daum08

I have a BMW 2001 330Ci and I have been told that a turbo is better, being that it is a straight 6, than a supercharger.

I am aware of the prices, please believe, this probably wont happen immediately, I have some other modifications in mind first.

What does everyone else think?

D.Nick

I hope you have a lot of money if you are doing either.

MAD_DOHC

You're right, turbo's are better than turbo's. I thought the Bimmers were straight 6's?

shadows

Superchargers take power to make power
turbos do not

turbos have lag because they are powered by exhaust
superchargers do not

superchargers are cleaner and more reliable because pully power, not exhaust power which can vary.

turbos you can just turn up boost, provided it is tuned and the fuel is correct, superchargers need new pullys and belts.

I would go with a turbo setup myself, but that's only because I have more experience with that and it seems easier.

TheGoaT

just depends what your goals are and where in the rpm band you want the power. If your looking for more torque and low end power, go blower, if you want it to make more power on the top end, go with the turbo.

NVR KNO

depends on which sound u like better. the sweet hissin sound of the turbo or the high pitched whine of the supercharger?

daum08

Thank you everyone...that's what I was thinking too!

daum08

Yeah my bad...i meant straight 6...I was typing fast...I guess it was a force of habbit...duh...LOL

shadows

thats not true goat i run an mx6 turbo which is very small and spools at 2K rpm...

MAD_DOHC

While roots blowers make more low-end torque and power, centrifugal superchargers don't. They are for more high-rpm power gains.

I would say it depends on how much money you want to spend as well.