Turbo vs Supercharger

[matarmitage88]

Hi All,

I have a 2008 Hayabusa with K&N, Power Commander and a full Tsukigi system which is exceptionally loud and sounds amazing.

Next it to add either a turbo or supercharger. I am aiming at approx 260/270bhp but do not know which way to go.

I have to consider

Reliability
Rideability
and sound is also important

Any experiences or suggestions?

Thanks

Mat

[Got-Busa?]

What are your plans for the bike (street, drag, LSR, etc.)...?

Either is going to run you about $6k setup properly...

[matarmitage88]

Hi,
The bike will be for general street use, maybe the odd drag but majority street use

[BigRod1300]

I guess I have to ask...if for basic street use, why do you want 260 HP?
I know its nice to have..just asking.
I too would love to have 260 HP but dont need it all day everyday on the street. ITs a beast as it is. But for the dragracing...some motor/head work to get up to 200-210 HP then a wet 60 shot of NOS on needs would take care of my FIX

[turbobusa2000]

Same question could be asked, why do you need a wide tire kit? It's all in the rider, right!

[LeDauz]

rcc stage 1

[POWERHOUSE]

Originally Posted by ledauz

rcc stage 1

turbo!!!

[Big Red]

A properly set up turbo would give you more bang for your buck.

[BigRod1300]

Originally Posted by turbobusa2000

Same question could be asked, why do you need a wide tire kit? It's all in the rider, right!

Yep...and I know that was comming
Turbo seems to be more bang for the $$$.

[turbobusa2000]

I had to.
I would definitely say turbo over a supercharger for the simple fact that there aren't as many builders or tuners that are around that can help you through problems that you may encounter while installing and tuning a supercharger. Plus nothing beats the sound of a turbo!

[dadofthree]

[MikeSomething]

Turbo's are more efficient... Most cars nowadays that were offered blown from the factory are now turning over to turbo's... such as the Cobalt SS and many more. In all honesty man, it sounds like you should just hook up some NOS, so the power's there only when you want it. I'd hate to see what happens when you come into a deep turn and the turbo spools up and kicks out that back tire... Turbo bikes are great if you're on the track (or GhostRider) but that's about it. NOS kit is what? Around $600.00?

[tclause]

Originally Posted by MikeSomething

Turbo's are more efficient... Most cars nowadays that were offered blown from the factory are now turning over to turbo's... such as the Cobalt SS and many more. In all honesty man, it sounds like you should just hook up some NOS, so the power's there only when you want it. I'd hate to see what happens when you come into a deep turn and the turbo spools up and kicks out that back tire... Turbo bikes are great if you're on the track (or GhostRider) but that's about it. NOS kit is what? Around $600.00?

Ghost rider is the man

[turbobusa2000]

Originally Posted by MikeSomething

Turbo's are more efficient... Most cars nowadays that were offered blown from the factory are now turning over to turbo's... such as the Cobalt SS and many more. In all honesty man, it sounds like you should just hook up some NOS, so the power's there only when you want it. I'd hate to see what happens when you come into a deep turn and the turbo spools up and kicks out that back tire... Turbo bikes are great if you're on the track (or GhostRider) but that's about it. NOS kit is what? Around $600.00?

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.

[MikeSomething]

Originally Posted by tclause

Ghost rider is the man

Damn right!

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 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?

[ogre]

can i have your tsukigi system when you go turbo?

[MikeSomething]

Originally Posted by ogre

can i have your tsukigi system when you go turbo?

x2... Great exhaust!

[wheelspinnin954]

i would go turbo.. you could make it soo sleeper looking.. the super charger is bulky but still probaly real nice

[The Big Red One]

Originally Posted by wheelspinnin954

i would go turbo.. you could make it soo sleeper looking.. the super charger is bulky but still probaly real nice

The turbo on my 14 is completely tucked under the bodywork with full exhaust....you'd never know it was there unless you were told I love sneaky

[jjmetheny]

Originally Posted by MikeSomething

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?