View Poll Results: should i install CT or VT SC?
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if you got both SC, which would you install?
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As a Comptech owner, you'd think I would've voted for the Comptech blower. But I actually voted for the Vortech, as it has a slight power advantage over the Comptech. I've also read that the Vortech tops out much higher than the Comptech blower in terms of boost.
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my first setup;
ctsc, 7lb pulley, 4.57's, everything else stock made 289whp. The look of the ctsc really complimented the engine bay and this is definately the quieter of the two sc.
my current setup;
vtsc, 6lb pulley, 4.77's, header, exhaust, tp, aem ems, 750cc injectors, hondata gasket, open filter, krank vents, tuned is currently making 323whp but is very loud. This sc is not as clean looking as the comptech kit out the box but the number difference makes me choose this one over the other one.
If power is not your main goal i'd say throw in the ctsc if you want it to be quiet. The way I see it is out of the box the vortech makes more power.
True with $$$ the comptech can be able to surpass the vtsc but with that same amount of $$$ wouldn't the vtsc make better numbers?
which ever one you choose you'll be very happy.
ctsc, 7lb pulley, 4.57's, everything else stock made 289whp. The look of the ctsc really complimented the engine bay and this is definately the quieter of the two sc.
my current setup;
vtsc, 6lb pulley, 4.77's, header, exhaust, tp, aem ems, 750cc injectors, hondata gasket, open filter, krank vents, tuned is currently making 323whp but is very loud. This sc is not as clean looking as the comptech kit out the box but the number difference makes me choose this one over the other one.
If power is not your main goal i'd say throw in the ctsc if you want it to be quiet. The way I see it is out of the box the vortech makes more power.
True with $$$ the comptech can be able to surpass the vtsc but with that same amount of $$$ wouldn't the vtsc make better numbers?
which ever one you choose you'll be very happy.
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Vortech hands down
The largest whp S/C #'s are from the Vortech owners.
That said, which one looks betters depends on whether or not you're a fan of Carbon fiber and Black(Comptech) .... or Chrome and Black(Vortech)!
Customer Service -Previously Comptech had the edge but due to there hiatus, that goes to Vortech(by default). It also helped that Comptech was sold in Dealerships.
Maintenance - The Comptech Belts are by far the easist to replace.
Reliability - Both systems are good. Some Comptech units have problems with there FMU's. Some, if not a third of the Vortech Systems have problems with there "Black Box"(recommend using AEM EMS 1052/1052U with the Vortech....also makes it easier for upgrades later).
This topic has been debated numerous times and everyone "Agrees to Disagree" on which is better
In the end... as long as you're driving an S2000.....who care's!
The largest whp S/C #'s are from the Vortech owners.
That said, which one looks betters depends on whether or not you're a fan of Carbon fiber and Black(Comptech) .... or Chrome and Black(Vortech)!
Customer Service -Previously Comptech had the edge but due to there hiatus, that goes to Vortech(by default). It also helped that Comptech was sold in Dealerships.
Maintenance - The Comptech Belts are by far the easist to replace.
Reliability - Both systems are good. Some Comptech units have problems with there FMU's. Some, if not a third of the Vortech Systems have problems with there "Black Box"(recommend using AEM EMS 1052/1052U with the Vortech....also makes it easier for upgrades later).
This topic has been debated numerous times and everyone "Agrees to Disagree" on which is better
In the end... as long as you're driving an S2000.....who care's!
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thanks guys. i really appriciate your help. now im fix to install the VTSC. by the way, since ill be running with emanage and dont need a black box anymore,but do i still need to install the sensor that prevent the MAF sensor to see boost or the emanage will do the job for it?
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Originally Posted by lend_type_R,Aug 8 2007, 02:28 AM
as ive mention, i already have a 7psi pulley and that would even out when it comes to initial install. but theres only one S that ive seen that was able to be in 400+whp in CTSC as compared to VTSC a lot of them are on 400whp club. if only CTSC impeller capabilty would be higher then i would install it. as much as possible, i dont want to lower the compression. by the way, whats the safe maximun boost i can do on a stock internals other than upgrading the injectors?
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Originally Posted by CourageOO7,Aug 9 2007, 07:06 AM
Don't forget...the CTSC comes with a Walbro fuel pump. After an hour of driving she'll squeel like a gut pig. But, overall the kit has fantastic. I am pleased.