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Originally Posted by Asha'man
Four cylinder cars are generally easier to turbo rather than supercharge, as they typically don't make all that much power to begin with and so can't spare very much to lose turning the blower. V6 and V8 engines can, so they're more frequently used for supercharged applications. Don't get me wrong, though, turbos on 6 and 8 (and greater) cylinder motors make huge power as well. My buddy's '86 Saleen made 425rwhp/450rwtq on a non-intercooled T44 at 8 psi. 
Personally I've got a total hardon for turbos. I have a turbo Mustang and would love a turbo setup on the 4Runner. I much prefer turbo whistle and BOV hiss over blower whine, and the way turbos work just makes more sense and seems tougher to me. No, those are not scientific opinions, but that's how I feel.  |
i agree. Im sure we could all debate about who likes what and for different reasons, but ill tell you that on the 3.4, the difference between the turbo setup and the trd supercharger are huge; the turbo smokes the supercharger on all levels hands down.