Mustang Supercharger vs Turbo

In this CJ's Resource Center video, Bill, Freddy & the crew at CJ's discuss a clash of titans, Supercharger vs Turbo!

Supercharging and Turbocharging both have their own unique draw to entice a car enthusiast's attention. Whichever way you choose is best suited for your purposes, it's clear to see that they each offer a custom design for empowering your vehicle with added horsepower.

Air compressors that are moved by an exhaust gas turbine are turbochargers. When an engine forms extra energy, that's how a turbo is efficiently powered. Superchargers however, do require the use of engine power to run. Air compressors that are moved by the crankshaft of an engine and correspond to a belt are superchargers.

Let us know which you think is better and stay tuned for some great new installments. Also, if you have any tips, tricks or recommendations, don't hesitate to shout out to us. Post in the comments below, we look forward to hearing your thoughts!

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[TheFringes.]

I generally like superchargers on American muscle, and turbos on imports

[bigdoo]

I prefer superchargers. Instant tourqe!

[ThachosenJuan]

I'd go Hellion TT setup if you plan going beyond 700hp. Roush products are amazing for street/strip, but if I'm paying a premium price I'll go TT.

[Scuba_Bro]

I’ve done both, but for a daily driver I find the super charger creates a more fun and instantaneous response around town. But holy shit! I always loved the highway feel when I had the twin turbos and I didn’t really find them that laggy like other people complain about.

[BrickMuffin]

I've been a turbo guy all my life, but man, the brutal instant punch a positive displacement supercharger gives is really putting me on the fence

[kingcrimson]

Superchargers just make more sense for having fun on the street. They're also a lot more consistent.

[crodrcable]

Vid was a trip! Good points on all. Preference here is a nice centrifugal. Linear control, storming top end. But I grew up in the Fox body days with Vortech and Paxton going at it, and a relatively newcomer, Procharger. Setup will be a bottom end with an F1 series Procharger on my 13 GT. But all power adders are great and have their merits.

[JesseAndMike]

Awesome explanation! Thumbs up as always!

[krsvbg]

I loved the end hahaha.

"But I'm right."

**** YOU!

[alex]

I say turbos on anything with 6 cylinders or less and superchargers on anything with 8 or more

[Sp-nduj]

General rule of thumb.. if your staying under 1000hp.. supercharged. Anything over.. go turbo

[sethbolin]

That supercharger whine has me in love supercharger all the wayyyy

[nin]

I love the feeling of the boost building up in a turbocharged engine. I'm by no means an expert at all on cars but it I definitely like this characteristic of turbochargers. I also think the sound from belt-driven superchargers sound annoying to me.

[StevenSanchez_]

I'd have to go with supercharger. Nice video!!!

[johncoleman]

I know this is a mustang channel, but a 2004 - 2006 Heffner Ford gt1000 twin turbo set up makes over 950hp @ 15psi. A stock 2004 - 2006 Ford GT after market 3.4L whipple, positive displacement, produces around 750 - 780 hp @ 19psi. The cost difference is huge though. I know that two cars with the same power to weight ratio perform about the same whether they are supercharged or turbocharged.

[patricksteele]

Would have been nice if he went over the difference in lag via rpm and top end with a twin scroll turbo vs standard turbo on the V8 .

[Daybreaker]

I honestly love the sound of a turbo charge car but I'm looking into getting a supercharger

[CJax]

I love a supercharger; a muscle car just suits a supercharger😮 they suit each other

[micahl.]

OMG that bit at the end; had me dying 😂 Great video guys!

[bravo]

should have done a dyno comparison. at the same boost