Allright, just a question. For a gas engine which would be more practical for an increase in power for towing.

I ask because a turbo charger working off the exhaust and generating a tremendous amount of heat might do the engine harm after it is shut off. When the oil pump stops pumping oil through the turbo the oil just sits in the heat and cooks itself, Now I dont know much about turbos but I know this cant be good for the bearings in there. To solve this problem is there a way to run an oil pump standalone of the engine oil maybe by using a separate oil pan to continue to pump oil through the turbo after the engine is shut off, I know they have those resivoir things that the oil will slowly drip down over the turbo after the engine is shut off but how effective are they

Since a Supercharger is belt driven would this be a more effective way to eliminate this potential problem, any help would be appreciated thanks

Ahhh, the debate continues---The big diesel rigs have used both and even a combo the the two. For a gas engine, I would think that the blower would be better. Forcing air in at a lower rpm, and not recyclling the heat.

Blower is better for gassers- ties in with your efi and protection systems and makes power down low. RJ brown had done on his gasser before he went to the darkside (Diesel).

Truthfully, for what you'll invest in a good system, I'd trade the truck in for the diesel of your choice.

Truthfully, for what you'll invest in a good system, I'd trade the truck in for the diesel of your choice....x2.

grr I guess there really is no cheap way out other than capping a trucker driving by and stealing his rig thanks for the replies guys

Oil cooking isnt much of a problem any more with the higher end oils.

Neither is any good on a Dodge 5.2 or 5.9. Many have tried... And many have paid with their bottom end ;)

Those engines are super reliable stock... But the lower end simply isn't up to the task of any sort of blower (super, or turbo).

Either will work well when equiped correctly and both will kill your engine if not equipped properly . You stand an equal chance of engine survival with either . Supercharging is much more popular for gas engines and if you own a model from the big three then you generally have about 4 different brands to choose from . Putting a turbo on a gas engine i pretty rare ,and very few aftermarket companies actually sell kits . Squires turbo systems are one of the very limited companies and their kit is pre muffler so it is not as efficient as a manifold mount . Make damn sure you upgrade your fuel system with larger pump , injectors and a calibrator from Split Second or your engine life will be very limited .