My research says that you need to change the valve springs etc. if you change the cam. I am assuming you do not have to change the valve springs if you supercharge? Out of an abundance of caution should you change the springs? Should you take any other preventive steps?

 

unless you are putting in a cam you dont really need to change anything. All you need is the supercharger kit and a good tune.

 

569rwhp and stock block & no internals.

 

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Honestly it depends on what your goals are for the car. If you are looking for a complete setup, ready to bolt-on, that can make over 500rwhp on the stock bottom end; then I would recommend the Magnacharger system for you. It is a very clean and easy install and makes HP and torque in all areas of the RPM band. It is very reliable and in my opinion gives you the best performance for your valued dollar. The Magnacharger system comes complete with everything you need to bolt-on and go, even the supercharged tune and fuel upgrades are included. There is nothing extra needed to buy besides a different hood as the Magnacharger will not fit underneath the stock hood.

As far as other preventative maintenence/upgrades to go along with any supercharged application, an upgraded clutch is recommended as any stock clutch wrestling with more than 450rwhp is on borrowed time, upgraded output shafts - if you plan to track the car, upgraded exhaust system to expel the spent gases, upgraded shifter to try and keep up with the new found power, colder plugs NGK TR-6's work really well, and upgraded spark plug wires. Do your research before you commit to one kit or another as some kits are not complete and ready to bolt-on as the Maggie is. If you have any additional questions feel free to post them here or PM me. Hope this helps you out!

 

99 % of the Corvette owners out there install a supercharger and drive the car. You need to consider your goals for your car i.e. performance and pocket book.

If you are looking to drive a 100% reliable and fast Corvette, install a Callaway/Magna Charger and forget about it.

 

I'd upgrade the clutch eventually if youre manual.

 

Have a maggie, only routine maintenance I see is changing the tires more often. It is a plug and play kit for sure.

 

I've had my ProCharger for 18 months. Zero issues with it.

 

If you are adding a supercharger I would definately upgrade to a quality double valve spring, retainers, push rods, etc. It is cheap insurance.

The issue you face with the weaker stock single valve springs when adding boost is the added pressure may/will force the valves to stay open (will not close entirely) at high rpm . This will cause major problems.

 

Check out our before and after results when we installed an ATI ProCharger P-1SC-1 on this bone stock C6. http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com...Car.php?car=30 Bob

 

I am coming from BMW land. My last project was a highly modified 4 door BMW 330i that was dyno'ed at 310rwhp, 250 rwtq on a mustang dyno. Car does have numerous ****ling driveability issues and I am trying to avoid that in my next car.

Loved the ASA supercharger that is on the 330i but the other mods really affected driveability. Car runs mid 13's in the quarter. Might do very high 12's with a good driver.

Wanted to get a real fast car.

Choices: 1. Supercharged LS3 (prefer centrifugal s'c'ger for the more linear power delivery) with no other power mods (no cams, headers, ported intake etc.) but coilovers, good tires (after widebody conversion) or,
2. z06 with mild cam and coilovers.

I am not looking for crazy power. Seems like anything over or near 500 rwhp is plenty for the street.

So any advice on which way to go Z06 or ls3 supercharged?

 

Most of our SC installs are on bone stock cars, the list of upgrades from there depends on your projected useage. Drag strip use- then a clutch might be in order soon, road course- added coolers, street use- just go and enjoy it!!

 

There would be some drag strip use and some auto-x and track use. Mostly going to be for street use. What coolers would need to be added?