Which would be a better buy, the Hahn turbocharger or the Whipple supercharger?
The Hahn turbo claims an initial gain of 60 hp and I've seen it for a little under $2700 at
www.ptcruiserparts.com. I don't know of a second stage available yet, although have seen, online, people who have added their own parts which amount to a second stage and give more power for not too much more than the turbo costs.
Whipple claims a 90 hp gain for the supercharger, which I've seen at
www.raceandstreet.com for about $3530 (including shipping). Most reports from individuals I've seen say it's more of an 80-85 hp gain. Some parts could also be added on top of the supercharger for more power, but so far as I know, it isn't quite as versatile as the turbo in that aspect.
The Hahn turbo costs less initially but also gives less initial power. The Whipple supercharger gives more initial power but costs a good bit more initially. The turbo is, according to what I've seen, more adaptable...it can be adjusted to give more power than the supercharger, in the long-run.
Which do you think would be a better buy, the turbo or the supercharger?
RN
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