Supercharging VS. Nitrous
Melting Slicks
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Re: Supercharging VS. Nitrous (c5_from_jc)
Not only that, but didn't East Coast Supercharging win last year's Corvette Challenge with...... A supercharged Vette? How's 9.70's in the 1/4 mile grab ya? :shocked:
Melting Slicks
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From: Middletown DE
Re: Supercharging VS. Nitrous (dads01dream)
Not only that, but didn't East Coast Supercharging win last year's Corvette Challenge with...... A supercharged Vette? How's 9.70's in the 1/4 mile grab ya? :shocked:
I do believe a member on this forum is in the 9's with just the S/C - but you are also talking heads, cam, etc...
I think it really depends - if you want something for the drag strip - n20 will be the best bang for the buck and a quicker setup.
If you are road racing - the s/c is better as you have the power all the time and it comes on gradually which is key coming out of turns and such.
n2o has a cool factor as well, and it is more stealth.... but i do like the whistle of my procharger, even though most think there is something wrong with the car.
You will still end up with the same things breaking, wether it is the output shaft or clutch issues - it just may go sooner with the n20 because of the jolt of power.
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Re: Supercharging VS. Nitrous (QuickSilver2002)
... FI is expensive to get started with... FI power is not all that impressive at the drag strip...
Mark
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Re: Supercharging VS. Nitrous (SR71)
My take on this:
running nitrous is like dating a hooker, you pay for every little thrill you get.
running a blower, on the other hand, is like marrying a beautiful nymphomaniac. you get all you want, all the time!
running nitrous is like dating a hooker, you pay for every little thrill you get.
running a blower, on the other hand, is like marrying a beautiful nymphomaniac. you get all you want, all the time!
Melting Slicks
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From: North Manchester Indiana
Re: Supercharging VS. Nitrous (lager99)
I get blown at home by the little woman,, and my car is blown all the time,, its a win-win for me and the vette........I know pictures would help.... 
Melting Slicks
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From: Hail 2 Da Victorz!
Re: Supercharging VS. Nitrous (c5_from_jc)
In regards to FI not performing impressivly at the track, I would love to see some empirical data on this.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Hail 2 Da Victorz!
Re: Supercharging VS. Nitrous (c5_from_jc)
This is because most people who have blowers aren't as concerned about ET's. They aren't running around with 410's etc. They want SOTP feel.
Le Mans Master
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From: dudley MA
Re: Supercharging VS. Nitrous (mdhmi)
Forge the motor, swap the pulley (to make more boost) and you could easily run 10's.
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