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Nov 20, 2011 | 10:45 PM

#21

madmatt9471

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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----

Quote:

Originally Posted by colderbythelake

I am thinking of adding a supercharger to my "Vet". This car will not be at the track or strip. I would just like the extra hp. Anyone have regrets from adding a sc. to there street car? Thanks for the input.

NOT AT ALL! Super safe and streetable power 550+ RWHP on stock set-ups all day - safely too!

Thanks,Matt

Nov 21, 2011 | 12:05 AM

#22

a/c man

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From: East Texas

Hope your rich or have lots of c cards it will tear your car up! Transmission drive shaft,pistons,rear end your going to wear the car out fast oh blowby and oil leaks from boost going past the rings it goes on and on! And when you get ready to sell your boosted Corvette its worth less than a stock one.

Nov 21, 2011 | 12:13 AM

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nickolbag

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From: Winter Park FL

My only regret was wasting my time with H/C and strokers instead of going straight to FI.

Nov 21, 2011 | 12:50 PM

#24

1stGlance

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From: Oklahoma City Oklahoma

good advice !!

[QUOTE=jmoody66;1579267740]Regrets? Tons. I learned the hard way. Ill start with the best advice first..... stay at or under 600 rwhp and you will have reliability "

and a good "daily driver" !

Nov 21, 2011 | 01:38 PM

#25

tlove32

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Originally Posted by nickolbag

My only regret was wasting my time with H/C and strokers instead of going straight to FI.

I went the heads, cam, intake route first. I wish I would have put that money towards an s/c first and been done with it.

Nov 21, 2011 | 02:14 PM

#26

Shady

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If your okay with a car being a toy than do it. You will most likely spend more then you think but will be okay with it. My only regret was not going bigger to begin with, would probably go with a good turbo system if I was to do it over again. That being said, the car is a laugh to drive now and I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. Enjoy

Nov 21, 2011 | 02:43 PM

#27

c4_4ya

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Don't have a S/C but STS twins... two regrets:

1. scaring the shizz out of a few of my passengers

2. Now I feel the need to boost my c4, my SUV, lawn mower...

Nov 23, 2011 | 03:33 PM

#28

jmoody66

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I've had both Sts twin turbos and a ***** to the wall Ysi setup and if I had to do it again... single Turbo or twins set at 650-675 rwhp and an auto conversion...done, reliable and a quarter mile king vs dyno queen.

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Nov 23, 2011 | 03:41 PM

#29

schpenxel

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tlove32

I went the heads, cam, intake route first. I wish I would have put that money towards an s/c first and been done with it.

Yeah when you really look at the cost vs. power vs. driveability I never really understood the heads/cam/intake.

Nov 23, 2011 | 09:26 PM

#30

Blitzkrieg

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Originally Posted by schpenxel

Yeah when you really look at the cost vs. power vs. driveability I never really understood the heads/cam/intake.

And another benefit is that you do not have to open the motor up, It's all bolt on.

Taking people for a ride that have no idea the punch your packing has got to be the best thing about a boosted car. They don't realize that they are going for a ride in a fricken Rocketship!!!!

Nov 24, 2011 | 10:05 AM

#31

J Z06

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tinsecondrice

no way! Your car will be just as streetable, but 50 times as much fun! Go for it and have no regrets, but if you don't do it, you will have regrets!

this!!

Nov 25, 2011 | 10:26 PM

#32

Bulldogger

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Regrets, Installed the A&A kit at home with my 20yr old son along with longtubes and hiflow cats. Had Carmin at the Vet Dr. give me a safe tune at 600rwhp. Car puts a smile on my sons face everytime we hit the gas. Regrets yea just way to much fun.

Nov 25, 2011 | 11:12 PM

#33

chargedc5

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Quote:

Originally Posted by c4_4ya

Don't have a S/C but STS twins... two regrets:

1. scaring the shizz out of a few of my passengers

2. Now I feel the need to boost my c4, my SUV, lawn mower...

I even added extra batteries to my 6 year old sons R/C boat! If it moves by some type of motor...IT WILL LEARN TO GO FASTER, lol.

Jan 5, 2012 | 03:54 AM

#34

c5z16z

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From: houston texas

how much boost can i run on my stock compression ls6 ... cam only and full exhaust .. and what size cam would you guys consider a good big cam for the a&a v3 t trim kit on wht lsa ... i am currently running a
comp .601 .605 236 238 112+4 LSA cam ... what cam would i need for the blower i am looking for 600 RWHP thanks guys..

Jan 5, 2012 | 04:03 AM

#35

c5mtl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jmoody66

Regrets? Tons. I learned the hard way. Ill start with the best advice first..... stay at or under 600 rwhp and you will have reliability BUT if your like most men you will get accustomed to the power in no time thus wanting more. I went the 800+ route after having a very reliable STS twin Turbo setup and got to drive the car maybe 3 weeks or so in 2 years....and I did everything I was told...forged, arp, Meth, tune, heads, intake, iron block..... ain't got sh•t but a shell of a car out front. Moral of the story....control yourself and you will have a blast, don't control yourself and your wallet will go for the ride of its life.

True ...very true....in the very same boat....I feel you

Jan 5, 2012 | 04:07 AM

#36

JustinStrife

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Quote:

Originally Posted by c5z16z

I'd call A&A or ECS for advice on a good blower cam. For an LS6, I probably wouldn't run more than 7 or so psi with that high compression. One of the guys on here with ported heads, A&A blower cam, and stock bottom end LS1, made 622rwhp @ 7psi on 91 octane.

I made 512rwhp @ 9psi on a bone stock, 130k+ LS1, so another 90rwhp should be easy with LS6 heads and a blower cam.

Jan 5, 2012 | 08:51 AM

#37

madmatt9471

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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----

Quote:

Originally Posted by c5z16z

You could use that cam "BUT" a less aggressive lobe center would do better - 115-117

You will easily eclipse the 600 RWHP mark you are seeking

or you could aim to keep it there or around the 650 mark and be really safe

Thanks,Matt

Jan 5, 2012 | 09:12 AM

#38

jkz06

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Quote:

Originally Posted by c5mtl

True ...very true....in the very same boat....I feel you

Me too. I regret that I have too much money into it now and I can't justify selling it to get something else.

Jan 5, 2012 | 09:20 AM

#39

Julio

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jkz06

Me too. I regret that I have too much money into it now and I can't justify selling it to get something else.

Cars are my addiction.. some put the money up their nose or into their arms.. some gamble 1000's a night at a table. Me.. my car is my hobby.. making it faster has been a nice ride.. In the grand scheme of things.. at least i'm enjoying it. Its not always uphill.. there are some problem moments with a modified car.. everyone has these. If you work through them.. the end result you learn something and have fun in the process.

If you want reliable.. leave it stock.. but dont complain on the performance. You want performance.. there will be maintenance. Its like a fighter jet.. 4 hours maintenance for a few minutes in the air. In the end its worth it.

Regrets.. not having enough $$$