Most Reliable Centrifugal SC?

[wbradley]

http://minkara.carview.co.jp/partsre...&ci=432&mk=394[/QUOTE]

I don't know the legitimacy of that Japanese site (as i am not Japanese and translate only helps so much) but they have a ton of reviews with a 4.66/5 average rating. If that was verifiable as a compilation of 80 or 90 real reviews I'd say they have a pretty good rep.

[bfrank1972]

Yeah I'm sure HKS centrifugal units are fine. Likely Rotrex units are just fine too. My gut tells me majority of issues are not inherent design flaws, but installer issues (especially if not installed by a knowledgeable shop).

[AJPG]

Originally Posted by Jasten

wait... how does one experience of having a vortech kit for 30k miles even compare to an observation that there are more JRSC kits out there having less issues. someone's trying to be a troll here...

The comment on the centrifugal SC was because I think I'm the only member to brake a belt on the vortech (as a matter of fact I have broke a couple of belts...) the problem was so easy to reproduce that it could be fixed and it wasn't due to misaligned more like rapid deceleration. I'm sure I could brake any belt on any sc, centrifugal or not but have to be on the same driving conditions.

just to be fair with vortech.

If you ask me if I would buy vortech again? The real answer is no. What I would buy next time? Don't know, but that's because I did like all forms of FI in this car.


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[vgi]

Originally Posted by bfrank1972

ohhh this thread is just prime for another jrsc vs the world shit show lol.

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Fact: I see more JRSC owners praising left and right their kit
Fact: I see more JRSC bushing other kits based on old posts of early teething issues

[DJCarbine]

Originally Posted by AJPG

The comment on the centrifugal SC was because I think I'm the only member to brake a belt on the vortech (as a matter of fact I have broke a couple of belts...) the problem was so easy to reproduce that it could be fixed and it wasn't due to misaligned more like rapid deceleration. I'm sure I could brake any belt on any sc, centrifugal or not but have to be on the same driving conditions.

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How did you fix this problem? I've had a broken belt on a vortech unit but I was using the wrong size belt..... no issues since.

[mrg666]

Originally Posted by DJCarbine

How did you fix this problem? I've had a broken belt on a vortech unit but I was using the wrong size belt..... no issues since.

Apparently AJPG was not the only one breaking the belt like he claimed. Would you buy Vortech again like him?

Well, I wouldn't buy it. And that is the whole point of this thread.

[86 South Africa]

Originally Posted by Anderzz

In my quest for boost I've come to the conclusion that the Edelbrock kit appears to be the head and shoulders leader in terms of an OEM-quality SC.

That said, I have a pretty strong preference for a centrifugal kit and am wondering of those options, what comes closest to the Edelbrock's build quality?

Ya see, now I don't really care HOW the SC makes it power (i.e. Type of sc)... I want quality and longevity + keep those smooth power characteristics.
So for me, I'd ditch th centrifugal option in favor of the Edelbrock and get that better build quality.

Now I just need edelbrock to ship me one at a good price ;-)

[JDMChris]

Originally Posted by 86 South Africa

Ya see, now I don't really care HOW the SC makes it power (i.e. Type of sc)... I want quality and longevity + keep those smooth power characteristics.
So for me, I'd ditch th centrifugal option in favor of the Edelbrock and get that better build quality.

Now I just need edelbrock to ship me one at a good price ;-)

The Edelbrock doesn't have a better build quality. I would say both are on par to each other as far as quality. The Rotrex does generate less heat, has better efficiency, is lightweight, and allows for a proper intercooler. Water to air isn't as efficient on a Eaton unit as they generate ALOT of heat and heatsoak quickly.

[bfrank1972]

Originally Posted by JDMChris

The Edelbrock doesn't have a better build quality. I would say both are on par to each other as far as quality. The Rotrex does generate less heat, has better efficiency, is lightweight, and allows for a proper intercooler. Water to air isn't as efficient on a Eaton unit as they generate ALOT of heat and heatsoak quickly.

I keep reading this - I'd like to see some hard data on this. Curious as I also read the TVS units are reasonably efficient.

[DJCarbine]

Originally Posted by mrg666

Apparently AJPG was not the only one breaking the belt like he claimed. Would you buy Vortech again like him?

Well, I wouldn't buy it. And that is the whole point of this thread.

I wouldn't buy it again because I already bought it. Just like I would never buy any more mods for this car again, or at least thats what I tell myself....

It was supposed to just be an intake, I swear

[AJPG]

Originally Posted by 86 South Africa

Ya see, now I don't really care HOW the SC makes it power (i.e. Type of sc)... I want quality and longevity + keep those smooth power characteristics.

So for me, I'd ditch th centrifugal option in favor of the Edelbrock and get that better build quality.



Now I just need edelbrock to ship me one at a good price ;-)

Not all Boost is created equal... but its hard to go wrong with the options of FI for this car.


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[86 South Africa]

Originally Posted by JDMChris

The Edelbrock doesn't have a better build quality. I would say both are on par to each other as far as quality. The Rotrex does generate less heat, has better efficiency, is lightweight, and allows for a proper intercooler. Water to air isn't as efficient on a Eaton unit as they generate ALOT of heat and heatsoak quickly.

The advantages you mentioned (particularly where heat is concerned) would translate into better long term "quality" or durability for me. And that's enough (for me) to go the edelbrock/tvs route.

I live in a pretty warm climate so less heat is an advantage for me.

[Icecreamtruk]

Originally Posted by 86 South Africa

The advantages you mentioned (particularly where heat is concerned) would translate into better long term "quality" or durability for me. And that's enough (for me) to go the edelbrock/tvs route.

I live in a pretty warm climate so less heat is an advantage for me.

Dude, you got all of that backwards. The Edelbrock/tvs route is the hotter route. The rotrex (Jackson Racing SC) is the one that has better cooling and generates less heat.

[86 South Africa]

Originally Posted by Icecreamtruk

Dude, you got all of that backwards. The Edelbrock/tvs route is the hotter route. The rotrex (Jackson Racing SC) is the one that has better cooling and generates less heat.

My bad... misunderstood that post then.
In that case I should start looking for a rotrex SC!!