Check out Callawaycars.com. Mine is a Grand Sport Vert, with the SC606 Package. Magnusun supercharger, tuned by Callaway, Double D exhaust (some like some dont), Great Car UNDENIABLY

 

Callaway is more expensive, but it is also a bit more exclusive. Could a local tuner do a great job for 1/2 the price....I think so....they did well with my other one, however knowing that I had no warranty issues made it worth it. There is also much debate on resale etc, but I have seen first hand that typically any $$ you spend on self / local modding is gone, wheras having a named edition (Callaway, Roush, SMS) has a better resale value.

My thoughts were that Callaway has stood behind their product, has beat (respectably) their product, and at over 60K miles on their 2010 GS, had no issues.

You can send your car off to Callaway for them to do the conversion. It looks like you have done a lot to it already from your avitar.

 

638, which is more than most people need. i also have a vert which is why my car will be going to lingenfelter! you can get an lpe set up custom tuned eforce 630hp, badges, mats, sill plates, letter of authenticity, and a 3 year/36,000 engine warranty( you wont need it at this powerlevel but its nice to have) and it will run you $11k. oh and by the way thats half of what calloway gets, so you can have your cake and eat it to.

 

Glad to hear you are enjoying your Callaway


We are peerless in Power, Drivability, and the ways we stand behind out product! NOBODY Comes close!!!

I know of no other who gives a Powertrain Warranty as standard A 12/12 or 3/36 "engine" warranty is not the same as a Powertain Warranty which we give our customers, supplementing the GM 5/100 Powertrain Warranty which remains in place for the items not affected by our conversion Callaway 5/100 Optl. Extended Powertrain Warranty is available.

For more information on Callaway Cars or to schedule your test drive, visit your Authorized Regional Dealer, or our website @ www.Callawaycars.com

 

What is lpe ? Who does it for 11k ? Where is lingerfelter ? I really don't need any more HP I am sick of getting pulled over now. When I can afford to join the Monticello Motor Club then I could use more HP. How do these guys stay out of trouble as I am finding it very difficult. Just installed the V1 readr detector w the dash tronix projector in my HUD awesome !!! Still hard to slow down ! What about the factory warranty ?

 

LPE is Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, in Decatur, Indiana, where I had my SC installed. They have the second best warranty on their Maggie package. Callaway is the best warranty and the only full powertrain and OEM warranty. Callaway is going to be the most expensive, LPE is more than a local shop. The Edelbrock package has reduced the cost of an installed PD SC because you do not need a new hood. You have to evaluate how much you want to pay and whether you need a warranty, including the power train.
Larry

 

Nobody really "needs" more power, do they??

Monticello is a phenomenal facility and a great place to let your car loose!

Re: The factory warranty: There is a HUGE potential for your factory warranty to deny covering any issue on the car once you have added modifications to the engine, whatever they may be!

This is why choosing a company which has a record of standing behind their product has become more important than ever!

As I mentioned above, we are the only company which offers a powertrain warranty.

I have seen some "powertrain" warranties which have been made available over the past year by a third party company however, one needs to be especially careful with respect to limitations on coverage and lifetime payout Apples to oranges, 99.9% of the time

 

We are far from the most expensive. In fact, I had dinner the other night with a few Corvette guys from the Forum. One of the guys said he had just over $30,000 in his TVS SC'd Corvette. In the end, looking over my company Callaway in the parking lot, he indicated he wished he had gone with his original plan - and gone Callaway

 

Callaways great. No question about it. As are other tuners..

Its sounds to me the original poster is better off just staying stock..

Whose going faster than 190 mph in bergen county anyway..

I live in bergen county too and my stock LS3 corvette is way fast enough for this area..

Zero to 60 in 4 seconds? Sure thats fun but thats about all you'll get without getting arrested.

If you want more speed? and want to spend around 7 or 8 grand..then go for the edlebrock supercharger down at ECS.

REally great guys who I've known for over a decade.

If you want the top of the line total package with the warranty and are willing to pay for it..then go with Callaway.

I imagine for enough money any tuner will offer a warranty...

If it were me and I sometimes think about a supercharger for my 08 c6 z51 manual driving around bergen county? No question I would go with ECS..

The cars really fast enough as it is...and I'm sort of hoping the new C7 is so kick @ss I just roll out of my present ride to the new model if I like it..

Otherwise..I'll just supercharge this C6 coupe and have a few laughs.. all for 7 or 8 grand installed.( give or take a grand or two)

I wouldn't go for the most hp blah..blah..blah but the 550 edelbrock kit with just one additional modification. I'd go for the aftermarket radiator as the cooling system that comes stock is a little overwhelmed with the supercharger kit on it..

No headers..no bap fuel issues etc...just an easy 500 REAR WHEEL HP or 550 at the flywheel..

Any thing more is really tough to get to hook up on the street anyway..

So thats my two cents.

Enjoy that beautiful corvette as is or modded.

 

well actually lpe lets you bring your car anywhere as long as the shop is capable! and gm can only deny warranty repairs on items directly associated with being stressed by the supercharger! and once again there have been no issues at these power levels to speak of so why spent thousands and thousands more for something that we have never needed at these power levels. sure its nice to know if you blow your rear hey its covered! maybe, but is it worth that extra money? try bringing a callaway car to a non callaway dealer, good luck! at least with lpe you have the option to bring it where you want. also lpe has a reputation that is pretty much flawless in the industry they also custom tune every car. some people just download the same tune on every car with the same options! thats not engineering! its just cost affective. oh and by the way lpe does not use a third party! they handle any issues directly with the repair shop of your choosing as long as they are capable.

 

Actually, Callaway cars can be brought to any Chevrolet Dealer for repairs, should the need arise. Sounds like you are pleased with your decision and there is no doubt, you should be! Thanks

 

I SOOOOOOO want a Callaway !!!

Why? Because!!

 

Any more posts trying to "stir the pot" will be dealt with.

 

 

Lingenfelter is a great name and do a great job. I almost sent my 2010 Silver GS up there and highly doubt I would have regretted it. I posted a bunch back then which led to a posting war between local (great) tuners and the larger names (not intended).

I think the main thing that you need to look at is what are YOU comfortable with. I like the name brand "Callaway", I like the years and $$ spent in research that they have done, and I like (most of all) being able to take the car to any Chevy dealer.

Good Luck and Enjoy the Car!

 

Twin rear-mounted turbochargers have some benefits not claimed by supercharging. Look here: http://www.ststurbo.com/c6_corvette_

 

that's the way I went two years ago

Lotta STS haters out there tho.

Proof is in the pudding. I'm all over the 11's with the best being 11.1 and change. 3300ft. Depends on the temp and whether I'm hungover or not.

 

There are a few guys that are haters for doing and kind of blower car. I never did care for a know it all guy that actually knows very little....but sure thinks he/she does. You know, a legend in their own mind!

 

There's a bunch of them out there! My theory, its' your car, your $, do what YOU want!

I love it when people try to tell me that MY Decision was not best for ME

 

Most kits will fit under the stock hood, but just be sure you know exactly what sort of performance increase you're looking for. If you just want a quicker D/D, as long as you keep the boost under 8 lbs or so,you should be OK with a stock motor, but if you want more, an engine upgrade is a real must, bottom end, fuel system, etc. I've seen guys build high-boost rockets that run like raped apes for a while, then one day they drop the hammer, hear a thud and pop the hood to see a couple rods poking through the block. Not trying to scare you, just saying do your homework before you decide anything.