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I have a 2010 GS Convertible with 436 HP . I am thinking of modifying it with a super charger system. First , what would be the best system, how much HP would I get and what the approximate cost including labor be. Plus I realize I would have to replace the hood right ? Thanks. I like the look of the window on the hood I was looking to replace my hood anyway. How about 638 like a ZR1 ?
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All kinds out there.EDELBROCK is the newest I think,theres VORTECH and another one I forget the name of .They are all good,just depends on what type you want.ROOTS,centrifugal..etc.Probably 10 grand or so is a safe bet.AT LEAST 120 OR SO BUMP.
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HP is dependent on how much boost you want to run...on a typical build your looking at around 550-600rwhp. you will prolly need a BAP(fuel) and tune to goo with it. and your set. I would say around 7k installed and tuned. If you do it yourself you could prolly do it for 5k. This isn't for edelbrock but a kit like A&A.
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I have a 2010 GS Convertible with 436 HP . I am thinking of modifying it with a super charger system. First , what would be the best system, how much HP would I get and what the approximate cost including labor be. Plus I realize I would have to replace the hood right ? Thanks.
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C6 Corvette Superchargers
We offer a couple of different Superchargers for the LS3 engine, both the Edelbrock and the Vortech do not require a new hood.
If you have any questions feel free to give me a call.
Tom 1-800-962-9632 ext 240.
We offer a couple of different Superchargers for the LS3 engine, both the Edelbrock and the Vortech do not require a new hood.
If you have any questions feel free to give me a call.
Tom 1-800-962-9632 ext 240.
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Depends on your ultimate goals, if you want around 500 rwhp or so the Edlebrock is a very nice unit. Now if you want a blower to really be there for growth get the A&A unit I had one on my C5 and loved it. When I get another Vette for boost it will either have the A&A kit or TT
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I have a 2010 GS Convertible with 436 HP . I am thinking of modifying it with a super charger system. First , what would be the best system, how much HP would I get and what the approximate cost including labor be. Plus I realize I would have to replace the hood right ? Thanks. I like the look of the window on the hood I was looking to replace my hood anyway.
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A friend of mine just recently had an Edelbrock kit installed and tuned at Behe Performance in Eldersburg Md. They do a lot of supercharger, and tuning work. They are authorized Edelbrock, Magnuson, Vortec, and Procharger installers and tunners. They also do a lot of car from New Jersey for SCCA. There are pics. and dyno results on there facebook page. He did not have to change his hood or fuel pump.
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Depends on your ultimate goals, if you want around 500 rwhp or so the Edlebrock is a very nice unit. Now if you want a blower to really be there for growth get the A&A unit I had one on my C5 and loved it. When I get another Vette for boost it will either have the A&A kit or TT
If you are going to do it, do it right. I'd PM Peter Pan for details. Lot more to supercharging a Vette than slapping it on. I recall a very revealing conversation I had with Peter when I thought about putting a S/C on my old C5 a couple of years back. Thanks Brother
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If you want to do a FI correctly, you have to get a forged bottom end, different cam, drop the compression ratio, change the pistons to forged aluminum, get a forged crank, better piston rings and up the oiling system.
If all it took was throwing on a supercharger onto a LS3, then GM wasted a million dollars in engineering the LS9.
Do it right, you will have a reliable setup. Cut corners, you will be left with a bomb and you will be stranded on the road. Or better yet, just buy a ZR1 and save yourself the headaches.
If all it took was throwing on a supercharger onto a LS3, then GM wasted a million dollars in engineering the LS9.
Do it right, you will have a reliable setup. Cut corners, you will be left with a bomb and you will be stranded on the road. Or better yet, just buy a ZR1 and save yourself the headaches.
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Take a trip to the FI forum, there are 5 horror stories for every good one. If one wants to do FI on a LS3, more power to them. I just don't think it is a nice thing to tell people that a LS3 in stock form is engineered for FI, it's not.
Cast pistons - High compression - cast crank - Cam designed for NA - Piston rings not designed for FI - rod strength is questionable with FI
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Stock bottom end or forged?
Take a trip to the FI forum, there are 5 horror stories for every good one. If one wants to do FI on a LS3, more power to them. I just don't think it is a nice thing to tell people that a LS3 in stock form is engineered for FI, it's not.
Cast pistons - High compression - cast crank - Cam designed for NA - Piston rings not designed for FI - rod strength is questionable with FI
Take a trip to the FI forum, there are 5 horror stories for every good one. If one wants to do FI on a LS3, more power to them. I just don't think it is a nice thing to tell people that a LS3 in stock form is engineered for FI, it's not.
Cast pistons - High compression - cast crank - Cam designed for NA - Piston rings not designed for FI - rod strength is questionable with FI
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If you are going to do it, do it right. I'd PM Peter Pan for details. Lot more to supercharging a Vette than slapping it on. I recall a very revealing conversation I had with Peter when I thought about putting a S/C on my old C5 a couple of years back. Thanks Brother
If you are going to do it, do it right. I'd PM Peter Pan for details. Lot more to supercharging a Vette than slapping it on. I recall a very revealing conversation I had with Peter when I thought about putting a S/C on my old C5 a couple of years back. Thanks Brother
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Stock bottom end or forged?
Take a trip to the FI forum, there are 5 horror stories for every good one. If one wants to do FI on a LS3, more power to them. I just don't think it is a nice thing to tell people that a LS3 in stock form is engineered for FI, it's not.
Cast pistons - High compression - cast crank - Cam designed for NA - Piston rings not designed for FI - rod strength is questionable with FI
Take a trip to the FI forum, there are 5 horror stories for every good one. If one wants to do FI on a LS3, more power to them. I just don't think it is a nice thing to tell people that a LS3 in stock form is engineered for FI, it's not.
Cast pistons - High compression - cast crank - Cam designed for NA - Piston rings not designed for FI - rod strength is questionable with FI