as there have been a few posts on the forum about this so far, was thinking.

Turbos are good because they dont rely on anything to drive them except the gasses comeing out of the engine. So apart from causing a bit back pressure, they wont restrict the engine in any way.

But they need time to spool up to get max power, they get hot and usually a small problem can cause huge damage, plus you have the added problem of ATC being high from the hot turbo.

Then you have supercharges, which use the engine to drive them. So you lose some BHP just because you have to drive it. But you gain a lot more back. They work continuously providing boost at idle, dont get hot, so wont lose BHP through high ATC temperatures so wont require and intercooler. They dont require cooling and a constant supply of oil and are more reliable. And they sound the tits on full chat.

But they dont spin as fast as turbos do at top end so while produce more power low down, dont produce as much higher up.

Ok thats simple enough.... but what one do you go for? I can't decide if I want to use a turbo on my 2.0 Zetec or go something a bit differnet, get a supercharger.

turbo chatter or charger scream?
High top end power or lower but even power?



What do you guys think?