Magnacharger Intercooled Supercharger
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Magnacharger Intercooled Supercharger
Not that I would ever question the Gods of Corvettes (Lingenfelter), but I wanted to see if I could get some more feedback.
I called them asking what other things would need to be done to my M6 Coupe if I decided to go with the supercharger. He said not much at all. Maybe replace the clutch to a LS6 clutch and that should be fine.
I always thought a new transmission would be needed as well. Anyone else here have a supercharger that could give me some feedback? I'm not to excited about needing a raised hood but that's a good trade for 140hp!!!! :crazy:
[Modified by Chad954RR, 10:29 AM 3/4/2004]
I called them asking what other things would need to be done to my M6 Coupe if I decided to go with the supercharger. He said not much at all. Maybe replace the clutch to a LS6 clutch and that should be fine.
I always thought a new transmission would be needed as well. Anyone else here have a supercharger that could give me some feedback? I'm not to excited about needing a raised hood but that's a good trade for 140hp!!!! :crazy:
[Modified by Chad954RR, 10:29 AM 3/4/2004]
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Re: Magnacharger Intercooled Supercharger (Chad954RR)
No need for new tranny and LPEs advice was sound except for the fact that headers would allow your motor to breath better. Figure headers, new clutch and your good to go. The M6 stock tranny is STRONG and no need to change it out until IF and when it goes out (which will probably not be for a long, long time, unless of course you beat the LIVING SNOT out of it!:D)
[Modified by MTI 427 Roadster, 10:35 AM 3/4/2004]
[Modified by MTI 427 Roadster, 10:35 AM 3/4/2004]
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Re: Magnacharger Intercooled Supercharger (MTI 427 Roadster)
Yea, I already have the LG Headers and Corsa exhaust on my car. He also told me that when and if I ever got a cam or any other mods that it will not add much more hp because I already have the supercharger. He said a cam would only add another 20 hp. To be honest I don't think I need more then a supercharger for a everyday driver! :steering:
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Re: Magnacharger Intercooled Supercharger (Chad954RR)
Yea, I already have the LG Headers and Corsa exhaust on my car. He also told me that when and if I ever got a cam or any other mods that it will not add much more hp because I already have the supercharger. He said a cam would only add another 20 hp. To be honest I don't think I need more then a supercharger for a everyday driver! :steering:
345 base hp +
150 Mag hp =
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495 bhp
x.85 drivetrain loss =
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420rwhp
A few guys were posting up roughly 480-490rwhp with the Mag and blower cam so after you do your Mag, see where your HP ends up. I would guess with your mods no more than 450rwhp. The extra 30-40rwhp these guys are seeing is probably from just the cam.
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Re: Magnacharger Intercooled Supercharger (diynoob)
O nice now you got me thinking of this especial since my car is at the installers right now. :D
Now I have to call him… I wish I would of thought about this before hand.
Ok what does everyone recommend for a good blower cam?
Now I have to call him… I wish I would of thought about this before hand.
Ok what does everyone recommend for a good blower cam?
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Re: Magnacharger Intercooled Supercharger (Chad954RR)
"I'm not to excited about needing a raised hood but that's a good trade for 140hp!!!!"
Then maybe you should go with a Procharger, and keep the stock hood. :thumbs:
Then maybe you should go with a Procharger, and keep the stock hood. :thumbs:
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Re: Magnacharger Intercooled Supercharger (diynoob)
Wasn't the 480/490 with heads and cam and mag???? Not just cam and mag. with bolt ons?????
my wife is getting 465+ with H/C and non i/c mag with A4
So wouldn't the 20 hp be realistic w/o the heads??
[Modified by Y2K Z07 MAN, 9:11 PM 3/4/2004]
my wife is getting 465+ with H/C and non i/c mag with A4
So wouldn't the 20 hp be realistic w/o the heads??
[Modified by Y2K Z07 MAN, 9:11 PM 3/4/2004]
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Re: Magnacharger Intercooled Supercharger (diynoob)
When I talked with Magnusen concerning aftermarket cams or heads; they recommended staying stock with the exception of good air filter/airbox, headers and good flowing exhaust system. They said their tune was good for 95%. another 5% could be had by a good tuner. As mentioned earlier a cam is good for maybe 20-30 hp and you have to mess with the internals.
Whats wrong with 460 pluss HP and close to 500 lbs of torque!
:hurray:
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Re: Magnacharger Intercooled Supercharger (Chad954RR)
I believe in 2003 the Bowling Green plant put Z06 clutch and torque tubes in all Corvettes. Check with Bill Reid at Xtreme or another performance tuner but I have been told more than once that my 03 AE Vert has the Z06 hardware. :cheers:
