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Jun 20, 2006 | 07:05 PM

#31

nightrunner

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i personally would go turbo .... ive heard that they have belt slip issues, boost builds gradually till shift point and dont put out as much as a turbo and are just as difficult and involved to install

Jun 20, 2006 | 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CNE

So, if I had $5,000 to play with, should I go with a turbo or supercharger, or internal engine mods for the most power? I was thinking cam, exhaust, cold air, tune and turbo or S/C. I know I can't do all that for 5k but I might start with the turbo. I have a spare 5.3 I could build while I play with the turbo on my other engine. What are some realistic 1/4 and 1/8 mile times with turbo only.

You might be able to get all that stuff if you buy a used FI. As for 1/4 mile times...hard to say, but Turbos will get you almost anywhere.

Jun 21, 2006 | 07:55 PM

#33

CNE

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In talking to some people, I think turbo is the way to go since you can play with boost easier. I may go turbo for now, then build my other engine while I play. How about turbo on the juice? I read that it cools the forced air and virtually eliminates turbo drag.