budget forced induction?
04-07-2008, 05:22 PM
#31
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RE: budget forced induction?
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meh good point. i probably will wind up going the bolt on route. Gears, lowering, LCA's, custom tune, aluminum d/s, and upgraded clutch.
ORIGINAL: moosestang
Paxton and vortech are the same company.
I don't want to rain on your parade, but I wouldn't put any forced induction on my car if I were unemployed. While i've never had a single problem with my car, others have. If you aren't in a position to replace the motor, then you should stay naturally aspirated for now.
Patience is a virtue.
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well.....the paxton 1200 SL is sounding like the best for me now. cheapish, makes decent power on the low end compared to the vortech, good unit altogether. i don't trust vortech........too many friends with vortech blowers have had big problems with them.
i don't need huge, monstrous, 480 rwhp or anything like that. i'm looking for 400-420 rwhp, reliable. maybe a tune for 450 RWHP for the track or something, but i wanna keep it safe, since i'll probably start out without an intercooler, and upgrade it later.
well.....the paxton 1200 SL is sounding like the best for me now. cheapish, makes decent power on the low end compared to the vortech, good unit altogether. i don't trust vortech........too many friends with vortech blowers have had big problems with them.
i don't need huge, monstrous, 480 rwhp or anything like that. i'm looking for 400-420 rwhp, reliable. maybe a tune for 450 RWHP for the track or something, but i wanna keep it safe, since i'll probably start out without an intercooler, and upgrade it later.
I don't want to rain on your parade, but I wouldn't put any forced induction on my car if I were unemployed. While i've never had a single problem with my car, others have. If you aren't in a position to replace the motor, then you should stay naturally aspirated for now.
Patience is a virtue.
meh good point. i probably will wind up going the bolt on route. Gears, lowering, LCA's, custom tune, aluminum d/s, and upgraded clutch.
04-08-2008, 02:48 AM
#34
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RE: budget forced induction?
get a zex kit for now untill you are in the position to afford a blower and any issues that may come from it. Get some of the bolt ons you want and someNos and your good to go. Just as good as a blower IMO. The bottles can add up though but Im sure your not going to jump in your car and floor it every where you go..........all though I could be wrong
good luck fellow floridian
.......and ya better go intercooled out here in this hell on earth . I have the gts-2 hood and I feel bad for my engine when I put the covers over the vents cause it gets so dam hot under there I cant imagine with a blower with out a intercooler[&:]
good luck fellow floridian
.......and ya better go intercooled out here in this hell on earth . I have the gts-2 hood and I feel bad for my engine when I put the covers over the vents cause it gets so dam hot under there I cant imagine with a blower with out a intercooler[&:]
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