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Old 12-13-2007, 07:59 PM
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I am having a problem deciding on which supercharger to go with. I can get a complete used Novi 2000 for my 347 for $1700. Or, I can order a Weiand 174 roots style brand new from summit. I like the polished unit and they run around $2600. I know the Paxton is more efficient but I like the looks of the old school blower. What to do.
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Old 12-13-2007, 08:26 PM
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Whichever will deliver more power to the pavement- ya choose that one
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Old 12-13-2007, 08:34 PM
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i have a novi 1200 on my 07. the boost builds gradually (centri style charger) if i were you, i would go roots. you punch it you get full boost right then. get some good tires, youll be shreddin rubber, but if you get a good set up and can hook the roots will rock your world.
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Old 12-13-2007, 09:02 PM
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Old 12-13-2007, 09:47 PM
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I have to go for the roots as well, I will admit that my decission is based more upon looks and tradition than for any other reason.

I think a lot of my position has to do with the fact that I grew up in the 70s and 80s, admiring those BA looking blowers coming through the hood, there is nothing like it period...

With a traditional blower, you have a bad looking car and everyone who sees it knows it is BA.

If (hopefully When) I go with forced induction on a project, my blower will be sitting dead center on top of a V-8....

If you are going tospend the bucks, make sure you get what you really want....
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Old 12-13-2007, 10:03 PM
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I like the look of stealth power. A blower under a stock hood is way cool in my book. Perhaps that is because I have a Vortech V2 on my EFI 68 stang. I am told it should put out about 450 rwhp after I have a custom chip and dyno tune.
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Old 12-13-2007, 10:13 PM
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Old 12-15-2007, 10:52 PM
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I ordered this from Summit on Friday.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1∂=WND%2D77%2D174FSB%2 D1&N=700+4294908331+400053+4294840126+42948397 91+115&autoview=sku
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Old 12-15-2007, 11:06 PM
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Oh Yea!!

I want one!!

I have gandered at those before. I will be very interested in how easy that thing goes on... the kit looks complete,,, and very nice....

Congradulations! I envy your huffer!!
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