What is the difference
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What is the difference
Hi fam, I have an 2008 vette and I eventually want to upgrade the engine through a company i prefer not to list at present time but i have complete control over the operation. But I dont know the difference between a pro-charger, turbo-charger, twin turbo-charger, supercharger, Varram Air induction, and forced air induction so can you explain each one and tell me why I should pick one over the next.
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Wow...
Grab some coffee and do a search.
To start you in the right direction:
Forced Induction = Turbocharging OR Supercharging. Turbo= single turbo charger, twin = two turbos.
Let's take a step back, what are you willing to spend and what are your HP goals with the car AND finally what do you plan on doing with the car? (street, drag strip, track)
This question comes up about once every 2 or 3 weeks.
Congrats on the new ride.
Grab some coffee and do a search.
To start you in the right direction:
Forced Induction = Turbocharging OR Supercharging. Turbo= single turbo charger, twin = two turbos.
Let's take a step back, what are you willing to spend and what are your HP goals with the car AND finally what do you plan on doing with the car? (street, drag strip, track)
This question comes up about once every 2 or 3 weeks.
Congrats on the new ride.
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I was orginally aiming for around 651 hp, but I have recently been informed that between racing cams, headers, moroso dry sump I have been told I will break 700hp high 7 low 8, um I'm aiming for a Frankenstein C6R if that makes any sense so money wise over time minimum 15,000.00
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Well like I said I already have a company that I want to do my car, so im not willing to deviate from them just looking for different thoughts and opinions on bits and pieces ie who makes the best headers LG, Kooks, American Racing, or Ligenfelter.
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Hi fam, I have an 2008 vette and I eventually want to upgrade the engine through a company i prefer not to list at present time but i have complete control over the operation. But I dont know the difference between a pro-charger, turbo-charger, twin turbo-charger, supercharger, Varram Air induction, and forced air induction so can you explain each one and tell me why I should pick one over the next.
Superchargers are driven by your belt, while turbos are driven by the exhaust.
Vararam is just an air intake.
You are going to have to do A LOT more reading if you really want "complete control over the operation." It's probably best left in the hands of the shop you chose, assuming they're a competent shop.
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St. Jude Donor '06
Your mind's made up, no point in asking here. And unless you're willing to do a LOT of learning before spending any money, best thing to do is take the advice of your shop. I hope it's a good one. Post up when you get it back.
BTW, what's a "Z51 Racing Package"?
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St. Jude Donor '09
I hope the shop is good. You obviously are not sure of which direction you want to pursue as you don't know the differences, so like everyone else I recommend you listen to your shop. I hope the shop is good (again for emphasis).
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San
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Thanks for the responses and keep them coming but I do actually want to know the differences and the ups and downs of each with that in mind Ill give you guys a hint on the shop They make the corvettes arch rival faster than F-16's on the takeoff
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St. Jude Donor '09
Talk to your shop as you have put blind faith in them. I find it funny that if you're so committed to your shop, that you have a problem identifying them. You might actually get some positive/negative feedback that could help you. Asking for advice on the internet will give you many opinions. Sorting through them and knowing who to listen to is difficult. The opinion of a reputable (reputable again for emphasis) shop is what you should listen to.
San
San
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St. Jude Donor '09
Honestly Star, I don't much care who your shop is. I just hope you've done your homework so you don't get taken advantage of. I'm definately not trying to "bait" you.
This forum excells in providing guidance, but only if you provide relavent data and information to facilitate feedback.
As you have already stated you don't know the difference between options you posted, you should state your goals. HP goals, TQ goals, drag-strip goals, road-race goals, etc. Only then will you get pertinent answers.
San
This forum excells in providing guidance, but only if you provide relavent data and information to facilitate feedback.
As you have already stated you don't know the difference between options you posted, you should state your goals. HP goals, TQ goals, drag-strip goals, road-race goals, etc. Only then will you get pertinent answers.
San
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You can keep your bone. And you know what? You can keep your super secret shop also.
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Now this next statement is not directed to the 6 or 7 members who answered the question but when this thread reaches about 4 or 5 pages someone is going to come on here and say all the guy asked was what was the difference and instead of answering the question people want to take shots and be sarcastic. If you don't want to be positive or answer the question do not post on my thread you are doing me no favors.
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St. Jude Donor '09
Now this next statement is not directed to the 6 or 7 members who answered the question but when this thread reaches about 4 or 5 pages someone is going to come on here and say all the guy asked was what was the difference and instead of answering the question people want to take shots and be sarcastic. If you don't want to be positive or answer the question do not post on my thread you are doing me no favors.
San
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This is ridiculous. You come here showing absolute complete ignorance of even the most basic bolt on mod to a car, and expecting what; that we all come together to educate you in every form of forced induction so that you can then go back to your super secret shop (Hennessey. Big deal), whom you trust so much that you aren't willing to disclose or even listen to them? Keep your own bone, and here is a tip for you: there is a button on this forum called "SEARCH". Everything you have asked has been asked and answered over and over again by people a lot more tactful than yourself; do some searching and answer your own questions. I'm out of this thread.
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