Vortech SuperChargers

[02SilverSiHB]

I thought that was a turbo

[dofu]

this cant be turbo unless they arent running an intake filter

[!@#$%]

Originally posted by oldschoolimport
this type of system has a progressive boost curve similar to a turbo, it is intercooled like a turbo, but is simple to install like a supercharger. in my opinion a centrifugal(sp) supercharger is on par with a turbo, and is much better than a roots type blower. I would DEFINITELY choose this over the JRSC.

couldn't have said it better myself.

[02SilverSiHB]

Originally posted by !@#$%
couldn't have said it better myself.

ditto, SiRacer on clubsi has one, he has like 350whp and runs 12s.

[02SilverSiHB]

here's SiRacer's car...I think he was on slicks of course with that 60ft of his, he is car number 3

[oldskool]

the hks car was using a screw type sc. centrifugal sc's are just like turbos (they compress the air) but are belt driven vs. exhaust driven.

[02SilverSiHB]

Originally posted by oldskool
the hks car was using a screw type sc.

ah, sweet. I bet we'll never see it :(

[dofu]

i would love to have a vortech supercharger, but if they're so good, then whats with this (endyn link) ??? this is a page a friend of mine who's tried different setups with his integ referred me to

[ADAMnQuickCIVIC]

I had a Vortech V2 on my last car (2000 Maxima).
It made decent power but was laggy, like a large turbo.
Not to mention the kit was flawed, I kept popping belts after only a few weeks, if not days.
It was a Stillen kit, so maybe something directly from Vortech would be better.
Personally I wouldn't buy it though.
Too expensive, and I'd rather go turbo.

[mancalvo]

Has anyone read about the new HKS Supercharger being used on there new 2003 Challenge Honda Civic? Its a screw type stated before by another forum member.

Its a Rotrex SP30 series centrifugal charger (www.rotrex.eu.com). Check out the performance specifications and design (close loop oil system, filter and cooler)seams very reliable.

According to HKS sales and marketing people (when I called on 2/16/04), they are developing a STREET LEGAL kit that produces 270-280whp.
They are currently developing it and will put most turbo kits out there today "to sleep". If you know what I mean. The big question is when will it be ready for sale, and how much MULA will cost??

Following up on the February, March and April editions of Super Street magazine for the outcome of the "2003 Honda Civic Si Challenge". :D

[FckdUpPup]

I can't wait. That kit is so hidden. Such a nasty sleeper. If I had to guess I would say the kit will cost around $4000. Just my 2 cents.

Doug

[dofu]

hks supercharger??? sounds nice... but im wondering why the japanese companies (blitz, hks, etc...) have started moving from turbos to superchargers...

[swampdonkey]

The centerfugal supercharger does make awsome power, but it has the weaknesess of both super and turbochargers. Since it is powered by a pulley attached to the crank it sufferes parasitic loss and because its compressor is like that of a turbocharger it doesn't make good boost at low RPM. They have an efficiency range just like a turbo compressor. I read an article about an S2000 that had one and they said it wasn't much faster because where it really needed the power (down low) it didn't get any.


I'm not saying they aren't sweet......just that they do have their weaknesess like everything else.

[johnkimble]

damn, hks supercharger? i might just keep my a3 for that.. hmmmmmm :D

[FckdUpPup]

We will probably never get this . And it's not a tumor !;)