Would I better of getting a maggie or....... - Page 2

Cowan480 · #16 (**permalink**) 07-12-08, 05:16 PM

Bolt the Maggie on!! The power is remarkable, so is the sound when it starts to boost during WOT runs!!

However, be cautious because I had my maggie on for 6 days and it broke (only drove it three days), and so did Jared's. It's on the way back to Magnacharger as we speak, I have a thread out and I will be updating it after I get maggie bolted back on. Mod hell is the worst feeling in the world. I would enjoy your car for a couple of months without having to worry about Mods felling!!

crankedupforit · #17 (**permalink**) 07-12-08, 06:45 PM

How about ProCharger? Never seem to hear much about this one. It has a good reputation and there are a few guys on the forum with that set up. Aren't they around the same cost as the Maggie?

CTSV_510 · #18 (**permalink**) 07-12-08, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by crankedupforit

How about ProCharger? Never seem to hear much about this one. It has a good reputation and there are a few guys on the forum with that set up. Aren't they around the same cost as the Maggie?

EPP's kit is $7k and $8399 installed.

EDIT: Of course, if you go that route then you'll decide to build your engine to up the boost from 8psi to 12+, and on and on and on you go...

Twitch · #19 (**permalink**) 07-12-08, 10:20 PM

My dealer's been pretty cool so far. But if I get a supercharger, I'll consider myself lucky if the diff is still covered. The motor would be a long shot.
I like the Maggie cuz its proven and safe. You have a problem, there's a dozen guys here with quick advise.
I feel safe up to the 500hp mark.
The pro charger gives you more potential, but then your whole drivetrain will need an upgrade. How much $$$ are you ready to spend?

Oh yeah, can you get a procharger? I thought I read that EPP didn't sell the kit unless you had them install it.

trukk · #20 (**permalink**) 07-12-08, 10:23 PM

If you like the 'nascar' sound, or want to track yoour cars, you should probably get a maggie.

I like the sound of my cam'd car, and it pulls like a mutha, and I don't have the added 150+ lbs weight penalty on the nose of the car.

Either way you win. It's a question of blonde or brunette.

-Chris

NormV · #21 (**permalink**) 07-12-08, 10:31 PM

Your car sounds mean like some open pipe car. But in a good way.

One you didn't mention was what you were using it for. The Maggie will have the torque advantage I til the rpms are up. I think HC will stand up to track rigors and be less sensitive to summer tempatures.

Either direction will yield a slightly louder car when the hp pedal is pressed.

Norm

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Originally Posted by trukk

If you like the 'nascar' sound, or want to track yoour cars, you should probably get a maggie.

I like the sound of my cam'd car, and it pulls like a mutha, and I don't have the added 150+ lbs weight penalty on the nose of the car.

Either way you win. It's a question of blonde or brunette.

-Chris

StealthV · #22 (**permalink**) 07-12-08, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by trukk

...added 150+ lbs weight penalty on the nose of the car.

Glad I didn't get the cast iron version ^^^.

Twitch · #23 (**permalink**) 07-13-08, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by trukk

It's a question of blonde or brunette.

-Chris

Maggie's the blonde, right?

trukk · #24 (**permalink**) 07-13-08, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Twitch

Maggie's the blonde, right?

Ya, she's dumb and hot.

-Chris

trukk · #25 (**permalink**) 07-13-08, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by StealthV

Glad I didn't get the cast iron version ^^^.

How much does the SC, Intercooler, magnavolt, coolant , lines, etc., weigh? Gotta be close to 150.

-Chris

By By C Ya · #26 (**permalink**) 07-13-08, 12:42 AM

Thanks for all the info guys. You have made my decision a lot easier. I'll let you know how everything pans out.

StealthV · #27 (**permalink**) 07-13-08, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by trukk

How much does the SC, Intercooler, magnavolt, coolant , lines, etc., weigh? Gotta be close to 150.

-Chris

Shall we throw heads and cams under the bus next by just tossing out numbers?

jerrad · #28 (**permalink**) 07-13-08, 01:24 AM

So whats the weight Stealth?

**heavymetals** · #29 (**permalink**) 07-13-08, 05:42 AM

With a full intercooler I don't think the whole system weighs more then 90 lbs.

rand49er · #30 (**permalink**) 07-13-08, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by heavymetals

With a full intercooler I don't think the whole system weighs more then 90 lbs.

That'd be my guess ... tops! Maybe more like 75-80 lbs. Maggie alone about 40-ish.

If it took Ken 12 hrs to do his install, it took me all of 30+ ... three hours here, five hours there, couldn't get big chunks of time and git 'r done. Plus, I'm NOT a mechanic; don't need to be with a maggie.

Maggie pros: Less invasive, power throughout RPM range, reversible

Maggie cons: Added weight, added mechanical complexity

Toss up: $/hp gained, warranty voided

My $0.02.