THANKS GREG FOR ALL YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND YOUR WILLING TO HELP IN TIME OF NEED! BEST REGARDS DAVE. 
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Originally Posted by BlowerWorks
Hi Chris,
I'm just small fry! I do most of the work myself, including answering the phone. When I was Carroll SuperCharging I had a good size crew, 20 or so, and after almost 20 years as CSC I closed the doors - couldn't make a living and couldn't pay the great people I had working for me what they deserved. You could say I was a lousy businessman, always stood by my customers, even as I lost my shirt! This is a very difficult business to be in: extremely competitive and often the customer unwilling to pay for quality and knowledge. So often new entries to this market look to save $1500 bucks only to find out the $1500 turns into another $5 or $10K !!! Honestly, I got burned out and was very frustrated.
When I re-opened as BlowerWorks I recognized the importance of maintaining communication with the customer; thus I answer the phone myself and check my e-mails frequently during the day and all hours of the night when I can't sleep. Consequently the customers I have are very loyal as I provide them with very good service; sometimes slower than I'd like, but always quality with good instructions.
I tend to have more Vortech customers than ProCharger since the Vette kits I developed starting in 1987 used first the Paxton blower (only one around then) and then subsequently the Vortech when it appeared on the horizon around 1990. When the first ProCharger head unit became available (600B) I wasn't impressed. Eventually the ProCharger people developed some very impressive head units. In fact the newer units with their large step-up ratios (4 to 5:1) make supercharging much easier than with the Vortech at 3.6:1. If I were to design a new supercharging kit I'd definitely consider/use the ProCharger just because of the large step-up ratio.
Another reason I developed a loyal following is because I have helped ProCharger & Vortech customers alike solve their problems. The L98 & LT1 'ATI' kits leave something to be desired - they are less than complete. When I sell a kit it is complete and it performs as advertised. Currently I am working with a couple of ProCharger owners looking to by-pass the mechanical intercooler which is often a hindrance on a daily driven Vette. In particular there is an opening in the market for an improved belt drive on the ProCharger LT1 kit. I've seen several posts here of Forum members desiring a better ProCharger LT1 drive (like Juergen) and I've seen several posts of members who have made same (like Bruce) and some (like you Chris) who will soon offer one?
I have also done my best to post & share advice to help fellow members - like the extensive fuel pump testing I've done. I think as a result of the above some members say, ask Greg. Fact is there are a number of members on this Forum that are extremely knowledgeable and I've learned from their postings as well!
Anyhow, I'm wandering around here and just wanted to acknowledge you and the fact that the newer ProCharger head units are great pieces and I am by no means the only quote, unquote "expert" here on this Forum. The difference is that I have tried to provide solutions & service to owners of both. Best regards, Greg Carroll.
I'm just small fry! I do most of the work myself, including answering the phone. When I was Carroll SuperCharging I had a good size crew, 20 or so, and after almost 20 years as CSC I closed the doors - couldn't make a living and couldn't pay the great people I had working for me what they deserved. You could say I was a lousy businessman, always stood by my customers, even as I lost my shirt! This is a very difficult business to be in: extremely competitive and often the customer unwilling to pay for quality and knowledge. So often new entries to this market look to save $1500 bucks only to find out the $1500 turns into another $5 or $10K !!! Honestly, I got burned out and was very frustrated.
When I re-opened as BlowerWorks I recognized the importance of maintaining communication with the customer; thus I answer the phone myself and check my e-mails frequently during the day and all hours of the night when I can't sleep. Consequently the customers I have are very loyal as I provide them with very good service; sometimes slower than I'd like, but always quality with good instructions.
I tend to have more Vortech customers than ProCharger since the Vette kits I developed starting in 1987 used first the Paxton blower (only one around then) and then subsequently the Vortech when it appeared on the horizon around 1990. When the first ProCharger head unit became available (600B) I wasn't impressed. Eventually the ProCharger people developed some very impressive head units. In fact the newer units with their large step-up ratios (4 to 5:1) make supercharging much easier than with the Vortech at 3.6:1. If I were to design a new supercharging kit I'd definitely consider/use the ProCharger just because of the large step-up ratio.
Another reason I developed a loyal following is because I have helped ProCharger & Vortech customers alike solve their problems. The L98 & LT1 'ATI' kits leave something to be desired - they are less than complete. When I sell a kit it is complete and it performs as advertised. Currently I am working with a couple of ProCharger owners looking to by-pass the mechanical intercooler which is often a hindrance on a daily driven Vette. In particular there is an opening in the market for an improved belt drive on the ProCharger LT1 kit. I've seen several posts here of Forum members desiring a better ProCharger LT1 drive (like Juergen) and I've seen several posts of members who have made same (like Bruce) and some (like you Chris) who will soon offer one?
I have also done my best to post & share advice to help fellow members - like the extensive fuel pump testing I've done. I think as a result of the above some members say, ask Greg. Fact is there are a number of members on this Forum that are extremely knowledgeable and I've learned from their postings as well!
Anyhow, I'm wandering around here and just wanted to acknowledge you and the fact that the newer ProCharger head units are great pieces and I am by no means the only quote, unquote "expert" here on this Forum. The difference is that I have tried to provide solutions & service to owners of both. Best regards, Greg Carroll.
Thanks for your post and I think your loyal following speaks volumes to your capabilities and integrity. Let me assure you, my posts were in no way intended to deminish those two qualities and I believe they didn't. I too have read your posts and find them very informative. I hope that you continue to post here so that we can all learn from your experience.
Respectfully,
Chris
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From: Arvada CO
Originally Posted by bacardioil
stay away from pro-charger. go with vortec.
call greg at blower works, he the guy that can set you up right.
regards
call greg at blower works, he the guy that can set you up right.
regards
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Joined: May 2004
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From: DFW TX
Originally Posted by BlowerWorks
Hi Chris,
I'm just small fry! I do most of the work myself, including answering the phone. When I was Carroll SuperCharging I had a good size crew, 20 or so, and after almost 20 years as CSC I closed the doors - couldn't make a living and couldn't pay the great people I had working for me what they deserved. You could say I was a lousy businessman, always stood by my customers, even as I lost my shirt! This is a very difficult business to be in: extremely competitive and often the customer unwilling to pay for quality and knowledge. So often new entries to this market look to save $1500 bucks only to find out the $1500 turns into another $5 or $10K !!! Honestly, I got burned out and was very frustrated.
When I re-opened as BlowerWorks I recognized the importance of maintaining communication with the customer; thus I answer the phone myself and check my e-mails frequently during the day and all hours of the night when I can't sleep. Consequently the customers I have are very loyal as I provide them with very good service; sometimes slower than I'd like, but always quality with good instructions.
I tend to have more Vortech customers than ProCharger since the Vette kits I developed starting in 1987 used first the Paxton blower (only one around then) and then subsequently the Vortech when it appeared on the horizon around 1990. When the first ProCharger head unit became available (600B) I wasn't impressed. Eventually the ProCharger people developed some very impressive head units. In fact the newer units with their large step-up ratios (4 to 5:1) make supercharging much easier than with the Vortech at 3.6:1. If I were to design a new supercharging kit I'd definitely consider/use the ProCharger just because of the large step-up ratio.
Another reason I developed a loyal following is because I have helped ProCharger & Vortech customers alike solve their problems. The L98 & LT1 'ATI' kits leave something to be desired - they are less than complete. When I sell a kit it is complete and it performs as advertised. Currently I am working with a couple of ProCharger owners looking to by-pass the mechanical intercooler which is often a hindrance on a daily driven Vette. In particular there is an opening in the market for an improved belt drive on the ProCharger LT1 kit. I've seen several posts here of Forum members desiring a better ProCharger LT1 drive (like Juergen) and I've seen several posts of members who have made same (like Bruce) and some (like you Chris) who will soon offer one?
I have also done my best to post & share advice to help fellow members - like the extensive fuel pump testing I've done. I think as a result of the above some members say, ask Greg. Fact is there are a number of members on this Forum that are extremely knowledgeable and I've learned from their postings as well!
Anyhow, I'm wandering around here and just wanted to acknowledge you and the fact that the newer ProCharger head units are great pieces and I am by no means the only quote, unquote "expert" here on this Forum. The difference is that I have tried to provide solutions & service to owners of both. Best regards, Greg Carroll.
I'm just small fry! I do most of the work myself, including answering the phone. When I was Carroll SuperCharging I had a good size crew, 20 or so, and after almost 20 years as CSC I closed the doors - couldn't make a living and couldn't pay the great people I had working for me what they deserved. You could say I was a lousy businessman, always stood by my customers, even as I lost my shirt! This is a very difficult business to be in: extremely competitive and often the customer unwilling to pay for quality and knowledge. So often new entries to this market look to save $1500 bucks only to find out the $1500 turns into another $5 or $10K !!! Honestly, I got burned out and was very frustrated.
When I re-opened as BlowerWorks I recognized the importance of maintaining communication with the customer; thus I answer the phone myself and check my e-mails frequently during the day and all hours of the night when I can't sleep. Consequently the customers I have are very loyal as I provide them with very good service; sometimes slower than I'd like, but always quality with good instructions.
I tend to have more Vortech customers than ProCharger since the Vette kits I developed starting in 1987 used first the Paxton blower (only one around then) and then subsequently the Vortech when it appeared on the horizon around 1990. When the first ProCharger head unit became available (600B) I wasn't impressed. Eventually the ProCharger people developed some very impressive head units. In fact the newer units with their large step-up ratios (4 to 5:1) make supercharging much easier than with the Vortech at 3.6:1. If I were to design a new supercharging kit I'd definitely consider/use the ProCharger just because of the large step-up ratio.
Another reason I developed a loyal following is because I have helped ProCharger & Vortech customers alike solve their problems. The L98 & LT1 'ATI' kits leave something to be desired - they are less than complete. When I sell a kit it is complete and it performs as advertised. Currently I am working with a couple of ProCharger owners looking to by-pass the mechanical intercooler which is often a hindrance on a daily driven Vette. In particular there is an opening in the market for an improved belt drive on the ProCharger LT1 kit. I've seen several posts here of Forum members desiring a better ProCharger LT1 drive (like Juergen) and I've seen several posts of members who have made same (like Bruce) and some (like you Chris) who will soon offer one?
I have also done my best to post & share advice to help fellow members - like the extensive fuel pump testing I've done. I think as a result of the above some members say, ask Greg. Fact is there are a number of members on this Forum that are extremely knowledgeable and I've learned from their postings as well!
Anyhow, I'm wandering around here and just wanted to acknowledge you and the fact that the newer ProCharger head units are great pieces and I am by no means the only quote, unquote "expert" here on this Forum. The difference is that I have tried to provide solutions & service to owners of both. Best regards, Greg Carroll.
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From: PITTSBURGH PA
Up date I'm going to talk with blower works first. Hopfuly get a kit in my price rage. I think it is just great how everyone gave me there opinion and helped me out. Thanks Alot.
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Joined: May 2004
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From: DFW TX
Originally Posted by WRIGHTCJW
Up date I'm going to talk with blower works first. Hopfuly get a kit in my price rage. I think it is just great how everyone gave me there opinion and helped me out. Thanks Alot.
It took me about a year collecting parts (on a budget).
I took my time and ended up finding good deals on used parts.
I ended up finding a good deal on a older Paxton setup, although a lot of people will say the SN-93 Paxton is a heat generator. It worked out great for me, it was in my budget. The new superchargers on the market today all put down some good numbers. The old Paxton setup with the alky injection that I found happen to be one of Gregs at blowerworks old setups. He went all out to help me get this old system up and running even though it does not compare to what he offers now.
What is really nice about his setups are is that its "complete" you get everything you need to do the job. His plug and play type wiring harness is just another way to keep it simple.
I just got back from a dyno tune today, I have a 86 and here are the number I put down with a old paxton.
351 rwhp / 432 rwtq.......very fun to drive
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I just sold a sn93 paxton it would not work on my 95. I had a L98 camaro I got it to run 12.40 natural aspirated. It took me two years to complete that project. I started getting crazy with the set up, it was never fast enough. so at 11.1 compression I added 10 pounds of boost that did not last as long as I hoped. Oh on cast pistons hum? New project. Oh well I'm all most out of parts to sell, so I have a little start money.
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hi guys
i have a 93 that greg completely set up for me with his complete system. i new nothing about supercharging and still know very lttle, but i can say this about this man. greg had my vett for weeks and the workmanship and the time this man put into my car, i could never have paid him for. besides running his business. i could never find a company that would do that. i couldnt be more pleased when i seen the finished product. i am answering from my dealing with greg. so brand x when i say he will set you up this is what i meant. thanks greg your a hell of a man to deal with and i would never go any where else. i would tell someone to see you in a heartbeat. greg you know me i say it like it is.
regards gene
i have a 93 that greg completely set up for me with his complete system. i new nothing about supercharging and still know very lttle, but i can say this about this man. greg had my vett for weeks and the workmanship and the time this man put into my car, i could never have paid him for. besides running his business. i could never find a company that would do that. i couldnt be more pleased when i seen the finished product. i am answering from my dealing with greg. so brand x when i say he will set you up this is what i meant. thanks greg your a hell of a man to deal with and i would never go any where else. i would tell someone to see you in a heartbeat. greg you know me i say it like it is.
regards gene
Last edited by bacardioil; Feb 21, 2006 at 10:23 AM.
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Originally Posted by bacardioil
hi guys
i have a 93 that greg completely set up for me with his complete system. i new nothing about supercharging and still know very lttle, but i can say this about this man. greg had my vett for weeks and the workmanship and the time this man put into my car, i could never have paid him for. besides running his business. i could never find a company that would do that. i couldnt be more pleased when i seen the finished product. i am answering from my dealing with greg. so brand x when i say he will set you up this is what i meant. thanks greg your a hell of a man to deal with and i would never go any where else. i would tell someone to see you in a heartbeat. greg you know me i say it like it is.
regards gene
i have a 93 that greg completely set up for me with his complete system. i new nothing about supercharging and still know very lttle, but i can say this about this man. greg had my vett for weeks and the workmanship and the time this man put into my car, i could never have paid him for. besides running his business. i could never find a company that would do that. i couldnt be more pleased when i seen the finished product. i am answering from my dealing with greg. so brand x when i say he will set you up this is what i meant. thanks greg your a hell of a man to deal with and i would never go any where else. i would tell someone to see you in a heartbeat. greg you know me i say it like it is.
regards gene
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