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Originally Posted by Jim D
Has anyone adapted a powerdyne sc to a C5. You can pick up used ones reasonable on some of the forums, thanks Jim.
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Drifting
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From: Mickleton NJ
Well,thanks guys I was just wondering, but now I know why. Chris if I ever decide to get a supercharger, or anything else , you will be the man to do it. I just get curious at times. Got to keep up with you young guys,Jim.
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Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Arlington TX
I'd have to chime in and say I'm one of the foremost experienced powerdyne guys out there. I've retrofitted many powerdynes with different dinin impellers, kevlar/fiberglass belts, etc.. They have the coolest aircharge and they are the quietest blower out there. They make more power at low boost levels than any other blower out there. I was able to squeeze over 500rwhp on my mustang motor with 9psi. Once you remove the crappy tensioner on the BD-11a and put the proper belt on, with good SKF bearings, they are dependable.. I have never had one break that I retrofitted. With the proper work done, they are very good blowers. I'm actually selling my kit on ebay next week, look for a polished/black kit to see some of the mods you can do to them.
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Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Waipahu Hawaii
I had a BD11a as well on my 98 Camaro....I sueezed 11 pounds out of it and never once had any problems with the head unit...I thought it was a great blower. Also very quiet and simple. No oil lines or anything.
It's just a name thing in my opinion. If you go to the Vortech, procharger or powerdyne message boards you'll see that they all have problems....
Buying a powerdyne is like buying running shoes from Walmart....They'll work fine and be cheap. Just most people would prefer to were Nike than Sike...Thats all...
* But it must be said that they have HORRIBLE customer service.*
But to be Honest...Even though I do think it was a great blower....Id never put the cheapest item on my Vette.....Forn the camaro it was fine......But not the Vette....
I know Im contradicting everything I just said but to me powerdyne and Corvette just dont sound right together...
It's just a name thing in my opinion. If you go to the Vortech, procharger or powerdyne message boards you'll see that they all have problems....
Buying a powerdyne is like buying running shoes from Walmart....They'll work fine and be cheap. Just most people would prefer to were Nike than Sike...Thats all...
* But it must be said that they have HORRIBLE customer service.*
But to be Honest...Even though I do think it was a great blower....Id never put the cheapest item on my Vette.....Forn the camaro it was fine......But not the Vette....
I know Im contradicting everything I just said but to me powerdyne and Corvette just dont sound right together...
