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Old 12-16-2005, 02:35 AM
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Hey guys... I'm about to return from deployment and I am going to start a new project as soon as I get back! Anyway before I start I want to get some advice from people who have had experience with the Vortech Supercharger kits and the Greddy Turbo kits.

I am debating whether I want a Vortech or Greddy kit and basically I am looking at the one that is going to give me more power off the bat.

I am trying to stay SMOG legal so I am not going to go with a different kit.

Almost forgot... This is going to be on a 01 GSR.
Old 12-16-2005, 03:43 AM
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greddy kit way more options down the road
Old 12-16-2005, 05:11 AM
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Turbo is more fun
Old 12-16-2005, 08:10 PM
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That's what I was thinking... I read somewhere about the greddy kit not being able to make much more power without a new turbo... is that correct?

I was thinking about the change over to Turbo because my other civic was JRSCd and it was fun but I haven't experienced a turbo B series yet.
Old 12-16-2005, 08:52 PM
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I've never been a fan of superchargers on Honda's. The turbo kit will give you WAY more potential for sure, and give you more hp in the end. Back when I had my turbo'd coupe I raced a s/c'd coupe and I killed him. We had similar mods, he got me off the line, but after second gear I walked him.
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The Vortech S/C is overpriced. Yes, the peak gains are nice numbers, but the powerband is so narrow and useless.

You get the worst of both worlds with a centrifugal supercharger: lag and parasitic loss.

The Greddy kit has a lot of potential, has quicker spoolup, is cheaper, and has a much broader powerband.
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i rather get the greddy turbo, i think its a G less than the supercharger.
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definetly get the greddy kit. superchargers are the suck

dont worry it will give you enough power to be happy.
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I had a vortech, trust me go turbo, its what I did and its sooooo much better
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