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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 11:48 AM
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turbo vs. supercharger

which option, turbo or supercharger, will give the most power and be the easiest install (84 gsl-se)?
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 12:54 PM
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Neither...nitrous will be easiest...a search will reveal everyones opinionated "facts" on this matter, but if you want a Sterling carb done any time soon, you'd better say "Viva la superchargers!!"
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 12:55 PM
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super charger is basically bolt on
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 01:06 PM
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Really depends on what you plan on doing with your car. Each application has it's ups and downs. Just do a search on the forums and you'll come across many threads on this matter.
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 07:02 PM
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Originally posted by faye x7
Really depends on what you plan on doing with your car. Each application has it's ups and downs.

0n this one.
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 07:29 PM
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yep yep
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 08:53 PM
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yipe yipe yipe....I mean yep yep yep...

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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 12:40 PM
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 06:31 PM
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Here we go again

LET THE PISSING CONTEST BEGINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 07:03 PM
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Look at this video
http://www.atkinsrotarymarine.com/qu...ntro-video.mov

Supercharged!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 10:44 PM
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High low RPM torque. Or I guess I should say hi, low RPM torque.
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 06:29 AM
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6 psi
need more boost
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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 02:06 PM
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Mike! It's time for some pics of your beast!!
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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 02:19 PM
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anyone have experiance with an electric supercharger? i heard they were really crappy (1-2 psi at most). i saw one for only $75 on ebay. I can't decide wether to go supercharged or turbo, but i am leaning towards supercharged because of ease of installation.
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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 02:24 PM
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I met the Atkins "Mama & Papa" this weekend at the NHRA Event in Moroso, in FL.

Very nice people, and they told me how their son has been getting tickets left and right with his supercharged 1st gen.

I guess it's got to be quick.

I took some good pics of the stups outside the car, on an stand - and I like it.

Definately a nice upgrade if you have a good healthy engine with all the N/A bolt ons. Very simple too.

They told me their son gets like 25 mpg too, which is insane!

I wish I could get a ride in a S/C first gen just to see what it's like. They really should post some vids and dynos of the car.
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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 02:46 PM
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Well, was awesome driving back from California in Atkins 2nd gen supercharged car....woooo hoooo and did we do good timing....that car is awesome fast.

Gotta like the superchargers, Ive had one in my car for 3 years now.....and I am very happy with it....

Get a Camdensupercharger.....from Atkins Rotary...
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