Answering the Popular Question: “What’s the Difference?”
With so many options in the way of superchargers, it’s easy to get confused on what-is-what and what it does once you have purchased it. This chart is to help aid in the decision of what brand and model of supercharger that is right for you.
Vortech & Paxton Specification Matrix Chart
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Compressor |
Compressor Type |
Maximum Horsepower Supported |
Maximum Boost (PSI) |
Maximum Air Flow (CFM) |
Type of Drive |
Max Impeller/Screw RPM |
Compressor Inlet Hose Diameter |
Compressor Outlet Diameter (I.D.) |
Self Contained |
Recommended Usage |
Active or Discontinued |
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Paxton Automotive
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Novi 1000 |
500hp
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15
|
850
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Ball Drive
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40,000
|
3.25″
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2.60″
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No
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Street/Light Duty Race
|
Discontinued
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|
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Novi 1000RR
|
500hp
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15
|
850
|
Gear Drive
|
40,000
|
3.25″
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2.60″
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No
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Street/Light Duty Race
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Discontinued
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Novi 1200
|
775hp
|
22
|
1150
|
Gear Drive
|
52,000
|
3.50″
|
2.38″
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No
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Street/Race
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Active
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Novi 1200SL
|
775hp
|
22
|
1150
|
Gear Drive
|
52,000
|
3.50″
|
2.38″
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Yes
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Street/Race
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Active
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|
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Novi 1220
|
725hp
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17
|
1050
|
Gear Drive
|
53,000
|
3.50″
|
2.38″
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No
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Street/Race
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Active
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Novi 1220SL
|
725hp
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17
|
1050
|
Gear Drive
|
53,000
|
3.50″
|
2.38″
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Yes
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Street/Race
|
Active
|
|
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Novi 1500
|
825hp
|
26
|
1200
|
Gear Drive
|
55,000
|
3.75″
|
2.75″
|
No
|
Street/Race
|
Active
|
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Novi 1500SL
|
825hp
|
26
|
1200
|
Gear Drive
|
55,000
|
3.75″
|
2.75″
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Yes
|
Street/Race
|
Active
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|
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Novi 2000
|
970hp
|
26
|
1400
|
Gear Drive
|
55,000
|
4.00″
|
2.60″
|
No
|
Street/Race
|
Active
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|
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Novi 2000 Race
|
970hp
|
26
|
1400
|
Gear Drive
|
55,000
|
4.00″
|
2.60″
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No
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Race
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Active
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|
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Novi 2200
|
1000hp
|
27
|
1000
|
Gear Drive
|
60,000
|
4.00″
|
3.00″
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No
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Street/Race
|
Active
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|
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Novi 2200SL
|
1000hp
|
27
|
1000
|
Gear Drive
|
60,000
|
4.00″
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3.00″
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Yes
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Street/Race
|
Active
|
|
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Novi 2500
|
1300hp
|
30
|
2000
|
Gear Drive
|
60,000
|
4.00″
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3.00″
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Yes
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Street/Race
|
Active
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Vortech Engineering
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V-1 |
480hp
|
10
|
720
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Gear Drive
|
45,000
|
3.50″
|
2.38″
|
No
|
Street/Race
|
Discontinued
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V-1
B-Trim |
550hp
|
15
|
800
|
Gear Drive
|
48,000
|
3.50″
|
2.38″
|
No
|
Street/Race
|
Discontinued
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|
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V-1
S-Trim |
680hp
|
20
|
1000
|
Gear Drive
|
50,000
|
3.50″
|
2.38″
|
No
|
Street/Race
|
Discontinued
|
|
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V-1
R-Trim |
750hp
|
24
|
1100
|
Gear Drive
|
50,000
|
3.75″
|
2.38″
|
No
|
Street/Race
|
Discontinued
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|
|
V-1
Si-Trim |
775hp
|
26
|
1150
|
Gear Drive
|
55,000
|
3.50″
|
2.38″
|
No
|
Street/Race
|
Active
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|
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V-1
SC-Trim |
680hp
|
20
|
1000
|
Gear Drive
|
53,000
|
3.50″
|
2.38″
|
No
|
Street/Race
|
Discontinued
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|
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V-1
SCi-Trim |
725hp
|
21
|
1050
|
Gear Drive
|
58,000
|
3.50″
|
2.38″
|
No
|
Street/Race
|
Active
|
|
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V-1
T-Trim |
825hp
|
26
|
1200
|
Gear Drive
|
55,000
|
3.75″
|
2.38″
|
No
|
Street/Race
|
Active
|
|
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V-2
E-Trim |
775hp
|
17
|
1150
|
Gear Drive
|
52,000
|
3.63″
|
2.38″
|
No
|
Street/Race
|
Active
|
|
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V-2
SC-Trim |
680hp
|
17
|
1000
|
Gear Drive
|
53,000
|
3.50″
|
2.38″
|
No
|
Street/Race
|
Discontinued
|
|
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V-2
SCi-Trim |
725hp
|
17
|
1050
|
Gear Drive
|
53,000
|
3.50″
|
2.38″
|
No
|
Street/Race
|
Active
|
|
|
V-2
S-Trim |
680hp
|
20
|
1000
|
Gear Drive
|
50,000
|
3.50″
|
2.38″
|
No
|
Street/Race
|
Discontinued
|
|
|
V-2
Si-Trim |
775hp
|
22
|
1150
|
Gear Drive
|
52,000
|
3.50″
|
2.38″
|
No
|
Street/Race
|
Active
|
|
|
V-3
J -Trim |
1100hp
|
28
|
1600
|
Gear Drive
|
55,000
|
5.00″
|
3.06″
|
No
|
Street/Race
|
Discontinued
|
|
|
V-3
R -Trim |
1060hp
|
26
|
1500
|
Gear Drive
|
62,000
|
4.00″
|
3.06″
|
No
|
Street/Race
|
Discontinued
|
|
|
V-3
SCi-Trim |
725hp
|
17
|
1050
|
Gear Drive
|
53,000
|
3.50″
|
2.38″
|
Yes
|
Street/Race
|
Active
|
|
|
V-3
Si-Trim |
775hp
|
22
|
1200
|
Gear Drive
|
52,000
|
3.50″
|
2.38″
|
Yes
|
Street/Race
|
Active
|
|
|
V-4
J-Trim |
1100hp
|
28
|
1600
|
Gear Drive
|
58,000
|
5.00″
|
3.20″
|
No
|
Street/Race
|
Active
|
|
|
V-4
X-Trim |
1300hp
|
29
|
1700
|
Gear Drive
|
58,000
|
5.00″
|
3.20″
|
No
|
Street/Race
|
Active
|
|
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V-4
XX-Trim |
1400hp
|
29
|
1950
|
Gear Drive
|
64,000
|
5.00″
|
3.20″
|
No
|
Race
|
Active
|
|
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V-4
Z-Trim |
1450hp
|
32
|
2000
|
Gear Drive
|
60,000
|
5.00″
|
3.20″
|
No
|
Race
|
Active
|
|
|
V-5
D-Trim |
480hp
|
25
|
700
|
Gear Drive
|
70.000
|
3.50″
|
2.06″
|
No
|
Street/Race
|
Discontinued
|
|
|
V-5
F-Trim |
550hp
|
14
|
750
|
Gear Drive
|
52,000
|
3.50″
|
2.06″
|
No
|
Street/Race
|
Active
|
|
|
V-5
G-Trim |
550hp
|
15
|
750
|
Gear Drive
|
52,000
|
3.50″
|
2.06″
|
No
|
Street/Race
|
Active
|
|
|
V-7
JT-Trim |
1000hp
|
27
|
1450
|
Gear Drive
|
60,000
|
4.0″
|
2.64″
|
No
|
Race
|
Active
|
|
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V-7
YS-Trim |
1000hp
|
29
|
1500
|
Gear Drive
|
65,000
|
4.00″
|
2.64″
|
No
|
Race
|
Discontinued
|
|
|
V-7
YSi-Trim |
1200hp
|
30
|
1600
|
Gear Drive
|
65,000
|
4.00″
|
2.64″
|
No
|
Race
|
Active
|
|
|
V-9
F-Trim |
550hp
|
13.5
|
750
|
Gear Drive
|
52,000
|
3.50″
|
2.10″
|
No
|
Street/Race
|
Active
|
|
|
V-9
G-Trim |
600hp
|
14
|
825
|
Gear Drive
|
52,000
|
3.625″
|
2.10″
|
No
|
Street/Race
|
Active
|
|
|
V-24
X-Trim |
1300hp
|
29
|
1800
|
Gear Drive
|
64,000
|
5.00″
|
3.20″
|
No
|
Race
|
Active
|
|
|
V-24
Xi-Trim |
NA
|
NA
|
NA
|
Gear Drive
|
NA
|
5.00″
|
3.20″
|
No
|
Race
|
Active
|
|
|
V-24
Z-Trim |
1450hp
|
32
|
2000
|
Gear Drive
|
60,000
|
5.00″
|
3.20″
|
No
|
Race
|
Active
|
|
|
V-27
YSi-Trim |
1200hp
|
30
|
1600
|
Gear Drive
|
65,000
|
4.00″
|
2.64″
|
No
|
Race
|
Active
|
|
|
V-28
123A-Trim |
2800+hp
|
45+
|
4000+
|
Gear Drive
|
60,000+
|
6.00″
|
3.75″
|
No
|
Race
|
Active
|
|