if they raced in a 1/4 mile track...any time slips from the sc'd lancer around here

 

one of the greatest things about having a sc is that there's no lag and practically no maintainence...its a SUPER safe way to add reliable hp to an otherwise underpowered block

 

will a fmic add anythig to the sc...or is it pointless?

 

And you can still have problems like predetonation, running lean and overboosting. It's still a forced induction system and as such can run into the same problems as turbocharging. As for Team's question, that is entirely to subjective to be quantified without actually running the two systems side by side. All about power delivery and state of tune (boost pressures, fuel tuning, etc).

 

There are currently several types of turbocharged Lancers out there. There are a couple T25's, a bunch of T28's, a couple T3's (both different trims might I add), and a couple T3/T4 hybrids. Even between these cars there will be differences. All these turbos have different spool and boost characteristics. There is only one supercharged Lancer that I'm aware of atm.

If you think driving skill is BS then you've got a lot to learn about driving. Read between the lines. Statements like that mean that the power outputs are comparable and that the differences have less to do with the setups than the drivers.

 

I was at the Woodbridge Mall meet last Saturday and the owner of RIPP Mods was there with 5 or 6 of his Supercharged projects. He has also done one Lancer. Looks great and from what the people say it's amazing. Always something to keep in mind. Plus - NO LAG!!

 

Be different, go with the blower. Also there isn't any turbo lag.

 

Small turbo = no lag. I spool at 2,500-2,750 with an exhaust leak at the manifold and a T3 turbo (the third largest turbo I'm aware of on these forums). Positive boost as early as 3,000.

As long as you don't go with a retardedly big turbine, you shouldn't have any problems.

It's nice being able to drive out of boost when the weather is less than ideal as well.

And yes, Ross' SC setups look very impressive. I didn't get to take a spin in one yet, but the one I saw seemed very driveable and the engine work looked meticulate.

 

The only thing I would be dissapointed in if I ever got a supercharger, is the sound of the blow-off valve. That is so sweet!

 

i didnt mean it like driver doesnt matter....it was meant to be that if both drivershad the same techniques and were both equally good and everything was left up the car...not the driver...oh i know that racing depends on driver/ technique...otherwise how would an evo lose to an A4?

 

I think it'd depend upon the turbo and what psi each setup runs. I suspect the RRM T28 setupi and Ripp Mods SC's are right on par with each other (base vs base)

 

There are far to many variables for a respectable answer. I am halfway done with paying off my SC and will go to a local 1/4 mile track or road course with someone that has a turbo setup. No, I'm not being cocky, But I would like to see where we are with certain kits and custom setups.

 

i have heard that you can still get the blow off valve with the sc is this true?

 

Yes, you can, but it won't have the same sound. Close, but not the same. It doesn't really help that much, but it will increase the life of the SC.

 

Yes you do get a BOV, and it does sound the same... we have not configued it yet... but we will