Paxton bracket ?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Springhill FL
Paxton bracket ?
Well after two different deals fell through on my Procharger head units, now I cant find one at all. I'm thinking of just selling my procharger bracket and going with a Paxton setup. I can pick up a brand new Paxton head unit for about the same price as a used DISC(which I cant find !). So I"ll have to tap my oil pan for the oil line..but oh well..I just want to get this project rolling ! I've already got everything I need EXCEPT for a head unit 
Anyone know who makes a good Paxton bracket and about how much it would cost me ?
Hell I may even go Vortech...I can find tons of those Head units
Anyone know who makes a good Paxton bracket and about how much it would cost me ?
Hell I may even go Vortech...I can find tons of those Head units
Last edited by MawneeC5; Apr 29, 2006 at 04:02 AM.
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ECS makes the Paxton bracket. They make the whole C5 Paxton kit.
Be careful about getting any used head unit (you mentioned Vortech).
You need the proper outlet, and a reverse rotation to use ECS or A&A brackets.
Be careful about getting any used head unit (you mentioned Vortech).
You need the proper outlet, and a reverse rotation to use ECS or A&A brackets.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Springhill FL
Originally Posted by Warp Factor
ECS makes the Paxton bracket. They make the whole C5 Paxton kit.
Be careful about getting any used head unit (you mentioned Vortech).
You need the proper outlet, and a reverse rotation to use ECS or A&A brackets.
Be careful about getting any used head unit (you mentioned Vortech).
You need the proper outlet, and a reverse rotation to use ECS or A&A brackets.
Thats why I think I'm just going to grab a new Vortech SC trim, or Paxton Novi 2000, either can be had for $1600 new.
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If it was me, I'd go with a complete kit. Unless you just love figuring things out and fabbing, have tons of time, aren't in any hurry to get it done, and don't mind a lot of trial and error.
That way, you get a polished head unit, injectors, fuel system upgrades, radiator support changes, plumbing, intercooler, instructions, etc.
That way, you get a polished head unit, injectors, fuel system upgrades, radiator support changes, plumbing, intercooler, instructions, etc.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Springhill FL
Originally Posted by Warp Factor
If it was me, I'd go with a complete kit. Unless you just love figuring things out and fabbing, have tons of time, aren't in any hurry to get it done, and don't mind a lot of trial and error.
That way, you get a polished head unit, injectors, fuel system upgrades, radiator support changes, plumbing, intercooler, instructions, etc.
That way, you get a polished head unit, injectors, fuel system upgrades, radiator support changes, plumbing, intercooler, instructions, etc.
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The only place to get a Paxton bracket is ECS period..They are the only company that makes a Paxton kit for the C5. Even Paxton doesn't make one, they left it to ECS. So call ECS and see if they will sell you just a bracket...
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Melting Slicks
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From: Springhill FL
Originally Posted by asmokegars
The fab work is trivial and I"ll be saving ~3k
Just don't come back posting how some tuner's kit won't hold the belt.
Just don't come back posting how some tuner's kit won't hold the belt.
Wow..everyone is negative today...
Let me Reiterate. I ALREADY have EVERYTHING else I need for this project.
Last edited by MawneeC5; Apr 29, 2006 at 02:44 PM.
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Sorry. My reaction to the trivial comment.
The brackets/pulleys/tensioners are not trivial. All of those combined have made the kits reliable especially when everyone was having problems with the procharger setups. I have the latest edition of the ECS 8 rib system and the novi 2000 from Paxton and it holds up under high boost without throwing belts. The 10 rib should enable you to go with an even more agressive pulley reliably.
Good luck with your build.
The brackets/pulleys/tensioners are not trivial. All of those combined have made the kits reliable especially when everyone was having problems with the procharger setups. I have the latest edition of the ECS 8 rib system and the novi 2000 from Paxton and it holds up under high boost without throwing belts. The 10 rib should enable you to go with an even more agressive pulley reliably.
Good luck with your build.
