Zero to 70 Performance
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Burning Brakes
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From: Asheville NC
Zero to 70 Performance
I was wondering if there is a blower, turbo or supercharger that would increase torque and HP from 0 to 70. This is where I like to let the car run. Some of the blowers only kick in at higher RPMS I want something that can bring the power on from around 3000 - 5000 RPM's ( I think) My only problem is that my car has a GMPP warranty that is about 3 months old. Not sure if I would get all my money back -if I tried. Not sure if it's worth it but I would love to have power that explodes but that leads me to the next questions can an LS3 with a NPP take advantage of any of these devices or would I have to do engine work which would be a deal killer. I also really don't want headers.
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Superchargers are pretty much immediately available power. Turbo's on the other hand take some time to spool before they really kick in.
I would say heads, cam, full exhaust will give you some instant horsepower as well, for about the same price as the supercharger.
I would say heads, cam, full exhaust will give you some instant horsepower as well, for about the same price as the supercharger.
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Burning Brakes
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I'd rather not open the engine. The damn warranty is messing my plans up. I know if I do a super charger my warranty is null and void if there is any problems. I'd like to hear from anyone who has a super charger and what the seat of the pants dyno has to say.
Superchargers are pretty much immediately available power. Turbo's on the other hand take some time to spool before they really kick in.
I would say heads, cam, full exhaust will give you some instant horsepower as well, for about the same price as the supercharger.
I would say heads, cam, full exhaust will give you some instant horsepower as well, for about the same price as the supercharger.
Burning Brakes
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From: Englewood OH
I was wondering if there is a blower, turbo or supercharger that would increase torque and HP from 0 to 70. This is where I like to let the car run. Some of the blowers only kick in at higher RPMS I want something that can bring the power on from around 3000 - 5000 RPM's ( I think) My only problem is that my car has a GMPP warranty that is about 3 months old. Not sure if I would get all my money back -if I tried. Not sure if it's worth it but I would love to have power that explodes but that leads me to the next questions can an LS3 with a NPP take advantage of any of these devices or would I have to do engine work which would be a deal killer. I also really don't want headers.
Race Director
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From: Tonawanda New York
Bolting on a supercharger is great but you also need headers and hi flo cats to notice maximum benefits. More air going in means you also need to get that air out faster. You will also need a proper tune. Say goodbye to your GMPP, just cancel it and you can get your money back.(pro rateded of course) I canceled mine on my G8 when I traded it in on the GS. Got about $700 back.
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If you want something for more mid range power, and with "some" warrenty protection, look at the E Force and SLP superchargers.
Plenty of discussion about them in the forced induction C6 forum too.
Both are bolt on setups that offer a warrenty IF you follow their install procedures.
Plenty of discussion about them in the forced induction C6 forum too.
Both are bolt on setups that offer a warrenty IF you follow their install procedures.
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