04zjimc

My next mod was going to be a cam...i can do the install myself but not looking to lay on my garage floor taking this apart lol. So my question is i think im being talked out of the cam. To have this installed and tuned its $3,000. a used supercharger is in the same price range...what else is needed with a supercharger? this is a weekend car no track use.

Dave concrete

super charger everyday of the week. Cam maybe 50hp, blower 150+. No need to crack open motor. Really don't need anything else. You can add Headers with it for more power. At some point a clutch will be needed. Meth to added protection and more tune.

LSX228R

Blower ftw!. If you have the extra money get a set of long tubes.

04zjimc

I have xs headers and a cai...

LSX228R

Even Better


blower and done

Turpid porpoise

Blower will need injectors, fuel pump or bap and tuning but aside from that it should bolt right on

LSX228R

The A&A kit should come with everything you need.

CactusCat

Another vote for the huffer....

oh1vette

Both

Darkvette98

Why not both

SmoothFRC

Ha, what sort of response were you looking for from the FI section?

Unless this is a 'wife' justification poll?

Turpid porpoise

I think those of us in the FI section deserve a subsection where we can just post polls to show our wives to justify the stupid amounts of money we spend.

typeav

both ..... and everything else

SmoothFRC

its a good point. As the cam bolts need/should be loctited anyway, and better valve springs, it would be minimal up charge to put a cam in while doing those two items.

04zjimc

even though this is a weekend car
Which head unit would you suggest? I would like something that not limited i think the v-7 is gd tyo 1000hp?...thanks

typeav

All you need is a V-3 or P1X, a supercharger kit and labor will cost you around $8k and that leave you in the 575 rwhp area. Anything over and you will be spending $30k in parts and labor.

04zjimc

I read the ecs novi 1500 is also a good kit

chargermd

With a supercharger your car retains stock drivability. A big cam, headers change drivability especially stop and go traffic.

On the other hand I wound up spending more money than the cost of the supercharger kit i.e. secondary fuel system, catch can system.

There are pros and con to each approach- it largely depends on intended use (mine is my daily driver) and how much money you want to spend.

I went with the A&A kit- 533 RWHP with a conservative tune (I drive it pretty hard). Feels like stock until you get in it- then hold on.

C5s are great cars- you can't go wrong either way!

Poppa G

Yes on the blower!! Get a V7 YSI so you'll be ready for any big future plans..

04zjimc

ok so between this one and the novi 1500 are my choices...