v-tec/turbo

Originally posted by hybrid3do0rcx
a Vortech Supercharger on a stock internals DOHC VTEC motor will beat the same motor but with a turbocharger. as long as you get traction, ive seen it done

Um, no. I'm not doubting that you've seen it done, but no it won't.

You see the Vortech kit (turbo on a stick) only makes max HP gains at the very top of the RPM band, it's linear in it's gains.

On the other hand, a turbo charger keeps making HP throughout the entire powerband, and comes on strong from the get-go.

If you were to set the two up exactly the same.....

i.e.
same boost levels, same DRIVER, same engine/tranny/chassis, both intercooled (aftercooled for the Vortech) everything being equal, the turbo engine will come ahead every time.

I've seen both too, and it's all in the Tuning and the Driver ability, the Vortech kit is less likely to spin the wheels off the line, so it's easier to control, but if you know how to drive the turbo'd engine properly, you'll win every time.