Z06 ATI procharger
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Heel & Toe
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Z06 ATI procharger
Is it easy to install a ATI PRocharger? has anyone ever done this? Thinking of buying one and trying to figure out if all my ideas can fit into my budget. Probably going to get a cam package with heads installed for about 6 grand. My budget is around 10 grand. If I were to install a cam package with heads and a ATI supercharger Procharger would I need rear end upgrades or suspension upgrades? Any advice is helpful.
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Heel & Toe
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anybody got suggestions ? supercharge or not to supercharge? keep in mind i want at least 600rwhp. AT LEAST
Melting Slicks
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I say put the Procharger on it. You get all the power and don't lose any of the drivability. The only drawback is, on the stock LS7 you can't run a lot of boost because of the high compression. It's usually around 6 psi. But, with headers and a breather you should be right around 600 rwhp. Throw in some low compression pistons, up the boost and the horsepower numbers start getting crazy. 
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St. Jude Donor '09
I would do cam and blower. You could fit that into your 10k dollar budget(atleast at my shop) If your gonna stay all motor i say get the heads if not then just do cam and blower and you will make PLENTY of power.
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St. Jude Donor '08
Is it easy to install a ATI PRocharger? has anyone ever done this? Thinking of buying one and trying to figure out if all my ideas can fit into my budget. Probably going to get a cam package with heads installed for about 6 grand. My budget is around 10 grand. If I were to install a cam package with heads and a ATI supercharger Procharger would I need rear end upgrades or suspension upgrades? Any advice is helpful.
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I agree. N/A on a Zo6 will be fun as heck to drive around with 600 RWHP. H/C + full bolt ons can get you 600 rwhp with an aggressive cam. 600 rwhp is a lot, anymore than that, you spend most of your time spinning in the lower gears. 
Melting Slicks
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A friend of mine has an '08 Z. He has full bolt ons and a huge cam. He is making ~550 at the wheels. For the most part, it is a blast to drive, but he has drivability issues. He gets the dreaded high idle (~2000 rpm) when coming to a stop sometimes and he cannot use 6th gear at all. If he puts it in 6th, even at 75 mph, it will start bucking and gets worse and worse until he clutches it. I know that most of this can be remedied via the tune, but he paid to have all this done and that is what he ended up with. Just something to think about.
But, I will say that cam and exhaust draws much more attention than a whistle under the hood.
But, I will say that cam and exhaust draws much more attention than a whistle under the hood.
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10
A friend of mine has an '08 Z. He has full bolt ons and a huge cam. He is making ~550 at the wheels. For the most part, it is a blast to drive, but he has drivability issues. He gets the dreaded high idle (~2000 rpm) when coming to a stop sometimes and he cannot use 6th gear at all. If he puts it in 6th, even at 75 mph, it will start bucking and gets worse and worse until he clutches it. I know that most of this can be remedied via the tune, but he paid to have all this done and that is what he ended up with. Just something to think about.
But, I will say that cam and exhaust draws much more attention than a whistle under the hood.
But, I will say that cam and exhaust draws much more attention than a whistle under the hood.
I put a D1SC at 6 psi, mild cam good for 1200-5200 RPM, and a conservative tune among other goodies and the car runs fantastic with no issues whatsoever. To each his own but I believe any thing in excess will come back and bite ya.
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for just a simple blower/cam install, this is a good thread.
it's not your model blower, and it's not a Z06, but at least it will give you a basic idea of what all needs to be done.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-f...a-install.html
SixSix got 602 rwhp out of the set-up and his biggest issue is not enough rubber under the car (305s). You might need to figure larger, or at least better (ie non-runflat) tires into the budget. May not be a problem for Z06, but I'd look at it before you start if your budget has a hard cap. I think SixSix had about six or eight grand into parts and pizzas by the time he got done.
it's not your model blower, and it's not a Z06, but at least it will give you a basic idea of what all needs to be done.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-f...a-install.html
SixSix got 602 rwhp out of the set-up and his biggest issue is not enough rubber under the car (305s). You might need to figure larger, or at least better (ie non-runflat) tires into the budget. May not be a problem for Z06, but I'd look at it before you start if your budget has a hard cap. I think SixSix had about six or eight grand into parts and pizzas by the time he got done.
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I do all my own wrenching, including installing a ProCharger. It's not brain surgery. My only complaint was that the instructions from ATI were lacking, and without some automotive knowledge, a novice could get overwelmed. If you decide to make the move and DIY, the FI section can fill in all the blanks areas from the instructions. It took me about 40 hours to complete my install, but, I am very meticoulous, plus, I installed a Meziere electric water pump, Ron Davis radiator, a LPE oil cooler, and headers at the same time. Definitely worth the effort, as the car has crushed some pretty exotic hardware, including Porsche Turbo S, Lambo, Ferrari, BMW M5, and Audi R8. And I mean crushed!
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Heel & Toe
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What exactly did you get done to your Z? heads? What size cam is it? Where did you get your done? I have a lot of questions because I do not want to be like the guy that cant drive it goin 75 mph. I was plannin on throwin a 220/244 cam heads with a ATI procharger around 5 psi. with all the little upgrades. With this setup I was hoping high 600 rwhorses. How much did you spend on your setup?
