Help on selecting a Supercharger
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Help on selecting a Supercharger
So im a newbie here just bought a cool lookin 2012 GS and looking for some hp to add.The only thing is it is an automatic I know I might get bashed for this... So im looking for around 700-750hp don t know what to look towards a supercharger or turbo and any other advice would be greatly appreciated. 
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So im a newbie here just bought a cool lookin 2012 GS and looking for some hp to add.The only thing is it is an automatic I know I might get bashed for this... So im looking for around 700-750hp don t know what to look towards a supercharger or turbo and any other advice would be greatly appreciated.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-f...-zbadestz.html
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Look at all the systems closely.
Look at intercooler design, airflow management to the cooler and radiator, bracket design, aesthetics, completeness of the kits, customer service after the sale...
You'll get a number of opinions but it's up to you to REALLY compare systems and see what you get for the money.
There's a reason(s) why we've sold over 175 kits this year already.
Obviously you know where my vote will go.
Look at intercooler design, airflow management to the cooler and radiator, bracket design, aesthetics, completeness of the kits, customer service after the sale...
You'll get a number of opinions but it's up to you to REALLY compare systems and see what you get for the money.
There's a reason(s) why we've sold over 175 kits this year already.
Obviously you know where my vote will go.
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It really depends if you want a PD blower or Centri. Obviously for PD I would get the Eforce but it's pretty expensive (I had a maggie before but the Eforce looks like a really nice bolt on system). I didn't feel I needed the insta-torque because the LS3 has enough power down low. I would go either ECS or A&A, both are proven setups.
I installed an ECS kit and it was pretty straight forward, I'm sure the A&A kit is too. You can't go wrong with either one. Turbo is a whole different ballgame.
I installed an ECS kit and it was pretty straight forward, I'm sure the A&A kit is too. You can't go wrong with either one. Turbo is a whole different ballgame.
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Here is a link to our site where you are welcome to do some basic reading up on our products if you like. With some quick research on the boards you will find that the ECS Paxton kit is the most proven supercharger kit available for your Corvette, and is also the kit more have switched too after previously owning other forced induction packages.
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Here is a link to our site where you are welcome to do some basic reading up on our products if you like. With some quick research on the boards you will find that the ECS Paxton kit is the most proven supercharger kit available for your Corvette, and is also the kit more have switched too after previously owning other forced induction packages.
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OP,
We just finished an A&A install on a 2012 GS. We did a mild blower cam, with 1 7/8 off road headers and reached 625rwhp on pump gas. Not sure if you are looking for 700-750 at the wheels or at the crank (the build below is 700+ at the crank). Either way, we can make it happen with an A&A kit. Check out the build here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-f...ort-build.html
Feel free to call or e-mail me. Bryan@SpeedInc.com, or 847 891 0767.
Thank you,
Bryan
We just finished an A&A install on a 2012 GS. We did a mild blower cam, with 1 7/8 off road headers and reached 625rwhp on pump gas. Not sure if you are looking for 700-750 at the wheels or at the crank (the build below is 700+ at the crank). Either way, we can make it happen with an A&A kit. Check out the build here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-f...ort-build.html
Feel free to call or e-mail me. Bryan@SpeedInc.com, or 847 891 0767.
Thank you,
Bryan
Last edited by Bryan@SpeedInc; Apr 26, 2012 at 11:56 AM.
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2012 Auto GS is my DD and I just ordered an E-Force kit since I wanted the warranty to still be in place. My dealer is installing it. When it goes in for service, they'll have all the paperwork already in place. Win-Win.
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I went with A&A...I really like the design of the kit (specifically the intercooler).
I'd look at A&A and ECS and forget about everything else, personally. What you get for the price is unbeatable.
I'd look at A&A and ECS and forget about everything else, personally. What you get for the price is unbeatable.
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Look at all the systems closely.
Look at intercooler design, airflow management to the cooler and radiator, bracket design, aesthetics, completeness of the kits, customer service after the sale...
You'll get a number of opinions but it's up to you to REALLY compare systems and see what you get for the money.
There's a reason(s) why we've sold over 175 kits this year already.
Obviously you know where my vote will go.
Look at intercooler design, airflow management to the cooler and radiator, bracket design, aesthetics, completeness of the kits, customer service after the sale...
You'll get a number of opinions but it's up to you to REALLY compare systems and see what you get for the money.
There's a reason(s) why we've sold over 175 kits this year already.
Obviously you know where my vote will go.
The other centri kits stack the intercooler to the radiator!The intercooler placement with the A&A kit plus the fins and baffles to direct and force air through the intercooler along with the radiator separate them! Makes a cool running hi efficent package!
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