Which is faster???
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Racer
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Which is faster???
This question may have been asked already in a previous thread. I am wondering, what car would be quicker....a Z06 with nitrous or one with a supercharger. I'm interested in straight line speed not road racing. I know there are MANY other variables to think about as well so this may be difficult to answer in brief.
Any takers?!
Thanks,
JD
Any takers?!
Thanks,
JD
Le Mans Master
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From: East Texas
there are MANY other variables to think about like how much boost,how much spray! how long would it last before Kaboom!!! nitrous would be cheaper to do! but i really think supercharger done right would win!
Burning Brakes
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From: Willis Texas
If all variables were equal between the 2 cars, meaning good traction ,good drivers, and peak hp is the same the nitrous car will run off from the blower due to the nitrous cars power is instataneous and doesnt have to wait for boost. It has been my experience with street cars that a blower car needs a 75-100hp advantage over a nitrous to out run it in a 1/4 mile.
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From: Slidell La
Again all things be equal I agree!! The key is traction and most of the time that is what wins the race unless you are doing 70mph roll ons.
I always reference the old EVO's and the local 740awhp car....from a 40-140mph kick car did not lose once. They had more powerful cars, but they would all spin on the hit enough for him to jump out in front. The car trapped 144mph anyway, so unless you were packing alot more MPH you weren't catching him.
I always reference the old EVO's and the local 740awhp car....from a 40-140mph kick car did not lose once. They had more powerful cars, but they would all spin on the hit enough for him to jump out in front. The car trapped 144mph anyway, so unless you were packing alot more MPH you weren't catching him.
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If all variables were equal between the 2 cars, meaning good traction ,good drivers, and peak hp is the same the nitrous car will run off from the blower due to the nitrous cars power is instataneous and doesnt have to wait for boost. It has been my experience with street cars that a blower car needs a 75-100hp advantage over a nitrous to out run it in a 1/4 mile.
If both cars have same HP then nitrous will win. Nitrous also cools air stream (do to expansion and absorbing heat), while air temps steadily rise with supercharger.That being said supercharger is always there and doesn't require frequent refills... It may come down to driving preferences or how often you will use the power.
Mike
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From: Willis Texas
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I have never driven a nitrous car, but have gone up against them and they definetely hit hard. They seem like a PIA on the street...preheating, pressure, sequencing, refills, etc., but a professionally plumbed direct port system looks nasty as hell. Could always do both...just in case you need a little extra oomph.
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If all variables were equal between the 2 cars, meaning good traction ,good drivers, and peak hp is the same the nitrous car will run off from the blower due to the nitrous cars power is instataneous and doesnt have to wait for boost. It has been my experience with street cars that a blower car needs a 75-100hp advantage over a nitrous to out run it in a 1/4 mile.
So is it FI or nitrous with the fastest mile time??
Which car has the QUICKEST mile time??
Burning Brakes
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From: Willis Texas
Boosted vehicles are the record holders at the mile as far as the majority of the really fast 200+ mph guys go. I do not know the answer as to why but Im guessing on street cars that go over 200 it usually requires 1000+ hp, and I would guess it's easier for a boosted car to make that power for 20-30 secs than a nitrous car. That's my opinion anyway.
Burning Brakes
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From: Willis Texas
Burning Brakes
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From: Willis Texas
The fastest mile guys as of now are TT Ford Gt's and TT Gallardos