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11syn3rgy · 06-23-2013, 08:55 AM

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I went with an Edelbrock. I have all my work done at a Chevy dealership that also has a performance shop as well. They are an authorized dealer and had installed a lot of them. In fact they let me test drive a Camaro that had a E-force in it. It had 15,000 unkind miles after the supercharger was installed and the car ran great with no issues. That is what sold me. To be honest I think if my perfomance shop that I use sold Whipples, SLP, Magnuson, etc. I may have gone with another brand. For me it was about the quality of install, the trust I have in the shop, and what they suggest. However I did a lot of research and really liked the Edelbrock as well. It's a lot of money. Take your time.

Thanks man. Looks great!

sscamaro · 06-23-2013, 11:58 AM

I also went with the Edelbrock E-Force. I liked the stock look of the E-Force.

A roots S/C will give you more torq in the low RPM range. The centrifical S/C (Pro-Charger) give more HP at a higher RPM. So, a roots will be better for the street where you don't get high RPM's.

11syn3rgy · 06-23-2013, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sscamaro

I also went with the Edelbrock E-Force. I liked the stock look of the E-Force.

A roots S/C will give you more torq in the low RPM range. The centrifical S/C (Pro-Charger) give more HP at a higher RPM. So, a roots will be better for the street where you don't get high RPM's.

Good to know. Thanks!

Mchlgrrsn · 06-23-2013, 02:18 PM

Maggie has a lot of pulleys and belt systems available, and my personal favorite the rear OD cog drive. 6lbs is great today ... next year not so much lol
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This one does 13.5lbs no belt slip thanks to JRE. Big IAT, in the process of fixing.

catalan · 06-23-2013, 02:38 PM

Go Maggie !

enyce0387 · 06-23-2013, 03:49 PM

what the deal no ProCharger Paxton or Vortech fans? i hear that the heat soak and multiple pulls on the top mount superchargers kills their numbers. Im also looking to to get a supercharger within the next few months and i think im leaning the centrifugal way. Less heat soak, and more power up top where its actually useable not "just roasting the tires from a stop" any input would be appreciated tho

Lee123 · 06-23-2013, 04:01 PM

I got involved in this debate a week or so ago when someone posted that he regretted buying a Maggie and I asked why. He races a lot and said he has problems with heat soak. He wishes he bought a Procharger or Vortech. He did go on to say that if he was only interested in street performance he would stick with the Maggie.

On the other hand, the member who posts as "Supercharged SS" has an extremely fast car and I'm pretty sure he runs a Maggie.

epstein · 06-23-2013, 04:06 PM

9.80 @ 139.73, 1.45 60', 2010 Jannetty Racing L99

Yeah Jamie is Quick......

Birm · 06-23-2013, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by enyce0387

what the deal no ProCharger Paxton or Vortech fans? i hear that the heat soak and multiple pulls on the top mount superchargers kills their numbers. Im also looking to to get a supercharger within the next few months and i think im leaning the centrifugal way. Less heat soak, and more power up top where its actually useable not "just roasting the tires from a stop" any input would be appreciated tho

ECS

rdblan2 · 06-23-2013, 05:59 PM

I don't think you can go wrong with any of the big names. Just make sure you have the rubber and suspension work to hold the power. I had to get wider wheels and new tires to keep mine from turning into instant smoke fest every time I mashed the gas.

Mchlgrrsn · 06-23-2013, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by enyce0387

what the deal no ProCharger Paxton or Vortech fans? i hear that the heat soak and multiple pulls on the top mount superchargers kills their numbers. Im also looking to to get a supercharger within the next few months and i think im leaning the centrifugal way. Less heat soak, and more power up top where its actually useable not "just roasting the tires from a stop" any input would be appreciated tho

I had Maggie at 6lbs of boost than a run at 9lbs and now 13lbs, the IATs did not become a problem for me until 13lbs. There are things you can do (which in am in the middle of doing) to combat it. Race when it's 60 degrees or less lol. Install a larger resivior which you can pack with ice, good for the track. For street driving looks like the super chiller will get the job done. Most people say meth is the way to go, but spraying "pre blower" is not terribly effective.

Mchlgrrsn · 06-23-2013, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 11syn3rgy

ZL1's are bad ass, but I want to stay with my Synergy Green. Love this color!

I usually don't go for anything flashy, but yours I like

It looks like alien technology. Nice job

11syn3rgy · 06-23-2013, 06:53 PM

Thanks guys! Now the decision to go top-mount or centrifugal? Both have their advantages. Any advice on how to convince the wife that this is a good investment? She's not convinced "yet". HA!! I think I'm wearing her down. At nothing else, I'm sure she's tired of listening to me talk about it.

mcdoogle6969 · 06-23-2013, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 11syn3rgy

Thanks guys! Now the decision to go top-mount or centrifugal? Both have their advantages. Any advice on how to convince the wife that this is a good investment? She's not convinced "yet". HA!! I think I'm wearing her down. At nothing else, I'm sure she's tired of listening to me talk about it.

I got bored of the Top-Mount style real fast. It's all fun and dandy for the first month or so. Got extremely bored with the power. Sometimes I forgot I had a supercharger on the car lol. Going with an F1-A this year with a huge build, should pull like a raped ape in the higher RPM's.

You'll have a lot more room to grow down the road with a big centri blower over a top-mount.

But if you think this will be the last thing you'll need, and it's just a DD with a little bit a fun, go with a roots or twin screw. You'll have fun melting tires.

06-23-2013, 11:58 AM	#30
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	I also went with the Edelbrock E-Force. I liked the stock look of the E-Force. A roots S/C will give you more torq in the low RPM range. The centrifical S/C (Pro-Charger) give more HP at a higher RPM. So, a roots will be better for the street where you don't get high RPM's. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red, MN6, 1-7/8 Kooks LT Headers, SLP Axle Back, Edelbrock E-Force S/C, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 72# Injectors, JRE fuel rail upgrade, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite Catch Can, Billet Hurst Shifter, DSS 1000HP axles, Spohn Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Lower Control Arms. Chrome American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels. 546/rwhp & 522/rwtq & 10.9# boost Tune by Jeremy Formato.

06-23-2013, 02:18 PM	#32
Mchlgrrsn Stroked and blown Drives: 2010 LS3 2SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Posts: 1,458 View My Garage	Maggie has a lot of pulleys and belt systems available, and my personal favorite the rear OD cog drive. 6lbs is great today ... next year not so much lol This one does 13.5lbs no belt slip thanks to JRE. Big IAT, in the process of fixing. __________________ LME 416 LS3 shortblock/Callies Compstar 4340 4"crank/Callies 6.125 H beams rods/Wiesco 4.07 forged pistons/Cam Motion custom LS1/LME ported heads /maggie TVS2300/I West 8rib 10%OD /3.2 pulley/OD cog drive/JRE tensioner/ID850 /ADM dual fuel/Kooks LT 1 7/8/magna flow2.5 /cat delete/Roto Fab CAI /MGW short throw /SPEC super twin clutch/G Force built trans,carbon syncro rear shaft upgrade /DSS 9"single CF DS /Strange 3.70/31 spline trutrac/MT DR's/earls oil cooler /tuned KHC Last edited by Mchlgrrsn; 06-23-2013 at 03:02 PM.

06-23-2013, 04:01 PM	#35
Lee123 Drives: 2012 2SS M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 768	I got involved in this debate a week or so ago when someone posted that he regretted buying a Maggie and I asked why. He races a lot and said he has problems with heat soak. He wishes he bought a Procharger or Vortech. He did go on to say that if he was only interested in street performance he would stick with the Maggie. On the other hand, the member who posts as "Supercharged SS" has an extremely fast car and I'm pretty sure he runs a Maggie. __________________ 2012 2SS Convertible Magnuson, Headers, Cam, JRE Tune. 563 HP.

06-23-2013, 05:59 PM	#38
rdblan2 Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,272	I don't think you can go wrong with any of the big names. Just make sure you have the rubber and suspension work to hold the power. I had to get wider wheels and new tires to keep mine from turning into instant smoke fest every time I mashed the gas. __________________ Livernois 2C cam and tune, LS3 conversion, Roto-Fab intake, Kooks headers, DSS driveshaft and axles, BMR suspension parts, VMax ported throttle body, Whipple blower. (623hp).

06-23-2013, 02:38 PM	#33
catalan Drives: - Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bahrain Posts: 164	Go Maggie !

06-23-2013, 03:49 PM	#34
enyce0387 Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss/rs ls3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: long island NY Posts: 351	what the deal no ProCharger Paxton or Vortech fans? i hear that the heat soak and multiple pulls on the top mount superchargers kills their numbers. Im also looking to to get a supercharger within the next few months and i think im leaning the centrifugal way. Less heat soak, and more power up top where its actually useable not "just roasting the tires from a stop" any input would be appreciated tho

06-23-2013, 04:06 PM	#36
epstein Account Suspended Drives: SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Transplanted from NYC..(ret. NYPD).Now in CT Posts: 904	9.80 @ 139.73, 1.45 60', 2010 Jannetty Racing L99 Yeah Jamie is Quick......

06-23-2013, 06:53 PM	#41
11syn3rgy JT Synergy RS/2SS Drives: 2011 Camaro RS/2SS (L99) Synergy Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hager City, WI Posts: 697	Thanks guys! Now the decision to go top-mount or centrifugal? Both have their advantages. Any advice on how to convince the wife that this is a good investment? She's not convinced "yet". HA!! I think I'm wearing her down. At nothing else, I'm sure she's tired of listening to me talk about it.