Eaton Roots vs Centrifugal Superchargers for your C5 Corvette

[@PNW_Car_Mods]

I think this may be some of your best work yet Toys! Very good job on explaining the differences and that there is potential options for even more power. Smiles per gallon is what it's all about. I am still contemplating going to a C6 based square port Whipple 2.9 blower just for the fun of it. I think I could possible get up around 750wheel with one. That being said it would strictly be for fun. This car doesn't need any changes as is.

[@Toys4Life]

I appreciate that, as well as your help & support sir, thank you! 100% agreed - it's all for fun!!

[@cr1spyn1nja]

It's hard to beat the sound of a roots style blower. A buddy of mine got an 04 Cobra about 3 years back with a Whipple kit and hearing that banshee scream of a super charger was intoxicating. The flyby's were my favorite as you'd hear 'eeeeeeeeeeeeeEEEEEEEEROOOOOOMM' blowing past. Good times.

[@Toys4Life]

They do sound awesome for sure 😁

[@troy8940]

I've been on the fence for several months now trying to decide which is the better supercharger I'm so thankful for you doing this video once again thank you . When I decide which is great for me I'll definitely share my Results 😎

[@dynotunemotorsports9156]

Centrifugal Blowers for life in a C5

[@Toys4Life]

Tell us why you feel that way, some folks want specifics, appreciate your feedback!!

[@dynotunemotorsports9156]

@@Toys4Life. This is going to be a long explanation. Better grab a snickers.

[@lehawkinsjr]

Are you still planning to post??

[@terjehimle3107]

Thanks for the video. 😀 i drove a Ford Svt Lightning for a while. And i just cant get over the fantastic Supercharger whine it made. I want that sound in my C5

[@ctvette1318]

Great video! In addition to the points you make, I think that centrifugal blower is easier on a stock engine. Roots/positive displacement blowers make boost at low rpm so you are always putting stress on the engine while with centrifugal, you’re not even in boost until you really step on it. If I am out just cruising around (more so when I’m with the wife) I’m never in boost.

[@fullsendC6]

Thanks man, you killed it once again

[@Mitutumuch]

c5 and c6 are the best looking corvettes

[@jakef.9526]

Did you get a new camera recently? Loving the quality you put into your videos!

[@Toys4Life]

No new camera recently, just paying more attention to lighting and settings and a little bit of post-production. I still have work to do but I'm always trying to improve every aspect as I learn more. Appreciate the comment!! 😀

[@jakef.9526]

@@Toys4Life You're definitely on the right track I feel. We all appreciate the time you take to make videos and the knowledge you give us. 😁

[@Toys4Life]

Thank you, much appreciated!

[@andrenj1970]

I love the instant neck twisting torque, similar to big block V8😅

[@oler777]

The local autocross track where I live barely let me get into second gear. I'm having trouble not being able to swing the rear enough to make sharper turns so with the max power coming on instantly with a roots blower would that help (this is totally not an excuse for me to give myself to have a cool sounding car)

[@Toys4Life]

Well, it would definitely help you swing your rear end out (:-) whether or not that helps your time??? I can't say for sure.

[@ronjeyer3089]

I have owned and modified every car I have owned, or purchased modified cars, Wirth my experience, traction is speed, so a&a will be in my future after stroker kit

[@StickShiftMuscle]

Top mount blowers have instant power down low. The centrifugal blowers build power with RPM. I had a procharger WS6 and with the 6 spd it was nice.. but to be honest a roots blower would be better because of the manual transmission I can be in the torque sooner. If I did a centrifugal again I’d do an automatic and a stall converter where the torque comes in like a 3800 stall or more so I can hit boost right away.

[@andrewderingis6564]

LSA is the best!

[@Toys4Life]

Decent for sure!

[@mick304]

Excellent explanation for someone who doesn't know much about superchargers. A couple questions: 1) Would/Should I put headers on if installing a supercharger? I currently just have a cold air intake and Borla catbacks as my only two mods. I don't know if my stock exhaust would be a bottle neck. 2) Does adding a supercharger decrease the life of the engine, and if so by how much? Thanks for any answers.

[@notbuyingit8047]

That's some serious tor-Q's with the Eaton. My ECS kit on my c7 made about the same as yours; 588hp/568tq

[@Toys4Life]

They're a heck of a lot of fun! 😁

[@notbuyingit8047]

@@Toys4Life it sure is. We’d have one heck of close race if we ever had a chance to race.

[@flatlandermusic5907]

I've been meaning to ask, do you know of a good place to buy parts for your c5? many parts are so expensive because they don't make them anymore, and I don't know a great place to find them either.

[@Toys4Life]

Ebay, Rock Auto, vettenutts come to mind.

[@flatliners2011]

@Toys4Life C5 I just got an A&A supercharger for my C5 mostly because of your video on suoercharging your C5. You never mentioned in that video about needing a fuel delivey system as well? Do you have a video on which fuel system you recommend?

[@Toys4Life]

It is included in your a&a kit.

[@oler777]

With the centrifugal superchargers, do you still hear the wine? Or is it more of a turbo sound? Also, has anybody ever used an HkS SSQV blow off valve on central fugal supercharged Corvette

[@Toys4Life]

It sounds more like a turbo than it does and eating roots style supercharger in my opinion.

[@ronjeyer3089]

Doing a stroker kit with supercharger, your opinion

[@Toys4Life]

Depends on you power goals and if you intend to beef up the drivetrain IMO. Be sure to have the rings gapped for supercharging while you are in there.

[@crosisofborg5524]

I’m old school. Roots style all the way.

[@JustSayN2O]

Wanting drastically improved green light acceleration, the root supercharger would be my choice. I have zero interest in racing. But for me the hood mod is a deal-killer. What to do?

[@413TomaccoRoad]

Will the Eaton fit under the hood?

[@Toys4Life]

Negative.

[@413TomaccoRoad]

@Toys4Life Well there's no choice if you want it to look mostly stock and be a sleeper.

[@413TomaccoRoad]

@Toys4Life What's your avg 0-60 with the A&A?

[@hectorae86]

Try fitting a twin screw supercharger, it has an inherently lower charge temperature and it tends to taper off at higher rpm much less than the roots.

[@Toys4Life]

I don't think I've seen a kit with a twin screw for the C5 or C6...?

[@hectorae86]

@@Toys4Life nope, it would require some custom fab work.

[@todd8928]

I'd have to sell blood or get a job to afford one.

[@Toys4Life]

I saved up for quite a few years, but that's what I wanted.