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We are not talking about a thousand dollars more for the intercooled vs non intercooled version. We are talking savings for your pocket after it was done
making it worth it.. We are not talking saving up for twice as long or anything. I think the savings vs the time most people would need to save would make it worth it.
We all have our opinions though.
It just depends on which you value more. The savings or getting it right now.
I say patience is a virtue.
Plus, again.. you could use the money you save from doing it all at once for another mod.
There's PLENTY of fun in that and a little more time saving would be worth it to me!
Not to mention not having to worry as much about heat soak while you have to save up even MORE money in the long run to add the intercooler later!
making it worth it.. We are not talking saving up for twice as long or anything. I think the savings vs the time most people would need to save would make it worth it.
We all have our opinions though.
It just depends on which you value more. The savings or getting it right now.
I say patience is a virtue.
Plus, again.. you could use the money you save from doing it all at once for another mod.
There's PLENTY of fun in that and a little more time saving would be worth it to me!
Not to mention not having to worry as much about heat soak while you have to save up even MORE money in the long run to add the intercooler later!
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Not sure if you considered other sc's but if you havent then you should. Im assuming the vortech interested you b/c its cheaper. I would get familiar with each application and the delivery of power. I always tell people to first read all u can when deciding. Dont let the money sway you either way. IF u can save 4000 then u can save 6000.
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I was surprised as well, but it sure did get heat soaked quickly during the summer. Winter I had to take it off due to it's BS issues (don't ask lol)
Trust me. It's only fun until things get hot. Even with a custom tune and 93 octane, it's fun is only temporary without some sort of much needed cooling system. I have the air to air now and I really should have went this route the first time around.. 10 psi and cool boost!
I can hot lap it and still run 12.7@110mph where as back when I had no intercooler, it would be 13.5@105mph.. imagine that
Trust me. It's only fun until things get hot. Even with a custom tune and 93 octane, it's fun is only temporary without some sort of much needed cooling system. I have the air to air now and I really should have went this route the first time around.. 10 psi and cool boost!
I can hot lap it and still run 12.7@110mph where as back when I had no intercooler, it would be 13.5@105mph.. imagine that
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Yep. Given you have done it a few times before or you are a professional, you can get that front end apart quickly and focus your time on the important stuff: getting the plumbing in for the intercooler and bolting all the supercharger in.
Is the V3 impellor a smaller diameter wheel than previous versions? If so, that would be great especially in mitigating and hopefully eliminating belt slip.
Is the V3 impellor a smaller diameter wheel than previous versions? If so, that would be great especially in mitigating and hopefully eliminating belt slip.