ok...very simple explanation
a supercharger consists of a whole package of a computer (ECU) upgrade which would do a couple things from increasing the need for higher octane fuel, removing the speed limiter and increasing the rev limit....lightened pulleys blah blah and the supercharger kit itself...in the US an average supercharger kit runs around 3000 for parts itself.
a turbo setup requires the turbo, various other pipings and blow off valves and gauges and yada yada yada.
this turbo setup can be limitless in price depending on your driving style and preference.turbo kits can also be found for around 3500 or so but those will be stage I....there are up to IV stages and it gets progressively cheaper as you increase stages.
the MAIN DIFFERENCE between them is that superchargers maintain a constant boost without variablility of boost levels and thus a higher but constant torque and horsepower power bands. turbo chargers on the other hand have variable boost levels so you could run a constant daily driving level of say 10psi and when you need the boost for track racing you can run up to i think 16psi? *disclaimer....these are things that i know are true.....i know enuf to be able to tell you the basics but i dont claim to be an expert.
anyway...for a daily driver, if you prefer to go forced induction as opposed to NA (naturally aspirated) a supercharger will be your best choice. it gives you reliability with safely added power... a turbo on the other hand is when you wanna generate ungodly amounts of horsepower and torque that most average drivers will be unable to handle...remember horsepower aint nothing without proper tuning (i.e suspension, tires,safety apparatus) a turbo however gives you the big variability and choice from chooseing the size of the main turbo to boring out your valves and cylinders and all that...also turbo requires proper maintenance or they will give you a big load of T-R-O-U-B-L-E
however keep in mind that forced induction is not for every car...first of all if your car engine is made of aluminum block ...you will need lots of reinforcement to keep it running safe...such as new engine mounts and stronger cyclinders and bushings and other stuff....if not your car could explode on you...even iron block engines like most german cars will need some reinforcement to err on the safe side
ok im done talking
a supercharger consists of a whole package of a computer (ECU) upgrade which would do a couple things from increasing the need for higher octane fuel, removing the speed limiter and increasing the rev limit....lightened pulleys blah blah and the supercharger kit itself...in the US an average supercharger kit runs around 3000 for parts itself.
a turbo setup requires the turbo, various other pipings and blow off valves and gauges and yada yada yada.
this turbo setup can be limitless in price depending on your driving style and preference.turbo kits can also be found for around 3500 or so but those will be stage I....there are up to IV stages and it gets progressively cheaper as you increase stages.
the MAIN DIFFERENCE between them is that superchargers maintain a constant boost without variablility of boost levels and thus a higher but constant torque and horsepower power bands. turbo chargers on the other hand have variable boost levels so you could run a constant daily driving level of say 10psi and when you need the boost for track racing you can run up to i think 16psi? *disclaimer....these are things that i know are true.....i know enuf to be able to tell you the basics but i dont claim to be an expert.
anyway...for a daily driver, if you prefer to go forced induction as opposed to NA (naturally aspirated) a supercharger will be your best choice. it gives you reliability with safely added power... a turbo on the other hand is when you wanna generate ungodly amounts of horsepower and torque that most average drivers will be unable to handle...remember horsepower aint nothing without proper tuning (i.e suspension, tires,safety apparatus) a turbo however gives you the big variability and choice from chooseing the size of the main turbo to boring out your valves and cylinders and all that...also turbo requires proper maintenance or they will give you a big load of T-R-O-U-B-L-E
however keep in mind that forced induction is not for every car...first of all if your car engine is made of aluminum block ...you will need lots of reinforcement to keep it running safe...such as new engine mounts and stronger cyclinders and bushings and other stuff....if not your car could explode on you...even iron block engines like most german cars will need some reinforcement to err on the safe side
ok im done talking