Supercharger
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 196
Likes: 0
From: sacramento Ca
Supercharger
Magnuson or ATI for a stock C-5? A-4. I would be willing to change the hood if need be. Which one will give the best long term performance? [IMG][/IMG] :confused: :confused: :cheers:
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,314
Likes: 2
From: san diego ca
Re: Supercharger (C-5Flash)
John ,
the ATI and Magnusun are two very different beasts.
If reliabilty is a big concern for you i'd suggest the Magnusun. ( Roots Blower )
If your willing to go through a little heartburn but want to see greater RWHP gains, go with the ATI. ( Centrifical Blower )
Both set ups are very good , but I think its fair to say that the Magnuson is a much more reliable option.
Either way i'm sure you will enjoy both SC's.
Good Luck !
:cheers:
Jeff
the ATI and Magnusun are two very different beasts.
If reliabilty is a big concern for you i'd suggest the Magnusun. ( Roots Blower )
If your willing to go through a little heartburn but want to see greater RWHP gains, go with the ATI. ( Centrifical Blower )
Both set ups are very good , but I think its fair to say that the Magnuson is a much more reliable option.
Either way i'm sure you will enjoy both SC's.
Good Luck !
:cheers:
Jeff
Team Owner
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 25,332
Likes: 221
From: Frisco, TX
Re: Supercharger (C-5Flash)
I agree with the above posts, and I have the Magnuson. Check out the "C5 Forced Induction/Nitrous" sction of the forum for more input to your question, and you can see all the :seeya , :banghead: , :boxing , :sleep: , :troll , :lurk: , :rolleyes: , and :nopity that get posted whenever a question like yours is asked. You'll soon learn that there's no perfect answer, but it also will help you figure out what is most important to you.
[Modified by SteveL2, 12:18 PM 5/21/2003]
[Modified by SteveL2, 12:18 PM 5/21/2003]
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 776
Likes: 0
From: Dunnellon Florida
Re: Supercharger (SteveL2)
Heck,I go for long drives all the time and have no trouble with my Vortech
centrifigal S/C. They offer a 3-year warranty (that I have),they make gobs
of power (that I have as well) and you retain the stock hood! The Magnuson
would have been an easier install for me but I wanted the stock lines (hood).
I couldn't be happier. :D
centrifigal S/C. They offer a 3-year warranty (that I have),they make gobs
of power (that I have as well) and you retain the stock hood! The Magnuson
would have been an easier install for me but I wanted the stock lines (hood).
I couldn't be happier. :D
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,838
Likes: 1
From: Volusia. Las Vegas FL, NV
Re: Supercharger (C-5Flash)
I did a bit of reseach and ATI was recommended by Xtreme and a few other installers. Xtreme installed the ATI Supercharger on my 2002 Vert but haven't had the chance to drive it yet because the car is still at the shop - doing other mods to it. Give Nate a call. He's not too far from you.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 19,923
Likes: 6,722
From: Bonneville Salt Flats
Re: Supercharger (C-5Flash)
I've used centrifugal blowers for years on street and race cars (B'ville), along with turbos. The main issue for all these blowers' longevity is lubrication. I've used Vortech and both the old ball-drive and gear -riven Paxtons and found this to be the case in all instances. I still have a custom Vortech fab on a 300 ci, 500 hp steet car that I'm quite happy with.
I also recommend Gilmer (cogged belt-drives) in all instances to avoid hassle, even if you must have it custom fabricated. Use the widest that will fit and DO pin your crank pulley no matter what anyone might say.
Yet, I'd sure consider a "Maggie" for my C-5 daily driver, IF I could find a hood I liked to go with it.
All the best. :yesnod:
I also recommend Gilmer (cogged belt-drives) in all instances to avoid hassle, even if you must have it custom fabricated. Use the widest that will fit and DO pin your crank pulley no matter what anyone might say.
Yet, I'd sure consider a "Maggie" for my C-5 daily driver, IF I could find a hood I liked to go with it.
All the best. :yesnod:
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 4,711
Likes: 551
From: St. Louis MO
2020 Corvette of the Year (appearance mods)
C2 of Year Winner (appearance mods) 2019
CI 4-5-7-9-10-11 Car Show Winner
CI 2-3-4-5-6-7-9-10-11 Vet
Re: Supercharger (Avanti)
I selected the Magnuson because of lower boost, ease of install and long term reliability. Vette not used as a DRAG car but a Fun car. Time will tell I made the correct decision :) :)
RK Sport S/C hood
[Modified by Black_Magic, 4:31 PM 5/21/2003]
RK Sport S/C hood
[Modified by Black_Magic, 4:31 PM 5/21/2003]
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 6,725
Likes: 0
From: South Bend IN
Re: Supercharger (SteveL2)
I agree with the above posts, and I have the Magnuson. Check out the "C5 Forced Induction/Nitrous" sction of the forum for more input to your question, and you can see all the :seeya , :banghead: , :boxing , :sleep: , :troll , :lurk: , :rolleyes: , and :nopity that get posted whenever a question like yours is asked. You'll soon learn that there's no perfect answer, but it also will help you figure out what is most important to you.
[Modified by SteveL2, 12:18 PM 5/21/2003]
[Modified by SteveL2, 12:18 PM 5/21/2003]
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 211
Likes: 0
From: Highlands Ranch Colorado
Re: Supercharger (C-5Flash)
I love my ATI. It's been consistant and very reliable. I haven't had any problems with it yet. I usualy don't drive the car very hard, but with the 8 lbs boost, twin intercoolers, and not having to change my stock hood, it's by far the best mod that I've made!
[Modified by ColoradoSilver, 12:03 AM 5/22/2003]
[Modified by ColoradoSilver, 12:03 AM 5/22/2003]
Racer
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 368
Likes: 0
From: doha
Re: Supercharger (C-5Flash)
Okay here's what i know.....
If you want something that would give you a good power and wouldn't hurt the engine as much as other superchargers, then get the Magnuson.
If you want something that adds alot more power, and you can get a pulley change and get even more power then get the ATI ...
What i am trying to say is the magnuson power is all what you can get, you can not get more out of it in like a years or something. But the ATI all what you have to do is change the ATI pulley and you get more power, a friend of mine picked up 40rwhp by going from the 7lb pulley to the 8lb pulley..I have seen 12lb pulleys on the ATI that make monster #'s but you would need to change somethings in the engine to do so though...good luck
If you want something that would give you a good power and wouldn't hurt the engine as much as other superchargers, then get the Magnuson.
If you want something that adds alot more power, and you can get a pulley change and get even more power then get the ATI ...
What i am trying to say is the magnuson power is all what you can get, you can not get more out of it in like a years or something. But the ATI all what you have to do is change the ATI pulley and you get more power, a friend of mine picked up 40rwhp by going from the 7lb pulley to the 8lb pulley..I have seen 12lb pulleys on the ATI that make monster #'s but you would need to change somethings in the engine to do so though...good luck