Getting to 500 hp?
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Re: Getting to 500 hp? (lager99)
lager99,
Would u know if u have to have the LS1_Edit for the superchargers or will the Hypertech or Predator do? Is there something different about it? Who could I buy it from in Canada? I heard that there is a laptop version. Thanks for all your help. All this info is great. Sometimes shops will take adantage of people. I want as much info as possible, so going in, I won't get hurt. :cheers:
Would u know if u have to have the LS1_Edit for the superchargers or will the Hypertech or Predator do? Is there something different about it? Who could I buy it from in Canada? I heard that there is a laptop version. Thanks for all your help. All this info is great. Sometimes shops will take adantage of people. I want as much info as possible, so going in, I won't get hurt. :cheers:
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Re: Getting to 500 hp? (2002corconv)
Would u know if u have to have the LS1_Edit for the superchargers or will the Hypertech or Predator do? Is there something different about it?
Thanks alot, I just e-mailed MattG, and will wait for his reply. I checked out your site, AWESOME car, garage, and truck. How did u get Shania over .HA Ha.
Who did u go to for your engine dress up kit?
Who did u go to for your engine dress up kit?
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Re: Getting to 500 hp? (Racer44)
Would u know if u have to have the LS1_Edit for the superchargers or will the Hypertech or Predator do? Is there something different about it?
If you are going to get your mods done professionally, they should have LS1 edit and they will use it to tune your car. it is the best method to hands down to tune your car.
If you are going to get your mods done professionally, they should have LS1 edit and they will use it to tune your car. it is the best method to hands down to tune your car.
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Re: Getting to 500 hp? (lager99)
racer44, and lager99
Thanks for the time and info guys. I'm feeling much more prepared now. i will get ahold of MattG this week, I'm sure he will help me decide what is the best way to go. After reading around, the supercharger sounds so AWESOME and fun. I will keep u's posted, Thanks again. :party:
Thanks for the time and info guys. I'm feeling much more prepared now. i will get ahold of MattG this week, I'm sure he will help me decide what is the best way to go. After reading around, the supercharger sounds so AWESOME and fun. I will keep u's posted, Thanks again. :party:
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Re: Getting to 500 hp? (2002corconv)
lager99,
Would u know if u have to have the LS1_Edit for the superchargers or will the Hypertech or Predator do? Is there something different about it? Who could I buy it from in Canada? I heard that there is a laptop version. Thanks for all your help. All this info is great. Sometimes shops will take adantage of people. I want as much info as possible, so going in, I won't get hurt. :cheers:
Would u know if u have to have the LS1_Edit for the superchargers or will the Hypertech or Predator do? Is there something different about it? Who could I buy it from in Canada? I heard that there is a laptop version. Thanks for all your help. All this info is great. Sometimes shops will take adantage of people. I want as much info as possible, so going in, I won't get hurt. :cheers:
Tiger Shark Corvette.com, LLC would be very happy to assist you further. We do offer the specific kit that we recommended to meet your requirements. Customer satisfaction is our top priority!
Thanks. :cheers:
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Re: Getting to 500 hp? (Tiger Shark)
I think Tiger Sharks ideas are good also, and I am sure he will give you a great deal, I do agree that you could use the generic program that comes with the kit but I am sure you are leaving lots of HP on the table with out using LS1 edit. I think you could use the generic kit to get it running and driving if you do ityourself, but I would get it dyno tuned with LS1 edit for sure. :cheers:
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Re: Getting to 500 hp? (Racer44)
from what I see the ATI is cheaper $5500 US and the Vortech is $6800. I was looking around the forum and saw some good thing about the ATI. I'm hoping that MattG is familiar with all of this. He's only 1 hour from me. So if it needs retuning I can go to him. :cool:
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Re: Getting to 500 hp? (2002corconv)
I guess what you really need to decide is what your goal is. Is this going to be a show car, a weekend drag racer, monthly autocross car,a boulevard cruiser, etc. This will really determine what other parts you need to buy and how the whole setup should be planned. I have no idea of you background with cars but you should see if someone local can give you a ride in a H/C car, you may be satisfied with that power level.
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Re: Getting to 500 hp? (Fastguy)
I guess u could say at this point I'm not totally sure. That's why I'm hear, to get info. I want to be able to drive the car (in the summer), so no show car, not strickly a drag car. Though I would like to take to the track and pull 11's once in a while and go to a few summer fun vette shows. I want to cruise around and go on trips w/ the wife, say to Florida or whatever. This is why the supercharger sounds so inviting. Sounds like your getting your cake and eating it to. I'm not that familiar w/ superchargers but with help from the right people I can pick it up.
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Re: Getting to 500 hp? (2002corconv)
I want to cruise around and go on trips w/ the wife, say to Florida or whatever. This is why the supercharger sounds so inviting. Sounds like your getting your cake and eating it to. I'm not that familiar w/ superchargers but with help from the right people I can pick it up.
Also, I must tell you, Matt G is not a fan of S/C's (He loves head/cam, strokers, N2O etc) :lol: but if you really want one he can help you as can Tiger Shark etc. :cheers:
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Re: Getting to 500 hp? (Racer44)
Well, I must be honest, this summer I am not sure if I would of trusted my car to a long trip. If I would of shredded another belt, I could of been stranded in nowheresville US with nobody having a clue on how to fix it. After the upgraded parts my tuner has used to address the problems, I am gaining more confidence with my S/C as for it's reliablility. I would trust it to travel on the highway no problem, it is the bouncing the rev limiter, high reving that is causing the belt problems etc. But who wants to go on a trip and not be able to hammer the throttle whenever you feel the need. :D
Also, I must tell you, Matt G is not a fan of S/C's (He loves head/cam, strokers, N2O etc) :lol: but if you really want one he can help you as can Tiger Shark etc. :cheers:
Also, I must tell you, Matt G is not a fan of S/C's (He loves head/cam, strokers, N2O etc) :lol: but if you really want one he can help you as can Tiger Shark etc. :cheers:
Actually, the only downside to any of this is if racer44 still has more hp than me when I'm done. :lol:
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Re: Getting to 500 hp? (Racer44)
Well, I must be honest, this summer I am not sure if I would of trusted my car to a long trip.
thanks for being honest. I do want to be careful what I do. The last thing I need is something like that happening. I want to go fast, but not at the expense of durability. Thanx for thr heads up about Matt. I went to his page and got that feeling about the motors.
thanks for being honest. I do want to be careful what I do. The last thing I need is something like that happening. I want to go fast, but not at the expense of durability. Thanx for thr heads up about Matt. I went to his page and got that feeling about the motors.
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Re: Getting to 500 hp? (lager99)
I've been waffling around with this myself for the last couple months...it's a tough decision.
U hit it on the head lager99. The #'s on the S/C sound awesome, great for impressing people, but the headaches r there to. H/C sound like the safe way to go. If done by the right people your looking at 450hp? I think i would be happy w/ that. We will see.
U hit it on the head lager99. The #'s on the S/C sound awesome, great for impressing people, but the headaches r there to. H/C sound like the safe way to go. If done by the right people your looking at 450hp? I think i would be happy w/ that. We will see.
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Re: Getting to 500 hp? (2002corconv)
If you're a good driver with sticky tires, high 11's are a possibility on a decent H/C setup. I had to read your plate a few times, I thought it was saying "PUNCH ME":D
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Re: Getting to 500 hp? (Fastguy)
If you're a good driver with sticky tires, high 11's are a possibility on a decent H/C setup. I had to read your plate a few times, I thought it was saying "PUNCH ME"
Alot of people think that. Your not the first. I haven't totally decided what to do. I just got off the phone with Kennedy's in Niagara Falls and he seems to think the s/c is the way to go. He wants to charge me $8300 totally installed (ATI) plus I get a copy of LS1_Edit. Is that a good price? This is w/ dyno tuning before and after the install. :crazy:
Alot of people think that. Your not the first. I haven't totally decided what to do. I just got off the phone with Kennedy's in Niagara Falls and he seems to think the s/c is the way to go. He wants to charge me $8300 totally installed (ATI) plus I get a copy of LS1_Edit. Is that a good price? This is w/ dyno tuning before and after the install. :crazy:
