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Originally Posted by Jon@JNRacing.co.uk
yeh turbo's are ok but the problem is that they have to be fitted into the exhuast system and you need to have a massive intercooler for a huge turbo, the only problem with getting that sort of power output is, that the engine normally doesn't last that long and with turbo's you have seals which i have had bad experiences with, i prefer superchargers, as you gain more torque, and a built in flame kit, they also work better in a small space like the exi.
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Can't agree with that.
Superchargers have seals as well, and some need rebulding very frequently.
You also have parasitic losses not associated with turbos at all.
I'd also like to challenge the torque statement...
John (Marlin Turbo)'s 5EXi made 270+lbft at 1 bar boost with a rubbish exhaust (now rectified) and I would expect to see over 300lbft now.