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Turbo charged vs Super charged
Which engine type is considered more reliable and/or cheaper to maintain? Turbo charged four cylinder Audi A4 or a super charged six cylinder S4?
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Any experience or knowledge about the reliability of these two options would be appreciated.
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A supercharger (I have a supercharged car), while in many ways a "cleaner" installation (doesn't have all that piping and tubing), is generally a more expensive and complex device, and especially as an aftermarket installation. Also a supercharger should last the life of the car, also some require maintenance periodically.
I think most turbo or SC problems occur on aftermarket installs. Too much boost, too weak an engine, inadequate (or no) intercooling, etc.