Superchargers - Centrifugal vs roots

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Ok there are a variety of superchargers out there.. and well each has its ups and downs between brands and styles..

I know a few members on here have mag Roots style (top mount intake) style.. while these are nice they lack the intercooler that i so much like.. yes some have to top mount integrated intercooler but i ask do these "intercoolers" actually lower the air temp at the intake once entering the runners?

now centrifugal it is super easy to do any size front mount inter cooler that you desire.. but now you have all this piping to deal with and route clearance etc.. but your air os cool..

Both are belt driven from the crank so roughly the same crank HP is lost..

guys not to be confused with a turbo driven by exhaust gases (for those who don't know and are reading to learn)

now some centrifugal setups can build crazy top end HP numbers and decent low-end torque.. where on the flip the ROOTs makes good low end torque..

i dont entend to explain how both and all of the different manufactures work different..

here is my QUESTION.. which is the best suited for the 5.3 application.. keeping in mind i want torque this is a 6,000 SUV not a drag car, i can car less about how fast i get to 60 i want nuts that is all pure power bottom line..

Please give opinions, experience and first have knowledge..

I have been discussing this topic with numerous people :hands: and well it is time for yall to chime in..
 

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you looking for power to tow? Simple, magnacharger. A centrifugal blower isn't going to give you what you need for towing power.
 
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Yea basically I want low end power. I don't need speed. All I want is torque
 

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i love the instant Torque that my Radix Supercharger delivers from 1K- 6K RPM pins you in your seat pretty good...
 

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