I researched the 'big 3' Supercharger companies, approx. 15 years ago, when I SC'd my Mustang. Paxton, Vortech and Powerdyne. (Procharger was more than double the price, for an entry level kit). Paxton was, and still is, owned by Vortech, so same technology, different label on the SC unit. Powerdyne was the company that Ford SVO Motorsport attached their name to, so that weighed heavily. The reason Powerdyne didn't last is their technology. Their SC head units use an internal kevlar belt to drive the compressor. These belts all fail, over time. Not of question of if, its when. Rebuild kits were available, and they still are today. I've seen them going for $100-$300, for what appears to be the same kit?! Anyway, I ended up going with the Vortech. They are nearly bulletproof, and upgradeable, which I have since done.
Very cool, though going with the Powerdyne unit, as that is what came stock, as a (dealer installed) option on the XP'8. Let us know how you have fared with it.
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