looking to supercharge

stanger9219 · 01-24-2004, 01:14 AM

I decided to say ***** buying a heads/cam/intake combo for right now and just go straight to a supercharger that I'll be able to afford in about a month. I just have a few question before i start doing anything. Which is better..Paxton Novi 1000, Vortech sc-trim, or a 9psi Powerdyne??? Which are basically the superchargers that I'l be able to afford. Also...the Vortech and the Paxton come with new feul pumps but will I have to change the injectors? And last but not least is that I want to get a cobra intake manifold in the future, will this be a factor in what supercharger I can get??? Thanks for the help guys...i just want to go fast.

420nitro · 01-24-2004, 10:18 AM

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Originally posted by stanger9219
I decided to say ***** buying a heads/cam/intake combo for right now and just go straight to a supercharger that I'll be able to afford in about a month. I just have a few question before i start doing anything. Which is better..Paxton Novi 1000, Vortech sc-trim, or a 9psi Powerdyne??? Which are basically the superchargers that I'l be able to afford. Also...the Vortech and the Paxton come with new feul pumps but will I have to change the injectors? And last but not least is that I want to get a cobra intake manifold in the future, will this be a factor in what supercharger I can get??? Thanks for the help guys...i just want to go fast.

I would leans toward the Paxton or Vortech. See who will give you a better price. As goes for the intake, it will only compliment the blower.

Just make sure you get the one that whines!

Hozer 88GTConv · 01-24-2004, 10:37 AM

The Vortech SQ comes setup for 7-8lbs.
The standard kit comes with an in-line t-rex fp.
I customized my kit by dropping the t-rex and fmu, going with a Johnson motorsports chip for my A3M and 42lb injectors based on Tony Gonyan's recommendation from Hocus Pocus .
This is my daily driver and detonation is not an option.
But the Vortech Kit is very nice, well packaged with parts bundled together so you can easily inventory them.

Here are the installation instructions so you can get an idea of what is entailed:
http://users.net66.com/~sckiddoo/4fa218im.pdf

LX5liter · 01-25-2004, 10:53 AM

My vote would be the Vortech as well. Running a basically stock engine, try to keep the boost below 8 lbs, and run an FMU and you will be O.K. Like Hozer said though, ideally though you would want to ditch the FMU in favour of larger injectors and a good tune.

tireburner163 · 01-25-2004, 02:29 PM

I'd go with either the Novi or the Vortech. But I'd ditch the FMU and go with a set of 42lb/hr injectors and a 255lph intake pump and have it dyno-tuned.

-Josh, aka the tireburner

Stang_Crazy · 01-26-2004, 08:08 PM

Do alot of research on www.superchargerhelp.com

Ditch the FMU and run bigger injectors and fuel pump.

Ackbar00 · 01-26-2004, 08:13 PM

There is nothing wrong with a FMU. I fully expect to make around 425 with a FMU in place. Granted, it will be gone first chance I get, but it does not have to be. Just make sure you put it on correctly

I vote Novi, it would prolly be louder than the SQ, and I like noisy parts

Hozer 88GTConv · 01-27-2004, 12:53 AM

Just for info...Vortech owns Paxton now. See MM & FF this month.

Stang_Crazy · 01-27-2004, 12:36 PM

The Novi's are a little quieter. They have helical cut gears instead of straight cut (like the old Vortech's used to have). A Novi 1k compared to a SC-Trim, I think the sounds would be similar.....the Vortech might be a tad louder.

The FMU is nothing but a 'band-aid' for the fuel system. IMO, ditch it and get some 42# injectors and a 255lph in-tank. If you decide on keeping the FMU and running it for a little while, there is an excelent thread on www.superchargerhelp.com about making your FMU fully adjustable . Good Luck!

jonnyk · 01-28-2004, 11:12 AM

I would lean towards the Paxton since it comes with the discharge tube. I wouldn't be jumping up to 42# injectors, those are too much on a stock engine and you might run into driveability problems and/or starting problems. 30's are plenty for that combo. But I would definitely ditch the crappy FMU...

01-24-2004, 01:14 AM	#1
stanger9219 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: st. louis, MO Posts: 197	looking to supercharge I decided to say ***** buying a heads/cam/intake combo for right now and just go straight to a supercharger that I'll be able to afford in about a month. I just have a few question before i start doing anything. Which is better..Paxton Novi 1000, Vortech sc-trim, or a 9psi Powerdyne??? Which are basically the superchargers that I'l be able to afford. Also...the Vortech and the Paxton come with new feul pumps but will I have to change the injectors? And last but not least is that I want to get a cobra intake manifold in the future, will this be a factor in what supercharger I can get??? Thanks for the help guys...i just want to go fast. __________________ 98 Cobra, CAI, Flowmasters, o/r h-pipe. 4.10s, Hurst shifter.

01-24-2004, 10:37 AM	#3
Hozer 88GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 706	Vortech Kit The Vortech SQ comes setup for 7-8lbs. The standard kit comes with an in-line t-rex fp. I customized my kit by dropping the t-rex and fmu, going with a Johnson motorsports chip for my A3M and 42lb injectors based on Tony Gonyan's recommendation from Hocus Pocus . This is my daily driver and detonation is not an option. But the Vortech Kit is very nice, well packaged with parts bundled together so you can easily inventory them. Here are the installation instructions so you can get an idea of what is entailed: http://users.net66.com/~sckiddoo/4fa218im.pdf __________________ 1988 GT Convertible 331 10:1 TW heads, GT-40 intake, MSD, TRW flattops, B Cam w/ 1.7's, MAC exhaust, 24's, 70 TB, 76 MAF, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, Koni's, Anderson PMS, Wideband 02, yatta, yatta... One week with new motor, two speeding tickets...joy

01-25-2004, 10:53 AM	#4
LX5liter dude5l Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 603	My vote would be the Vortech as well. Running a basically stock engine, try to keep the boost below 8 lbs, and run an FMU and you will be O.K. Like Hozer said though, ideally though you would want to ditch the FMU in favour of larger injectors and a good tune. __________________ Good luck! Brad R. 1992 L.X. 5.0 coupe MODS: A few little bolt ons New Best time ...11.60 @ 128 mph @ 2000+ ft altitude. Rice Haters Club member #39 Users rides #2542

01-25-2004, 02:29 PM	#5
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	I'd go with either the Novi or the Vortech. But I'd ditch the FMU and go with a set of 42lb/hr injectors and a 255lph intake pump and have it dyno-tuned. -Josh, aka the tireburner __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

01-26-2004, 08:08 PM	#6
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	Do alot of research on www.superchargerhelp.com Ditch the FMU and run bigger injectors and fuel pump. __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

01-26-2004, 08:13 PM	#7
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	There is nothing wrong with a FMU. I fully expect to make around 425 with a FMU in place. Granted, it will be gone first chance I get, but it does not have to be. Just make sure you put it on correctly I vote Novi, it would prolly be louder than the SQ, and I like noisy parts __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

01-27-2004, 12:53 AM	#8
Hozer 88GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 706	By the way... Just for info...Vortech owns Paxton now. See MM & FF this month. __________________ 1988 GT Convertible 331 10:1 TW heads, GT-40 intake, MSD, TRW flattops, B Cam w/ 1.7's, MAC exhaust, 24's, 70 TB, 76 MAF, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, Koni's, Anderson PMS, Wideband 02, yatta, yatta... One week with new motor, two speeding tickets...joy

01-27-2004, 12:36 PM	#9
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	The Novi's are a little quieter. They have helical cut gears instead of straight cut (like the old Vortech's used to have). A Novi 1k compared to a SC-Trim, I think the sounds would be similar.....the Vortech might be a tad louder. The FMU is nothing but a 'band-aid' for the fuel system. IMO, ditch it and get some 42# injectors and a 255lph in-tank. If you decide on keeping the FMU and running it for a little while, there is an excelent thread on www.superchargerhelp.com about making your FMU fully adjustable . Good Luck! __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

01-28-2004, 11:12 AM	#10
jonnyk Being stroked is great Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 772	I would lean towards the Paxton since it comes with the discharge tube. I wouldn't be jumping up to 42# injectors, those are too much on a stock engine and you might run into driveability problems and/or starting problems. 30's are plenty for that combo. But I would definitely ditch the crappy FMU... __________________ Novi 2000 now spinning off the snout of the 331... Mods Pics

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