LS2 Boost discussion
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LS2 Boost discussion
I'm considering adding boost to my '05 Z51, my intention is to keep the motor stock (cam, heads, etc). I'm looking for 500-650 rwhp. I'm interested in the following kits: ECS, Vortech, ProCharger or STS. Anyone with either of these kits care to weigh in on fit, reliability, performance, seat of the pants, etc? I'd like something with the potential for growth if I do change the motor later on (why I like these better than a TVS blower for example), and is suitable for a daily driver (reliability, noise, etc).
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i would think one of the Edelbrock kits would certainly work
i plan on putting one on my wifes 05 for her
i like the ability to retian the stock hood
i may buy the lower level kit, then upgrade the fuel pump later on
i think i want to stay with stock internals and just put a kit on
i plan on putting one on my wifes 05 for her
i like the ability to retian the stock hood
i may buy the lower level kit, then upgrade the fuel pump later on
i think i want to stay with stock internals and just put a kit on
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Seat of the pants is ridiculous
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reliability check
performance check
seat of the pants check
Good tuner check
I have had mine since July and love all the above. It drives like stock but has the power when you want it!
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I'm considering adding boost to my '05 Z51, my intention is to keep the motor stock (cam, heads, etc). I'm looking for 500-650 rwhp. I'm interested in the following kits: ECS, Vortech, ProCharger or STS. Anyone with either of these kits care to weigh in on fit, reliability, performance, seat of the pants, etc? I'd like something with the potential for growth if I do change the motor later on (why I like these better than a TVS blower for example), and is suitable for a daily driver (reliability, noise, etc).
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I've been running an A&A Vortech V2 kit for over two years on stock internals and long tube headers. My car is an A6 with a conservative tune. I'm at 500+rwhp and can use it as a DD if I so desire. You will get a lot of back and forth chatter on pd vs. centri. The bottom line is what you're comfortable with. I went this route because it fit with the stock hood (the E-Force was not avail for LS2 at the time), the price was right, and with the help of two friends was able to install it in a home garage with hand tools.
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I'm considering adding boost to my '05 Z51, my intention is to keep the motor stock (cam, heads, etc). I'm looking for 500-650 rwhp. I'm interested in the following kits: ECS, Vortech, ProCharger or STS. Anyone with either of these kits care to weigh in on fit, reliability, performance, seat of the pants, etc? I'd like something with the potential for growth if I do change the motor later on (why I like these better than a TVS blower for example), and is suitable for a daily driver (reliability, noise, etc).
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