Originally Posted by rodimus
Wouldn't it be easier to upgrade the S/C? There is another thread containing info on it, but I think he just upgraded his current S/C and not replaced it.
No. There's a thread on MBWorld where a guy is doing just that.
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Originally Posted by rodimus
Turbo's run hotter, much hotter. Wouldn't this cause more engine damage sooner then a supercharger?
This is a vague statement. Turbine housings, the exhaust portion of the turbo, can run very hot when the EGTs (exhaust gas temps) are hot. However this heat typically doesn't affect the engine itself but, in this application it might simply due to its location. Time will tell.
Originally Posted by rodimus
The amount of heat being produced burns out hoses and wires much faster then a S/C.
Sure, if you're dumb enough to have your hoses and wires touching the turbine housing. If you did that you shouldn't own a car.
Originally Posted by rodimus
In turn the intercooling system would have to be upgraded significantly.
Isn't there more damage/shock done to the transmission too, due to the sudden increase in power?
Not necessarily. Water to air is still superior at dropping AIT (air intake temps) then an air to air. Our OEM intercooler simply wouldn't work in this particular application, nor is it cut out for increased boost seen by pullied superchargers. It's just to small and the location sucks. If it were a STS version then yes the OEM intercooler would work and probably quite well too.
Originally Posted by rodimus
How will the turbo lag be overcome, isn't this always the case?
Smaller turbine housing, more efficient exhaust system.
Originally Posted by rodimus
How would one go about buying a upgraded S/C?
See the MBWorld thread
Originally Posted by rodimus
I now know that superchargers eat up more power but with the right pulley it can be set off and have more of the power consistently there. I like the idea of having the power always available and not have to worry about any low rpm lag.
The faster you spin the blower the more power you are robbing off of the crank. Not only this but folks have already reached the limits of the OEM blower. They are making more boost but at a cost–higher AITs which cause timing to be pulled causing a drop in HP.
Originally Posted by rodimus
I guess this would be for the track only?
Couldn't be anymore wrong.