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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 04:46 PM
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What do you guys think of Vortect S/Cs?
I was thinking of maybe getting one. I know you all will prolly bash them but give me reasons why please.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 05:10 PM
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most on here dont like the centrifugal superchargers because of the fact that they dont produce much power until 3k+ and thats where we need our power to get these heavy pigs moving
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 05:11 PM
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But with the right gears, stall and cam might make some BIG top end power!
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by nightrunner
most on here dont like the centrifugal superchargers because of the fact that they dont produce much power until 3k+ and thats where we need our power to get these heavy pigs moving
So what woould be good for a daily driver S/C?
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 05:28 PM
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I know this is from their website as well but it shows a power increase throughout the power band, it is larger at the top but and increase from low to high.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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a radix is the best daily driver supercharger you can buy

it will cost a little more but you get what you pay for - it is a complete kit with everything you need but coolant for the intercooler

get the intercooled version

a daily driven supercharged vehicle needs an intercooler
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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yeah the vortech does not produce boost at lower rpm,s but it makes up for it at higher rpms, and they can push more boost than a radi blower. i have a vortech and im really happy with it. i wish i had a little more low end power but i have awd and a converter to help get those rpms up in my powerband quicker.plus the vortech dow not sit on your engine and is less prone to heat soak than a radix. but the part i dont like is that it is very quiet , They also have a t trim blower that im considering that is more efficietn produce more boost and sounds bad ***!!
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Nikon02
I know this is from their website as well but it shows a power increase throughout the power band, it is larger at the top but and increase from low to high.
Sure but not pulling a 5000lb truck either.
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Old Aug 10, 2006 | 11:11 PM
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alright i know the difference between s/c and turbos but what performance differences would there be between the centrifugal and a turbo? both put their power on at 3k+, i know an advantage of turbo is being able to pretty much choose your boost but other than that?
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Turbo is more efficient and is not parasetic like S/C.
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