E-force vs Magnuson
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From: Cutler Bay FL
E-force vs Magnuson
I tried searching and either i didn't search the right keywords or it isn't in here.
I would like to hear from people with LS2s (stock bottom) that have either the Edelbrock E-force or the Magnuson superchargers. Trying to decide between the 2.
Pros and cons, drive-ability, reliability, sound, etc..
Thank you
I would like to hear from people with LS2s (stock bottom) that have either the Edelbrock E-force or the Magnuson superchargers. Trying to decide between the 2.
Pros and cons, drive-ability, reliability, sound, etc..
Thank you
Last edited by dalynchmob; Jul 10, 2015 at 11:32 AM.
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I figured some more people would chime in by now. I've never had either so I'm limited on what I can contribute. I'm in the camp that thinks centri is the way to go in a Vette. Just from researching here, and knowing I can't leave things alone, I think if I was going with a positive displacement supercharger, I'd go with the Magnuson, although there's nothing wrong with eforce as a bolt on kit. Imo the only advantage to eforce is that it'll fit under the stock hood on an ls2.
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For a mild build, the EForce would be my choice because you wouldn't need a hood. If you really wanted to push things, the jackshaft Maggie would be better. The ability to overdrive the rear pulleys lets you run bigger front pulleys to help with belt slip. I think the Maggies also run a little cooler IAT wise.
EForce will have a little better bottom end due to the intake runners in the intake manifold. Maggie will have a little better top end due to those same intake runners.
They sound pretty much the same. Not a lot of blower whine from either. It's there, but barely.
Kind of a pick 'em.
EForce will have a little better bottom end due to the intake runners in the intake manifold. Maggie will have a little better top end due to those same intake runners.
They sound pretty much the same. Not a lot of blower whine from either. It's there, but barely.
Kind of a pick 'em.
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From: Cutler Bay FL
Thanks for the info. I've never had a supercharged vehicle before and the wife said go for it after my promotion to E7 this month. Gotta strike before she changes her mind.
I willing to hear about others. This may be my only chance so i want to most dependable bang for my buck i guess.
I willing to hear about others. This may be my only chance so i want to most dependable bang for my buck i guess.
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What are your goals? If it is just to have a supercharge, to pop the hood at car shows, etc then any of them work. If you want performance, I would get an ECS kit. They perform great, and you save a good amount of money too.
What other mods do you have or want to do? What are your power goals?
What other mods do you have or want to do? What are your power goals?
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No other performance mods really. Axle back exhaust and a vararam intake which would be gone with a SC. Looking for reliable, safe power in the mid to high 500s. Wouldn't mind a little whine either. I know i probably sound like a newb but i am in the SC world.
That ECS kit looks very appealing.
That ECS kit looks very appealing.
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St. Jude Donor '14
I've driven both PD and Centri C6 Vettes. Centri is the way to go. Car has plenty of low end grunt and pulls much harder on the top end and they don't heat soak as badly. Add meth on the centri and it's like naturally aspirated. No heat soak power loss when you want the power it's there.
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Going to take a lot more than just an eforce or Maggie to get you upper 500s with those. LS2 with just those bolted on would probably be in the mid 400s. Would need to pulley down, headers, and probably add tensioner, heat exchanger upgrade, possibly a cam, etc.
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The car I found had very low-mileage and the kit installed is proven to be extremely reliable and great parts (Lingenfelter). It has a set of LPE ported heads and a small cam. Right at 600 rwhp without overspinning the blower, gets good gas mileage on hwy (if that is a concern... centri's will do the same), and good low-end and mid-range TQ. This car is running real street tires, so I was not trying for a drag-strip screamer. Fits under the hood, no belt slip on upshifts/downshifts, and as old motorhead said there isn't a lot of blower whine.
Very happy with the E-force. Could I make more power with another blower? Sure. But if this one ever comes off, i'll build another TT setup like I have on my C5Z.
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No experience with the Maggie, but I do have an EForce on my LS7. Like previously mentioned the Maggie will require the use of LS3 heads.
The EForce makes first and second gear useless when you really get into it, but it's docile enough that my wife can still drive it normally.
There's pro and cons to each, but a centri might make installation easier for the LS2.
The EForce makes first and second gear useless when you really get into it, but it's docile enough that my wife can still drive it normally.
There's pro and cons to each, but a centri might make installation easier for the LS2.
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For the power level you say you want .... there are a lot of good choices out there.
Since you are new to the forced induction ..... I suspect you'll be happy with whatever supercharger setup you choose
IMO -The biggest factor you need to consider is:
How well will "you" do in resisting the temptation to upgrade later?
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No experience with the Maggie, but I do have an EForce on my LS7. Like previously mentioned the Maggie will require the use of LS3 heads.
The EForce makes first and second gear useless when you really get into it, but it's docile enough that my wife can still drive it normally.
There's pro and cons to each, but a centri might make installation easier for the LS2.
The EForce makes first and second gear useless when you really get into it, but it's docile enough that my wife can still drive it normally.
There's pro and cons to each, but a centri might make installation easier for the LS2.
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ECS kit for sure, but if you want that fun low end grunt I would only consider the magnuson. Those e-force's are terrible when pushed. Super high iat's when pullied down so you have to upgrade the heat exchanger, pump, etc. If you want I can lay out all the pro's and con's to every system available as we have installed them all.
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ECS kit for sure, but if you want that fun low end grunt I would only consider the magnuson. Those e-force's are terrible when pushed. Super high iat's when pullied down so you have to upgrade the heat exchanger, pump, etc. If you want I can lay out all the pro's and con's to every system available as we have installed them all.
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St. Jude Donor '14
I'm more than happy with ECS but I'd be curious of the thoughts of someone who has worked on multiple systems.
I've personally have checked out / driven ECS and E-Force setups on LS3.
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While ill await joes response and hope he actually does it can you compare the two you have driven.