s/c or turbo for 1/8 mile

hi_po_heads · Dec 17, 2005

I was going to get a few opinions of whats better, supercharger or turbo. what is the max boost you can run on pump gas? I really only run on 1/8 mile tracks. I have a 306 with afr 185s. I have been looking at the D-1sc procharger. If you guys could list a few sights to showcase some turbos i would appreciate it. thanks.

bluevenom867 · Dec 17, 2005

hi_po_heads said:
I was going to get a few opinions of whats better, supercharger or turbo. what is the max boost you can run on pump gas? I really only run on 1/8 mile tracks. I have a 306 with afr 185s. I have been looking at the D-1sc procharger. If you guys could list a few sights to showcase some turbos i would appreciate it. thanks.

Hmm....thats a though one.

Auto or stick?

raceguy13 · Dec 18, 2005

twin screw like an eaton or autorotor would spool very quikly and probally work very well in the 1/8

bluevenom867 · Dec 18, 2005

raceguy13 said:
twin screw like an eaton or autorotor would spool very quikly and probally work very well in the 1/8

Although thats true,if its an auto a high stall,its would launch right were a centri blower would start making big boost.And if its a heavy car with auto I would say turbo.

Now if its heavy and a stick I would say the roots/screw,because of the torque and the face you can use less gear with the stick,there buy getting more mph with less gear.

Plus,you can add just a little bit of nitrous and it magnifise and changes them around alittle.

hi_po_heads · Dec 18, 2005

the car is gutted, tubular, no power locks/windows. it will be strictly a drag car. i expect about 1800 pounds. and also a c4 transmission will be used.

mackey · Dec 18, 2005

Turbo for your car. Use the c4 to build up boost at the line.

Daniel50 · Dec 18, 2005

you cant beat the power of a turbo. turbo cars have more potential than supercharged cars. turbo sound insane also when making lots of boost. but a kenne bell whine is pretty close!

slow93 · Dec 18, 2005

hi_po_heads said:
I was going to get a few opinions of whats better, supercharger or turbo. what is the max boost you can run on pump gas? I really only run on 1/8 mile tracks. I have a 306 with afr 185s. I have been looking at the D-1sc procharger. If you guys could list a few sights to showcase some turbos i would appreciate it. thanks.

you must race as George Rays,right?

IntenseBlue · Dec 18, 2005

Go turbo. Also, the amount of boost you can run on pump gas is dependent on your compression ratio.

bluevenom867 · Dec 18, 2005

What the hell are you talking about??

Turbo's are not the ultimate answer...sheez

Be cause of the wieght,and the C4,I would say your best off with a centrifical supercharger.Through a high stall in there,with a 4.10 gear and haul ass....

IntenseBlue · Dec 18, 2005

Who are you talking to?

bluevenom867 · Dec 18, 2005

IntenseBlue said:
Who are you talking to?

Everyone who just walks in and says turbo and nothing else other than how much better they are....

Its just getting a little irritating.....

Scones · Dec 19, 2005

mackey said:
Turbo for your car. Use the c4 to build up boost at the line.

Twin T3 turbos for sure, be JUST like a roots blower, but without any power loss from the motor to make your power, but if you are not experienced with turbos, just order the Kenne Bell Kit and go have fun and be fast with it

mr.b · Dec 19, 2005

your car will be a lot more than any 1800lbs

hi_po_heads · Dec 20, 2005

yea i race at georges. you been there? well my car weighed 1823 lbs. with 200 pound ballast with the previous owner in the car. i took out the 200 pounds but put interior back in. also does anyone know websites that showcase turbos.

2000xp8 · Dec 20, 2005

bluevenom867 said:
Everyone who just walks in and says turbo and nothing else other than how much better they are....

Its just getting a little irritating.....

Don't get wound up, stangnet is full of people with absolutely no clue.
Nor do they realize a good turbo setup is $6000 or so. They all think you can just slap on a turbo on a car, it's not nearly that easy.

IMO, having 185's already, i'd do a 347, maybe a 100 shot on a race car.

Batterystang · Dec 20, 2005

2000xp8 said:
Don't get wound up, stangnet is full of people with absolutely no clue.
Nor do they realize a good turbo setup is $6000 or so. They all think you can just slap on a turbo on a car, it's not nearly that easy.

IMO, having 185's already, i'd do a 347, maybe a 100 shot on a race car.

So what you're saying is, that a turbo setup is better it just cost more and is harder to put together?

If at all feasible I'd go with a turbo setup, just because I've had great experiences with turbo's. But a properly pieced together supercharger setup will be "almost" as good.

Boost is good!

2000xp8 · Dec 20, 2005

Batterystang said:
So what you're saying is, that a turbo setup is better it just cost more and is harder to put together?

That's pretty much what i'm saying.
Assembling is only half the battle (majority of kits fit horribly), getting it to run right is the other half.
My buddy does turbo cars all the time, street and race, they are a serious hassle, and most need a DFI setup to run perfect.

For an all out race car, without a doubt turbo, but we are talking 1500rwhp on race blocks, not a 306 with a stock block.

Look at TT91, he's got a sweet turbo setup, but it's taking some time to get perfected, and he's no 5.0 rookie. Now put that in the average newbie (specific to no one) hands and what you have is alot of broken and screwed up parts.

slow93 · Dec 20, 2005

hi_po_heads said:
yea i race at georges. you been there? well my car weighed 1823 lbs. with 200 pound ballast with the previous owner in the car. i took out the 200 pounds but put interior back in. also does anyone know websites that showcase turbos.

yeah i take my car down there at least a couple times a year..everytime i go i get pissed because i cant get any traction even with slicks and vht. i have prolly seen your car there

bluevenom867 · Dec 20, 2005

If I ever get a RED like I want,its getting a blown alky big block :Word:

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