Stillen S/C ---> Vortech S/C
09-17-2007, 03:03 PM
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Stillen S/C ---> Vortech S/C
It's been way too long since I've been on this board. Figured I'd post a little thread to share what I've been up to with the car...
Old Stillen S/C Setup. Started off as Stage II in 9/06, then went Stage IV in 2/07. Great low-end, decent midrange, and then died in the upper rpms. Dynotuned the Split Second box w/R4 software, but just couldn't get it where I wanted it. Sounded amazing at WOT though, and silent at idle.
New Vortech S/C setup as of 8/07. Currently running a 3.12 pulley, RC 440's, Walbro 255, NGK 1-step colder Iridiums, TurboXS UTEC & Wideband Tuner. Will be going to 2.87 pulley and RC 550's (or 650's) in the near future. Makes that all-too-familiar V2 sound at idle, whistles nonstop when you let off the throttle, but the bypass valve does sound cool when you shift quickly. Just bought a cheap laptop to do some street tuning.
Old Stillen S/C Setup. Started off as Stage II in 9/06, then went Stage IV in 2/07. Great low-end, decent midrange, and then died in the upper rpms. Dynotuned the Split Second box w/R4 software, but just couldn't get it where I wanted it. Sounded amazing at WOT though, and silent at idle.
New Vortech S/C setup as of 8/07. Currently running a 3.12 pulley, RC 440's, Walbro 255, NGK 1-step colder Iridiums, TurboXS UTEC & Wideband Tuner. Will be going to 2.87 pulley and RC 550's (or 650's) in the near future. Makes that all-too-familiar V2 sound at idle, whistles nonstop when you let off the throttle, but the bypass valve does sound cool when you shift quickly. Just bought a cheap laptop to do some street tuning.
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09-17-2007, 03:31 PM
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With my planned future upgrades, and even my current upgrades, I'll be fairly close to any ST & TT setup running low boost on a stock block. A supercharger has much less torque than a turbo setup, so it should be more reliable. Boost builds with the rpm's, so the linear power delivery is much more predictable, and easier on your drivetrain. No lag is also nice...
09-17-2007, 03:36 PM
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i figured it was the cost, any dyno #'s?
Funds were one of the main reasons. You add up a more expensive TT kit, then factor in supporting mods like building the block, return fuel system, additional coolers, standalone EMS, etc...you're looking at 2-3x what I spent.
With my planned future upgrades, and even my current upgrades, I'll be fairly close to any ST & TT setup running low boost on a stock block. A supercharger has much less torque than a turbo setup, so it should be more reliable. Boost builds with the rpm's, so the linear power delivery is much more predictable, and easier on your drivetrain. No lag is also nice...
With my planned future upgrades, and even my current upgrades, I'll be fairly close to any ST & TT setup running low boost on a stock block. A supercharger has much less torque than a turbo setup, so it should be more reliable. Boost builds with the rpm's, so the linear power delivery is much more predictable, and easier on your drivetrain. No lag is also nice...
09-17-2007, 05:09 PM
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