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j-man · 12-10-2007, 08:06 AM

"Not to mention the vacume lines associated with turbochargers can also sustain damage, or become brittle and crack."

Dude, do you know how a turbocharged vehicle is built? I suggtest you look at some turbocharged engines and youll see that all the "the vacuum lines" are in the engine bay like a stock motor - why would they become brittle and crack?

"Im not saying that you cant have a very successful turbo on an offroad vehicle. But you have to think about how many people are really going to have the technical knowledge to create a powerful, fast spooling, and durable turbo setup, compared to the majority of people who can still get power from a supercharger, not have to worry about the complicated stuff, and bolt it on themselves in their garage."

Well if you want to just "bolt on the supercharger" and run, your going to have motor damage wether you like it or not eventually. Any time you have forced induction on a stock motor (more air), you have to compensate by adding more fuel which requires a piggyback computer or the like. And to get it to run right after doing that is not just your simple "bolt on" addition. It requires a lot of tuning, and requires cutting in to your vehicles wiring harness which most people are scared to do.

So to reply to your statement that a supercharger is easier to bolt on and go compared to a turbo system, id say that anyone who is desires to get more power out of their vehicle should know how both systems work and choose the system that outperforms the other one for power and efficency, because its power that your after, right? If it's the design and construction of a turbo system thats too complicated for home fabrication, you can buy a kit from STS Turbo Systems thats a few hundred dollars more than a blower for tacomas, slightly modify it for 4runners, as well a universal kit for any car that can be tweeked for individual needs.

12-10-2007, 08:06 AM	#39 (permalink)
j-man Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santa Monica, Ca Posts: 207	"Not to mention the vacume lines associated with turbochargers can also sustain damage, or become brittle and crack." Dude, do you know how a turbocharged vehicle is built? I suggtest you look at some turbocharged engines and youll see that all the "the vacuum lines" are in the engine bay like a stock motor - why would they become brittle and crack? "Im not saying that you cant have a very successful turbo on an offroad vehicle. But you have to think about how many people are really going to have the technical knowledge to create a powerful, fast spooling, and durable turbo setup, compared to the majority of people who can still get power from a supercharger, not have to worry about the complicated stuff, and bolt it on themselves in their garage." Well if you want to just "bolt on the supercharger" and run, your going to have motor damage wether you like it or not eventually. Any time you have forced induction on a stock motor (more air), you have to compensate by adding more fuel which requires a piggyback computer or the like. And to get it to run right after doing that is not just your simple "bolt on" addition. It requires a lot of tuning, and requires cutting in to your vehicles wiring harness which most people are scared to do. So to reply to your statement that a supercharger is easier to bolt on and go compared to a turbo system, id say that anyone who is desires to get more power out of their vehicle should know how both systems work and choose the system that outperforms the other one for power and efficency, because its power that your after, right? If it's the design and construction of a turbo system thats too complicated for home fabrication, you can buy a kit from STS Turbo Systems thats a few hundred dollars more than a blower for tacomas, slightly modify it for 4runners, as well a universal kit for any car that can be tweeked for individual needs. __________________ 2000 4Runner v6 sr5 4x4 5spd: Turbo'ed 99 4Runner v6 Sr5 4x4 5spd: Saw's / OME combo TrueTrac rear 98 4Runner V6 Sr5 4x4 5spd E-locker: Saws / OME combo... EEZI AWN Roof Tent 1.4m 97 4Runner V6 Sr5 4x4 Auto: Saws / OME combo TrueTrac rear 2003 Landcruiser 285 BFG At's and outback roofrack My Baja Trailer Build: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=179520 http://community.webshots.com/user/bajaroadtrain