Powerdyne or not???

snowsurfer · Post by **snowsurfer** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 7:55 pm

I have a 03 Crew with just about 3K miles on it, with motor now broken in and I am planning to install a Powerdyne Supercharger. I have heard so many negatives a a few positives regarding Powerdyne. I am ready to buy it, money ready to go but I just have some doubts after reading some of the comments on other sites regarding Powerdyne bearings, service, instructions, to name a few....I am not a racer by any means just really want more power, the car is used daily to/from work mostly freeways.. I have a 83' Ext Cab S10 which I put a SBC, 305 cu in which I love the power and wish the 4.3 Crew had more of which is my reason for supercharging...

Just need alittle more reassurance if Powerdyne is the right choice.

Any words of wisdom would be appreciated.

Steve

Conman · Post by **Conman** » Fri Sep 19, 2003 5:00 am

snowsurfer wrote:I have a 03 Crew with just about 3K miles on it, with motor now broken in and I am planning to install a Powerdyne Supercharger. I have heard so many negatives a a few positives regarding Powerdyne. I am ready to buy it, money ready to go but I just have some doubts after reading some of the comments on other sites regarding Powerdyne bearings, service, instructions, to name a few....I am not a racer by any means just really want more power, the car is used daily to/from work mostly freeways.. I have a 83' Ext Cab S10 which I put a SBC, 305 cu in which I love the power and wish the 4.3 Crew had more of which is my reason for supercharging...

Just need alittle more reassurance if Powerdyne is the right choice.

Any words of wisdom would be appreciated.

Steve

I don't think there are enough out there for you to determine if the opinions will help you. IIRC there is only two companies that make bolt on super chargers for the s10 so that should make it easier to decide. I've been thinking about more power also but I think a muffler and air intake is all I'm planning now. I think there is two Crew owners here who have a Super charger. Maybe they can chime in.

Good Luck,

Con

Warnoffroad · Post by **Warnoffroad** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 4:07 pm

snowsurfer, I too have been seriously thinking about that same super charger. What have you hear bad about it? Its not giving the bang for the buck, or it's junking up the motor?

snowsurfer · Post by **snowsurfer** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 10:01 pm

I've seen numerous reviews that the bearings go bad due to a low quality bearing used which results in replacement in bearings and drive belt after 20K miles. In fact there's a couple of guys selling replacement bearings and belt kits on e bay, powerdyne does not sell replacement parts and require you to send them the unit.

Also some complaints that the bolt holes don't line up, instructions are really poor, missing/wrong parts and poor assistance from customer service. What I did notice was that very few of the reviews were from S10 owners, not sure why???

I live in Hawaii and getting product help is hard to begin with, just want to be sure it's as easy as they say it is to install.

The price is it's most attractive feature I guess...

Best Price I could find was 2300.00....

I'll share any info if you like, e mail me directly SEAYAHAWAII@hawaii.rr.com

Steve

Mike H. · Post by **Mike H.** » Sun Sep 21, 2003 4:01 am

snowsurfer wrote:Also some complaints that the bolt holes don't line up, instructions are really poor, missing/wrong parts and poor assistance from customer service.

Are they made by AIM?

Justin · Post by **Justin** » Sun Sep 21, 2003 6:14 am

what about vortech? they make a setup around the same price. I wish Procharger made a supercharger for our trucks..those are intercooled and blow in cold air

snowsurfer · Post by **snowsurfer** » Sun Sep 21, 2003 9:07 am

Actually Powerdyne is the lowest price at around 2400.00 depending on application, I believe Vortech and others are in the 3.5-4K price range.

I've e mailed with another member previously that has the Powerdyne and his installation went smoothly and was happy with the performance. Like I said the reviews on Goggle for Powerdyne weren't very flattering and in fact most were dissasatisfied with it overall....again most of them were for other cars or trucks, (not sure why different?)

Warnoffroad · Post by **Warnoffroad** » Sun Sep 21, 2003 9:29 am

yeah that Vortech is 3.5k.

kumitemahn · Post by **kumitemahn** » Fri Nov 21, 2003 12:09 am

you should check out pro charger. they make the best super chargers i ahve seen. im getting one as soon as i can afford it. check out the web site at http://www.procharger.com.

Linked your url-HJ

TruStinger · Post by **TruStinger** » Sat Nov 29, 2003 8:37 pm

from what i hear Mach makes the best supercharger its a little more expensive like 3200 but it comes with CAI and intercooler.
http://www.machperformance.com

TruStinger · Post by **TruStinger** » Sat Nov 29, 2003 8:38 pm

actualyl is 4100$ but for that price i would jsut pay $5500 for a turbocharger..

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