debating a Vortech V3 or a On3 turbo

Scott2001GT · May 17, 2012

Turbo > centri

zinsavage123 · May 17, 2012

dont it go turbo>centri>pd/roots/kb in terms of max power output the easiest?

Scott2001GT · May 17, 2012

Pd is kenne bell, whipple, eaton, saleen, roushe, magnacharger,tvs, ect

Depends though. Your top fuel are pd but a totally different animal. Turbos are coming into the drag scene more and more now

zinsavage123 · May 17, 2012

I always see and hear centri makes more power than a pd # for # and that pd blowers run outta steem up top?

Scott2001GT · May 17, 2012

Centri would pull on the top. There are some damn big pd blowers but that goes for the centri too.

Eagle2000GT · May 17, 2012

Everyone is correct. But, if you are running a stock bottom then, in my opinion, either a turbo or centri is the best option because of the high end power and less low end torque. I was surprised at your options. A V3 (perhaps non-intercooled) and a turbo. What about a ProCharger? Vortech's only appear to be less expensive because they do not have an intercooler. You can get a complete ProCharger kit for around $4,000 new. Used are less expensive.

zinsavage123 · May 17, 2012

procharger is a complete kit but its also 4500bucks, I got my v3 si-trim tuner kit and everything else brand new for under that

Scott2001GT · May 17, 2012

I would run a Procharger Inless it's a d1sc

Eagle2000GT · May 17, 2012

zinsavage123 said:
procharger is a complete kit but its also 4500bucks, I got my v3 si-trim tuner kit and everything else brand new for under that

Shelbydog, just bought a complete new kit for $4,000. That included fuel injectors, intercooler, chip, and fuel pump. Of course that is more than a non-intercooled Vortech tuner kit which doesn't have everything. But, you get what you pay for. I paid $4500 for a brand new 3 core system. The kit had everything except spark plugs. I didn't need to buy anything else. Most people who want to upgrade the Vortech to an intercooled systems need to buy the intercooler, additional piping, MAF, and of course get a new tune. That is a lot of additional cost.

Vortech's are not less expensive.

T-Lee. 30 · May 17, 2012

Scott2001GT said:
I would run a Procharger Inless it's a d1sc

Are you saying you wouldn't run procharger unless its a D1 sc?

T-Lee. 30 · May 17, 2012

Eagle2000GT said:
Shelbydog, just bought a complete kit for $4,000. Yes, that is more than a non-intercooled Vortech at around $3,000. But, you get what you pay for. Most people who want to upgrade the Vortech to an intercooled systems need to buy the intercooler, additional piping, MAF, and of course get a new tune.

Vortech's are not less expensive.

the maf is not needed and you can stay draw through when going with an intercooler and the complete intercooler kit that ppl have been running cost like $300 and some shops charge like $175 for a retune.

Come on Eagle this vortech vs procharger and cost of the two argument is had like monthly on here. Im gonna need you to post up the link of the $4000 procharger kits for the sake of info and the ppl who may possibly want one.

this seems to be the norm for procharger kits brand new http://www.americanmuscle.com/procharger-highoutput-9904gt.html

http://www.americanmuscle.com/procharger-stage2-9904gt.html

Eagle2000GT · May 17, 2012

I didn't buy it. Shelbydog did. I bought my ProCharger a few years ago.

Yes, it is almost monthly. And all of the Vortech drivers want to compare apples to oranges.

Edit: You do realize that ProCharger doesn't allow price competition between dealers, but if you actually call a dealer you will get substantial discounts over list. If I remember correctly, I got a $700 discount just by calling. That was well below their advertised price.

zinsavage123 · May 17, 2012

Eagle2000GT said:
Shelbydog, just bought a complete new kit for $4,000. That included fuel injectors, intercooler, chip, and fuel pump. Of course that is more than a non-intercooled Vortech tuner kit which doesn't have everything. But, you get what you pay for. I paid $4500 for a brand new 3 core system. The kit had everything except spark plugs. I didn't need to buy anything else. Most people who want to upgrade the Vortech to an intercooled systems need to buy the intercooler, additional piping, MAF, and of course get a new tune. That is a lot of additional cost.

Vortech's are not less expensive.

give or take but everyone is on prochargers nuts cause it is a "complete kit" the v3 si-trim competes if not beats the prochargers p-1 and stage II's

T-Lee. 30 said:
Are you saying you wouldn't run procharger unless its a D1 sc?

sounds like it to me too?

T-Lee. 30 said:
the maf is not needed and you can stay draw through when going with an intercooler and the complete intercooler kit that ppl have been running cost like $300 and some shops charge like $175 for a retune.

Come on Eagle this vortech vs procharger and cost of the two argument is had like monthly on here. Im gonna need you to post up the link of the $4000 procharger kits for the sake of info and the ppl who may possibly want one.

you ain lying brand new at that.

svtkidd23 · May 17, 2012

procharger is nice but they are much more expensive.
A non intercooled V3 tuner kit is 2700
389 for maf
269 for injectors
I have fuel pump already
400-500 tune
$3358 without a tune
$3858 with a tune..

even if i got a procharger kit complete I would get a custom tune.
4500+500
is $5000 for a car that isnt that obnoxiously fast :lol

Eagle2000GT · May 17, 2012

$3358 without an intercooler and you already had a $200 fuel pump. $4,000 with everything. It depends on what you want. I will gaurantee this: with the re-piping and the re-tune you will spend more for the "cheap" Vortech system than a ProCharger...
but, not everyone has the up-front money so the Vortech is a good deal.

zinsavage123 · May 17, 2012

man your in virginia it dont get that hot I ran my v3 non intercooled for awhile your still gonna double your hp, then just save for a intercooler set-up if you cant swing it all right now like I did.

svtkidd23 · May 17, 2012

i just added it up 1170 bucks for a nx plate kit/purge/window switch/bottle heater

only issue is constantly filling it and not to street legal..plus its only fast on bottle

and VA gets humid as piss :lol

Scott2001GT · May 17, 2012

Yeah d1sc only

zinsavage123 · May 17, 2012

well thats your choice wether nitrous or blower we could debate the pros n cons of those vs each other all night, and if you ask this will turn into a 20 page thread with debating and arguing lol.

svtkidd23 · May 17, 2012

zinsavage123 said:
well thats your choice wether nitrous or blower we could debate the pros n cons of those vs each other all night, and if you ask this will turn into a 20 page thread with debating and arguing lol.

:lmao i know.

But I belive a V3 is my best bet.. i really dont want to tap my pan but I found a smoking deal on a intercooled V1 with a Big race BOV and procharger intercooler.
$2000

just need a 99 bracket, Maf and injectors and tune
199+389+269+400+400/500

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