1999corvettels1

I have had this car 7 1/2 years, and drove it all this time bone stock.

Thought about doing a cam, heads, LS6 intake, headers, full exhaust, etc.

Then thought why not keep it stock and put on a Procharger, it's a 6 speed car, has 75,000 miles.

IMO it kinda seems a waste to chuck the cam, heads, intake, etc when they are all still good.

If I got bored, I would go ahead and build another engine, and put the stock LS1 in my old 1965 short bed truck.

What do you think?

Would it hang with a C6 Z06, with nothing more than a Procharger and tune?

~Josh

A supercharger will let you do a lot more than just "hang" with a C6z.

I got a killer deal on a used Procharger, but if I was buying new I'd look at A&A because the kit is much more simple compared to the dual intercoolers and extra piping in the P-kit.

ECS makes a great kit too that has a lot of upgrades as standard equipment.

When you compare the cost, it makes sense to consider the 2 I've mentioned.

Or... the new Maggie/TVS will give you a serious grin factor too.

jbondfl

IF the C6 Z06 is stock you'll eat it's lunch. Remember the C6 only has 100 more hp than you stock and the SC will give you 150 without even trying.

GL and enjoy the new found power.

clif

My car has a ProCharger P1SC1 with the dual intercoolers. After I found the best tuner, he was able to get me 505 RWHP. I did also have AR 1-7/8" headers, hi-flow cats, Corsa Pace Car cat back, ported FAST 92 intake, and a Lingenfelter 90MM throttle body. But all in all, the ProCharger is what gave it the real boost; everything else was to help the engine breathe better with the ProCharger.

black turbo c5

Procharger is the best way to go . simple easy install and good power check out some of dallas performance's build's on You tube they do alot of procharged build's

clif

The hardest part is pinning the harmonic balancer. You have to move the steering rack to remove the bolt. I would replace the balancer bolt with a new ARP bolt while you are at it.

4DRUSH

That's true, in the long run the ECS kit will be cheaper. (and still faster even after all the other's upgrades)

robert miller

Plus that = MORE FUN

1999corvettels1

You may be thinking I have a C5 Z06, but it's just a convertible C5, with 345 HP.

1999corvettels1

I am looking up the companies mentioned, Magnacharger is out because I don't want to buy another hood, I love the look of the stock one, and plus that's more $$$.

A & A's kit appears like it gets oil from the engine, if so, would'nt the hot engine oil heat up the supercharger more, maybe it does not matter?

I would be concerned about a line leaking or rupturing and taking out my engine and the supercharger, or if one fails bearing or metallic material contaminating one or the other.

I see ECS looks like a dealer for multiple brands.

One kit (ECS) with the Paxton SC600 looks good, has it's own oil, like the Procharger, I like that!

It says 600 HP for C5, then on the C6 kit it says 600 HP, seems the supercharged C6 would make more power, maybe they made a typo?

I would love 600 HP with just a supercharger kit if it's correct.

Called Procharger and they sent me a booklet showing the Corvette kits, it shows for my model car I could expect 520 HP.

In the past year, I have driven the Vette to Texas 3 times, 1400 mile round trip each time, visiting family, does a supercharger do ok being driven cross country like that?

I do drive in Phoenix's summer sometimes, and you all know how hot that is, will the supercharger make it over heat?

Sorry for all the questions!

1999corvettels1

This is the car when I got it in 2003, the wife loves the white top, I wanna put on a black canvas top!

Every avatar pic I try to put up says it's to big, read the how to section, but may have missed how to on avatar pics, I'll keep trying.

4DRUSH

I would plan on installing a aftermarket radiator like a Dewitt in that case.

You should call ECS and talk to them about your needs, (talk to Chris or Mike) your going to get all kinds of stories here on the forum.

2003VETT

Call ECS. 609 752-0321. Top notch product and even better service. Their system can handle anything you want to throw at it down the road... Even with a stock LS1. Reliabilty and crazy power...

road pilot

I can tell from your questions that you will need to do lots of
research before you pull the trigger.
Talk the various sellers of SC and they can fill you in.
I will just let you know that there are self contained SC
that are NOT tapped into the oil pan.
I will put in a plug for one of our sponsers-A&A Corvette,
they have a excellent kit with a really large intercooler(more
research for you) and you will have over 600hp(500rwhp)
with your stock block motor. Ask alot of questions and
Good luck.

corvette8189

1. youll need 550 rwhp+ to stay with a c6 Z06
2. your tranny will give you problems in the future
3. go A&A

JustinStrife

But it's too quiet. One negative for me.

JustinStrife

No you won't. You can beat stock C6 Z06s with 500rwhp. I have.

Warp Factor

No, you won't.

What's this about trannys? Hell, I've power shifted mine through three gears before reaching 20 mph about 100 times, just to have fun on the way to the convenience store.

corvette8189

well the t trim 03 vert auto making 525 rwhp, got left behind last night by a stock 06 Z06. i know both guys and race was from 40 on.
yes there is alot of other factors too like traction and drive skill, that effect outcome

im talking about auto, six speed can take much more abuse.

road pilot

A C-6 ZO-6 runs about 430/450rwhp. A base SC kit for a C-5
would be 500rwhp You do the math.
C-5 has a weak 3rd gear (auto) alot of power will finally over
heat the tranny. Mine (with SC) lasted 3 years before it was
replaced.
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