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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 12:17 PM
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I ran over 100k miles on my daily driver '02 Z06 with an A&A SQ S-Trim kit that I installed myself, including a BAP and LPE fuel pump. The car made 540 rwhp and ran great. It broke last December but it was because one of the stock lifters came apart and destroyed the cam. About 4 years ago a stock valve spring broke, but I was lucky and no damage was done. Over 100k miles and what broke could have broken on a bone stock motor.
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by nuke61
I ran over 100k miles on my daily driver '02 Z06 with an A&A SQ S-Trim kit that I installed myself, including a BAP and LPE fuel pump. The car made 540 rwhp and ran great. It broke last December but it was because one of the stock lifters came apart and destroyed the cam. About 4 years ago a stock valve spring broke, but I was lucky and no damage was done. Over 100k miles and what broke could have broken on a bone stock motor.
Well after all the comments and research I've read I think I'm sold on the A&A set-up. I guess I know what I'll be doing this winter when the snow is on the ground in my heated garage.....
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Old Jun 12, 2011 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Papas02C5
I would consider ECS if they could match the prices of A&A. ESC is over 1500 bucks more installed for the same HP. I have heard nothing but great things about ECS but $1500 is alot of money.
If you look at the 2 kits, you will see many differences, most who buy A&A kits soon have to upgrade there blowers and pulleys to make more boost and HP. Novi 2k is capable of 14+lbs and 800HP already and you don't have to change pulleys, it has a restrictor plate that you mod a bit for more boost!

Do a search and find people that upgrade there Novi's for a bigger unit and also, how ofter do you see Novi head units for sale. There are reasons why people are upgrading there Vortechs and Prochargers! Just my .02
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