Hey boys,
I have a stock 99 c5 and want to know which s/c is the best for me???
Thanks for ur time!!!

 

The Vortech S trim that I'm going to sell soon. I upgraded to a big ECS setup (On my forged engine.)

 

Should be a politician

 

Is that a vote for my system?

 

The that will fit your goals budget, good kits from A&A Vortech, Maggie, KB and ECS Novi, just depends on what you want. I went with a used A&A DS1C and have not looked back at all with my decision The one thing the C5 community has now is options and more options

 

Previous post I made, may be helpful. Some FI options:
1. centrif supercharger(Procharger, Vortec, Novi)
2. roots supercharger(Magnacharger), also twin screw(Kenne Bell)
3. twin turbo(APS, STS)

Word of caution; if you intend to road race, read no further. SC and Turbos are not a good option for RR, you have significant heat issues. Plus TT’s power lag can be an issues exiting turns(see below).

The quick answer is, for max low end pull and highest top end hp, Kenne Bell or twin turbos are a good option. Maggie will get your close but is 50-100 hp less than TT that can get you to 550-600 rwhp. For similar horsepower that builds up more gradually and comes on significantly after 3500 rpm, centrifs are the ticket (good for Ľ mile cars).

Details:

A few additional facts about FI and your 2 basic choices turbo or SC. Turbo gets you lots of low end boost fast, is quiet and there are no belts to change. They are a little more expensive to install correctly ($1,000 addl). The big negative is if your into road racing. There's a lag when you drop the peddle until the impeller spools up, then a rather abrupt boost in power. On the street or in a drag application that's fun. Road racing the sudden boost can put an inexperienced(or even an intermediate driver) off the track when exiting a turn (aka. if your serious about HPDEs don't buy one).

As for the SC choices those fall into two categories(I: stock hood, II: high rise hood reqrd):
I. Centrifugal SCs: Procharger, Vortech, ESC kit, which don't require a high rise front hood. The only disadvantage to these is they don't build signif power until the rpms are over 3,700. If you forge the bottom end of the car, you can get these to turn out impressive hp #s(my car for ex. is 740rwhp). Price installed 500hp $9,000, price for 740hp(including forged bot, fuel pump, meth inj) $16,000.
IIa. roots style: Maggie: Builds powers right away at 2,000+rpm. Downsides: limit to about 500 rwhp and needs high rise hood. Cost about $9,000
IIb. twin screw: Kenne Bell: Builds power right away and can be modified to support 800rwhp. More efficient, less parasitic loss. Downsides: high rise hood, addl weights (+100 lbs). PS. Ford GT uses twin screw.

 

I am pretty sure you are mistaken about the Ford GT using a twin screw. I believe it's an Eaton blower. AKA Maggie.

 

the kenne bell is a twin screw which is more efficient then a roots style blower. and the Ford GT and the kompressor cars from mercedes all use twin screws.

 

Am I allowed to Vote?

 

No, but I'll vote for you


A&A

 

Buy an ESC Paxton...... easlily the best package on the market.....better engineering, better quality.

 

No, but I will since someone said " you're in uncharted territory."

Firing her up Sunday buddy

 

I'm running the ProCharge on my set-up and have great results with it!

Keep seeking info on all of them and get everyones opinion on their set-up then make your choice!

The main reason I like the ProCharger is becasue of the self contained oiling system it has. Others are soon to come with one as well which will - in this catagory - make your decision easier by having a wider variety to choose from (That is from a self contained oil system - if that is what you are looking for )

Keep us up to date!

Thanks,Matt

 

I dont know why anyone says that centrifigul S/C dont build until 3700??? at 2500 rpm, I am over 6 lbs, easily. Power down low is instant, and easily controllable.

ECS kit works great, and very reliable... Just look at all of those 9 sec ECS avatars out there!!
I vote for the ECS Paxton Novi 2000. but I am bias, cause I know it works. Call ECS and talk to Chris or Doug.
All of the S/C kits work, Its all in the tune!!!
There are alot of reputable tuners ot there with great success. They all make big power. How far you go is all up to you...

This topic comes up weekly, Do a search, you will find tons of info.

 

I have a D1SC and love it. That said, our centrif blowers don't match the bottom end of a TT or Kenne Bell. Those applications will drive more like a bigger block engine. Ours on the other hand are great for 1/4. Lot's of good options.

PS. I'm running over 15 lbs of boost(small sc pulley and a 10% OD pulley) and 740 rwhp. That said, the power really does not come on "hard" until after 3,400 rpm.

 

As long as its for our kit, Yes you are

 

I am with these guys...

 

Thanks but with that avatar you are not playing on the right team

 

Chick's Dig the MULLET...

 

Like the hair, Nick.
I think Chris is just jealous.