Saleen Superchargers vs. Whipple vs. Vortech
Mach 1 Member
Joined: June 3, 2005
Posts: 968
Likes: 0
How easy is that basic turbo kit to install? And how much does it cost? How hard is it to uninstall?
I eventually want to get a fully built engine with twin turbos, but that tallies up to about $15k including labor (I'm not smart enough or equipped enough to do that on my own). I was thinking about just getting a decent supercharger for $4-6k and installing it myself, just to have something to play with for a few years until I can afford the twin turbo...
Are superchargers hard to uninstall? Do you make alot of damage installing them? (cutting stock pipes, hoses, etc, in a way that cannot easily be returned to stock)
I eventually want to get a fully built engine with twin turbos, but that tallies up to about $15k including labor (I'm not smart enough or equipped enough to do that on my own). I was thinking about just getting a decent supercharger for $4-6k and installing it myself, just to have something to play with for a few years until I can afford the twin turbo...
Are superchargers hard to uninstall? Do you make alot of damage installing them? (cutting stock pipes, hoses, etc, in a way that cannot easily be returned to stock)
Mach 1 Member
Joined: May 17, 2006
Posts: 939
Likes: 0
Cobra Member
Joined: November 11, 2006
Posts: 1,329
Likes: 0
Legacy TMS Member
Joined: June 24, 2006
Posts: 2,501
Likes: 16
Be there or be square
ps Rochester, In. is having its Red Hot Car Show and Chili Cook Off this Saturday the 13th. I might be able to sqeeze in this show. Thats only a little ways from you.
GT Member
Joined: August 15, 2006
Posts: 102
Likes: 0
Sorry for the hijack, now back to the talk about superchargers.
BTW, I'm looking forward to seeing all the different SCs at the Brenspeed Dyno Day here in a couple weeks. Hopefully someone will bring a Whipple this time. That's the only one I haven't heard in person, and really want to see how it compares.
V6 Member
Joined: May 22, 2006
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
Take it from someone that had a Centi and now has a whipple. FOr an everday stock motor setup a Centi is fine if you want to turn it up and plan on a built motor and want to go fast get a TS over a Centi. I have not had a turbo but know Chevykiller had one and changed to a TS and before the turbo had a Vortec.
GT Member
Joined: April 22, 2006
Posts: 125
Likes: 0
I liked Saleen and Whipple
I got my Saleen in LA and love it. There is always the direct argument over more timing or more psi with these twin screws to add power. Each tuner has there own method. In the end, there are hundeds of cars running well over 3 years plus on very powerful SC tunes on the stock engine. Erik
Legacy TMS Member
Joined: October 8, 2005
Posts: 12,395
Likes: 29
From: Medina county, OH
Depends on what kits you're comparing...... the average Vortech kit either 'cooled or non-cooled come with the V2 S-trim. This is what I have but be advised that it is a smaller blower compared to the Paxton 2200 series which is what comes with their 'cooled kits. The V2 is still a great blower but you can reach more power with the 2200.
I have a D1SC procharger that I'm selling if anyone is interested. It's be excellent for a daily driven car.
Super Boss Lawman Member
Joined: January 17, 2006
Posts: 4,148
Likes: 3
From: Temecula,CA
If you are interested in making big power you should look at the Kenne Bell 2.8H
Legacy TMS Member
Joined: January 9, 2005
Posts: 6,982
Likes: 6
From: New Carlisle, Ohio (20 miles north of Dayton)
Hey Adam,
Was at a Indiana and Ohio TMS get together this past Saturday and the Brenspeed bunch trailered down there Saleen supercharged car and the answer in "No" it will all fit under the stock hood. Go here to see some pictures from our meet.
Scott
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...=70881&page=17
Was at a Indiana and Ohio TMS get together this past Saturday and the Brenspeed bunch trailered down there Saleen supercharged car and the answer in "No" it will all fit under the stock hood. Go here to see some pictures from our meet.
Scott
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...=70881&page=17
Super Boss Lawman Member
Joined: January 17, 2006
Posts: 4,148
Likes: 3
From: Temecula,CA
Hey Adam,
Was at a Indiana and Ohio TMS get together this past Saturday and the Brenspeed bunch trailered down there Saleen supercharged car and the answer in "No" it will all fit under the stock hood. Go here to see some pictures from our meet.
Scott
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...=70881&page=17
Was at a Indiana and Ohio TMS get together this past Saturday and the Brenspeed bunch trailered down there Saleen supercharged car and the answer in "No" it will all fit under the stock hood. Go here to see some pictures from our meet.
Scott
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...=70881&page=17
Thank's for sharing those, I haven't seen them yet. Those are some really nice pics, all of your cars are looking very clean
Looks like you guys had a good time-Adam
Legacy TMS Member
Joined: January 9, 2005
Posts: 6,982
Likes: 6
From: New Carlisle, Ohio (20 miles north of Dayton)
Scott
Super Boss Lawman Member
Joined: January 17, 2006
Posts: 4,148
Likes: 3
From: Temecula,CA
Super Boss Lawman Member
Joined: January 17, 2006
Posts: 4,148
Likes: 3
From: Temecula,CA
Hey Adam,
Was at a Indiana and Ohio TMS get together this past Saturday and the Brenspeed bunch trailered down there Saleen supercharged car and the answer in "No" it will all fit under the stock hood. Go here to see some pictures from our meet.
Scott
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...=70881&page=17
Was at a Indiana and Ohio TMS get together this past Saturday and the Brenspeed bunch trailered down there Saleen supercharged car and the answer in "No" it will all fit under the stock hood. Go here to see some pictures from our meet.
Scott
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...=70881&page=17
I looked on jdms website and they said that the saleen kit requires motor lowering mounts when used with the stock hood
-Adam