mzeitler

I'm thinking of having Lingenfelter put on a Edelbrock 600 hp supercharger kit. I have a c6 2012 with manual trans. I'm concerned with problems the rest of the stock engine this might create. I'm not planning on racing just looking for a sleeper

Unreal

What are your goals? If you don't plan on racing then why add a supercharger at all?

Plenty of good kits out there. I would strongly look at the magnason heartbeat, A&A, ECS and Procharger kits as IMO they are all far superior to the eforce setup.

mzeitler

i'm just looking for power if i want it. The Magnason install is the same price as the EForce so im looking for advise pros and cons . I really don't want to bending valves, rods or burning clutches.

Unreal

How much power?

All of those are potential outcomes when modding a car.

Why not just get 50-60rwhp with basic bolt ons? Why a blower if you don't race or have a power goal?

mzeitler

i guess i'd like the HP of a Z06 without spending the 100k to buy one. Adding a supercharger does that.

2highpsi

Definitely can't argue with that logic! I think you'll end up with better intercooler and overall performance with the Magnuson.

JerriVette

600 flywheel hp should be ok on the rest of the drivetrain.you can't go wrong with the vendor you mentioned.

I've thought about going with a supercharger for my 2008 c6 z51 manual and although I'm not moving forward I would use enforce.

I think it's a nice clean solution that should be reliable for many years as long as you don't abuse the newfound power.

The tires will slip long before anything else so your drivetrain should stay together.

I wouldn't do the bolt on's as I did with my last corvette. I never liked the reliability of the mild cam etc...

I wouldn't even do headers on the eforce, a nice 550 hp or 600 hp is more than enough....any more than that and the c6 platform can't handle it or put the power down successfully..

Jmo

Whoop

Lots of loyalties out there for all brands which means lots of opinions and bashing. Like you I wanted more HP similar to a Z06 for my GS. Edelbrock is a quality unit that looks good and is reliable. I have the 599 kit, with custom tune and headers. 550hp at the wheels that drives like stock but is way more fun.

I didn't go with a Maggie because it doesn't fit under a stock hood. I understand they do have one now that does. I still think the Edelbrock unit looks better though.

Good luck, you will enjoy the more HP regardless

mzeitler

Any problems with heat under the hood or over heating? Lingenfelter replaces thermostat with a 160 degree?

Unreal

160 tstat has zero effect on operating temp unless you have so much excess cooling that you run on the stat. No one with a blower typically has that issue. So a 160 stat just makes it take a bit longer to warm up.

mzeitler

So are my concerns really unwarranted in your opinion?

Whoop

I have the 160 degree but as Unreal said it only takes longer to warm up. Once the T-stat is open then it makes no diff. That being said, I live in Texas with high temps and humidity and I have only had two problems. Let me clarify.

Stock cooling system - Went to track on a HPDE day and after 8-9+ consecutive laps my temps were high. Don't remember exactly but 240ish so I pulled off for a cool down before going out again. Never had an issue on the street.

Second year I upgraded my Radiator to a LG Supercool but still on stock fans. Unfortunately work schedule prevented me in attending an HPDE event last year so I don't know the effects of the upgrades. On the streets I have seen an average of 5-15 degrees cooler. I did experience my first and only time that the AC blew warm air as I was stuck in a long stretch of stop and go traffic with air temps of 105. The coolant temps I believe hit 230 and the AC started blowing warm.

Depending on where you live this may or may not be an issue. Blower cars run warm so you just have to keep that in mind. For what I do with the car I'm very happy and would do it all over again.

Unreal

Underhood temp is not really ever an issue. Coolant temp is.

Depending on enviroment, you may need added cooling. Typically larger radiator/fans.

mzeitler

Just added a Dewitts radiator to my Lingenfleter build. Thanks for all your feed back guys

chpmnsws6

Smart move. A nicely ducted Dewitts should give you no issues.

Unreal

A high quality radiator like a dewitts is always a good move. Stock, NA, or supercharger they are always a good upgrade. No plastic endtanks to crack.

mourat

As Unreal said, 160 stat prolongs warm up times, but that's it. Also, if you are doing down a lengthy hill on the highway while decelerating, you'll see your temps drop down to the 160 stat, once on the throttle, they'll quickly climb past that.