For all you supercharged guys...

***skinsfn36*** · 07-03-2009, 12:15 PM

So Hopefully this won't get locked as "clutter" I find it to be a pretty solid question that could not only help myself, but others looking to go F/I.

SO with new turbo kits coming out and the advancements in ECU tuning, are you still happy you went with an S/C?

Thanks 2fast4u for the poll!

***airportguy770*** · 07-03-2009, 12:18 PM

I just went Stage 2 and I couldn't be happier. I suppose I could of waited and went turbo since we can tune now, but I don't regret my decision.

I just hope this doesn't turn into a supercharger vs. turbo battle. Both have there pro's and cons.

***skinsfn36*** · 07-03-2009, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by airportguy770

I just went Stage 2 and I couldn't be happier. I suppose I could of waited and went turbo since we can tune now, but I don't regret my decision.

I just hope this doesn't turn into a supercharger vs. turbo battle. Both have there pro's and cons.

Thanks! This is the kind of response I was looking for.

***Phalanx*** · 07-03-2009, 12:56 PM

im 110% satisfied with my SC.

There are times when I wish I could make the great hp/tq #s that a turbo can provide, but i'd quickly get to the point where i need to be seriously worried about the internals, etc. not because turbos are less reliable, but because its easier to increase power on a turbo and i'd get to the point where its 'too much'. the SC helps me keep it in check while still giving me anough of a bump in power to make the car an extreme joy to drive.

fyi - im at stage 1 still

08HONDAFREAKSI · 07-03-2009, 01:35 PM

i couldnt make up my mind if i wanted to go sc or turbo..... so i talked myself into ct-e stage2 (so i would have the abilty to keep pushing more bo0st) & couldnt be any happier ... best thing ever for me ... no looking back i think it perfect 4 me & the way i drive its just the right amount of power 4 me. just my 2 cents tho...

realxlai · 07-03-2009, 01:47 PM

I'll take you for a ride once my build is complete

***skinsfn36*** · 07-03-2009, 02:20 PM

thanks guys! keep this up!

***skinsfn36*** · 07-03-2009, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by realxlai

I'll take you for a ride once my build is complete

interesting...

***nycclaye*** · 07-03-2009, 02:47 PM

I'm turbo, but I would like to see how this thread/poll progresses... very interesting opinions. keep em comin.

EuphoricRhythm · 07-03-2009, 02:48 PM

no regrets on going s/c. the main reason i did go s/c at the time was the tune though. now if i were to do it again at this later date in time, i would probably go turbo.

***skinsfn36*** · 07-03-2009, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nycclaye

I'm turbo, but I would like to see how this thread/poll progresses... very interesting opinions. keep em comin.

Yeah, I really want to get everyone's opinion and get a good basis of what the F/I Si owners are thinking right now

humboldt1498 · 07-03-2009, 03:54 PM

I love my supercharger. While it's not the fastest, the linear power band makes for a great DD. I think you also get to a point on fwd cars where more power just becomes pointless. I am about to put a 3.15" pulley on my CT and hopefully that should be a good balance between power and drivability.

Poweraide · 07-03-2009, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by humboldt1498

I love my supercharger. While it's not the fastest, the linear power band makes for a great DD. I think you also get to a point on fwd cars where more power just becomes pointless. I am about to put a 3.15" pulley on my CT and hopefully that should be a good balance between power and drivability.

vtecmike1 · 07-03-2009, 08:07 PM

pretty much any more power then i already have would be kinda pointless for a DD fwd car. not that i wouldn't mind more power lol. however i am 3000000000% happy with my 3.15inch ct stage 2 car.

mike_si_29 · 07-03-2009, 08:36 PM

^^^ agreed. totally satisfied with above setup

hoodeddemon · 07-03-2009, 11:45 PM

I love my Stage 1 ct sc, can't wait to upgrade to stage 2.

RGV-SI- · 07-04-2009, 05:36 AM

I love my JRSC and linear power, but sometimes I think of what it would have been like to have gone with a turbo. Once I get rid of this horrible reflash and get a proper tune, I wont regret going JRSC.

07AlBLKeX305 · 07-04-2009, 06:42 PM

I havent done nothing to my engine yet and was wondering the difference between s/c and turbo. please if anyone can pm me and break it down for me. thanks in advance.

realxlai · 07-04-2009, 06:57 PM

search dude.

***obert*** · 07-04-2009, 07:15 PM

I love mine, all I need to do is upgrade to stage 2

View Poll Results: Are you still happy you went with an S/C?
I love my supercharger and don't want to turbo	87	75.65%
It worked for a while, but now I want to go turbo	10	8.70%
I wish I had just waited until now and went turbo	18	15.65%
Voters: 115. You may not vote on this poll

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*airportguy770* Ludicrous Speed! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stockbridge,GA Age: 26 Posts: 11,842 Dave iTrader: 19 / 100%	I just went Stage 2 and I couldn't be happier. I suppose I could of waited and went turbo since we can tune now, but I don't regret my decision. I just hope this doesn't turn into a supercharger vs. turbo battle. Both have there pro's and cons. __________________

07-03-2009, 12:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
*Phalanx* VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Danvers, MA Age: 26 Posts: 17,065 Chris iTrader: 60 / 100%	im 110% satisfied with my SC. There are times when I wish I could make the great hp/tq #s that a turbo can provide, but i'd quickly get to the point where i need to be seriously worried about the internals, etc. not because turbos are less reliable, but because its easier to increase power on a turbo and i'd get to the point where its 'too much'. the SC helps me keep it in check while still giving me anough of a bump in power to make the car an extreme joy to drive. fyi - im at stage 1 still __________________ 2008 Supercharged Si - Traded 2008 Volkswagen GTI - Current 2008 Subaru STI - Current

07-03-2009, 02:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
*skinsfn36* Enter Shanahan. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richmond,VA Posts: 3,735 Tyler iTrader: 9 / 100%	thanks guys! keep this up! __________________ 214WHP-158lb/ft TQ Basic Bolt-Ons Intake Manifold & IMG F/S

07-03-2009, 01:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
08HONDAFREAKSI Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jersey Age: 30 Posts: 775 Anthony iTrader: 1 / 100%	i couldnt make up my mind if i wanted to go sc or turbo..... so i talked myself into ct-e stage2 (so i would have the abilty to keep pushing more bo0st) & couldnt be any happier ... best thing ever for me ... no looking back i think it perfect 4 me & the way i drive its just the right amount of power 4 me. just my 2 cents tho...

07-03-2009, 01:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
realxlai Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wake up in the morning feelin like P diddy Age: 20 Posts: 18,246 M. Bison iTrader: 36 / 100%	I'll take you for a ride once my build is complete

07-03-2009, 02:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
*nycclaye* Whaaaaaaapsh!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 27 Posts: 5,358 Nick iTrader: 2 / 100%	I'm turbo, but I would like to see how this thread/poll progresses... very interesting opinions. keep em comin. __________________ GREDDY TURBO KIT 297WHP @ 8PSI. BOOST= THE REPLACEMENT FOR DISPLACEMENT http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/intro...uild-pics.html

07-03-2009, 02:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
EuphoricRhythm Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SoCal Age: 25 Posts: 446 iTrader: 0 / 0%	no regrets on going s/c. the main reason i did go s/c at the time was the tune though. now if i were to do it again at this later date in time, i would probably go turbo.

07-03-2009, 03:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
humboldt1498 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Humboldt Posts: 2,333 iTrader: 5 / 100%	I love my supercharger. While it's not the fastest, the linear power band makes for a great DD. I think you also get to a point on fwd cars where more power just becomes pointless. I am about to put a 3.15" pulley on my CT and hopefully that should be a good balance between power and drivability.

07-03-2009, 08:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
vtecmike1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Simi Valley Age: 25 Posts: 3,188 Mike iTrader: 3 / 100%	pretty much any more power then i already have would be kinda pointless for a DD fwd car. not that i wouldn't mind more power lol. however i am 3000000000% happy with my 3.15inch ct stage 2 car.

07-03-2009, 08:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
mike_si_29 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 735 Mike iTrader: 7 / 100%	^^^ agreed. totally satisfied with above setup

07-03-2009, 11:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
hoodeddemon Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fishkill N.Y. Posts: 69 Trini iTrader: 1 / 100%	I love my Stage 1 ct sc, can't wait to upgrade to stage 2.

07-04-2009, 05:36 AM	#17 (permalink)
RGV-SI- Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lubbock/San Benito Texas Age: 19 Posts: 1,307 Trevor Wray iTrader: 4 / 100%	I love my JRSC and linear power, but sometimes I think of what it would have been like to have gone with a turbo. Once I get rid of this horrible reflash and get a proper tune, I wont regret going JRSC.

07-04-2009, 06:42 PM	#18 (permalink)
07AlBLKeX305 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: My yea me Posts: 739 Alex half man/half machine. iTrader: 0 / 0%	I havent done nothing to my engine yet and was wondering the difference between s/c and turbo. please if anyone can pm me and break it down for me. thanks in advance.

07-04-2009, 06:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
realxlai Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wake up in the morning feelin like P diddy Age: 20 Posts: 18,246 M. Bison iTrader: 36 / 100%	search dude.

07-04-2009, 07:15 PM	#20 (permalink)
*obert* # 1 Friend Whore Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle Wa Posts: 40,263 Robert iTrader: 100 / 100%	I love mine, all I need to do is upgrade to stage 2 __________________

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