another s/c thread.. but lets include paxton this time!
12-07-2007, 07:38 PM
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RE: another s/c thread.. but lets include paxton this time!
ORIGINAL: jrhykushi
the X-Charger is also the most reliable and best for daily drivers, right?
the X-Charger is also the most reliable and best for daily drivers, right?
Can anyone point to a factory supercharged car with a centrifugal blower? Maybe there's been one or two, but I can't think of it if there has been.
12-07-2007, 08:02 PM
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RE: another s/c thread.. but lets include paxton this time!
ORIGINAL: socal2fast
How are those on gas MPG. I hear alot of the S/C kits now the MPG are about the same and a few people said they have seen gains in MPG?
How are those on gas MPG. I hear alot of the S/C kits now the MPG are about the same and a few people said they have seen gains in MPG?
Superchargers(all sorts, turbos too) make power by packing more air and fuel into an engine than it could ingest on it's own. That does not equate to increased mileage.
THe X only makes boost when you're stepping on the throttle pretty strongly. The rest of the time there's a bypass valve that lets it sort of freewheel without building pressure.
Mileage with the X is about the same as stock if you drivenormally and stay out of boost. If you're punching it a lot, you'll drop 1-2mpg. You won't care tho.....trust me...
For SoCal2Fast, this is what mine sounds like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SSXAZC4ZPg
You can do a search on Youtube on "4.0" and "Procharger" or "Vortech" to find other clips to compare
12-08-2007, 08:00 AM
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RE: another s/c thread.. but lets include paxton this time!
HOLY $HIT TORCH VERT!!! i just watched your youtube video. the X sounds so freaking awaesome!!! goddamn. that definitely seals the deal for when i go f/i. (hopefully by summer) jeez. that sounds amazing. crazy man.
scion tc with trd superchargers use centrifugal stock
12-08-2007, 12:02 PM
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RE: another s/c thread.. but lets include paxton this time!
actually when you get the scion centri, it voids the warranty unlike GM, Ford, Mercedes, even if you get it done by the factory/dealer. thats one of the reasons i bought amustang, cause to get the same power from a different car around our price range, you had to go f/i and that would viod the warranty.
12-09-2007, 12:34 AM
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RE: another s/c thread.. but lets include paxton this time!
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Who makes the X Charger? Dose it come with a cooler? Cost?
Thanks for all the great info.
Who makes the X Charger? Dose it come with a cooler? Cost?
Thanks for all the great info.
http://www.explorerexpress.com/index.php
Also here's another video of the X in action
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1bSdtHp2G...eature=related
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12-09-2007, 01:53 AM
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RE: another s/c thread.. but lets include paxton this time!
ORIGINAL: Torch_Vert
The Eaton is, or has been,used by Ford, GM, Mercedes etc on factory supercharged cars. They don't want warranty/reliability issues obviously and the Eaton units have been rock solid for them in huge numbers for years.
Can anyone point to a factory supercharged car with a centrifugal blower? Maybe there's been one or two, but I can't think of it if there has been.
ORIGINAL: jrhykushi
the X-Charger is also the most reliable and best for daily drivers, right?
the X-Charger is also the most reliable and best for daily drivers, right?
Can anyone point to a factory supercharged car with a centrifugal blower? Maybe there's been one or two, but I can't think of it if there has been.