It all about controlling the boost. With a JRSC, it provides linear boost. That why the torque curve is similar to a NA engine. With a turbo, you start building boost much earlier, that's where the massive amount of torque comes from.
With a boost controller that does RPM based boost, you can have a very mild torque curve, just like a supercharger.
A turbo is still definitely not for the ATX owner that isn't prepared to replace theirs if/when it blows. I'm taking every precaution that I can with my ATX. (Boost controller, synthetic ATX fluid, tranny cooler, etc.)
Here's the compressor maps that I promised...
TE04H-13C11 with an 85% VETE04H-13C11 with an 100% VETE04H-13C11 with an 85% VE showing all possible PR'sThe first pic shows two boost levels (7.35psi and 10.29psi). It is with a 85% VE. This is what you would see with a stock Zetec.
The second shows two boost levels with a 100% VE. This is what you would see with a FRPP head, intake, and cams.
The last pic shows all boost levels with a 85% VE. It also has approximate horsepower values across the bottom.
You can see that with a stock Zetec, at 6500rpms, you are on the extrememe edge of the map. This means a whole lot of hot air. On the plus side, this turbo is going to start building boost very early. The boost threshold is right around 1500rpms.
HTH,
BP