vdrumright Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 Is the whipple supercharger safe for our engines since they don't have a intercooler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plwtwo Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 The Whipple looks almost exactly like the Kenne Bell I'm using. The intercooler doesn't have anything to do with save or unsafe for the engine, it just cools the air temperature so you can use more boost. Result: more Boost= more Power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 Intercooler lowers your IATs. Cooler air coming in = more power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdrumright Posted January 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 Ok, let me rephrase the question. Is it recomended to use a non intercooled supercharger over an intercooled one. I live in Mighigan and we only have about 3-4 months of over 80 degree weather, if that makes any difference.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 You can do either, but the downside of not having an intercooler would be less horsepower, due to the increase of inlet air temperatures. You will see a reduction in hp, mainly in hot weather on a non-intercooled s-chgr, and will be more weather dependent on performance. An intercooled one will still see a hp reduction in hot weather, but will continue to perform rather well and the power loss will not be nearly as great. Non-intercooled is going to feel almost like a NA engine in hot weather. I did a logged run yesterday and recorded IATs over a 100 degrees despite it being 32, or so, outside and intercooled. So really, it's up to you. Superchargers create a lot of heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scandore Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 In that kind of climate I don't think it will matter if you got an intercooled supercharger or not. Intercooled or not, there is no difference in reliabilty. In hot climates the intercooled is going to work better. Alot of people on this site are pro radix but I'm not so sure thats the way to go just look at the track times list. 1. AZFASTESTSS: [email protected] 1.72 60ft NX 100 shot, Vortech Supercharger with ice box, shift kit, custom exhaust, Airaid, ported trottlebody, JBA headers, Superchips programmerr 2. Viperkiller97: [email protected] Superchips programming, Volant cai, Spintech, 135hp n2o, and descreened maf 3. setti: 13.057@104 whipple, flp trans (level 5), 3000 stall, street and performance programming, and ram air. 4.SSilverado60: [email protected] 1.92 60' D1SC procharger @ 12PSI, LS1 fans, Spin tech dual exhaust, yank TT3000, LS1 edit 5. BigTex:[email protected] 2600 stall, cam, pulleys, fans, intake, headers, cutouts, LS1 edit 13.82 @ 97.8 on a 2.017 60' 6. n2opwr: [email protected] 100hp n2o, cai, flowmaster 7. dcairns:13.92@93 radix. 8. ChevyHighPerformance: [email protected] radix. Heck look at BigTex no supercharger no N2O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 You can't base on it on this list though. Not everyone has had theirs to the track. That I know of, there have only been two radix charged trucks to the track, but mush more on this site. I haven't even been yet. Bottom line, you have the choice. You'll regret not getting an intercooled package the first summer that rolls around or the first time you go to the track. Setti's truck cut his time in about 50 degree weather, I believe. Some of us really need it with the climate we're in, you may not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdrumright Posted January 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 It looks like out of the 8 fastest trucks: 25% are Radix 37.5% Other brand Supercharger 25% Nitrous 12.5% Naturally Aspriated. It looks to me like the nitrous guys are getting the best bang for their buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 Without question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdrumright Posted January 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 I'm seriously thinking about ordering the NX wet kit. I think it will be a good mod for less than $500.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 You'll want to get the gen-x upgrade. I believe that is what it's called. A lot of things in that kit you may need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdrumright Posted January 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 Thanks Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plwtwo Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 Say Ben, when are you taking yours to the track? And before you turn it around, I'm taking mine as soon as I get the AFR heads on. Mid March. I'd like to see how our trucks match up, the main difference would be the Radix/KenneB chargers, unless you have any secrets. Maybe we can meet at a track.....Gator Land in Gainesville? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blownchevy Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 How many of the "other" brand superchargers are running stock boost? As far as I know both of the trucks listed with a radix are running the stock boost levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m396 #00-011 Posted January 30, 2004 Report Share Posted January 30, 2004 I'm seriously thinking about ordering the NX wet kit. I think it will be a good mod for less than $500.00. To be done correctly and safely, think more along the lines of $2000 for a N2O system. remote electric bottle opener, heater, window switch, etc...... Far from a $500 initial investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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