Okay, I have the chioce to buy a v1 or v2 supercharger at the same price. I know the v1 has a self contained lubrication system, where as the v2 taps into the oil pan. Are there any performance differences? Which are more reliable? Please tell me any differences you know of.
V1 supercharger vs V2
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I'm pretty sure the V3 is the self contained unit, not the V1.
V1 and V2 have different gears and both require oil pan tapping. The V1 I think is known to be a bit louder at idle and its the V3 system that is self contained.
i had a v2 and brand new ran into issues with it not staying sealed, swithched up to the v3. its nice that its self contained, and its deff makes a good bit more noise then my v2 did. the only thing is i have no real miles logged on my set up as it was all new when i blew my trans and just havent had time to fix it.
The V1 is older technology compared to the V2 which has a slightly steeper gear ratio and can make a little more power. They both tap the oil pan. The V3 has the same gearing as the V2 but is self contained. It is an easier install but the V2 will get filtered, cooled oil on a constant basis.
the v1 has straight cut gears...more noice and the website says its a lil more efficient. the V-2 has helical cut gears and is pretty damn quiet. My buddy has one and u cant hear it and he has had it for over 2 years with no issues out of it. The V-3 is the self contained one. Dunno the specs on it but with anoy of them you can go wrong haha.
OOkay, my bad I got them mixed up. So when I tap the oil pan that goes into the supercharger right? So what stops sludge from the bottom of the pan getting into the supercharger? Also where does the oil drain back to after lubing the supercharger?
Sorry for all the newbi questions, but I just don't know.:shrug:
Sorry for all the newbi questions, but I just don't know.:shrug:
What he said...
You tap the pan for the oil drain on the supercharger. The oil feed line connects after the oil filter.
V1 is louder than the V2 because of the fins... soo if you want everybody to know what is under your hood V1 is the way to go.... I have a V1 and love at idle at a light and everybody who knows anything knows what I am packing
I also have a v1. The problem with letting everyone know is that less people want to run. I don't think I would trade my v1 because I like the noise it makes.
I want mine loud too.
Yea they see me start pulling up to an intersection and think I just might be a typical SN95 Snake but once at idle they realize that whine and well... I love it...
+1 or some people think I have a bad belt or power stearing pump.
i love the whine of my v1. and spent a little time looking for a v1 just for the noise. To bad vortech no longer makes the v1 or replacement parts for it.:beer:
i have a V2 SQ and i wish i had a V1! The V2 is extremely quiet!!!!
If your that worried about it go with T trim and and keep the boost on the low side. Trust me a T trim will still make plenty of noise.
really.. how long did you try cause I ordered parts for my V1 like no less than a month ago?
This. My t-trim is loud as hell and I love it. I had a V1 on my '03 GT as well.
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