Supercharging Z51
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Supercharging Z51
I'm sure that some of these issues have already been addressed so thank you for your patience. I have a Z 51 and wondering the money I have to put on the table to have a well done and reliable job done. I'm know there is more involved than bolting on a supercharger unit, I.e. Pipes, tuning, intake etc. I track the car and finding more Gt-3, Porsche turbos, cup cars in my class and want to stay competitive. So my questions are: the financal lay out. Who in the Maryland area is well versed in this type of set-up and finally how reliable in terms of longevity can one expect given they respect their equipment and don't abuse it. I'm also questioning whether suspension changes are needed? I find the corvette to be very well balancezd. I run both on short tracks but want the power for Watkins Glen, VIR, and Mid Ohio. Thank you in advance for your feedback.
Former GT Porsche driver (sold). Full blown race car 2500 Lbs 400 hp not street legal.... Drdavid121
Former GT Porsche driver (sold). Full blown race car 2500 Lbs 400 hp not street legal.... Drdavid121
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If you want more power as a track car, you are best off staying naturally aspirated.
You can get an easy 100hp increase from a cam, headers, intake all tuned up. That's really a significant increase. If you take it to the next level with a full build and displacement increase, you can get well over 600hp.
The problem with aftermarket superchargers on a track car is heat issues. The Z06 is the only one engineered to run boost around a track.
If you are a competitive track driver, stay NA.
You can get an easy 100hp increase from a cam, headers, intake all tuned up. That's really a significant increase. If you take it to the next level with a full build and displacement increase, you can get well over 600hp.
The problem with aftermarket superchargers on a track car is heat issues. The Z06 is the only one engineered to run boost around a track.
If you are a competitive track driver, stay NA.
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I'm sure that some of these issues have already been addressed so thank you for your patience. I have a Z 51 and wondering the money I have to put on the table to have a well done and reliable job done. I'm know there is more involved than bolting on a supercharger unit, I.e. Pipes, tuning, intake etc. I track the car and finding more Gt-3, Porsche turbos, cup cars in my class and want to stay competitive. So my questions are: the financal lay out. Who in the Maryland area is well versed in this type of set-up and finally how reliable in terms of longevity can one expect given they respect their equipment and don't abuse it. I'm also questioning whether suspension changes are needed? I find the corvette to be very well balancezd. I run both on short tracks but want the power for Watkins Glen, VIR, and Mid Ohio. Thank you in advance for your feedback.
Former GT Porsche driver (sold). Full blown race car 2500 Lbs 400 hp not street legal.... Drdavid121
Former GT Porsche driver (sold). Full blown race car 2500 Lbs 400 hp not street legal.... Drdavid121
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stay NA
C7pimp, I bought the C7 because it is NA. What do you estimate the cost of cam, headers, intake tuned up? I'm also from Virginia.
If you want more power as a track car, you are best off staying naturally aspirated.
You can get an easy 100hp increase from a cam, headers, intake all tuned up. That's really a significant increase. If you take it to the next level with a full build and displacement increase, you can get well over 600hp.
The problem with aftermarket superchargers on a track car is heat issues. The Z06 is the only one engineered to run boost around a track.
If you are a competitive track driver, stay NA.
You can get an easy 100hp increase from a cam, headers, intake all tuned up. That's really a significant increase. If you take it to the next level with a full build and displacement increase, you can get well over 600hp.
The problem with aftermarket superchargers on a track car is heat issues. The Z06 is the only one engineered to run boost around a track.
If you are a competitive track driver, stay NA.
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Question , For a C7 automatic, Daily driver(To drive cross country)PUMP GAS, Are the superchargers ECS or whoever(550-570RWHP) VERY reliable,meaning to even do a near top end pull once in a while? Not talking about track use, Just to run her up on the pump gas tune now & then(not back to back runs) & be RELIABLE as to nort have a melt down?
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Question , For a C7 automatic, Daily driver(To drive cross country)PUMP GAS, Are the superchargers ECS or whoever(550-570RWHP) VERY reliable,meaning to even do a near top end pull once in a while? Not talking about track use, Just to run her up on the pump gas tune now & then(not back to back runs) & be RELIABLE as to nort have a melt down?
My car is tuned for 91/93 octane (pump gas), just like a stock vette. There was a half tank of Sunoco Ultra 93 in it when dropped it off and about that much when got it back.
I know the stock manual says you can run regular for emergencies (87/89). I wouldn't do that with a supercharger, I will defer to Doug at ECS to confirm if safe in an emergency, assuming kept out of boost.
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I lot this will have to do with how drive. I suspect for a street car, will see boost and increased torque/power for occasional short bursts. One run down drag strip with a hard launch on even a stock car will probably be more and tear than you see in weeks of even spirited street driving
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