corvettejoe98

Been shopping around, debating gears or used S/C figure if I am spending 1800 on gears perhaps I should just go all out and spend another 700 and get a used S/C. I will have ECS install it most likely however much that would cost, I will probably just run it on low psi's only looking to get like 50rwhp out of it nothing insane, I have been looking at Vortech's. So my mind is open guys, persuade me!

fr0stb1t3

In my opinion it's pointless to get a blower for "just" 50rwhp.

0Jeff @ TPE

So you would spend 4+ thousand dolars (after install/tune) for 50rwhp?

I dont even think you could make 50rwhp with a S/C. You might hve to drill a hole in the manifold to releive the pressure..

That would be a waste in the WORST way.

corvettejoe98

ok so lets say 100rwhp. And you think it would cost 4 grand in total for everything then?

DRKMATTER

I don't think you're going to find a used Vortech for that kind of money but good luck to you.

To answer your question though...the Vortech is an awesome product at a great price point dollars to HP ratio. Your going to see about a 50% (more or less) gain in rwhp. Make sure to talk to Andy @ A&A Corvettes (supporting vendor). You won't get better customer service from anyone else on a vortech system.

Smoove

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2059507

madmatt9471

I bought a used P1SC and went initially from 423 RWHP to 565 RWHP on 7 PSI of B@@ST. Now I have gone only up from there as you will see in my sig below

It's hard to believe that if you "ONLY" want 50 RWHP out if it then it's not worth it because you can get the same effects from gears.

Now with that said if you decide to do FI, and I do suggest it, you WILL get more than 50 RWHP and be more realistic that if ECS detunes it you will recieve at least 100 RWHP to add to your total now.

It is worth it because on the street driving around it is like stock BUT when you put your foot in it it rips like one BMF

IMHO get the used Centrifugal blower and expect a 100 RWHP on a detuned low B@@ST set-up and being fully safe plus you will have tons of room to grow with that set-up when you are ready

And you will be ready for more sooner than you think or you could add gears later.

What is your set-up now on your Vette?

Thanks,Matt

madmatt9471

There is a kit for sale right now in the used section for less than $4000.00 and it is ready to be moved to it's new owner

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1803240

Thanks,Matt

0EG@EnglandGreen

Cam only will give you 50rwhp and cost a LOT less then a supercharger.

Cam/headers/intake/good tune could get you 100+rwhp. Add heads for another 30-40rwhp.

Figure out what you want before spending money.

Stephen

corvettejoe98

I have headers intake and good tune now. Its either H/C+gears or supercharger at this point.

BLOWNBLUEZ06

A supercharger should negate the need for gears. Get the supercharger.

corvettejoe98

I hear you on that one, but its kinda like one or the other you know do I want the S/C or do I want to go fully N/A I kinda want to go N/A because then I have power 100% of the time. I am not sure yet I am still kicking the ideas around.

mike_mds

I bought the A&A V3 kit recently. Ended up spending around $2500 for installation, tuning, and all the other ancillary expenses (like plugs, upgraded alternator bracket, etc) to get everything done RIGHT.

Even if you found a used supercharger kit for $2500 (which you are NOT going to unless it is missing a ton of stuff that will cost considerable money to replace), you are going to spend double that when you include all the other costs.

If you did find a GOOD & COMPLETE used kit out there, you are probably going to end up paying closer to $4k than $2500. Believe me, I've looked. Quite frankly, I wouldn't even bother looking at a supercharger unless you can either install it yourself, or you can budget at least $6k for parts, installation, & tuning.

Just my $.02.

Vega$Vette

At least. If you do find one cheap you're going to need a head rebuilt plus the missing parts , install and tune.

Plus gauges etc.

F/I is not for the budget minded.

How many mile on the 98? Some guys are blowing high mileage LS1s but then it's just a matter of time.

What gears are you getting for $1800. If you are A4 then new 342's are less the 1200 plus 400 install?

makn u shiver

theres a guy on ebay now that's selling refurbished vortech s/c kits for the c5 vettes for $1675 .he says he has a few kits that will cover all the years .his ebay name is ''majorcomputing'' and he has a phone number listed and you can contact him (786)283-3394 and ''buy it now'' for $1675

0EG@EnglandGreen

Good luck with that.

As Vega$Vette said, Forced Induction will cost you a lot more than you think.

Speed is not cheap.

madeouttaglass

Good advice from EG as usual. The blower will also require a $1000 clutch or upgraded auto tranny for even more. I also fell down that very slippery slope.

FactoryRaceCar

You will need at least 4k in install, tune, gauges, and other misc. stuff. Good luck on your search.

0EG@EnglandGreen

I have a customer that will have a very low mileage almost complete ECS Paxton Novi 2000 kit up for sale soon (he's selling his car, I just demodded it). I do not know what he wants for it yet, but it will probably be in the $4000+ range.

Add gauges, tune, installation, missing parts (not too many - Racetronix fuel pump, belt, a couple of fittings etc.) and you'll be knocking on the $7000 range.

makn u shiver

Believe me i know how much it costs to go fast .but I'm only passing on info that i seen in the ebay ad ,he says he has a few kits and he has a high feedback score and he says he's getting out of the performance business that's why the low prices .the guy could be b/s',but its also not unheard of to get a good deal on stuff.maybe someone local to him can go check him out .