Can a Magnuson supercharger be installed with an A4? Is anyone running one with an A4 and how do you like it?

I'm tempted to buy the unit and do the install.

 

I had one of the first A4 installs LPE did several years ago. The car ran well however the heat soak pulled timing pretty bad on the high end of a 1/4 mile run so i only gained about .5 to .7 tenths ET on a good day at the track. I felt i should of gotten at least a 1 second gain so i pulled it off and went to heads & cam. The newer models have a small heater core type cooling device in the intake to try and keep the pressurized charge cooler but i'm not at all familar how much this helps.

 

Even better, a Kenne Bell with a stock A4.....

 

Ok, I haven't had my Vette long, so don't bash my head in. I just gotta ask what an A4 is.

 

Automatic transmission

 

Which KB...model number?

 

I got the 2.6L "Corvette Kit". It comes complete with injectors, intercooler, BAP, hood, everything for $6999.

http://www.kennebell.net/index.htm

• “Big Block” feel at any engine or vehicle speed, not just peak rpm.
• Instant full boost / HP & Torque at any rpm - 2500 up.
• More low and mid range torque and HP because it makes more boost there.
• Highest HP potential (up to 1000HP*), yet extremely “streetable.”
• No boost “drop off” from 5-18 psi*.Huge 93mm inlet manifold accepts stock 76mm or aftermarket 90mm throttle body.
• 93mm matching inlet system (molded plastic tube and filter). Not included with Street Rod/Off Road Kits.
• Traditional top mount - front facing design.
• Twin Screw efficiency (cooler air charge temp, lower parasitic loss).
• Billet aluminum construction.
• Quick and easy 4 minute pulley changes (5-18 psi).
• Both 6 rib and 8 rib pulleys available.
• Self contained oil supply. No drilling holes in oil pan. No oil lines.
• Doesn’t use oil from engine for supercharger.
• Whisper quiet.
• Looks factory with same driveability as stock.
• Billet fuel system, 42lb injectors (62lb optional) and Kenne Bell BOOST-A-PUMP™.
• BOOST-A-PUMP™ eliminates replacing stock pump.
• Bar and plate intercooler - more efficient than tube and fin.
• “Two Pass” heat exchanger.
• Serviceable. Supercharger can be rebuilt.
• Polished or black satin.
• Step by Step Detailed Instructions and Tech Tips.
• Kit includes all gaskets and hardware.
• All major components assembled and ready to bolt on engine.
• Includes hood (Corvette only).

 

Don't waste your money on a Maggie. There day has come and gone IMO. You can get a Kenne Bell for less money, and it will blow the Maggie away.
Yes, I have a Maggie, but the K/B wasn't out when I bought mine. If it was, then I would have went with it instead. Even though I think the Maggie is one of the best looking F/I there is.
Or wait for there new 4 lobe blower that is in the making. That could be promissing. But still, you will get a better deal with the KB because it comes with the hood.

 

I would at least run a transmission cooler.
On my Maggie I had a stock transmission, stock stall converter and an aftermarket transmission cooler and never had a problem.
I had 295 X 19 avs Yokohama tires and never had really good traction.
If you run drag tires I would expect it would shorten the life of your A4.