V6 X-Charger or Vortech HO? Advantage between gear driven and twin screw?
02-21-2010, 11:34 PM
#32
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X-Charger = 280-290 HP for $4500
Vortech = 330 HP for $4500 and it is intercooled.
So why does the X get so much love? It seems to me that the Vortech set up is the clear win. Same price, more horsepower, and Vortech is intercooled (an option that seems to be taking forever to get off the ground with the X).
I am looking at buying a supercharger this summer. Just trying to sort everything out!
02-21-2010, 11:43 PM
#33
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So I have to ask then, why are people going with the X-Charger over the Vortech set up?
X-Charger = 280-290 HP for $4500
Vortech = 330 HP for $4500 and it is intercooled.
So why does the X get so much love? It seems to me that the Vortech set up is the clear win. Same price, more horsepower, and Vortech is intercooled (an option that seems to be taking forever to get off the ground with the X).
I am looking at buying a supercharger this summer. Just trying to sort everything out!
X-Charger = 280-290 HP for $4500
Vortech = 330 HP for $4500 and it is intercooled.
So why does the X get so much love? It seems to me that the Vortech set up is the clear win. Same price, more horsepower, and Vortech is intercooled (an option that seems to be taking forever to get off the ground with the X).
I am looking at buying a supercharger this summer. Just trying to sort everything out!
02-22-2010, 07:45 AM
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The torque and HP are delivered to the car faster than a vortech. The X charger also has a louder whine, and is easier to install.
The main reasons people for for the x-charger are...
Ease of installation
The looks of the M90
The sound
and the near instant power at low RPM's.
Each type of F/I system has their pro's and cons. If I could pick my S/C all over again with any amount of money, I would go with the x-charger again. Just my preference (I love the looks/sound).
The main reasons people for for the x-charger are...
Ease of installation
The looks of the M90
The sound
and the near instant power at low RPM's.
Each type of F/I system has their pro's and cons. If I could pick my S/C all over again with any amount of money, I would go with the x-charger again. Just my preference (I love the looks/sound).
02-22-2010, 08:48 AM
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if you dont mind me asking, how much is the intercooler kit, do you buy the x-charger and the intercooler seperatley or can they be bought together as a kit? does anybody know when the additional kits will be availiable? i was planning on ordering my blower in may/june so i have time to wait.
That depends - I have 260 to the rear wheels and 250 torque but others are putting up higher numbers in the upper 280's and more torque. My tune is running very safe and there is a lot left on it though. I decided to hold off on a dyno tune until I get the intercooler.
Last edited by JimC; 02-22-2010 at 04:56 PM.
02-22-2010, 10:22 AM
#38
So I have to ask then, why are people going with the X-Charger over the Vortech set up?
X-Charger = 280-290 HP for $4500
Vortech = 330 HP for $4500 and it is intercooled.
So why does the X get so much love? It seems to me that the Vortech set up is the clear win. Same price, more horsepower, and Vortech is intercooled (an option that seems to be taking forever to get off the ground with the X).
I am looking at buying a supercharger this summer. Just trying to sort everything out!
X-Charger = 280-290 HP for $4500
Vortech = 330 HP for $4500 and it is intercooled.
So why does the X get so much love? It seems to me that the Vortech set up is the clear win. Same price, more horsepower, and Vortech is intercooled (an option that seems to be taking forever to get off the ground with the X).
I am looking at buying a supercharger this summer. Just trying to sort everything out!
My X (w/ supporting mods) is putting down a very reliable 300HP at the rear wheels. Figuring 18% or so drivetrain loss, that in the ballpark of 354HP at the flywheel.
02-22-2010, 04:30 PM
#39
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The torque and HP are delivered to the car faster than a vortech. The X charger also has a louder whine, and is easier to install.
The main reasons people for for the x-charger are...
Ease of installation
The looks of the M90
The sound
and the near instant power at low RPM's.
Each type of F/I system has their pro's and cons. If I could pick my S/C all over again with any amount of money, I would go with the x-charger again. Just my preference (I love the looks/sound).
The main reasons people for for the x-charger are...
Ease of installation
The looks of the M90
The sound
and the near instant power at low RPM's.
Each type of F/I system has their pro's and cons. If I could pick my S/C all over again with any amount of money, I would go with the x-charger again. Just my preference (I love the looks/sound).
In buying a S/C, I'd really like more of that "seat of the pants" and squeeze your ********* up into your stomach kind of feel. Sounds like the X delivers just that. What is the benefit to being intercooled?
02-22-2010, 04:32 PM
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If you're grabbing the 330HP figure from Vortech's literature, that's the number at the FLYWHEEL, not the rear wheels.
My X (w/ supporting mods) is putting down a very reliable 300HP at the rear wheels. Figuring 18% or so drivetrain loss, that in the ballpark of 354HP at the flywheel.
My X (w/ supporting mods) is putting down a very reliable 300HP at the rear wheels. Figuring 18% or so drivetrain loss, that in the ballpark of 354HP at the flywheel.
As always, thanks for the help Torch_Vert
