differences in SC kits?
12-10-2007, 12:24 PM
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RE: differences in SC kits?
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This was a great condensed and simplified way of explaining things for a new person or even someone that been around but still doesn't know as much as she should...........thank you for being courteous and helping someone else out! Good job~!
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ORIGINAL: 06Saleen3V
There are three types of superchargers out on the market: twin screws, centrifugal, and root style. The root style is the least efficient because it they move air into the engine in little bursts rather than a continuous flow like that of a twin-screw or centrifugal. The reason the T/S are more efficient than the root style is because the T/S blowers compress the air inside the housing. A centrifugal blower is powered by an impeller used to bring in air at high speeds to compress it. They are said to be the most efficient of all the blowers. While the centrifugals are the most efficient, they are not the most popular for our cars due to the way they build boost. The T/S is instant boost while you have to wait for the centrifugal to build boost through the RPMs. Here is a list of the most common of all three types...
Twin Screw Superchargers:
1) Whipple
2) Kenne Bell
3) Saleen
The T/S design is phenomenal for instant boost in low RPM's
Centrifugal Superchargers
1) Procharger
2) Paxton
3) Vortech
4) Novi
Centrifugal design builds boost with RPM...there is not instant boost, but more power is made as the tach needle climbs
Root style Superchargers
1) Roush
2) Magnacharger
See above ^...anyways, hope this helped
There are three types of superchargers out on the market: twin screws, centrifugal, and root style. The root style is the least efficient because it they move air into the engine in little bursts rather than a continuous flow like that of a twin-screw or centrifugal. The reason the T/S are more efficient than the root style is because the T/S blowers compress the air inside the housing. A centrifugal blower is powered by an impeller used to bring in air at high speeds to compress it. They are said to be the most efficient of all the blowers. While the centrifugals are the most efficient, they are not the most popular for our cars due to the way they build boost. The T/S is instant boost while you have to wait for the centrifugal to build boost through the RPMs. Here is a list of the most common of all three types...
Twin Screw Superchargers:
1) Whipple
2) Kenne Bell
3) Saleen
The T/S design is phenomenal for instant boost in low RPM's
Centrifugal Superchargers
1) Procharger
2) Paxton
3) Vortech
4) Novi
Centrifugal design builds boost with RPM...there is not instant boost, but more power is made as the tach needle climbs
Root style Superchargers
1) Roush
2) Magnacharger
See above ^...anyways, hope this helped
This was a great condensed and simplified way of explaining things for a new person or even someone that been around but still doesn't know as much as she should...........thank you for being courteous and helping someone else out! Good job~!
s ~
ditto..the help is greatly appreciated.
in that case I might look into a KB or whipple being that it seems like they are the most used application and build boost instantly.Though (much like turbos) wouldn't one that made boost linearly better then one that just went -BAM!BOOST! lol- all at once? I know it's the problem with big turbo cars on FWDers I would much rather have something that built boost in a linear fashion for the purpose of traction..would'nt instant boost say with 400-450whp just cause alot of wheelspin and trauma to the drivetrain? even with a rwd?
12-10-2007, 12:25 PM
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RE: differences in SC kits?
ORIGINAL: exx1976
Looks like you'll have to change your name to SC_stangGT
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what's the difference between all the different SC kits out there? the one I am considering is the paxton sc kit from brenspeed,though only because of the value.
I hear of whipple,KB,vortech,saleen,roush and all these other ones but honestly have no idea of what is what..anyone care to break it down for a newb?
getting one next year,all the time to research but still want more insight on the matter
not looking to upgrade internals just yet..just want something to bolt on and go!
what's the difference between all the different SC kits out there? the one I am considering is the paxton sc kit from brenspeed,though only because of the value.
I hear of whipple,KB,vortech,saleen,roush and all these other ones but honestly have no idea of what is what..anyone care to break it down for a newb?
getting one next year,all the time to research but still want more insight on the matter
not looking to upgrade internals just yet..just want something to bolt on and go!
LOL
12-10-2007, 12:38 PM
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RE: differences in SC kits?
ORIGINAL: Turbo_stangGT
ditto..the help is greatly appreciated.
in that case I might look into a KB or whipple being that it seems like they are the most used application and build boost instantly.Though (much like turbos) wouldn't one that made boost linearly better then one that just went -BAM!BOOST! lol- all at once? I know it's the problem with big turbo cars on FWDers I would much rather have something that built boost in a linear fashion for the purpose of traction..would'nt instant boost say with 400-450whp just cause alot of wheelspin and trauma to the drivetrain? even with a rwd?
ditto..the help is greatly appreciated.
in that case I might look into a KB or whipple being that it seems like they are the most used application and build boost instantly.Though (much like turbos) wouldn't one that made boost linearly better then one that just went -BAM!BOOST! lol- all at once? I know it's the problem with big turbo cars on FWDers I would much rather have something that built boost in a linear fashion for the purpose of traction..would'nt instant boost say with 400-450whp just cause alot of wheelspin and trauma to the drivetrain? even with a rwd?
12-10-2007, 01:04 PM
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RE: differences in SC kits?
ORIGINAL: 06Saleen3V
If you don't plan on going over 650rwhp, why not consider the Saleen as well?
ORIGINAL: Turbo_stangGT
ditto..the help is greatly appreciated.
in that case I might look into a KB or whipple being that it seems like they are the most used application and build boost instantly.Though (much like turbos) wouldn't one that made boost linearly better then one that just went -BAM!BOOST! lol- all at once? I know it's the problem with big turbo cars on FWDers I would much rather have something that built boost in a linear fashion for the purpose of traction..would'nt instant boost say with 400-450whp just cause alot of wheelspin and trauma to the drivetrain? even with a rwd?
ditto..the help is greatly appreciated.
in that case I might look into a KB or whipple being that it seems like they are the most used application and build boost instantly.Though (much like turbos) wouldn't one that made boost linearly better then one that just went -BAM!BOOST! lol- all at once? I know it's the problem with big turbo cars on FWDers I would much rather have something that built boost in a linear fashion for the purpose of traction..would'nt instant boost say with 400-450whp just cause alot of wheelspin and trauma to the drivetrain? even with a rwd?
all I see are hp numbers and prices not to mention cool names like stage 3 565hp sc kit! and so forth..it's like being a kid in a candy store.
I don't mind spending $5-6k on one..just as long as it delivers the goods..though if for my application I can get great power out of say a CF SC..I might as well get that for now and maybe upgrade down the line.Would be a better idea actually..500whp at my disposal right now being such a newb to that kind of hp levels dosen't sound like such a good idea lol...
12-10-2007, 03:08 PM
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RE: differences in SC kits?
In all honesty, for someone who does not have any experience with big torque rear wheel drive cars on the street and want to make 500 rwhp - I would recommend a centrifi. Probably the vortech (cause I like watercooled stuff[8D])
Seriously, it is the most forgiving as you have to build boost and a lot harder to get in trouble. The boost is there when you specifically ask for it and eases in so it gives you more control. When you start getting into big instant boost on the street, the simple truth is that it is not much fun on the street cause you really can't just let it go.
I get guys wanting to race me everyday in my car and 99% of the time, I couldn't race them if I wanted to cause my car will kill you if you go WOT from less than 40 mph on the street...
Seriously, it is the most forgiving as you have to build boost and a lot harder to get in trouble. The boost is there when you specifically ask for it and eases in so it gives you more control. When you start getting into big instant boost on the street, the simple truth is that it is not much fun on the street cause you really can't just let it go.
I get guys wanting to race me everyday in my car and 99% of the time, I couldn't race them if I wanted to cause my car will kill you if you go WOT from less than 40 mph on the street...
12-10-2007, 03:17 PM
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RE: differences in SC kits?
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In all honesty, for someone who does not have any experience with big torque rear wheel drive cars on the street and want to make 500 rwhp - I would recommend a centrifi. Probably the vortech (cause I like watercooled stuff[8D])
Seriously, it is the most forgiving as you have to build boost and a lot harder to get in trouble. The boost is there when you specifically ask for it and eases in so it gives you more control. When you start getting into big instant boost on the street, the simple truth is that it is not much fun on the street cause you really can't just let it go.
I get guys wanting to race me everyday in my car and 99% of the time, I couldn't race them if I wanted to cause my car will kill you if you go WOT from less than 40 mph on the street...
In all honesty, for someone who does not have any experience with big torque rear wheel drive cars on the street and want to make 500 rwhp - I would recommend a centrifi. Probably the vortech (cause I like watercooled stuff[8D])
Seriously, it is the most forgiving as you have to build boost and a lot harder to get in trouble. The boost is there when you specifically ask for it and eases in so it gives you more control. When you start getting into big instant boost on the street, the simple truth is that it is not much fun on the street cause you really can't just let it go.
I get guys wanting to race me everyday in my car and 99% of the time, I couldn't race them if I wanted to cause my car will kill you if you go WOT from less than 40 mph on the street...
12-10-2007, 07:05 PM
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RE: differences in SC kits?
ORIGINAL: Turbo_stangGTThough (much like turbos) wouldn't one that made boost linearly better then one that just went -BAM!BOOST! lol- all at once? I know it's the problem with big turbo cars on FWDers I would much rather have something that built boost in a linear fashion for the purpose of traction..would'nt instant boost say with 400-450whp just cause alot of wheelspin and trauma to the drivetrain? even with a rwd?
12-10-2007, 07:09 PM
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RE: differences in SC kits?
ORIGINAL: onederful100
what exactly is your set up, enquiring minds want to know.
ORIGINAL: modaddict
LOL - EVERYONE 'wants' my set-up but FEW are willing to pay for it...
LOL - EVERYONE 'wants' my set-up but FEW are willing to pay for it...