Re: Low boost turbo kits....

["Billy T." <btylaska@onramp.net>]

BUT, the potential is there for more power, where as with the blower, you are
pretty much tapped out right out of the install booth.  I guess it just depends
on what you want, and how much money you have.

BT

Cris wrote:

> Hmm, if I have a VR6 and $4000 to spend... I'd opt for a supercharger
> kit instead. There are numerous draw backs to aftermarket turbo systems.
> First off, to get that extra 100 hp from a turbo system, you are talking
> about serious boost pressure (at least 10lbs). Can the stock components
> handle that type of pressure? Secondly, w/ a size of t3/t4 hybrid turbo,
> you are getting lag. Now, what about torque? All I can imagine rightnow
> is the "dyno" graph of Greedspeed's GS4 (A41.8T)w/ 300-some horses. Where the
> torque is worse than that of the stock below 4000rpm! It's a great setup
> for a drag car, but that's about it.
> So, if I am interested in getting real daily drivable power
> (torque), I would bolt on a positive displacment supercharger. It's less
> expensive and I get the torque down low.
>
> Of course, these are my opinions... and it was not meant to be a flame
> to George, nor this speed shop.
>
> Cris
> A4 1.8TQ w/ 230 ft-lbs of torque, but only 200hp.