supercharger?
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supercharger?
I have a 96 LT4 mostly stock at 62k miles. Is it worth to supercharge it and what hp should I expect at the rear wheels at safe boost levels? I want a system that will keep my stock hood. What are some of the best systems and where do I buy them from? Is the stock Lt4 a good engine to supercharge?
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I almost bought one off flea bay for around 3 grand. Simple bolt on,
belt driven. Claimed up to 40%. That would be 120 extra horses.
Google corvette superchargers on web and flea bay. Lots of different
apps. I most definetly will do it if I ever get another bonus check.
belt driven. Claimed up to 40%. That would be 120 extra horses.
Google corvette superchargers on web and flea bay. Lots of different
apps. I most definetly will do it if I ever get another bonus check.
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If indeed you make an attempt to do this you may acquire about 112 rwhp. Take a note book, write in $9200.00 and put it away until 6 months after completion. Then take it out and tell us how much over that figure you are. It never stops.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
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I have a 96 LT4 mostly stock at 62k miles. Is it worth to supercharge it and what hp should I expect at the rear wheels at safe boost levels? I want a system that will keep my stock hood. What are some of the best systems and where do I buy them from? Is the stock Lt4 a good engine to supercharge?
This guy has EVERYTHING for c-4 supercharging, look no further.http://blowerworks.net/download/C4WHITEPAPER_2.pdf
Here you go, best in the business.http://www.blowerworks.net/downloads.html
Last edited by illenema; Apr 14, 2012 at 03:56 PM.
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I was quoted 8K by carrol to do it correctly.http://www.blowerworks.net/LT1LT4_Co...content_1.html
This guy has EVERYTHING for c-4 supercharging, look no further.http://blowerworks.net/download/C4WHITEPAPER_2.pdf
Here you go, best in the business.http://www.blowerworks.net/downloads.html
This guy has EVERYTHING for c-4 supercharging, look no further.http://blowerworks.net/download/C4WHITEPAPER_2.pdf
Here you go, best in the business.http://www.blowerworks.net/downloads.html
The vortech and procharger head units are great units. That said, the vortech and procharger lt1 c4 corvette kits leave a lot to be desired. The brackets, hardware, FMU, etc. all leave a lot to be desired.
Vortech lt1 kit is discont'd and procharger's lt1 kit has problems because it uses a restrictive intercooler and is a single belt setup (vs. blowerworks dual belt setup. One belt for Accessories, the other for the supercharger).
I do want to add procharger's superchargers now have higher step up ratios (vs. early p600b models) so maybe the belt slip isnt as bad as it once was. That said, I wouldnt count on it and Id go with a blowerworks setup w/ its own dedicated 8 rib belt. Also, the FMU is not ideal. You want to put on big injectors, bigger fuel pump(s) and most importantly - a good tune.
Id be careful with that higher compression lt4. Ideally for a centrifugal blower w/ meth/water inj, you would want about 10.0:1 compression. Start lowering it and you kill low end TQ response.
You dont need 8:1 compression like many on here will lead you to believe. Though if you are going for a non-intercooled, non -meth injected turbo or roots-type setup, then 8:1 compression is a good idea.
Last edited by dizwiz24; Apr 16, 2012 at 06:46 PM.
