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Choosing The Right Supercharger
3/20/2001 4:12:00 PM
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Supercharger
Buyers Guide
The
popularity of superchargers has created overabundance of options in the way
of supercharging. With this in mind a lot of supercharger enthusiasts are confused
on which way they should go. You've got Centrifugal, Screw, or Roots type superchargers,
with drive systems consisted of gears, belts, screws, etc….
The
best way to narrow down your options, are to create a balance between budget
and performance requirements.
What's
Your Budget?
There are a few supercharger options for under $2000 but supercharger sytems
can run anywhere from $2400 up to $4800, and averaging $3000. |
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Budget:
$1500 -$2400:
Manufacturer Options: Paxton - Powerdyne - ProCharger - Vortech
Budget:
$2400 -$3400:
Manufacturer Options: Jackson - Paxton - Powerdyne - ProCharger
- Vortech - Whipple
Budget:
$3400 - 4800:
Manufacturer Options: Paxton - ProCharger - Vortech - Whipple
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What's
Your Performance Requirements?
No matter what your budget is, you don't want to purchase a supercharger
that doesn't meet the requirements of your performance needs. From casual
street driving to all-out racing, the supercharger industry has something
to meet your needs. |
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Street
Use (for more power around town)
Supercharger Requirements: Ball driven, belt driven, gear driven,
& screw type superchargers are all acceptable for light duty use.
Manufacturer Options: Jackson - Paxton - Powerdyne - ProCharger
- Vortech - Whipple
Street
/ Strip Use (around town & for weekend racing)
Supercharger Requirements: Gear driven, & screw type superchargers
are both acceptable for Street / Strip use.
Manufacturer Options: Jackson - Paxton - Powerdyne - ProCharger
- Vortech - Whipple
Commercial
Use (for all day driving or towing heavy loads )
Supercharger Requirements: Gear driven, & screw type superchargers
are both acceptable for commercial use.
Manufacturer Options: Jackson - Paxton - Powerdyne - ProCharger
- Vortech - Whipple
Race
/ Off-Road Use (for severe duty use on race tracks or off-road applications)
Supercharger Requirements: Gear driven superchargers are recommended
for Race / Off-Road use.
Manufacturer Options: Paxton - ProCharger - Vortech
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