Turbo vs Supercharger

[MikeSomething]

Originally Posted by jjmetheny

How much would a decent turbo system, fuel setup, full tune, and meth cost?


So you guys don't think a bottle can be hidden?

[frisbee]

NOS

[magifesq]

Originally Posted by turbobusa2000

Thats a bunch of blah blah. Unless you go through a corner at full throttle that would never happen. It works the same as a NA bike, roll the throttle back and the bike accelerates.

I did it once by accident... I was going around a corner in town, felt the bike stalling so I pulled the clutch and gas it a little gas - slid about a foot straight sideways...good times

[Commuta_Busa]

I would really like to see more supercharged busa's but in reality the turbo is a proven route.

[tofas2c]

So does anyone know which would make the fastest bike? And i mean the worlds fastest 265mph ++ Supercharger or Turbo. On the would fastest cars it is Supercharger. I know the current record is on a turbo bike but could the supercharger do the same or more? I dont mean to steel this thred

[dadofthree]

Not an expert I know ; but from what I've been told the new turbos on bikes spool up pretty quick and you really don't have the turbo lag that would give you a problem in a corner. Turbos are very popular vs. superchargers, but in my mind the supercharger would have advantages. From what I've seen they aren't as bulky as the turbos, have less heat related issues. Don't know if you can really say one out performs the other. Based on set up they will both add boost. Beyond a certain amount of boost both will require engine work. I'm also of the opinion that there's more experience with the set up of the turbo bikes.

[piratediverjefff]

Originally Posted by jjmetheny

Absolutely.

[Commuta_Busa]

For top speed turbo all the way
Curious as to which fastest cars are you referring to that run superchargers.

Originally Posted by tofas2c

So does anyone know which would make the fastest bike? And i mean the worlds fastest 265mph ++ Supercharger or Turbo. On the would fastest cars it is Supercharger. I know the current record is on a turbo bike but could the supercharger do the same or more? I dont mean to steel this thred

[HRJR]

Originally Posted by MikeSomething

Damn right!

I don't have a turbo on my bike, just going by what people w/ them tell me. You're the 1st to say otherwise.

Anyone else here think it's safe, very streetable, and can justify blowing $5k+ on a turbo system just to ride around on the street with?

I've got an RCC stage 1. Smooth and predictable like the stocker. Yes, it moves when you twist the throttle but not in an unpredictable way.

Grabbing a fist full of throttle while cornering on a stocker can make life interesting too.

[Spkrdctr]

The biggest question is if your going to get rid of $6000 dollars, who is going to do your build? I would recommend someone well known from these boards and have your bike shipped there. They can tune it conservatively which will allow you to have a nice strong street bike that will last for thousands of miles. For what you want, I would stress the conservative setup for max reliability. On the street an extra 15 or 20 HP is not even noticeable as you have nothing to compare it too. You will just enjoy it as one quick ride! Good Luck.