For the sake of discussion, sets take a stock 2001-2003 6.0L, with exhaust, headers, e-fans, maybe a set of pistons and a cam in a RCSB 4x4. How much hp/tq could be made with either setup? What are advantages of each? And what about fuelmileage, I know you don't buy a truck, then inject air into it, then expect mileage out of it. But if one would lower boost to around 2-3 psi, would it help?

Thanks.

 

Too many variables, not enough specifics. It's been discussed many times already so try the search engine. Not trying to be a dick either, but it's been discussed before...happy hunting!

 

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The evil turbo/supercharger battle has begun again!

 

https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...o+supercharger

 

Any time your adding air and adding fuel to make more power your gonna lose milage.

 

And it has begun...

 

I didn't mean to start a war, I'm just back and forth of the three, blower, turbo, N/A. I've learned it's easier, cheaper to go f.i., if you want big power.
I'm the type of guy who wants their cake and it too. Also I would rather take a blower, turbo from something else and adapt it to make it work.
Thanks for the link.

Sorry again.

 

na not a war but there is going to be alot of different ops on this one.. It all depends on what exactly your going for and what kind of street habits you like..

 

Here is the way I see it:

Supercharger: Depending on the manufacture of the supercharger you will be limited to the power potential of the blower. Most supercharger systems are pretty complete, most supercharger systems will come with a base calibration.

If you are comparing the different superchargers in drive ability.

Centrifugals: very much like a belt driven turbo....some lag due to the requirement for impeller tip speed to develop boost.

Roots: there will be PLENTY of power off the line and under the power curve however they have a tendency to fall over on the top end due to the CURRENT limitations of the blower size (more on this later).

Screw: Same as a roots in the way they build boost right off of idle, and they carry the power further up in the RPM range due to the larger displacement of the supercharger.

Turbo: Most turbo systems are available in kit form, depending on the manufacture most will have a base calibration available. Turbo systems are easier to "grow" with your power demands as you desire more power. Front mounts require more fabrication than the remote mount turbo systems, making the remote mount a bit more desirable for the do it your self installer. A properly set up turbo system will make power under the curve as the superchargers do, but it usually requires more "supporting" mods i.e. a TQ Converter (not stall )

All things said, its entirely up to what YOUR goals for the truck are, base your decision on YOUR research not on what some web site tells you. Pick up the phone and call people, ask questions and educate yourself on the different systems available....and most important have fun.

 

well said brian

for me it is about the sound. i love the whistle of a turbo.

many love the schriek of the radix