Vortec Super Charger vs. turbo charger
12-02-2005, 05:57 PM
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Vortec Super Charger vs. turbo charger
this will be running on a b18c (gs-r for people who are clueless) if I were to pick a supercharger this would be the kit with the cooler on it because with the right mods this system can hit the 300hp mark and probably even more. My question is has anybody used this system, how good is the system, or would using a turbo charger be a better choice? Let me know your opinions.
12-02-2005, 06:54 PM
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Re: Vortec Super Charger vs. turbo charger
im pretty sure it depends on what youre trying to achieve superchargers are better off the line, and turbos are better for higher speeds where it actually kicks in, so your choice is low end vs. high.
12-02-2005, 09:42 PM
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Re: Vortec Super Charger vs. turbo charger
Originally Posted by asianmuscle
im pretty sure it depends on what youre trying to achieve superchargers are better off the line, and turbos are better for higher speeds where it actually kicks in, so your choice is low end vs. high.
12-03-2005, 10:04 AM
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Re: Vortec Super Charger vs. turbo charger
Vortech setups are much different than a standard Eaton-type (like a Jackson Racing) superchanger. The Vortech setup is a centrifugal supercharger, which is basically a belt driven turbo. The same high end power with not as much lower end grunt characteristics, same as a turbo, but it's a fixed drive, not dependant on load like a turbo. The Vortech systems are nice, but there is a limit to the flexibility as far as power, etc. goes. If you're looking for ultimate power and system flexibility, you might want to lean toward a turbo. I like the Vortech setups a lot, they're easy, reliable, and make excellent power for a street car. Get the aftercooled kit though, and the higher RPM drive pulley.
They're really both highish end power systems though. I would personally go for the turbo setup, because you have a lot of flexibility in turbo choice, intercooler choice, etc. that you don't have with the Vortech kit, unless you buy just the supercharger and want to peice together your own kit. I like to have lots of choices, so turbo setups are my preference, but Vortech kits definately have their place on street and track cars too.
Tough choice.
One last thing.. The aftercooled Vortech kits are over $4k I think, which can give you a lot of bang for your buck with a turbo setup.
They're really both highish end power systems though. I would personally go for the turbo setup, because you have a lot of flexibility in turbo choice, intercooler choice, etc. that you don't have with the Vortech kit, unless you buy just the supercharger and want to peice together your own kit. I like to have lots of choices, so turbo setups are my preference, but Vortech kits definately have their place on street and track cars too.
Tough choice.
One last thing.. The aftercooled Vortech kits are over $4k I think, which can give you a lot of bang for your buck with a turbo setup.
Last edited by Fabrik8; 12-03-2005 at 10:07 AM.
