v1 s-trim or saleen series IV?
03-01-2006, 02:40 AM
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v1 s-trim or saleen series IV?
ok so long story short, i didnt end up getting the series 4 blower i wanted a while back. and im still in the same 3500$ or so budget for a new blower. i eventually want to do the kenne bell but right now, its too much extra work+3000$ more. ive looked at vortech and procharger, and id like to try and find maybe a used one with the aftercooler. however, theres a series 4 kit i can get for about 3 grand. id like to hear some oppinions on which of the 3 you would get. this is a mostly daily driver, and will be doing some runs at the track. looking for 14 lbs of boost for now. im leaning towards the series 4 cause its one hell of a blower, but the vortech and procharger can get more power, and and i could install either of those easier than the series 4 (need to make new brackets and modify the fuel rails for the series 4).
03-01-2006, 02:45 AM
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RE: vortech procharger or saleen series IV?
i cant remember to much about the series 4 blower... like if they are very good since they are a stock blower... but.. i would say vortech... 14lbs of boost off a aftercooled vortech will promise you about 450rwhp id say depending on the setup.... is your motor forged?
03-01-2006, 03:05 AM
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RE: vortech procharger or saleen series IV?
yeah saleen says its the extreme motor(which is fully built), and i sure as hell believe it with how friggin nasty it sounds. the series 4 is twin screw, its a pretty damn good blower from what i hear, but it maxes out at around 15lbs of boost and thats including a port job and heat exchanger upgrade. its self contained too, so no oil pan tapping. i really shouldnt be getting a blower right now, my tranny is dying and come march ill probably roast it at epping. eh screw it trannies grow on trees. i hear that you can really crank up the boost on vortechs and prochargers, like upwards of 20lbs. whats the word on that?
03-01-2006, 03:12 AM
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RE: vortech procharger or saleen series IV?
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yeah saleen says its the extreme motor(which is fully built), and i sure as hell believe it with how friggin nasty it sounds. the series 4 is twin screw, its a pretty damn good blower from what i hear, but it maxes out at around 15lbs of boost and thats including a port job and heat exchanger upgrade. its self contained too, so no oil pan tapping. i really shouldnt be getting a blower right now, my tranny is dying and come march ill probably roast it at epping. eh screw it trannies grow on trees. i hear that you can really crank up the boost on vortechs and prochargers, like upwards of 20lbs. whats the word on that?
yeah saleen says its the extreme motor(which is fully built), and i sure as hell believe it with how friggin nasty it sounds. the series 4 is twin screw, its a pretty damn good blower from what i hear, but it maxes out at around 15lbs of boost and thats including a port job and heat exchanger upgrade. its self contained too, so no oil pan tapping. i really shouldnt be getting a blower right now, my tranny is dying and come march ill probably roast it at epping. eh screw it trannies grow on trees. i hear that you can really crank up the boost on vortechs and prochargers, like upwards of 20lbs. whats the word on that?
03-01-2006, 08:57 AM
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RE: vortech procharger or saleen series IV?
if u can get the series IV with an aftercooler then get it cause its actually a very high quality blower made by Whipple. But if its not cooled then u can get a brand new procharger for like 3600.
03-01-2006, 01:26 PM
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RE: vortech procharger or saleen series IV?
Read this and think again about Prochargher. I will say though that I had prob;ems with my Vortech. They fixed it twice. No charge. There tech sucks though cuz they don't have enough people to answer calls. I got through to KB on the spot though but a high RPM motor can benefit from a turbo big time.
http://www.vortechsuperchargers.com/news/h2h.html
http://www.vortechsuperchargers.com/news/h2h.html