Vortech vs Maggie - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

IPAINTBRIDGES31 · 03-14-2010, 09:06 PM

If you had to choose one based on power, reliability, maintanence, and driveability which would be the better investment?

ls7camaro · 03-14-2010, 09:08 PM

maggie by far

tribone · 03-14-2010, 09:09 PM

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paul2010 · 03-14-2010, 09:35 PM

I think maggie all the way!!

urr2slo · 03-15-2010, 01:32 AM

maggie, by far. i've had 5 since '01 with great results. still running my '01 silverado and it still goes like a raped ape. the tvs2300 i have on the blue monster is my favorite so far, also have a tvs1900 on my '07 slade and a mp122 on the rado.

wbt · 03-15-2010, 01:47 AM

Mag over the Vortech any day. The more piping you have the greater chance of something going amiss.

I am not a fan of the centrifugal S/C packages. Back in the day they were nice because you did not have to install a aftermarket hood. With the technology behind the roots/screw blowers today I would stick with a less complex design.

If I had my pick of the litter it would be: http://www.kennebell.net/supercharge...aro/Camaro.htm

axis · 03-15-2010, 02:22 AM

Can't say as far as reliability of the Vortech but it does give a better tq curve and is easier on the drivetrain. This would also make the driveablity a tad better too, IMO.

StrictlyPro · 03-15-2010, 02:34 AM

Vortech all the way, only roots I would go with would be a Kenne Bell. But every sports car I've owned has a had a Vortech so I'm a little biased.

bumblebeecamaro · 03-15-2010, 08:53 AM

another vote for the Maggie setup. centris involve way too much under the hood plumbing. and just like someone said earlier, more plumbing means all the more that can go wrong.

the TVS 2300 sits on top of your engine and has been tried and trued for quite some time.

chappy48 · 03-15-2010, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by axis

Can't say as far as reliability of the Vortech but it does give a better tq curve and is easier on the drivetrain. This would also make the driveablity a tad better too, IMO.

Depends on your definition of better. It's a much weaker torque curve down low and therefore might be a little easier on the drive train. And the driveability of the Maggie is like stock...so don't know what you mean by that.

Crowley · 03-15-2010, 09:41 AM

I love the flat (BROAD) TQ Curves of the top mount superchargers. I have never owned a vortec S/C so I can't comment. I vote for a top mount only on my experience with them, however, I don't think you could go wrong with either choice!!

Crowley

Jontall · 03-15-2010, 09:59 AM

It depends on what you're doing with the car. For a street car (very limited track), the Magnacharger is hard to beat and their support is fantastic. If the car is going to see the track regularly, then buy the Procharger.

2010 SSRS · 03-15-2010, 10:22 AM

the louder one

old motorhead · 03-15-2010, 10:47 AM

You can make your Maggie run just like a Vortech if the Maggie's low RPM pull bothers you. Just don't mash the go pedal so hard

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03-14-2010, 09:06 PM	#1
IPAINTBRIDGES31 2ss Black on Black M6 Drives: 2012 CTS V Sedan Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St. Louis, Mo Posts: 153 View My Garage	Vortech vs Maggie If you had to choose one based on power, reliability, maintanence, and driveability which would be the better investment?

03-14-2010, 09:09 PM	#3
tribone Searchin' .... Drives: Powered by Bowtie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Camaroville Posts: 6,229 View My Garage	__________________ -Guillermo My Pictures

03-14-2010, 09:35 PM	#4
paul2010 Drives: 2012 ZL1 #1278 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,213 View My Garage	I think maggie all the way!! Attached Images __________________ 2012 ZL1 #1278 2010 2nd Place Fastest 4 5th Gen LSX Shootout 2011 2nd Place Fastest 4 5th Gen LSX Shootout

03-15-2010, 01:32 AM	#5
urr2slo Drives: 2010 2ss ss/rs abm, 2016 2ss/rs hbm Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N. Phx, Az Posts: 1,332	maggie, by far. i've had 5 since '01 with great results. still running my '01 silverado and it still goes like a raped ape. the tvs2300 i have on the blue monster is my favorite so far, also have a tvs1900 on my '07 slade and a mp122 on the rado. __________________ URR2SLO - If you're not going fast enough, get out the way......

03-15-2010, 02:22 AM	#7
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	Can't say as far as reliability of the Vortech but it does give a better tq curve and is easier on the drivetrain. This would also make the driveablity a tad better too, IMO. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

03-14-2010, 09:08 PM	#2
ls7camaro Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA Posts: 395	maggie by far

03-15-2010, 01:47 AM	#6
wbt Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Challenger R/T;2011 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,105	Mag over the Vortech any day. The more piping you have the greater chance of something going amiss. I am not a fan of the centrifugal S/C packages. Back in the day they were nice because you did not have to install a aftermarket hood. With the technology behind the roots/screw blowers today I would stick with a less complex design. If I had my pick of the litter it would be: http://www.kennebell.net/supercharge...aro/Camaro.htm

03-15-2010, 02:34 AM	#8
StrictlyPro Sky Soldiers - Airborne Drives: 2010 White Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 46	Vortech all the way, only roots I would go with would be a Kenne Bell. But every sports car I've owned has a had a Vortech so I'm a little biased.

03-15-2010, 08:53 AM	#9
bumblebeecamaro Car Lover By Nature Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 2,327 View My Garage	another vote for the Maggie setup. centris involve way too much under the hood plumbing. and just like someone said earlier, more plumbing means all the more that can go wrong. the TVS 2300 sits on top of your engine and has been tried and trued for quite some time. __________________

03-15-2010, 09:41 AM	#11
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,568 View My Garage	I love the flat (BROAD) TQ Curves of the top mount superchargers. I have never owned a vortec S/C so I can't comment. I vote for a top mount only on my experience with them, however, I don't think you could go wrong with either choice!! Crowley __________________

03-15-2010, 09:59 AM	#12
Jontall Drives: GTO Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 129	It depends on what you're doing with the car. For a street car (very limited track), the Magnacharger is hard to beat and their support is fantastic. If the car is going to see the track regularly, then buy the Procharger.

03-15-2010, 10:22 AM	#13
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	the louder one

03-15-2010, 10:47 AM	#14
old motorhead Drives: Maggie blown LS3 vette Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SE TX Posts: 1,490	You can make your Maggie run just like a Vortech if the Maggie's low RPM pull bothers you. Just don't mash the go pedal so hard.

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