Re: Centrifugal supercharging on Xfire
Hi Bob...yes, I have visited the Kleemann website. IMHO, the 330HP option is very pricey. Kleemann uses a Lysholm, screw type blower (made in Sweden I think) that is efficient, but absorbs heat from the engine itself as it mounts in the 3.2's valley. Altering boost is not that easy with this type of blower.
Ive checked what the prices are for a Vortech V2 SQ centrifugal blower, boost relief valve, add to that owner fabbed intake pumbing, mounting brackets, a custom made intercooler & mounting, AND perhaps the Kleemann modified ECU and I'll still have mucho dinero left compared to the 10K Kleemann is asking. Plus, I enjoy doing the work like MO said.
I already have a killer Aeromotive pump and boost referenced fuel reg for this application.
the best thing about the Vortech is, if you want to return the car back to STD, its not difficult to do and you get to keep the bolt on hop up bits for your next ride.
For me to get the parts from Kleemann in Germany, pay to ship it over here, pay the import duty, tax, GST, etc etc...Ill be up for more like 15K + .......ouch.
XFYRED