TVS2300 or Huron single turbo for my 99 Formula - thoughts?
#1
TVS2300 or Huron single turbo for my 99 Formula - thoughts?
I recently acquired a "new to me" 99 Formula (after 5 years of searching).
My last one was a 383 nitrous car...but I plan on a different direction for this one.
Not sure what CI, but will most likely either be a stock CI forged rod/piston LS1, stock CI forged rod/piston LS2, or 383 fully forged LS1 - and forced induction.
Right now, I'm pretty set on either Huron Speed's single turbo A/C system or a Hawks TVS2300 supercharger.
I've been through the pros and cons of both systems in my head, and just can't pick a direction.
I am 100% set on keeping A/C. It will be a car that is probably 80% street use and 20% strip use. My power goal is 650-700 fwhp on pump gas.
Suggestions?
My last one was a 383 nitrous car...but I plan on a different direction for this one.
Not sure what CI, but will most likely either be a stock CI forged rod/piston LS1, stock CI forged rod/piston LS2, or 383 fully forged LS1 - and forced induction.
Right now, I'm pretty set on either Huron Speed's single turbo A/C system or a Hawks TVS2300 supercharger.
I've been through the pros and cons of both systems in my head, and just can't pick a direction.
I am 100% set on keeping A/C. It will be a car that is probably 80% street use and 20% strip use. My power goal is 650-700 fwhp on pump gas.
Suggestions?
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I'll have to look at it more. You just don't see many PD blowers on the LS1 cars. I know there was guy doing a big Whipple build, but he ended up going turbo. I think the TVS would be damn fun on a street car, given the instant earth rotating torque, but I'd lean toward the turbo setup, as it's going to be capable of so much more than the TVS setup.
#5
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With enough tire the roots is undeniable BIG fun factor as they grunt like a tank. But peak power and overall ease of driving the turbo is probably a better way to go. I too looked into all options and was very close to a whipple 2.9L but opted for a single turbo instead. Plus I always wanted a turbo V8
#7
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Can always start with a cheapy with turbos too, which is nice. T4 or T6 singles work well. Lots of info in Denmahs threads on value conscious set ups. I know this much with turbos, spend the money on the fuel system and tuning/management. The rest of it is all going to go boom at some point anyways lol
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#8
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I may be way off base here, but I'd be willing to bet that the TVS route would cost you more than the turbo route. I just see lots of "unforeseen" issues coming up with the TVS blower. I think if it was as simple as bolting one on, we'd see a ton of those builds on here. If memory serves me correct, I've seen several attempt the roots style blower, and then end up ditching it in lue of a turbo or Procharged setup.