how reliable are they? i know they are one of the cheapest kits out there, but things seem alright. does anyone have one? any problems, how well do they make boost? all in all, what are the problems if there are any with the kits?
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SmithCobra95
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I have not owned one personally but from what ive read up on them they can hold up pretty well if you keep them at the boost levels they are suppose to stay at (6psi). Some guys kept theirs at 6psi and had no problems BUT people that tend to push them almost always have problems with them. But in other cases people have had to replace parts on the thing 5 or 6 times, which tells you something. I was in the same position cause i was thinking about saving some money but ive decided to go with vortech which is a small amount more for a MUCH better supercharger that has a longer warranty and is better quality. Not sure what problems they have but do a search on it and find out how they are. IMO you may save a few hundred in the short term but down the road you could be forking out hundreds of dollars just to fix it cause i think they only have a 3 month warranty. But its up to you, look into it a lot more and explore your options.
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The nice things about the powerdynes are you don't need to tap the oil pan like vortech and some other chargers, since powerdynes are belt driven inside. A lot of the reason people don't like them is they aren't as efficient in making power as vortechs are. My friend has safely ran 9lbs on his powerdyne for 20k miles so far and has never had any problems. He now runs 11lbs and the charger seems fine, however he needs a re-tune so I can't really say it's holding it all that safely. But if you do plan on running more than 9lbs you might want to look into something else. Correct me if i'm wrong, but I think the max a powerdyne can hold is 11lb?
the most i planned on running was 9lbs anyway, but with a aftermarket boost cooler kit.
the warranty on the website says 2 years. and i also heard if you just keep it maintained then you will be fine.
the warranty on the website says 2 years. and i also heard if you just keep it maintained then you will be fine.
94CobraPace
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Powerdynes are a intry level supercharger. They are belt driven & the belt has had issues with breaking along with bearing issues. Somepeople have had very bad luck with them & keep breaking them, others have had no problems? They are limited to internal rpms, which is low so does not produce a lot of boost. I've heard that power shifting them can cause the belt to break, so they say they are good street blowers.
I got mine used & have had no problems with it pushing 9lbs & 10 1\4 mile runs on it. Made 345 rwhp & went 13.0 @ 107.7 mph. I'm happy with it, especially for the price I got it for.
Edit for typo, made 345 rwhp
I got mine used & have had no problems with it pushing 9lbs & 10 1\4 mile runs on it. Made 345 rwhp & went 13.0 @ 107.7 mph. I'm happy with it, especially for the price I got it for.
Edit for typo, made 345 rwhp
i just got dont installing the 9 lb kit on my car, and its an easy install very straight forward with plenty of pictures to guide you. im 18 and my buddy and i put the kit on in a weekend. with no parts runs. the kit does come with a 2 yr warranty but if you change the pully it voids the warranty thats why i bought the 9lb kit from the start. i am only seeing about 6 lbs of boost right now, but with a new maf, and better intake i will easily see the 9 it advertises. not having to tap the oil pan is what sold me on the kit, price came second. if you break in the charger as is recomended it will last for more than the waranty.
Mike
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are you sure, usually when it comes to forced induction if u can get your engine to breath better you will see less lbs of boost becuz there is not as much restriction, so a New MaF and Intake Manifold which flows better if anything would only decrease your boost levels if anything because they are more efficiant, but this does not mean your going to lose power. And i know for this reason alone is why the vortechs say 6-8psi seen on a stock setup with there kits because everyones setup varies
what about if you run a anderson power pipe? i heard that, that helps in keeping up boost.
also i am already running a TF street heat intake and stage 1 cam, i plan on doing twisted wedge heads too. a lightning maf and 42lb injectors. plus a 255lph fuel pump. along with a a boost cooler kit. with all this shouldnt i be able to make 9psi and hopefully around 400rwhp
also i am already running a TF street heat intake and stage 1 cam, i plan on doing twisted wedge heads too. a lightning maf and 42lb injectors. plus a 255lph fuel pump. along with a a boost cooler kit. with all this shouldnt i be able to make 9psi and hopefully around 400rwhp
SmithCobra95
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94CobraPace said:
245 rwhp??? dude thats low, i put down 270 with my setup and u have a sc. Is ur car mostly stock? A 94 Cobra puts down 210-220 stock, just thought i would let you know.
...sorry for the confusion when i said intake i meant the intake track, i.e. something similar to a powerpipe, and with that i WILL see more pressure and more power. but yes, as the engine flows better the pressure will decrease in the manifold per same size pulley.
and smith cobra i doubt you are making 270 at the wheels, where did u get your setup dynod at? what kind of dyno was it? you are right stock cobra's do lay down about 220 or so, pullies and exhaust doesn't net 50rwhp.
i also agree that the 245 is really low. what was the a/f ratio at? that sounds like a powerdyne horror story. especially for 9psi.
ive already beat an lt1, and i dont have my maf in yet nor is it tuned.
mike
and smith cobra i doubt you are making 270 at the wheels, where did u get your setup dynod at? what kind of dyno was it? you are right stock cobra's do lay down about 220 or so, pullies and exhaust doesn't net 50rwhp.
i also agree that the 245 is really low. what was the a/f ratio at? that sounds like a powerdyne horror story. especially for 9psi.
ive already beat an lt1, and i dont have my maf in yet nor is it tuned.
mike
thanks for all the help guys, i think that i have made my decision. hopefully its going to be the right one. but like people have said if you treat the head units like they are ment to be treated, then i should have nothing to worry about. ill keep you guys posted when i get things going.
deadlast
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i would go with procharger. there kit comes with alot of the stuff you need, plus its self contained as well. is 9-10 psi to much for a stock engine around 100,000 miles?
deadlast said:
Nope, mines at 128,000. Its not the miles that are on the motor that matters, its the condition of the motor. Some could be at 75,000 Miles but there motor is in worse shape then one thats at 150,000 but was taken care of much better.
94CobraPace
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SmithCobra95 said:245 rwhp??? dude thats low, i put down 270 with my setup and u have a sc. Is ur car mostly stock? A 94 Cobra puts down 210-220 stock, just thought i would let you know.
Typo, I made 345 rwhp. I had 255 rwhp before the Powerdyne.
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