In article <39OdnS8W-YsVyizcRVn-iA@comcast.com>, jim beam
<nospam@example.net> wrote:

> Jason wrote:
> > In article <5Z5sd.227547$df2.9735@edtnps89>, "Jamco" <Homer@jamco.com>
wrote:
> >
> >
> >>I've noticed that there seems to be super chargers for the Honda Civic SI,
> >>but what about a plain jane civic.
> >>
> >>I have a 2005 Honda Civic Reverb (canadian model) Its the 1.5 litre,
115hp,
> >>non-vetch engine. Is there a super charger or turbo charger out there for
> >>my car?
> >>
> >>Thanks
> >
> >
> > Superchargers are more compact than a turbochargers so are usually easier
> > to install. However, since it draws power more the engine via a belt it is
> > less effective than a Turbocharger. A Turbocharger will provide you with
> > more power than a supercharger.
> >
>
> kinda, but you need to be more specific. turbos are "free" because they
> run on waste energy from the exhaust. but they have an expense, because
> they increase back pressure reducing the benefits of valve timing
> crossover so the engine runs less efficiently. and lag is a serious
> issue, as is management, cooling, lube, etc. superchargers have little
> or no management issues, no lag, etc.
>
> bottom line though, anyone dropping a few $k on stuff like this for a
> low end motor has got to be logically challenged. do it properly & put
> in a real, high revving, ported, blueprinted motor and a real
> transmission/suspension that can keep what drive you do have on the
> ground. above all, install a good set of brakes that will stop you from
> wrapping yourself around a tree.

Great points. It's my opinion that turbochargers, superchargers and
special braking systems should only be installed on cars that you plan to
race or place in shows. The typical person that does NOT do these things
should not waste their money on the these sorts of things.

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