Why are there no recent threads about Torqstorm Superchargers? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

KenBaker · 10-23-2020, 11:02 PM

I went through the first 11 Pages of this Subtopic and there are no questions or comments about Torqstorm Superchargers? They have a Lifetime Warranty, support up to 600-700 HP with a Single Supercharger and are the cheapest ones available. I am considering purchasing one soon. I cannot afford a 5-7K one. An Intercooled Supercharger Kit starts at 3450. I just want a fast Street Car and would be happy with those numbers. Is there something I am missing?

waybadsrad · 10-24-2020, 01:32 AM

I want to hear about this too

Southern Comfort · 10-24-2020, 06:33 AM

It’s been a strange year for one. Marketing is another.
Here’s an interesting link to a member’s positive experience.
Maybe pm them for more recent updates.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=563665

TheFlyingBananaSS · 10-24-2020, 07:03 AM

I was considering the torquestorm about a month ago. Luckily I was able to get my hands on a new ECS Novi 1500 for just over 4k. You get what you pay for.

RupertPupkin · 10-24-2020, 08:46 AM

•Limited lifetime warranty**
•The intercooler and piping is extra and it’s typically a universal kit. That means it needs to be hacked up to make it fit.
•From what I read when I was considering this, there’s barely any options for different pulley sizes. Also the max boost was around 6-8lbs. Fine for some, but most of the people here they want more boooooooost.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=563665

GONIF · 10-24-2020, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

I was considering the torquestorm about a month ago. Luckily I was able to get my hands on a new ECS Novi 1500 for just over 4k. You get what you pay for.

Wow I wish I could luck into a deal like that

bayarea408 · 10-25-2020, 01:10 PM

because they suck, if this is the same kraftworks supercharger rebranded using the rotrex head units i wouldnt bother with it. The very few people who make it on the forums with these rotrex kits are horror stories. You have any issues with the kit and you need to ship back and forth overseas to POTENTIALLY get work covered. The last few build threads regarding the matter ended up in legal litigation with both the seller and supercharger company.

Silver14 · 10-25-2020, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bayarea408

because they suck, if this is the same kraftworks supercharger rebranded using the rotrex head units i wouldnt bother with it. The very few people who make it on the forums with these rotrex kits are horror stories. You have any issues with the kit and you need to ship back and forth overseas to POTENTIALLY get work covered. The last few build threads regarding the matter ended up in legal litigation with both the seller and supercharger company.

It's not, they are based on the Powerdyne superchargers.

KenBaker · 10-25-2020, 11:46 PM

Thanks a lot for the replies and information. I will follow up on your links you shared

Js2fst · 10-26-2020, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Silver14

It's not, they are based on the Powerdyne superchargers.

That is scary

bayarea408 · 10-26-2020, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Js2fst

That is scary

Powerdyne superchargers, a quick google search yields: Out of business, Lousy ceramic bearings, not holding together anywhere near 9 psi. That is why we do not hear about it. apparently there is a rubber belt inside those units that fail and turn into sand.

Steer clear OP, save cash for good stuff.

Warship2k15 · 10-26-2020, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bayarea408

Powerdyne superchargers, a quick google search yields: Out of business, Lousy ceramic bearings, not holding together anywhere near 9 psi. That is why we do not hear about it. apparently there is a rubber belt inside those units that fail and turn into sand.

Steer clear OP, save cash for good stuff.

The company that eventually became torqstorm was tasked with fixing the problems with the powerdyne system.
When they got done re engineering the system so it was reliable powerdyne failed to pay them and went out of business.
So here they were after doing all this work to fix the problems with nothing to show for it.
So they created torqstorm.

racesloth · 10-27-2020, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Warship2k15

The company that eventually became torqstorm was tasked with fixing the problems with the powerdyne system.
When they got done re engineering the system so it was reliable powerdyne failed to pay them and went out of business.
So here they were after doing all this work to fix the problems with nothing to show for it.
So they created torqstorm.

That is what they list it their company history....

RupertPupkin · 10-27-2020, 10:49 PM

Should be named... shitstorm from what they went through..

10-23-2020, 11:02 PM	#1
KenBaker Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Saint Charles MO Posts: 40	Why are there no recent threads about Torqstorm Superchargers? I went through the first 11 Pages of this Subtopic and there are no questions or comments about Torqstorm Superchargers? They have a Lifetime Warranty, support up to 600-700 HP with a Single Supercharger and are the cheapest ones available. I am considering purchasing one soon. I cannot afford a 5-7K one. An Intercooled Supercharger Kit starts at 3450. I just want a fast Street Car and would be happy with those numbers. Is there something I am missing?

10-24-2020, 07:03 AM	#4
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS 2015 LaCrosse Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 2,261	I was considering the torquestorm about a month ago. Luckily I was able to get my hands on a new ECS Novi 1500 for just over 4k. You get what you pay for. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, 8 rib belt, Cam phaser, Corsa exhaust, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI Superdamper, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, and much more.

10-24-2020, 08:46 AM	#5
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 751	•Limited lifetime warranty** •The intercooler and piping is extra and it’s typically a universal kit. That means it needs to be hacked up to make it fit. •From what I read when I was considering this, there’s barely any options for different pulley sizes. Also the max boost was around 6-8lbs. Fine for some, but most of the people here they want more boooooooost. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=563665 __________________ 14SS 1LE 2SS/RS/Recaros\|Tick Polluter Stg-3\|E85 LS7 Lifters\|BTR Springs\|Speed Engineering LTs\|Muffler Mod\|ECS 1500\|DSX Aux Pump\|DSX Flex Fuel Sensor\|FIC 127#\|ATI Balancer\|DashLogic\| McLeod RXT\|BMR 1.4 Springs\|MightyMouse Wild\|AEM WideBand\|AEM BoostGauge\|ZL1Addons Splitter\|VA Sideskirts\|POWER : 737whp/635trq

10-25-2020, 01:10 PM	#7
bayarea408 Drives: DONALD TRUMP 2021 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CA Posts: 698	because they suck, if this is the same kraftworks supercharger rebranded using the rotrex head units i wouldnt bother with it. The very few people who make it on the forums with these rotrex kits are horror stories. You have any issues with the kit and you need to ship back and forth overseas to POTENTIALLY get work covered. The last few build threads regarding the matter ended up in legal litigation with both the seller and supercharger company. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS -Huron Single Turbo Precision 76/75 cea

10-25-2020, 11:46 PM	#9
KenBaker Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Saint Charles MO Posts: 40	Thanks a lot for the replies and information Thanks a lot for the replies and information. I will follow up on your links you shared

10-24-2020, 01:32 AM	#2
waybadsrad Drives: 2012 2SS 45th Anniversary Edition Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 45	I want to hear about this too

10-24-2020, 06:33 AM	#3
Southern Comfort No Tags/Habitual Violator Drives: 2012 SIM 2SS/RS & z71 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: North Georgia Posts: 2,374 View My Garage	It’s been a strange year for one. Marketing is another. Here’s an interesting link to a member’s positive experience. Maybe pm them for more recent updates. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=563665

10-27-2020, 10:49 PM	#14
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 751	Should be named... shitstorm from what they went through.. __________________ 14SS 1LE 2SS/RS/Recaros\|Tick Polluter Stg-3\|E85 LS7 Lifters\|BTR Springs\|Speed Engineering LTs\|Muffler Mod\|ECS 1500\|DSX Aux Pump\|DSX Flex Fuel Sensor\|FIC 127#\|ATI Balancer\|DashLogic\| McLeod RXT\|BMR 1.4 Springs\|MightyMouse Wild\|AEM WideBand\|AEM BoostGauge\|ZL1Addons Splitter\|VA Sideskirts\|POWER : 737whp/635trq