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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 09:58 PM
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My research has just begun and I am new to the forum so please forgive me if someone has made a similar post. By years end my plan is to acquire a 6 speed GS coupe with a goal of 650-675HP either by supercharger or turbo. The first question I have is, can I achieve this HP gain without changing factory hood? I truly want to keep the exterior looking as factory as possible. Thank you all in advance for the insight!
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Originally Posted by VetteJamr
My research has just begun and I am new to the forum so please forgive me if someone has made a similar post. By years end my plan is to acquire a 6 speed GS coupe with a goal of 650-675HP either by supercharger or turbo. The first question I have is, can I achieve this HP gain without changing factory hood?
Absolutely. Personally I would go with either a twin turbo or a centrifugal supercharger which fits beautifully under the stock hood and even the latest 'top mount' blowers (unlike some from the past) clear the stock hood as well.
Might need a blower cam as well to achieve that power level safely though.






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By years end my plan is to acquire a 6 speed GS coupe
For the record, ALL Corvettes are 6 speeds now...I think you meant 6 speed manual.
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Sorry, Im a newbie! Should have specified manual vs. auto...
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Check out the Edelbrock E FORCE blower. Its an under the hood direct fit!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLMIIf8toxs&NR=1
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Originally Posted by VetteJamr
...acquire a 6 speed GS coupe with a goal of 650-675HP either by supercharger or turbo.

Might want to hang out in the C6 Forced Induction Forum, read what's going on, ask questions as needed and join the discussions. Just sayin'. Best of luck.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-f...n-nitrous-123/
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