C7 Supercharger
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From: Calgary, AB. There's a reason why white was the only color offered on every year Corvette. Proud Canadian German Jamaican!
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That may be true, and likely is just for the action of bolting on the assembly, but it certainly is a lot more work to get in the position to do so 
I saw Andy's C7 when I was there in January for my install, and he even fired it up for me, but I didn't see the full install process for the C7. They were still working up some of the small details and getting their piping just right. I did get the progress photos of mine and watched vicariously as they did the work, and it is a bit of an involved process. End result looks and drives great.
I saw Andy's C7 when I was there in January for my install, and he even fired it up for me, but I didn't see the full install process for the C7. They were still working up some of the small details and getting their piping just right. I did get the progress photos of mine and watched vicariously as they did the work, and it is a bit of an involved process. End result looks and drives great.
Drifting
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From: No Longer in CA! NV
Bolt on bolt stock '12 GS A6, money pull was 560 to the wheels. Exactly what I was looking for, as it should be reliable for a long time to come. And since I live in Cali, A&A has CARB certification so my car passes smog.
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From: Vancouver WA
The only "Factory" Supercharged 2015 C7 is the Z06.
Whom at the Factory did you ask to install an OEM Supercharger? There is no OEM Supercharger that will bolt into a Stock 2015 Stingray.
There numerous After Market units available, no OEM.
Pardon my confusion, but your Thread makes no sense.
Whom at the Factory did you ask to install an OEM Supercharger? There is no OEM Supercharger that will bolt into a Stock 2015 Stingray.
There numerous After Market units available, no OEM.
Pardon my confusion, but your Thread makes no sense.
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From: Cedar Falls Iowa
You're far better off IMHO with one of the aftermarket kits from A&A or ECS. They are readily available, cost effective, and reliable fun.
Check out the Forced Injection forum in the C6 section, and there is a sticky link to the reliability thread where you can see how the various manufacturers and models are performing for owners.
Then give Andy a call as I mentioned and talk with him, and you'll find everything out that you need to know.
The sc that they selected for the Z is a very small charger, and likely not the best selection for someone deciding to implement on their own... far better chargers out there for fairly low cost, whether you want a roots-type or centrifugal.
IMHO the centri chargers are best for our cars, as they don't kick in until a bit later in the powerband. When you are in boost, your shift points are not likely to get below that threshold and they pull all the way to redline. However, when you are just cruising they are not 'engaged' so to speak, so you are not affecting your cruising mileage. I got over 25 MPG with mine on a 400 mile trip home when I first got it installed, alternating between testing it out and freeway cruising. I also got over 25 MPG on a subsequent trip to Reno, 500 miles back and forth, while cruising at mostly 80-90 and playing with the gas when opportunities presented themselves. My car gets between 18 - 20 MPG on the average, and I do not drive like a little old lady.
Alternatives are Calaway, Lingenfelter, etc... I myself went with A&A and I am totally satisfied and can't tell you how happy I am that I did it.
Check out the Forced Injection forum in the C6 section, and there is a sticky link to the reliability thread where you can see how the various manufacturers and models are performing for owners.
Then give Andy a call as I mentioned and talk with him, and you'll find everything out that you need to know.
The sc that they selected for the Z is a very small charger, and likely not the best selection for someone deciding to implement on their own... far better chargers out there for fairly low cost, whether you want a roots-type or centrifugal.
IMHO the centri chargers are best for our cars, as they don't kick in until a bit later in the powerband. When you are in boost, your shift points are not likely to get below that threshold and they pull all the way to redline. However, when you are just cruising they are not 'engaged' so to speak, so you are not affecting your cruising mileage. I got over 25 MPG with mine on a 400 mile trip home when I first got it installed, alternating between testing it out and freeway cruising. I also got over 25 MPG on a subsequent trip to Reno, 500 miles back and forth, while cruising at mostly 80-90 and playing with the gas when opportunities presented themselves. My car gets between 18 - 20 MPG on the average, and I do not drive like a little old lady.
Alternatives are Calaway, Lingenfelter, etc... I myself went with A&A and I am totally satisfied and can't tell you how happy I am that I did it.
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From: Gahanna Ohio
Melting Slicks
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From: Central Gulf Coast Florida
You need to checkout the various choices. I have an Edelbrock that works great. There are Callaway and ProCharger etc. Decide which you like and ask the company if they recommend a shop in your area to install their product.
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From: Montana
Good question, but as you found, the upcoming Z06 is the only way the factory will deliver a new Corvette with a supercharger. That said, please allow me to introduce our option for your car - the Callaway Supercharged Corvette 
Powerful, reliable, drivable, 50-State emissions compliant, and backed by the most powerful warranty in the business. Callaway is peerless in all these regards. In-fact, our Powertrain Warranty is the only coverage of it's kind, supplementing your factory PT coverage which remains in effect. Nobody else can come close to saying that, period.
We've designed and built our new Corvette Stingray supercharger around the proven Eaton TVS 2300 Rotor Pack, but designed the intake (runners) and intercooler for no-compromises. In fax, our past demo car is at 195,000 miles (2010 Callaway Corvette) and still running strong, no Engine/driveline issues, ever!
Sure, other superchargers fit under the hood, but all make concessions. Simply put, we do not. We have an uninhibited design which allows maximum power and efficiency, in a package crafted to O.E. level of integration. Open the hood, and our design looks like it's been that way from the factory.
For no-compromises, Callaway is the technically correct solution.
Please see the following info, and if we can introduce you to our brand of performance, please drop us a note - thank you!
www.callawaycars.com
info@callawaycars.com
Powerful, reliable, drivable, 50-State emissions compliant, and backed by the most powerful warranty in the business. Callaway is peerless in all these regards. In-fact, our Powertrain Warranty is the only coverage of it's kind, supplementing your factory PT coverage which remains in effect. Nobody else can come close to saying that, period.
We've designed and built our new Corvette Stingray supercharger around the proven Eaton TVS 2300 Rotor Pack, but designed the intake (runners) and intercooler for no-compromises. In fax, our past demo car is at 195,000 miles (2010 Callaway Corvette) and still running strong, no Engine/driveline issues, ever!
Sure, other superchargers fit under the hood, but all make concessions. Simply put, we do not. We have an uninhibited design which allows maximum power and efficiency, in a package crafted to O.E. level of integration. Open the hood, and our design looks like it's been that way from the factory.
For no-compromises, Callaway is the technically correct solution.
Please see the following info, and if we can introduce you to our brand of performance, please drop us a note - thank you!
www.callawaycars.com
info@callawaycars.com
Personally I like the Procharger with the larger D1 Head unit. If you like spirited driving that unit will easily and dependably get you 625+RWHP. This will allow you to smoke new Z06's.
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From: Haymarket VA
Another vote for the Edelbrock. It's a blast on the street with instant grunt!
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You can't know if you don't ask....and why not ask - even with slim odds. I've owned 14 Vettes.... I might have gotten a "loyalty" break... I'm sure Rick Hendricks would have received a positive reply.... Also, I wrote to the Ford plant Mgr over a T-Bird issue years ago..... and against all bets...it worked.... so never assume the worst...always try for the best...
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From: Greer, SC
You can't know if you don't ask....awd why not ask - even with slim odds. I've owned 14 Vettes.... I might have gotten a "loyalty" break... I'm sure Rick Hendricks would have received a positive reply.... Also, I wrote to the Ford plant Mgr over a T-Bird issue years ago..... and against all bets...it worked.... so never assume the worst...always try for the best...
I wanted more power than the Z06 but didn't want to spend 30k more then still have to mod it. I purchased a 15 2LT for
63k and spent 11k to get to ~700 RWHP. Find me a Z06 for 74k with 700 RWHP
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You're not Rick.Hendricks making millions of dollars for GM...The odds of GM putting an LT4 into a Stingray for you are less than .000001% and I think you're wasting your time but it's your time.
I wanted more power than the Z06 but didn't want to spend 30k more then still have to mod it. I purchased a 15 2LT for
63k and spent 11k to get to ~700 RWHP. Find me a Z06 for 74k with 700 RWHP
I wanted more power than the Z06 but didn't want to spend 30k more then still have to mod it. I purchased a 15 2LT for
63k and spent 11k to get to ~700 RWHP. Find me a Z06 for 74k with 700 RWHP
Cruising
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supercharged 2014 z51 c7
I ordered a 2015 LT3 with Z package. I asked factory to install a OEM supercharger.... they responded if you want a supercharger order a ZO6...... (narrow minded folks eh?). I am told by a member here there is no OEM supercharger for the Stingray.... I assumed the ZO6 unit would fit.... and knew my request had little chance of flying....but never up never in. Since this all started I've been told the ProCharger centrifugal unit is highly recommended for the Stingray. Now I am trying to find a hones, reliable, capable installer around the Northwest....or maybe south to Calif...
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From: Tampa Florida
I prefer a centrifugal sc on the corvette. A stock corvette will spin the tires below 2500 RPMs so there is not a lot of need for a lot more power below that. I'd rather have a centri setup for a few reasons. Power comes on about 2500 RPM. A centri is a lot more "driveable" than a roots, especially when you start getting into higher HP numbers. When not in boost fuel economy is not affected. Cruise all you want at 1500 to 2000 rpms, and you are not in boost wasting fuel. Also, most Roots blowers will go flat before or around 5k RPMs, where a centri will pull way past that. Also, there is a lot less heat buildup in a centri.
For the street and every day driving many think a centri is a better setup. Now if you were racing this thing and it spent a lot of time at the strip a roots would probably be the way to go.
I am right around 900rwhp. I couldn't imagine having a roots type blower on my car and how undriveable it would be for every day driving. I drove a friends Shelby with just over 700 rwhp with a large Whipple I believe it was and every time you breathed on the gas pedal all hell broke loose. After about 3 minutes I was like heres your keys back, no thank you.
Just my .02.
My setup:
416 Stroker motor
ECS 1500 14-15 lbs of boost
ARH 2" longtubes
FSP Cam
Callies forged motor
Callies Magnum crank
Alky Control twin nozzle meth setup
FSP Breather
For the street and every day driving many think a centri is a better setup. Now if you were racing this thing and it spent a lot of time at the strip a roots would probably be the way to go.
I am right around 900rwhp. I couldn't imagine having a roots type blower on my car and how undriveable it would be for every day driving. I drove a friends Shelby with just over 700 rwhp with a large Whipple I believe it was and every time you breathed on the gas pedal all hell broke loose. After about 3 minutes I was like heres your keys back, no thank you.
Just my .02.
My setup:
416 Stroker motor
ECS 1500 14-15 lbs of boost
ARH 2" longtubes
FSP Cam
Callies forged motor
Callies Magnum crank
Alky Control twin nozzle meth setup
FSP Breather
Last edited by Motohead279; Jun 1, 2015 at 09:36 AM.