how to buy a used vortech SC ?

[69shocktower]

Ive never owned a SC before. So if I go to look at a used vortech YS trim centerfugal supercharcher, how can I tell if im buying a paperweight or not? Can anyone give some advice on what to look for? Theres a local ad for one including all tubes, gears and belts for $2600

Thanks,

 

[bentley429]

Inspect the impellar for nicks, bends, etc. Scaring around the case where the impellar spins. Check for shaft play. Try and see if it has any leaks etc.

 

[noneck134]

If I'm not mistaken, you can get a brand new SC Trim for that price. Everything
included.

 

[69shocktower]

price

if you google it, it comes up with prices over $4000. so i think that would be the typical new retail price.

 

[2000xp8]

What exactly are you going to use it on?
That Supercharger isn't all that useful on a 302 or even a stock block for that matter.

If you want to get in on an entry level SC setup, you can buy an SC trim for like 2 grand, then upgrade other parts on it as you go. An SC will do just as well as an S in most cases.
Pullied right they will also provide block splitting power.

 

[strtrcr50]

Guys, he isn't looking at a sc trim. He's looking at a ys trim.

 

[bentley429]

Yea don'[t suggest buying a sc trim if he is looking at a Ys....

 

[2000xp8]

Well, that's why i asked what he's using it for.
There are plenty of people out there that will buy things because they are a good price, not because it's what they need.
People also have a habit of thinking bigger is better.