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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 11:43 AM
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I am considering to upgrade to either: Supercharger or Heads and Cam. Which Supercharger would be the best? I am not a racer, just want the power and looks. Don't want any problems or added expense down the road.

Have Stainlessworks Headers and X pipe, Z06 exhaust,#30 injectors, 160 Thermostat, and Blackwing. Also 3:73 Rear end (01 C5 6 Speed)
I have been talking with Xtreme Motor Sports, in Tempe, AZ

Would like a phone number to talk with someone who is happy or unhappy with what they did.


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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 08:24 PM
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If you want looks I would go w/ the magnusun. They look awesome and from what I heard they are more reliable then the others. If I had the money i would go that route. kaley
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 08:39 PM
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If you want looks I would go w/ the magnusun. They look awesome and from what I heard they are more reliable then the others. If I had the money i would go that route. kaley
I would tend to agree. If you are looking for looks then the magnuson is probably the way to go. The others out there can produce more power but, with increased likelyhood of problems. The draw back with the mag is that you have to replace your hood.
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 10:26 PM
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Ted,

Thank you for your input.

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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 10:28 PM
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Kaley,

Thank you for your oppinion.

Jack
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Old Sep 29, 2003 | 10:37 PM
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A good H/C package will get the job done also. :thumbs: :iagree:
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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 08:44 AM
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Cedric,

I have looked into C/H package. Alot less money but not as much HP gain. I still haven't heard from anyone that has a Supercharger installed, with their comments.
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