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JCE3000GT
Actually the current Eaton supercharger lineup are roots-type superchargers. Its the centrifugal force superchargers and turbos that are what forces more air on average. Granted, you CAN get more PSI from any forced induction but it is easier to achieve this with a turbo or centrifugal supercharger.

Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercharger
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Yes Eaton is roots type but I separate them as the Eaton type is much more efficient with higher tolerances (despite the fact the it draws air into the rear of the screws).
 
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Yes Eaton is roots type but I separate them as the Eaton type is much more efficient with higher tolerances (despite the fact the it draws air into the rear of the screws).
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Ok then, point taken. 👍
 
They may have been little, but the small turbo cars of the 80s were fast, and it should be remembered that cars in all size classes were lighter, and more fuel efficient back then, than cars today.

The Fiat Uno Turbo 0-60mph 8 seconds top speed 125 mph, using a 1,300 cc engine.

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JCE3000GT
If Honda detuned and lowered the compression of that VTEC engine and put on a turbo it would be light years better. With all that high-revving crap the driver will do over the car's lifetime the reliability of these engines I question.
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i dont think you need to question the reliability of that particular Honda engine. Honda has spent plenty of cash researching the internal inertia and balance of the engine. it is just as happy spinning at 8,000 rpms as it is at 6,500 where most other cars would spin themselves apart. the oiling system is very advanced and nearly as efficient as a high pressure dry sump. adding a turbo charger and wholloping the rods and pistons with a rush of compression is far more strenuous than a constant build up of 120 some lb/ft of torque.
 
MattC
They may have been little, but the small turbo cars of the 80s were fast, and it should be remembered that cars in all size classes were lighter, and more fuel efficient back then, than cars today.

The Fiat Uno Turbo 0-60mph 8 seconds top speed 125 mph, using a 1,300 cc engine.

fiat-uno-turbo.jpg
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turd on wheels?
 
Ah, yes. the Jetfire. And it's special "Turbo Rocket Fluid" that had to be replaced often to keep the turbo lubricated.

There was also a Turbo Corvair. :drool:
 

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