Superchargers
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Superchargers
I'm going to be saving up for a supercharger setup in the future. I know there are a few different kinds out there and I was wondering which one was the most recommended. So far the only manufacturers I know of are Carroll, ATI, and Vortech. The main factor in my decision is that the hood not be modified for the supercharger. Anything else is up for grabs though. :smash:
(yes, this is a duplicate in the Tech forum but was recommended to move it here)
[Modified by Lord Odin, 2:31 PM 1/30/2003]
(yes, this is a duplicate in the Tech forum but was recommended to move it here)
[Modified by Lord Odin, 2:31 PM 1/30/2003]
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From: Sachse Texas
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Re: Superchargers (Lord Odin)
None of the standard centrifugal supercharger kits require a hood modification on the C4's. You pretty much listed the most popular. Most people I know have the Vortech head unit, but a lot of folks are running the ProCharger (ATI) units. One of these days a D1SC kit will grace my ride.
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Re: Superchargers (Vette92)
What kind of safety measures can I take to ensure my engine will be able to handle it? It already has 110k miles on it and I'm assuming it'll be around 120-125 by the time I get one. I was told I should get roller rockers, forged piston heads, forged piston rods, and a forged camshaft (or was it crankshaft? bleh i'm engine illiterate...). Would these help with the life of my engine?
I also noticed in some of the other threads the topic of self-enclosed SC's or ones that use the engine oil. I've never heard about this before. Could someone enlighten me on this? :confused:
I also noticed in some of the other threads the topic of self-enclosed SC's or ones that use the engine oil. I've never heard about this before. Could someone enlighten me on this? :confused:
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Re: Superchargers (Lord Odin)
My SC (p600b) has to tap into the oil pan and use that oil for the SC. I didn't know that before I bought it. One of the many things I was unhappy about. So If you can, get a unit that you don't have to do that. I believe the D1 does not do this. To make a long story short, I blew my head gasket on my 383 under 1000 miles. I guess it's kinda my fault in that i should have never put on the SC with my compression ratio. I def. had 110% gawk factor when i went to a show, etc. :D I liked that, but I will now go back to just the 383.
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