Originally Posted by Y2KRoadster

LOL@ your title OP. The way you capitalized "charger" and the context at which you presented the title sounds like you are going out to by a Dodge Charger.

I didn't read through all the other comments but, I'm guessing the term of "usable power" would be something 600whp and below? If that is the case, you can't go wrong with a Vortech V3Si, T-trim, or Procharger P1SC or D1SC. I would personally get a T-trim or D1SC. Either of these can easily get to 600whp without meth but they both have more room to grow than the other two. They are also marginally more expensive. I think upgrading from an Si trim to T-trim is only $450. The T-trim and D1SC can get you into the mid-high 700's without losing efficiency. They will still hit hard down low even being limited to 600whp with a bigger pulley. If you ever decide to build your motor in the future...you won't have to worry about upgrading your head unit if you want more power.

I would also suggest buying an A&A or ECS kit. They are both the best in the business.

Hope this helps. Good luck in your build.

Originally Posted by Brit dex

Yes should have put supercharger!
And correct useable power on the street, 600 would be amazing, I'm thinking on auto circa 550 is probably best case.. Want to have bit of fun with rather than wheel spin or wrestling with it..
The auto trans concerns me with power, but think I need to maybe factor in it is going to go at some point!
I wil look into this t trim version of vortec ....Will it work on LS1 OK?

Originally Posted by Forcedvert

Drove mine 1500 mi a&a v3 stock motor, started to save for an upgraded auto and motor went boom! So now I have a forged 383 going in and will still save for the tranny next, oh but how fun it was driving around while it lasted! Faast and a sleeper well if a vette can be a sleeper. It was worth it for me, but if you drive it hard it could break just have a plan so you are caught off guard. Good luck

Originally Posted by Brit dex

Your motor went?!!! Damn ok, thanks for heads up on that, had thought the engine wouldn't be a weak point... Trans maybe!

How many miles has your engine done? Do you drive it like you stole it?

Originally Posted by Forcedvert

50,000 or so I bought it at 42,000 so not sure how it was taken care of before me, and yes I drive it like I stole it every chance I get or got :-/ lots of fun! I pushed it hard and blame no one but myself, just be aware it can pop, but lots of people have many miles on these kits with stock motors with no problems to speak of, just keep your eyes open! mine is not my primary transportation just a toy so I pushed it! oh well. Good luck

Originally Posted by Brit dex

I hear you!!

Thanks

Originally Posted by bikeriderga

If you want the motor to last and not be under undue stress, I would recommend not going over 6 lbs boost with tock internals.