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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 11:41 AM
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so,a while ago,i supercharged my 95 coupe w/a vortech.it was an auto.after considerable trial and error,had the motor rebuilt w/the charger on at carroll supercharging in new jersey.got the car into the mid 12's when the weather conditions were right.however,the total cost was staggering for me when all was said and done!so now,rather than spring for a c6,i'm thinking supercharge the 01 6spd 18000 mile coupe in my driveway(if it ever stops snowing around here!!!).i do not want to spend a ton on motorwork.just would like to bolt on a charger and go.will the ls1 be able to handle this in pretty much stock form?which charger do you guys like/recommend???thanks.jesse
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 11:51 AM
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so,a while ago,i supercharged my 95 coupe w/a vortech.it was an auto.after considerable trial and error,had the motor rebuilt w/the charger on at carroll supercharging in new jersey.got the car into the mid 12's when the weather conditions were right.however,the total cost was staggering for me when all was said and done!so now,rather than spring for a c6,i'm thinking supercharge the 01 6spd 18000 mile coupe in my driveway(if it ever stops snowing around here!!!).i do not want to spend a ton on motorwork.just would like to bolt on a charger and go.will the ls1 be able to handle this in pretty much stock form?which charger do you guys like/recommend???thanks.jesse
Well I could be biased, but I would go with an ECS kit. With a stock engine we can get you into the 10's. It is very reliable, runs like stock, and we are located close to you. Feel free to give us a call, 609-752-0321 (oh, it's also probibly about 1/2 the cost of what you spent on your 95)
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 11:53 AM
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what type of system you got?are you in buffalo,syracuse?
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 12:35 PM
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I think you should just give them a call.
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Yep, went with the ECS bracketary myself.
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They are in Cream Ridge... They do excellent work.
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