afetsman

I was just curious if any has a blower or turbo yet. I want to get the Vortech but would like to see what it can do(but I'll buy it anyways). Does anyone have any connections for us to do a Utah G/B or get a "special" deal? I know a couple of you were also thinking about getting one. Let me know...

tweder

I'm really interested if there's going to be a groupbuy.

The_Mendii

Last I heard was that Sean (SDickson) was planning on getting a turbo in the future, once his bodywork is done...

We'd also be interested in checking out the performance difference from NA to turbo or supercharger Lots of debate on which is better - real-world comparo would make choosing more of an informative decision!! (patiently waiting for the warranty to expire before installing FI ourselves).

SDickson

I am still planning on going with FI, but may go with the Vortech, or the new intercooled Comptech SC, rather than a custom built turbo.

Jaime,

Was that you I saw on Wednesday, top down, going south on 1-15 near Bountiful at about 4pm? Looked kinda cold out to have the top dropped, must have been blastin' the heater.

The_Mendii

So, $20 a drive once you get the Vortech installed, Sean (sounds fair to us!!)? At that rate you'll have it paid for in a month if you let us get behind the wheel

As for Wed top-down driving: nope wasn't me. We took ESter out on her last voyage (before she becomes a winter garage-queen) to Cali and up to WA this past week, but that is the last time we drove her. We did have the top down as much as possible on the trip - had a BLAST on the PCH from San Fran to Oregon. The S was custom built for roads like that!!! Talk about riding on RAILs! Gave a few "european" cars a run for their money. (while one Oregon State Trooper gave ME a run for MY money to the tune of $237 for going 83 in a 65 just 5 freaking miles from the Idaho border where the limit JUMPS to 75! ARRRRGGGG - Now Lib and I are even; 1 ticket each in the S. )

:donestealingafetsman'sthread&humblyapologizingfor doingso:

Jaime

S2K1

I plan to have an FI kit within 2 months. It'll either be a DRAG Turbo Kit or Comptech SC.

Utah S2K

Might want to look at Vortech.....in my highly educated opinion

S2K1

I understand Vortech has a nice kit, but a few things why I am choosing the Comptech over Vortech. On the Comptech system, upgraded boost pullies are easier to find, you have the option of not getting the aftercooler as I would like to run an air-to-air front mount intercooler, and my sponsor will pay for half of the Comptech kit or the DRAG kit, hence the reason I mentioned those. I'd like to go turbo, but not many people have the DRAG kit, so I don't know it's pros and cons and it requires more tuning.

afetsman

S2K1- Just curious why your sponsor would care what FI you go with since their probably not DRAG or Comptech? But, good luck with whichever one you get.

The_Medii- No need to apologize, we're all firends here. I guess the "real world" difference would be cost. Obviously NA is the cheaper route. But between turbo and S/C, I think S/C is by far the cheaper. Basically it's just plug-and-play. The turbo will offer more "low-end" power but the dollars to have it tuned will be the difference in price. Boost on the Vortech starts @ 4000rpm, which is good enough for me. Although, I'm guessing you want to see and feel real world dfferences and not just look at what's already on paper.

Utah S2K- I agree with you, Vortech is the way to go for S/C. Aftercooled and computer mangement(knock sensor), definate pluses.

So, I guess this means none of us have any connections for purchasing 3 or 4 kits at a "special" price...too bad. Oh well, I'll just keep looking. If anyone sees one for less than $4k shoot me a pm. I wonder who'll be the first in Utah to go FI???

S2K1

Afetsman-The reason I can get a deal from those two companies is because the company that sponsored me is a distributor and they aren't a dealer for Vortech, but they are a dealer for COmptech and DRAG.