Supercharger or Turbocharger?

1. Burty117 Newbie Joined: Jan 2010 High Wycombe Posts: 16 Saxo 1.4i VSX

   #1 12th February 2010, 13:15

   Hi All,
   
   I own a 1996 1.4 VSX saxo. More or less all the standard equipment when it was brought as the lady who owned it before didn't really drive it and was kept in a garage so it is in mint condition. All I have done is put in a 2400 watt amp with alpine type r 13cm components in the front and 6 x 9 typr r's in the back and will be getting a second amp for a sub at some point as well but first i would like to get some more power from my engine.
   
   I am already going to buy a new air filter but i am stuck on if I should get a Supercharger or Turbocharger?
   
   I am a little strapped for cash at the moment but don't mind buying second hand if need be.
   
   Any advice would be deeply appriciated.
   
   Thanks in advance.
2. matt19 Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Aberystwyth Posts: 567 8v VTR

   #2 12th February 2010, 13:17

   neither mate buy a vts ... alot of money putin turbos on saxoos
3. paxo89 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 Watford Posts: 590 Boosted 16v VTR

   #3 12th February 2010, 13:18

   wind up imo
4. matt19 Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Aberystwyth Posts: 567 8v VTR

   #4 12th February 2010, 13:19

   your going to get raped by the saxp chav bashers too i prusume mate
5. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #5 12th February 2010, 13:19

   upgrade your battery, so the supercharger can get a good 12volts
6. matt19 Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2010 Aberystwyth Posts: 567 8v VTR

   #6 12th February 2010, 13:20

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by paxo89 wind up imo

   is it ?
7. paxo89 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 Watford Posts: 590 Boosted 16v VTR

   #7 12th February 2010, 13:26

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by matt19 is it ?

   It's all set up nicely,
   it's his first post,
   he has a low engine model,
   sound system(pointless to talk about in engine section tbh),
   turbo or supercharge question,
   and to top it off, "i haven't got much cash."
   
   I reckon it's someone mucking about lol
   
   EDIT: and if it isn't a wind up, better get saving lol
   http://www.gmcmotorsport.co.uk/index...roducts_id=249
8. axsaxoman Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2003 Scotland Posts: 3380

   #8 12th February 2010, 13:55

   yes save aload of money and don,t waste it on air filter which will fit neither a turbo or s/c cnversion .
   If the car is as mint as you say then lok after it --getting harder and harder to find a good roling shell to modify .
   but If this isn,t a wind up ,best advice is save loads of money and change it to a 16 unit at same time--then you can eat the evo,s + scoobies when done
9. user_39613 Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Essex Posts: 1006

   #9 12th February 2010, 19:35

   Lol well funny.
10. user_25842 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2008 canterbury Posts: 174 2000 saxo vts

    #10 12th February 2010, 19:37

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by matt19 neither mate buy a vts ... alot of money putin turbos on saxoos

    FACT
    
    wouldnt waste the money tbh.
11. Slugshead Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Cardiff Posts: 1087 1.4 Red Westcoast Mk2 Posi Blue VTS

    #11 12th February 2010, 19:48

    i heard those electric superchargers on ebay are fricking amazing for people who want to boast about their car being supercharged when your strapped for cash
12. sexoturbs Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 luton Posts: 1013 saxo vtr turbo

    #12 13th February 2010, 13:41

    if your a bit tight for money at the minute then get a loan!
13. Lp12790 Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Oxford Posts: 327 Peugeot 206 GTI 180, Citroen Saxo VTR

    #13 13th February 2010, 13:51

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by paxo89 It's all set up nicely, it's his first post, he has a low engine model, sound system(pointless to talk about in engine section tbh), turbo or supercharge question, and to top it off, "i haven't got much cash." I reckon it's someone mucking about lol EDIT: and if it isn't a wind up, better get saving lol http://www.gmcmotorsport.co.uk/index...roducts_id=249

    agree with you there mate. and theres been no response. must be
14. lharrowing Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 norwich Posts: 941 Citroen Saxo Westcoast MK1

    #14 13th February 2010, 13:53

    mmm electric supercharger
15. Lp12790 Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Oxford Posts: 327 Peugeot 206 GTI 180, Citroen Saxo VTR

    #15 13th February 2010, 13:59

    £20 on ebay with upto 40% power gains..... if only it was that cheap and simple lol
16. luthor1 Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1802

    #16 13th February 2010, 14:04

    yeah you could get a loan with that cmopany advertising on the tele - "Typical APR 2356%" !
    
    then get your electric supercharger, and stick it on the dashboard, keep your face cool as you listen to yer toons!!
17. sexoturbs Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 luton Posts: 1013 saxo vtr turbo

    #17 13th February 2010, 14:14

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by luthor1 yeah you could get a loan with that cmopany advertising on the tele - "Typical APR 2356%" ! then get your electric supercharger, and stick it on the dashboard, keep your face cool as you listen to yer toons!!

    LOOOOOL!! i had a letter come through with a loan offer 145% apr!! what the hell am i just going to give my money away! i bet some idiot accepted that aswell lol
18. Tufty Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Watford Posts: 2033 Black Furio, Amazon Green VT-S Road Beast

    #18 13th February 2010, 17:25

    Ring up Rolls royce, see if they have a cheap Jet engine lying about! Wack that in your boot! All good mate!
    
    hope this helps!
19. VTRelite Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Gloucester Posts: 3000 Citroen Saxo VTR Renault 5

    #19 13th February 2010, 17:30

    Put both on
20. user_15989 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857

    #20 13th February 2010, 17:38

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by luthor1 yeah you could get a loan with that cmopany advertising on the tele - "Typical APR 2356%" !

    LOL I have seen this as well. The best bit is there trying to make out like your getting a great deal. I am surprised its even legal.
21. user_15989 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857

    #21 13th February 2010, 17:41

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Tufty Ring up Rolls royce, see if they have a cheap Jet engine lying about! Wack that in your boot! All good mate! hope this helps!

    I had my eye on one the other week. It had no log so effectively could not be used in a aircraft and had unknown hours on it but was still running. I bid £1000 but was outbid :'(