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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 12:34 PM
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can someone please tell me nicely, without slapping me , what are the differences between those 3 ?
as well, is modding illegal in canada and the US, and if it is, to what degree is ileegal ? i've heard that even tinting your window is illegal in some parts
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 12:36 PM
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u can add me on msn, im from vancouver too
hurry quick we dont have much time before we get flamed
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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email please XD
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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i pmed u
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 12:54 PM
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lol....I am sorry no pun intended, but this is a inocent thread. Lets just say its expensive hobby.
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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Its ileegal to post in this forum,
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 01:33 PM
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Forget the turbocharger and supercharger . . . get the popcharger. It is much cheaper and will yield the largest gains in hp & tq. Even better than the popcharger is the turbonator.
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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how much hp can you get with a popcharger ?
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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Forget the turbocharger and supercharger . . . get the popcharger. It is much cheaper and will yield the largest gains in hp & tq. Even better than the popcharger is the turbonator.
I agree....my buddy has a turbo on his z and he used to kill me. I put two turbonators back to back in my intake tube and now all he sees is my tail lights.
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 01:54 PM
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superchargers and turbochargers are extreme performance upgrades to your car and cost thousands of dollars. Pop charger costs a couple of hundred dollars and is a way to improve the air intake of your car
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 02:02 PM
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I can only imagine where this thread is gonna go!
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 02:12 PM
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If u guys arent on crack and serious, PM me and I will explain in depth. Id be too emabarrased to do it here.

I suggest u run for ur lives or wear ur flame suits if u stay here. Either way it isnt going to be a pretty sight
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 02:15 PM
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Theres about 7 thousand dollars difference.
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 02:22 PM
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Here's a flame suit you can borrow . . . Elvis doesn't need it anymore . . .

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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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Turbo and superchargers cost thousands of dollars and are a form of forced induction. A popcharger is just a short ram intake that gives you like 6.5 hp. Just google it and you'll find everything you should know.
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 03:24 PM
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Superchargers and turbochagers both work by compressing the air/fuel mixture before it goes into the combustion chamber. This compressed mixture is measured in PSI (pounds per square inch) of pressure. A "boost" of 7 psi is typical for most forced induction vehicles. This will give you around 70-90 hp gain. (someone will correct me I'm sure if I'm wrong)

A supercharger works off of a belt connected to the crankshaft, which in turns rotates the compressor. This can rob the engine of some of it's power since the crankshaft has to turn the compressor.

A turbocharger works off of flowing exhaust gas which rotates the compressor. This is basically "free" power however the "boost" doesn't usually come on as quick as a supercharger since the engine has to produce some power to make boost. Hence the term "turbolag".

Both superchargers and turbocharges are fairly expensive and not for the faint of heart to install by themselves. They can also damage your engine internals if not installed properly or if the boost is turned up too high.

A popcharger is simply a device which allows a bit more air into the engine, producing modest hp gains of 4-5 hp. You can install one in 15 minutes.
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 03:37 PM
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Turbocharger = Power

Supercharger = Power

Popcharger = Audio Bling

The Google.com site is still active.

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https://my350z.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=50
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 04:18 PM
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ok i wont flame you
turbo charger/ supercharger are forced induction read up on that forum to understand it more. Both produce big power

popcharger is an air intake that is made by jwt john wolf technology i believe. Has a proven 6 rwhp gain.
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 04:46 PM
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Popcharger gives you the most gain out of the three. Here's a pic

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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 05:12 PM
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thank you all for the explanations and not flaming me
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