Super Charger? Looks like a turbo....

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JKmotorsports

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ehhh. a s/c does not necessarily have a more immediate response.
it also won;t suck up 30-40 hp out of boost unlike a supercharger.

Roots and twin screws have an almost immediate response. Centrifugals do not.
Also, with the bypass valve, blowers like the Radix use less than 1 hp to operate while cruising out of boost.
 

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Also, centrifugals need to be tapped into the engine's oil system to provide lubrication for the s/c. Roots and twin-screws don't. Whichever s/c is chosen, the fuel system needs to be upgraded and re-tuning is a must.

Almost every centri manufacturer has now migrated to a self contained oiling design - even the smaller manufacturers. Tapping the pans is no longer an issue. Vortec, Procharger, and paxton all migrated years ago.

The procharger is extremely loud at idle. Sounds like busted bearings inside and that's something that takes getting used to.. They also have an extremely loud blow off valve and whistle notice-ably at cruising spead.

Paxton and Vortec have a much quiter idle, still have a cruising whistle, but their kit blow off is quieter.

Here's a video of my procharged mustang, you can hear pretty much everything I've mentioned in this one clip..

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Also, with the bypass valve, blowers like the Radix use less than 1 hp to operate while cruising out of boost.


Good to point out, thanks!

the noise alone is reason for me to never want a supercharger.
 

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Almost every centri manufacturer has now migrated to a self contained oiling design - even the smaller manufacturers. Tapping the pans is no longer an issue.

True. The last centri I had was a v-trim a few yrs ago on one of my f-bodies. Hadn't dealt with any centris since. I knew some of the newer units were self-lubed, but didnt realize they all moved up.
Nice 'stang btw. I'm not a huge fan of Mustangs nor Fords in general, but I gotta give props for yours. Very nice:cheers:
 

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Nice 'stang btw. I'm not a huge fan of Mustangs nor Fords in general, but I gotta give props for yours. Very nice:cheers:

Thanks for the props, I been a GM guy my whole life as well. This was just an itch that needed to be scratched because of sheer potential. The entire family thought I lost my mind until that emerged from the garage. Can't find a more chased vehicle in the aftermarket. So many options..
 

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