Turbos produce boost dependant on rpm AND engine load. Turbos can produce max
boost at low rpm if the engine is being loaded. Centifugal superchargers cannot
do this, they build up boost based only on RPM's and actually absorb more power
than they produce until a certain point. Positive displacement superchargers
basically maintain a constant boost. Properly executed turbo systems have no
"spool up" lagtime.
Dr. Pat
"Bernd D. Ratsch" wrote:
> Offroad, you'd want the power on the low end without any "spool up" lagtime.
> That's where a Supercharger will always beat out a Turbo. (Cost wise as
> well.)
>
> - Bernd
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