supercharger

[arkyami]

Im debating on buyin a supercharger for my 1999 tahoe.. Was looking at whipple and then I fount a vortech for 50% off brand new in box.. Does anybody know anything bout a vortech? I've seen a lot on cars but not really any trucks.. Thanks 4 ur help

 

[JennaBear]

I have seen some of the newer trucks with the newer Vortechs on them. Not bad at all. Just depends on where you want the gains.

 

[arkyami]

Well I was just look for something like a whipple but if I can get a new vortech and its kinda close to the gains as a whipple i'd take it.. I just heard that they r made more for cars but that is just hear say.. So I wanted more ppl opinion..

 

[95TwinTT]

I have been using Vortech Superchargers for years. I had one on the 95 Tahoe and it worked perfect. I went to twin turbo's just because I could.

I also have had two different vortech's on my Camaro. They have always worked perfectly. I'm one a second unit on that car to move up into a higher performance range.

If you are in extreme cold weather you want the straight cut gears rather than the helical. They make more of a whining noise, but will hold up to running cold.

In the Vortech series, the SQ is for super quiet or helical cut gears. Just depends on what part of the country you are in. :thumbsup:

 

[arkyami]

Good deal I was wondering if it would be loud or not but it is a SQ.. Thanks for the info and i'm from Arkansas so not 2 cold around here.. But 1 more ? with this kit can i buy a regular air intake or would i have to get a special one????

 

[95TwinTT]

I assumed that you had found a "kit" specifically for your 99 engine. If it is just the supercharger itself, you would need to buy the installation kit, minus the blower.

They include everything you need for installation. :thumbsup:

 

[arkyami]

Well I just bought this vortec kit 4GM218-050SQ next will be header and exhaust can't wait for it to get here!!