B16 or B18c1 w/ Vortech SC
ROKnight
12-07-2003, 10:31 AM
i posted this in the FA section also... but anyway. Is anybody currently running a GSR (B18C1) or Si (B16) engine with a Vortech supercharger with cooler? I'm currently planning on building up a 94 civic hatchback with one of these motors and the V charger. I just want to hear some feedback from experienced people.
How is the power delivery? How much lag is there? (I know it's a SC but I've heard that there is a slight lag up to 2k rpm) How smooth is the boost? etc...
thanks,
Jae Hoon
How is the power delivery? How much lag is there? (I know it's a SC but I've heard that there is a slight lag up to 2k rpm) How smooth is the boost? etc...
thanks,
Jae Hoon
GScivic7
12-07-2003, 09:00 PM
there is a bit of lag with the Vortech supercharger becauses it's a centrifugal supercharger unlike the JRSC's roots type superchargers. They're both crank driven, but the Vortech one acts a lot like a turbo in that it has to build up boost.
Good luck with everything, either motor you go with should be pretty fast by the time you're done with it.
Good luck with everything, either motor you go with should be pretty fast by the time you're done with it.
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