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Old Apr 15, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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superchargers, roots vs sidemount.

anyone want to contribute to the reasons why a procharger or vortech style is better then any roots style?
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 05:58 AM
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Re: superchargers, roots vs sidemount.

Adiabatic Efficiency

http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te..._blowers_info/
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 08:40 AM
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Re: superchargers, roots vs sidemount.

centrifugal superchargers are more efficient as stated above, theyre also alot easier to use intercoolers with, which is a huge advantage not only for power, but for reliability.
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