Is a turbo or supercharger right for me? - Focaljet

**ak_rocker** · 11-22-2008, 12:36 AM

So, I have a 08 Focus sedan that i just bought a couple of weeks ago. Has 1k miles on it.

I'm thinking about getting a turbo system or supercharger in it.

I like in alaska, so its cold here. car sits outside in 0 degree temps, sometimes -10 etc. not sure if that would effect anything. I need it to last me at least 5 years (when its paid off),

How would they react in the cold? and do they over the years kill the car? which would be better? or should i look into finding other ways into making my car faster?

I also use this for everyday driving.

**iceguyb14** · 11-22-2008, 01:07 AM

turbo.. no supercharger available..

but the turbo will work good for you.. id talk to focussport

**ak_rocker** · 11-22-2008, 03:21 AM

really? i thought turbos killed the life span of a car. and they dont run well in the cold. guess i'm wrong on both accounts?

**Ray** · 11-22-2008, 06:23 AM

Any way you look at it you're accomplishing the same feat: You're forcing air into a car's engine to increase power output. Of course it's going to stress everything in the motor more. Will it DECREASE engine life? Maybe. Will it be okay in the cold? Yeah. Maybe. Really depends on the tune as well.

**JeffescortLX** · 11-22-2008, 11:35 AM

Do you see broken down semi trucks all the time by your place? They have turbo's, and they run for millions of miles. Sure there diesels, but that does'nt change the fact they have turbo's and run just fine in the cold.

Do you want to keep the warranty on your car?

**ak_rocker** · 11-22-2008, 05:44 PM

warranty is not a big thing. know a few people who have a focus. no probs yet. thanks for the help everyone

**Luisraul924** · 11-23-2008, 11:35 AM

even when they do make a supercharger for the new models it'll all boil down to your personal preference... s/c you get easier installation, t/c you get the tougher installation but the result is better power (oh and a bit of lag...

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**FocusSportVP** · 11-23-2008, 02:19 PM

A blower on the Duratec Focus isn't going to be any easier than a turbo kit in regards to installation. Also, we don't have any lag with our turbo kits using the GT28R.

**st07trent** · 11-23-2008, 05:27 PM

I have the FS turbo stage 2 here in Michigan. It has seen some pretty cold days with no problem. The car runs great at 0 degree weather. I usually turn the boost down when it's cold cause I don't want to over boost.

**Luisraul924** · 11-24-2008, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FocusSportVP

A blower on the Duratec Focus isn't going to be any easier than a turbo kit in regards to installation. Also, we don't have any lag with our turbo kits using the GT28R.

No lag? Nice!

**ak_rocker** · 11-24-2008, 12:01 PM

might have to consider that kit. no lag is ftw

**Cameroon** · 11-24-2008, 12:19 PM

Lag is all a matter of proper sizing of the turbo and tuning.

FocusSport has done all the correct math

**CT SVT** · 11-24-2008, 12:22 PM

FocusSprot is #1 in tuning and turbocharging a reliable daily driver. they do a great good

11-22-2008, 01:07 AM	#2
iceguyb14 TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia Posts: 955	Re: Is a turbo or supercharger right for me? turbo.. no supercharger available.. but the turbo will work good for you.. id talk to focussport __________________ -Jeff 2005 Infra-Red Focus ST- 241.3WHP 226.5WTQ on the lowest reading kind of dyno! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2992424

11-22-2008, 03:21 AM	#3
ak_rocker Rookie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 6	Re: Is a turbo or supercharger right for me? really? i thought turbos killed the life span of a car. and they dont run well in the cold. guess i'm wrong on both accounts?

11-22-2008, 06:23 AM	#4
Ray Driver > Car Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: CT Posts: 26,776	Re: Is a turbo or supercharger right for me? Any way you look at it you're accomplishing the same feat: You're forcing air into a car's engine to increase power output. Of course it's going to stress everything in the motor more. Will it DECREASE engine life? Maybe. Will it be okay in the cold? Yeah. Maybe. Really depends on the tune as well. __________________ Cable Ties. Is there anything they can't fix? Driver > Car - in memory of GaryK *Roadtrippin.org* \| CART

11-22-2008, 11:35 AM	#5
JeffescortLX Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,301	Re: Is a turbo or supercharger right for me? Do you see broken down semi trucks all the time by your place? They have turbo's, and they run for millions of miles. Sure there diesels, but that does'nt change the fact they have turbo's and run just fine in the cold. Do you want to keep the warranty on your car? __________________ 212.2whp 262.6tq 1-7/8" Exhaust. http://www.cardomain.com/id/jeffescortlx 1.9 SPI stock internals 2150lbs.

11-22-2008, 05:44 PM	#6
ak_rocker Rookie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 6	Re: Is a turbo or supercharger right for me? warranty is not a big thing. know a few people who have a focus. no probs yet. thanks for the help everyone

11-22-2008, 12:36 AM	#1
ak_rocker Rookie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 6	Is a turbo or supercharger right for me? So, I have a 08 Focus sedan that i just bought a couple of weeks ago. Has 1k miles on it. I'm thinking about getting a turbo system or supercharger in it. I like in alaska, so its cold here. car sits outside in 0 degree temps, sometimes -10 etc. not sure if that would effect anything. I need it to last me at least 5 years (when its paid off), How would they react in the cold? and do they over the years kill the car? which would be better? or should i look into finding other ways into making my car faster? I also use this for everyday driving.

11-23-2008, 11:35 AM	#7
Luisraul924 TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 137	Re: Is a turbo or supercharger right for me? even when they do make a supercharger for the new models it'll all boil down to your personal preference... s/c you get easier installation, t/c you get the tougher installation but the result is better power (oh and a bit of lag... ) __________________ "going speed limit? what's that about?" 06 SE Red ZX4... F2 intake, Customed Piped exhaust and minor visual mods nothing too fancy... Yet.

11-23-2008, 02:19 PM	#8
FocusSportVP Premiere Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Lair of The West Coast Cult Posts: 20,835	Re: Is a turbo or supercharger right for me? A blower on the Duratec Focus isn't going to be any easier than a turbo kit in regards to installation. Also, we don't have any lag with our turbo kits using the GT28R. __________________ Best Regards, Randy Robles Vice President FocusSport / FSWerks www.focussport.com / www.fswerks.com 714.630.6353 A work in progress - The 384 WHP / 341 WTQ FocusSport Turbo ZX3 - Click me! The FocusSport Street Tuner Challenge Focus 396 WHP / 347 WTQ - Click me!

11-23-2008, 05:27 PM	#9
st07trent TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay City Michigan Posts: 273	Re: Is a turbo or supercharger right for me? I have the FS turbo stage 2 here in Michigan. It has seen some pretty cold days with no problem. The car runs great at 0 degree weather. I usually turn the boost down when it's cold cause I don't want to over boost. __________________ 2007 Infra-Red ST. Stage II Turbo. Tru-bendz 2.5" with Resonator. VF-Engineering Rear Engine Mount.

11-24-2008, 12:01 PM	#11
ak_rocker Rookie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 6	Re: Is a turbo or supercharger right for me? might have to consider that kit. no lag is ftw

11-24-2008, 12:19 PM	#12
Cameroon [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wherever peculiar people congregate Posts: 5,448	Re: Is a turbo or supercharger right for me? Lag is all a matter of proper sizing of the turbo and tuning. FocusSport has done all the correct math __________________ Any day above ground is a good one. '04 ZX5 D23E 5spd, FocusSport/SCT/ITG/VF Eng./H&R/KW/Moog/MBRP/SVT 149whp/150wtq '02 ZTS Zetec 5spd, FocusSport/ITG/SVT 115whp/120wtq "Money trumps peace" - Pres. George W. Bush Feb 14,2007 Gas was $1.47, oil $35 a barrel and the Euro was $0.85 when Bush took office.

11-24-2008, 12:22 PM	#13
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