Any vortech/centri guys with an Auto?
01-05-2009, 06:08 PM
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Any vortech/centri guys with an Auto?
If so, what are your impressions?? Would you switch to a twin screw if you could do it all over? How is it in terms of driveability at the different phases of driving (around town, WOT, etc.)? 1/4 mi. times? Seems like a lot of stress on the tranny vs. a twin screw, but I could be wrong. Someone school me!!! I am considering Brenspeeds Vortech bc of the price. Any help would be appreciated.
01-06-2009, 08:49 AM
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I would be interested in what people who have them have to say as well.....the Vortech and the Paxton Novi.
I had my mind made up on a twin screw, but I am now wavering. Maybe a centrifugal might be a worthwhile consideration for my car?
I had my mind made up on a twin screw, but I am now wavering. Maybe a centrifugal might be a worthwhile consideration for my car?
01-06-2009, 09:38 AM
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I'm trying to remember who has one on an auto.........Anyway, it all depends on how you want the power/boost aplyed. Both work well on autos, the CF type of SC builds up boost over the RPM range where as the TS type of SC builds boost instantly. So you have to ask yourself this question: "Am I a red light to red light racer" or "Am I a in it for the distance racer'? If you answer "A" get a TS if your answer is "B" get the CF.
My girlfreind has a Roush TS/SC on her 07 auto and I love it! (In fact I'm driving it for the week right now) She has 3.73 gears with it and the car is totaly under control when your in boost.
My girlfreind has a Roush TS/SC on her 07 auto and I love it! (In fact I'm driving it for the week right now) She has 3.73 gears with it and the car is totaly under control when your in boost.
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01-06-2009, 09:42 AM
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If you want to feel the power right away TS is the only way to go. A few months ago a guy in our club put his 05 5 sp with a procharger for sale. All he kept talking about was 500 hp this, 500 hp that. Well I went for a test drive one night because I was contemplating buying it or a Terminator. From the 1st time I matted it in 1st gear I was unimpressed. Next thing I know I see a brand new C6 with dealer tags on it and this guy is like lets take out this Vette. That Vette spanked this cars but from a 10 mph roll.
A friend of mine has an 03 Cobra with 520 hp, stage 4 ported Eaton. I love the instant power of boost right away, there is no substitute for it in my opinion.
With my auto a new Kenne Bell is the only thing I thought about putting on it. The auto has enough lag on the bottom end to where I think personally I would feel bored with a centri, I want torque and I want it now.
A friend of mine has an 03 Cobra with 520 hp, stage 4 ported Eaton. I love the instant power of boost right away, there is no substitute for it in my opinion.
With my auto a new Kenne Bell is the only thing I thought about putting on it. The auto has enough lag on the bottom end to where I think personally I would feel bored with a centri, I want torque and I want it now.
01-06-2009, 09:46 AM
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If you want to feel the power right away TS is the only way to go. A few months ago a guy in our club put his 05 5 sp with a procharger for sale. All he kept talking about was 500 hp this, 500 hp that. Well I went for a test drive one night because I was contemplating buying it or a Terminator. From the 1st time I matted it in 1st gear I was unimpressed. Next thing I know I see a brand new C6 with dealer tags on it and this guy is like lets take out this Vette. That Vette spanked this cars but from a 10 mph roll.
A friend of mine has an 03 Cobra with 520 hp, stage 4 ported Eaton. I love the instant power of boost right away, there is no substitute for it in my opinion.
With my auto a new Kenne Bell is the only thing I thought about putting on it. The auto has enough lag on the bottom end to where I think personally I would feel bored with a centri, I want torque and I want it now.
A friend of mine has an 03 Cobra with 520 hp, stage 4 ported Eaton. I love the instant power of boost right away, there is no substitute for it in my opinion.
With my auto a new Kenne Bell is the only thing I thought about putting on it. The auto has enough lag on the bottom end to where I think personally I would feel bored with a centri, I want torque and I want it now.
01-06-2009, 09:49 AM
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With the 3V I wouldn't buy anything like that!
As of now I had a dental emergency this morning that just put all car plans on hold until further notice.
01-06-2009, 09:50 AM
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If you want to feel the power right away TS is the only way to go. A few months ago a guy in our club put his 05 5 sp with a procharger for sale. All he kept talking about was 500 hp this, 500 hp that. Well I went for a test drive one night because I was contemplating buying it or a Terminator. From the 1st time I matted it in 1st gear I was unimpressed. Next thing I know I see a brand new C6 with dealer tags on it and this guy is like lets take out this Vette. That Vette spanked this cars but from a 10 mph roll.
A friend of mine has an 03 Cobra with 520 hp, stage 4 ported Eaton. I love the instant power of boost right away, there is no substitute for it in my opinion.
With my auto a new Kenne Bell is the only thing I thought about putting on it. The auto has enough lag on the bottom end to where I think personally I would feel bored with a centri, I want torque and I want it now.
A friend of mine has an 03 Cobra with 520 hp, stage 4 ported Eaton. I love the instant power of boost right away, there is no substitute for it in my opinion.
With my auto a new Kenne Bell is the only thing I thought about putting on it. The auto has enough lag on the bottom end to where I think personally I would feel bored with a centri, I want torque and I want it now.
I love my Vortech HO S/C, but can honestly say that if I were to start all over again TODAY, I would be installing the Whipple on my car.
01-06-2009, 09:52 AM
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Who needs a shop, we install them ourselves! We are putting the mammoth kit on the Cobra, that thing is going to be just dumb to drive! Its fun now with 500+ hp I cannot imagine it with this new blower. Good thing he has a cage in it already and solid rear axle. And his block and internals are more than capable.
With the 3V I wouldn't buy anything like that!
As of now I had a dental emergency this morning that just put all car plans on hold until further notice.
With the 3V I wouldn't buy anything like that!
As of now I had a dental emergency this morning that just put all car plans on hold until further notice.
01-06-2009, 09:54 AM
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Sorry man, totally unexpected thing happened in the middle of the night with a tooth. You don't want to talk to me right now, whole side of my face is swollen and I sound special on the phone. I'll be in tomorrow for sure and get those prices for you.