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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 04:29 AM
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Hey guys. I think I'll be going with a supercharger setup...the turbo just seems like too much money and I think I'd have to go with a twin turbo setup if i went with a turbo and i just think thats going to add up to high....so I think I'll take the supercharger route....so for the next question what kind of supercharger is the best???..most reliable, highest increase in horsepower etc... thanks a bunch guys greatly appreciated
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 05:41 AM
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Fewest problems/greatest overall satisfaction seems to be with the East Coast Supercharging setup.

With turbos, same seems to be true of the TTix, if installed and tuned by the right person.
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 08:11 AM
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ECS makes good quality S/C kits and their customer service is top notch incase you need an answer during the install.


ask your question over the FI section and you will get plenty of feedback.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=86

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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 08:40 AM
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You could always sell the Viper to get the twin turbos! J/K! Good luck with your project!

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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 08:44 AM
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Not sure why you think blowers are cheaper setup then the turbo's unless you're talking about the Maggi blowers.

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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 09:02 AM
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I really like my set up (SEE SIGNATURE & PROFILE PIC)...had it on since Nov 2005..no problems..best hp bang for my bucks... I have same back flow set up as you, except I have B&B PRTs...very pleased. about 7 grand installed & dyno tuned...
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 01:14 PM
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A&A or ECS are the two best and I love my A&A DS1C, thought they now use Vortech head units
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 01:19 PM
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check out the STS remote mount turbo kits. I think they start around $6800.00 totally bad a$$. I want a STS kit so baaaaaddddd
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by SynistrC5
check out the STS remote mount turbo kits. I think they start around $6800.00 totally bad a$$. I want a STS kit so baaaaaddddd
Yea, *start* at. I see you're in the Detroit area. If you want to check out a real turbo car shoot me a note.

As for the original poster asking about superchargers, I think the ECS Novi 2000 setup is the nicest on the market. It has the best head-unit, easiest to maintain (uses engine oil so you don't have to fill the blower head-unit separately), makes excellent power, and appears to be much easier on the belts than ProChargers (probably because of the internal gear configuration).

The ECS kit is around $6,500 and that is complete with injectors and fuel pump. Chris or Doug from ECS (609)752-0321 can answer your technical questions.

Cheers,

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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by mdhmi
Yea, *start* at. I see you're in the Detroit area. If you want to check out a real turbo car shoot me a note.

As for the original poster asking about superchargers, I think the ECS Novi 2000 setup is the nicest on the market. It has the best head-unit, easiest to maintain (uses engine oil so you don't have to fill the blower head-unit separately), makes excellent power, and appears to be much easier on the belts than ProChargers (probably because of the internal gear configuration).

The ECS kit is around $6,500 and that is complete with injectors and fuel pump. Chris or Doug from ECS (609)752-0321 can answer your technical questions.

Cheers,

Mark
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 07:46 PM
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totally agree!! give ECS a call...as for a rear mounted turbo..i dont like them
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 12:20 PM
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Okay so far I've looked into Magnusin (tbryne)??? and Vortech (VTTRAPN)?? Whats better between the two?? Any other supercharger (name of supercharger) i should look at before going with one? (WHICH ONE DO YOU GUYS RECOMMEND?????) like ive said before this corvette is my first car and i always wanted a corvette so i plan on keeping this car for a very long time so i want one of the best supercharger kits around. (it will be a weekend driver starting next year
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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a&a makes a supercharger that works perfectly without changing your hood. i got an increase of about 165hp to the rear just from the charger
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Originally Posted by BickyDhadwal
Okay so far I've looked into Magnusin (tbryne)??? and Vortech (VTTRAPN)??
You haven't looked HERE?
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 04:01 PM
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I'd go with the new Kenne Bell supercharge for the LS1
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 04:04 PM
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Isn't a supercharger going to run close to $10,000 with installation & tuning? Seems costly as well but I am tempted to do it anyway
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Pewtavert
Isn't a supercharger going to run close to $10,000 with installation & tuning?
The ECS Paxton setup is $6,500 + $1,500 or so for install and tune.

Everything you need is included in the kit. You really don't need a cam, heads, long tube headers, etc to max out the stock bottom end.
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Originally Posted by mdhmi
The ECS Paxton setup is $6,500 + $1,500 or so for install and tune.

Everything you need is included in the kit. You really don't need a cam, heads, long tube headers, etc to max out the stock bottom end.
Even with my heads/cam, Lt's....etc, I'm tempted. I even have a brand new built tranny & HD 3.90 gears to handle the power but I'm thinking that my car's too old? Maybe I should just wait to buy new with good power & excellent reliability. Of course the possibility that my bottom end detonates is a factor
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Mark (mdhmi) is offering rides in his TTix turbo car to anyone who's "on the fence" about which forced induction to go with.
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Old Jul 29, 2006 | 09:46 PM
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I have the vortech kit, installed it myself , solved the belt throwing problem, no issues otherwise. They back up there units and you can easily upgrade the head unit.
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