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I'm planning a supercharged bike for the somewhat distant future...(after vstrom's upgrades). I really just want to build something with a s.charger to show all you turbo fools what really works on the street. Linear power thru the twisties will pwn your turbo lagging asses.
When I think about twins and 4's and turbos vs s.chargers I have this disposition for a twin with a supercharger vs a 4 with the charger. I think the down-low torque will lend itself nicely to the linear power upgrade of a s.charger.
a turbo takes time to spool which reminds me of how an inline4 works so it seems thats the way most people go, as these methods of induction mirror the characteristics of the motors initial power output.
am i thinking backwards, and should actually think about s.charging an inline and turbo'ing a twin to make up for their shortcomings?
I dont think the turbo twin is the best idea because the motors are built to be run down low instead of up top, so if your chasing that peak boost, you may end up POPPing the motor.
Findings? Previous experience? Examples? Help a brother out.
When I think about twins and 4's and turbos vs s.chargers I have this disposition for a twin with a supercharger vs a 4 with the charger. I think the down-low torque will lend itself nicely to the linear power upgrade of a s.charger.
a turbo takes time to spool which reminds me of how an inline4 works so it seems thats the way most people go, as these methods of induction mirror the characteristics of the motors initial power output.
am i thinking backwards, and should actually think about s.charging an inline and turbo'ing a twin to make up for their shortcomings?
I dont think the turbo twin is the best idea because the motors are built to be run down low instead of up top, so if your chasing that peak boost, you may end up POPPing the motor.
Findings? Previous experience? Examples? Help a brother out.