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Originally Posted by ron_jeremy
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Originally Posted by KGB_123_99
Interesting, but the move from supercharging to turbocharging is not so hot. Everyone knows supercharging is superior when it comes to throttle response, power and exhaust note.
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It used to be correct, but not nowadays.
Turbo's have really outpaced the outdated Supercharger.
Just look at the award winning engines... |
You mean like the Audi V6 supercharged engine which won Ward's top 10 for like 3 years in a row? I know it is getting replaced by a turbo for 2016, but Audi concedes the move is driven by fuel economy which turbos offer in spades compared to superchargers.
In any case, don't write off the supercharger just yet. The electric supercharger will likely make a big splash and be paired with a classic turbo
http://europe.autonews.com/article/2...oreUserAgent=1