just wondering what ya'll think about this and don't forget to post WHY you feel that way!

 

I'm no expert, but I think an SC provides boost more gradually, offering less stress on the engine - just gotta go through more belts. TT will be able to offer more power though.....

 

I think a TT set up will last longer because they dont have that engine straining pulley on them

 

FI is FI. It dosen't make much difference.

 

On our engines, I think a centrifugal SC should prove to be less stress and wear because boost and power are built linearly with rpms. The torque curve is more simular to a highly tuned NA motor. There isnt a spike in torque so this is less strain on the bottom end, the clutch, tranny, diff, etc...

 

Agree with enron above, but want to add that the heat generated by turbos also degrades parts and pieces under the hood quicker.

 

To generate the same power as a TT setup with s/c, you have to develop about 10-15% more power internally to drive the s/c. However, the points above are very valid. Overall, only testing will tell.

 

With respect to the strain on the engine by running the supercharger pulley(s), the Z has a pretty torquey engine out-of-the-box, which minimizes this issue.

Also, As I mentioned in the APS thread, yes SCs are less efficient i.e. you will need to make 10-15% more power to drive the S/C, but when you dyno and make 360-380 with a Vortech, the numbers you are getting already have this baked in them.