2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Supercharged by Vortech Engineering Full Test

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09-11-2009, 06:28 AM

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2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Supercharged by Vortech Engineering Full Test

Cool article by Edmunds

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=156708

09-11-2009, 06:53 AM

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im really surprised by their new system. i like it alot. i think their going to be big competition for pro charger.

09-11-2009, 02:20 PM

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Left in Drive and with part throttle used, the engine will rev to somewhere just north of three grand and shift — no real boost effect is felt. Left in Drive and with the throttle floored, the engine will hit the boost at about 4,000 rpm and scream to 6,000 rpm before shifting with a satisfying whump

So...maybe a dumb question, but does this mean the SC is not doing anything until 4,000 rpm? No boost at lower revs?

09-11-2009, 02:29 PM

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i dont think it creats alot of boost until higher rpm. i could be wrong

09-11-2009, 02:52 PM

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So...maybe a dumb question, but does this mean the SC is not doing anything until 4,000 rpm? No boost at lower revs?

Exactly. It is a centrifugal compressor that is driven by the crank... so compressor rpm varies linearly with crank rpm. Apparently with the stock pulley it does not make boost until 4000 rpm which means it will be in vacuum below that.

09-11-2009, 06:07 PM

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Interesting. We had a Vortech supercharger on my son's 96 Mustang GT. The car was a kick to drive. I was already leaning towards the L99 and this just might push me over the edge.