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zz430camaro · 08-03-2021, 11:27 AM

Which do you think is the best type of supercharger for a street car? Centrifugal (ProCharger) or Screw (Whipple)?

RupertPupkin · 08-03-2021, 12:11 PM

All are considered street friendly… I’m biased towards a centri setup.

bayarea408 · 08-03-2021, 01:58 PM

centri, its just simpler plug and play. Then when you do things like add meth or run spray its easier to set that up too. If i didnt have my single turbo kit i'd probably get an ECS kit.

fz4k98 · 08-03-2021, 02:46 PM

30k + on my whipple and if the tune is good you dont even know its there unless you get on it.

appears to be solid as i have bounced it off the rev limiter several times with no issues. As for maintenance, plugs at 20k and belt at 28k.

The torque is great from 2k rpm up.

Bigdumogre · 08-03-2021, 03:28 PM

They all work great for daily but I would go screw type. There is a reason why car companies add them to factory builds.

RupertPupkin · 08-03-2021, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdumogre

They all work great for daily but I would go screw type. There is a reason why car companies add them to factory builds.

There’s a reason for turbos also.

RockSVT · 08-04-2021, 11:08 AM

I would say it depends on your goals. Sub 700-750whp a screw blower is pretty hard to beat. Once your goals are 800whp+ I think you're better off with either a Centrifugal or a Turbo setup.

sscamaro · 08-04-2021, 12:15 PM

Screw superchargers give instant torq. Which I think is better for the street.

CamaroCracka · 08-05-2021, 07:01 AM

Instant torque is hard to put to the ground on the street, but they do very well at the track.

fz4k98 · 08-05-2021, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCracka

Instant torque is hard to put to the ground on the street, but they do very well at the track.

I was having trouble with this until i switched to adjustable rear shocks. What a difference. i can dial in anywhere from 1st gear acting like in a rains storm and having to pedal to full hookup.

JANNETTYRACING · 08-05-2021, 09:22 AM

There will always be a debate and people will defend what they have.

Totally unbiased professional opinion, Whipple or Magnuson supercharger is best suited for set it and forget it bolt on power.

A lower HP PD blower will feel faster than a higher powered Centri, due to Boost Curves.

So from the drivers seat driving back to back SC Gen 5 camaros, the PD will always be more impressive.

Ted.

SSyclone · 08-09-2021, 11:22 AM

Id start by scouring the classifieds here. Keep an open mind and be ready when something you like pops up. These guys change their setups like their underwear.

Whatever you wind up with, when you upgrade Injector size and pump capacity go big enough to do flex fuel. You'll be able to run 93 or e85 and make safer power. With a good tune of course.

RealQuick · 08-13-2021, 03:07 PM

Centrifugal superchargers are probably the easiest to manage on the street from a traction perspective as boost is linear.

Little Walter · 08-14-2021, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RealQuick

Centrifugal superchargers are probably the easiest to manage on the street from a traction perspective as boost is linear.

We have several around here with PD Blowers and Pro Chargers, a couple from Hutter Performance equally matched with both PD and Centri blowers, I agree with you 100% without a doubt on a small tire car on the street the Pro charged cars hook better due to the torque curve every time and really bring it on the big end.

08-03-2021, 11:27 AM	#1
zz430camaro Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,485	Street Supercharger Which do you think is the best type of supercharger for a street car? Centrifugal (ProCharger) or Screw (Whipple)? __________________ 2015 1LE, TSP 225/236 113+3, VMAX Throttle Body, CAI with race scoop, GPI Ported Intake, Land Speed Stage 2 Heads, 1-7/8 headers, NPP exhaust, 25% Fluidampr, LT1-S Monster Clutch, 485 RWHP & 444 TQ

08-03-2021, 12:11 PM	#2
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,599	All are considered street friendly… I’m biased towards a centri setup. __________________ 2014 SS 1LE Money Pit/ Forged 402 CAM 22X/24X, .619/.617, 113 LSA/ LS9 Heads FIC 1200cc/DSX Aux Pump//McLeod RXT Clutch 730whp: 630Trq

08-03-2021, 03:28 PM	#5
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	They all work great for daily but I would go screw type. There is a reason why car companies add them to factory builds. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

08-04-2021, 12:15 PM	#8
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	Screw superchargers give instant torq. Which I think is better for the street. __________________ 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.

08-05-2021, 07:01 AM	#9
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,735	Instant torque is hard to put to the ground on the street, but they do very well at the track. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

08-03-2021, 01:58 PM	#3
bayarea408 Drives: T Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CA Posts: 803	centri, its just simpler plug and play. Then when you do things like add meth or run spray its easier to set that up too. If i didnt have my single turbo kit i'd probably get an ECS kit.

08-03-2021, 02:46 PM	#4
fz4k98 Drives: 2013 1ss Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: WI. Posts: 520	30k + on my whipple and if the tune is good you dont even know its there unless you get on it. appears to be solid as i have bounced it off the rev limiter several times with no issues. As for maintenance, plugs at 20k and belt at 28k. The torque is great from 2k rpm up.

08-04-2021, 11:08 AM	#7
RockSVT Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2018 Location: North Carolina Posts: 29	I would say it depends on your goals. Sub 700-750whp a screw blower is pretty hard to beat. Once your goals are 800whp+ I think you're better off with either a Centrifugal or a Turbo setup.

08-05-2021, 09:22 AM	#11
JANNETTYRACING Drives: BLUE CAMARO ZL1 1LE M6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ON THE DYNO WATERBURY CT. Posts: 15,225	There will always be a debate and people will defend what they have. Totally unbiased professional opinion, Whipple or Magnuson supercharger is best suited for set it and forget it bolt on power. A lower HP PD blower will feel faster than a higher powered Centri, due to Boost Curves. So from the drivers seat driving back to back SC Gen 5 camaros, the PD will always be more impressive. Ted. __________________ www.jannettyracing.com Celebrating 37 years Performance parts, Installation, Fabrication, Dyno tuning, Remote custom tuning, and alignments. 203-753-7223 Waterbury CT. 06705 email tedj@jannettyracing.com

08-09-2021, 11:22 AM	#12
SSyclone Drives: 2011 2SS Inferno Orange Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cedar Hill, MO Posts: 60 View My Garage	Id start by scouring the classifieds here. Keep an open mind and be ready when something you like pops up. These guys change their setups like their underwear. Whatever you wind up with, when you upgrade Injector size and pump capacity go big enough to do flex fuel. You'll be able to run 93 or e85 and make safer power. With a good tune of course. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS Buckets of money under hood!

08-13-2021, 03:07 PM	#13
RealQuick Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 - Intake/Exhaust Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Bridgewater Posts: 693	Centrifugal superchargers are probably the easiest to manage on the street from a traction perspective as boost is linear.