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I'm just glad I don't have the $$ for a super-charger right now because I can't decide what I want.
I like MudFlap's description of his Vortech experience.
But if I ask myself what my GT lacks most right now, I'd say low end power. I like they way it pulls above 3,500-4,000 rpm. But below that, I find it lacking. I know a twinscrew is instant power, but it also sounds like even a Vortech is gonna be better than stock on the low end.
And frankly, I'm not real excited about doing a bunch of suspension mods (I'm not a drag racer anyway).
A Vortech would be easier on the suspension. But would it have enough on the low end to satisfy me?
A twin screw would be tons of fun all all rpm bands, but would I need a lot of suspension upgrades?
For the next year, I think I'll read every supercharger post on here and then hopefully get something.
BTW - here's my suspension setup (or will be before I ever get a supercharger): FRPP springs, shocks/struts to match the springs, 18" wheels - possibly 18x10's on the back w/ wider tires than what goes up front.
Might wider tires (whatever fits an 18x10 instead of an 18x8.5 or 18x9) be good enough to not need a suspension upgrade? Keep in mind I don't drag.
Oh, and I'm a 5 speed manual.
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A Vortech would be easier on the suspension. But would it have enough on the low end to satisfy me?
Oh, and I'm a 5 speed manual.
If the Vortech H.O. is anything like the Pax H.O. (which I have), you'll definitely have enough low end, especially with a manual (A.T.'s can match it with a higher stall TC). Just put it in the right gear and you're OFF, no lag involved. On the same token, on those occasions when you want to keep wheel spin to a minimum, again, as long as you're in the right gear, you'll have no spin involved, just a straight kick in the ass.
Since you're asking about this with an auto, I'll chime in with my lil' o v6 vortech setup.
From a stop, 1st and 2nd are useless; the street tires just spin when you get on it real hard. Sure more power is available at hgher rpms, but it's all good.
If I were to do it over, would I do another centri? Probably would do a turbo next time instead, just because. But the centri was easy to install and setup, and I'm very happy with it. The tune and suspension makes all the difference in getting power to the ground.
FWIW, get blown...you'll likey
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Vortech supercharger (SOLD); 180*T-stat; PLX Wideband O2, VEI digital gauges, SOS pillar pod; JBA 9MM wires; Mac LT headers, high flow cats; 8.8 w/3.73s, LPW girdle, alum driveshaft, 3000rpm TC; Steeda UCA, panhard bar, brace; CHE lca's & reloc brackets; Steeda Sport springs, Tokico DSpecs. .. "Sally" is getting "balls" ...forged V8 swap in progress
I don't have any form of FI so my post my be useless. However, I do have a CAI and tune. As of right now my suspension and tires are stock and I don't get very good traction at the strip. A TS without supporting mods would not do me any good so the brief "lag" of centri might help me as I am already spinning without FI. My point is, I would imagine that the tune you get with a centri will probably still make traction an issue so unless your wanting to upgrade your tires and suspension, I think you'd have plenty of go with a centri and still be able to show off. Either FI and I think DRs are a must if you ever want to race the car and not spin.
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If I were to do it over, would I do another centri? Probably would do a turbo next time instead, just because. But the centri was easy to install and setup, and I'm very happy with it.
I'm holding out to do a turbo but the Brenspeed Paxton HO setup is very tempting.
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