is Joey :-) email me when you get a chance i lost the email addy that you use most when i installed windows xp
thanks for your answer:-)
[ July 25, 2001: Message edited by: Mister694 ]
07-26-2001 | 12:08 AM
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Hey Random,
1 more question..... with the supercharger do you need a bigger exaust system......like if i get the supercharger should i still get shark racing 4-1 headers?
Also, did you get my private message???
If not email me: Topskillz@home.com
1 more question..... with the supercharger do you need a bigger exaust system......like if i get the supercharger should i still get shark racing 4-1 headers?
Also, did you get my private message???
If not email me: Topskillz@home.com
07-26-2001 | 01:46 AM
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1 more question..... with the supercharger do you need a bigger exaust system......like if i get the supercharger should i still get shark racing 4-1 headers?
If you add a SC, it will help a lot if you do upgrade your complete exhaust system to include a set of 4-1 headers, 3" piping, high-flow cat, one small glass-pack or resonator, and a performance muffler. Since you will be blowing out more exhaust you will want a better flowing exhaust system.QUOTE
Local Emissions laws are an issue...then the supercharer is a much more attractive option.
Random, you live in Cali, how you going to get around the strict emission laws here...? I eventually want to go turbo too and I thought about emissions and I know doing the turbo up the tib will not meet the CA emssion criteria for passing.
07-26-2001 | 06:02 AM
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Originally posted by Speedblind:
Random, you live in Cali, how you going to get around the strict emission laws here...? I eventually want to go turbo too and I thought about emissions and I know doing the turbo up the tib will not meet the CA emssion criteria for passing.
Random, you live in Cali, how you going to get around the strict emission laws here...? I eventually want to go turbo too and I thought about emissions and I know doing the turbo up the tib will not meet the CA emssion criteria for passing.
My car will be titled in a state without emissions laws/restrictions...thats how! *grin*
Also..the supercharger does not need 3" exhaust tubing. 2.5 would do just fine. Remember, when Alpine was testing, a low restriction muffler LOST HP....and that is just the axle back muffler section...