But a cai & headers...well that'll do. 
C7 Supercharging Options
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Hi All,
I'm new to the forum, and just bought my first Corvette C7 Convertible.
I'm looking into supercharging. There are so many different options out there, it's a bit overwhelming. So I'm looking for input from the folks in this forum. I see many claims and varying opinions on this. Since the Corvette is new, I really don't want to tear into the motor to replace heads cams ect. What I am looking for is what are my best options.
I see everyone has about a 550ish bolt on supercharger running 7 PSI of boost. I also see in the case of Pro Charger, they have some upgraded head units you can purchase, and if I read this right, and you install one of the upgraded head units, you need to take it to get the car tuned as they don't come with any out of the box programming system.
I was curious if anyone knows how much boost you can run on the standard C7 without putting the motor in jeopardy. I'd like to get the car into the 10's ideally, but that might be a pipe dream without replacing heads, cams, exhaust etc.
In reading, I'm wondering if you went with a meth set up to help with the fuel system, you should be able to put a tune on it that would allow you to run more boost. I can't find anything during my research that tells me what the limit on boost is.
I'm also wondering what kind of 1/4 times the guys running a typical 550 HP supercharged stock engine are seeing at the track in the 1/4 mile.
I'm interested in tapping the collective experence here from the more experenced guys running super chargers. I like the stock driveability of the car, but I'd like to step it up.
Any input from you guys would be wonderful.
Thanks
Rich
I'm new to the forum, and just bought my first Corvette C7 Convertible.
I'm looking into supercharging. There are so many different options out there, it's a bit overwhelming. So I'm looking for input from the folks in this forum. I see many claims and varying opinions on this. Since the Corvette is new, I really don't want to tear into the motor to replace heads cams ect. What I am looking for is what are my best options.
I see everyone has about a 550ish bolt on supercharger running 7 PSI of boost. I also see in the case of Pro Charger, they have some upgraded head units you can purchase, and if I read this right, and you install one of the upgraded head units, you need to take it to get the car tuned as they don't come with any out of the box programming system.
I was curious if anyone knows how much boost you can run on the standard C7 without putting the motor in jeopardy. I'd like to get the car into the 10's ideally, but that might be a pipe dream without replacing heads, cams, exhaust etc.
In reading, I'm wondering if you went with a meth set up to help with the fuel system, you should be able to put a tune on it that would allow you to run more boost. I can't find anything during my research that tells me what the limit on boost is.
I'm also wondering what kind of 1/4 times the guys running a typical 550 HP supercharged stock engine are seeing at the track in the 1/4 mile.
I'm interested in tapping the collective experence here from the more experenced guys running super chargers. I like the stock driveability of the car, but I'd like to step it up.
Any input from you guys would be wonderful.
Thanks
Rich
Last edited by dironvictorious; May 30, 2015 at 11:51 PM.
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For what it's worth.. I too own an ECS supercharged C7. 10's are VERY doable. We drive our 2014 Z51 as a daily driver and the ECS kit has exceeded our expectations of owning a blown Corvette. We worried that it would detract the overall driving experience with THAT much horsepower on tap. Just the opposite.. We went with the quiet blow off valve and unless you stomp on it, you'd never really notice that you're driving a supercharged beast. In our particular setup, we opted for the ECS 1500 supercharger (10 to 10.5 pounds of boost), ECS alky methanol kit (single nozzle spraying on the 7.5 setting), American Racing 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers (with cats) and an LMR catch can (the updated system revision breather) and of course, the car was assembled and tuned professionally.. The result was 662 rwhp / 585 tq.
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For what it's worth.. I too own an ECS supercharged C7. 10's are VERY doable. We drive our 2014 Z51 as a daily driver and the ECS kit has exceeded our expectations of owning a blown Corvette. We worried that it would detract the overall driving experience with THAT much horsepower on tap. Just the opposite.. We went with the quiet blow off valve and unless you stomp on it, you'd never really notice that you're driving a supercharged beast. In our particular setup, we opted for the ECS 1500 supercharger (10 to 10.5 pounds of boost), ECS alky methanol kit (single nozzle spraying on the 7.5 setting), American Racing 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers (with cats) and an LMR catch can (the updated system revision breather) and of course, the car was assembled and tuned professionally.. The result was 662 rwhp / 585 tq.
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Hi All,
I'm new to the forum, and just bought my first Corvette C7 Convertible.
I'm looking into supercharging. There are so many different options out there, it's a bit overwhelming. So I'm looking for input from the folks in this forum. I see many claims and varying opinions on this. Since the Corvette is new, I really don't want to tear into the motor to replace heads cams ect. What I am looking for is what are my best options.
I see everyone has about a 550ish bolt on supercharger running 7 PSI of boost. I also see in the case of Pro Charger, they have some upgraded head units you can purchase, and if I read this right, and you install one of the upgraded head units, you need to take it to get the car tuned as they don't come with any out of the box programming system.
I was curious if anyone knows how much boost you can run on the standard C7 without putting the motor in jeopardy. I'd like to get the car into the 10's ideally, but that might be a pipe dream without replacing heads, cams, exhaust etc.
In reading, I'm wondering if you went with a meth set up to help with the fuel system, you should be able to put a tune on it that would allow you to run more boost. I can't find anything during my research that tells me what the limit on boost is.
I'm also wondering what kind of 1/4 times the guys running a typical 550 HP supercharged stock engine are seeing at the track in the 1/4 mile.
I'm interested in tapping the collective experence here from the more experenced guys running super chargers. I like the stock driveability of the car, but I'd like to step it up.
Any input from you guys would be wonderful.
Thanks
Rich
I'm new to the forum, and just bought my first Corvette C7 Convertible.
I'm looking into supercharging. There are so many different options out there, it's a bit overwhelming. So I'm looking for input from the folks in this forum. I see many claims and varying opinions on this. Since the Corvette is new, I really don't want to tear into the motor to replace heads cams ect. What I am looking for is what are my best options.
I see everyone has about a 550ish bolt on supercharger running 7 PSI of boost. I also see in the case of Pro Charger, they have some upgraded head units you can purchase, and if I read this right, and you install one of the upgraded head units, you need to take it to get the car tuned as they don't come with any out of the box programming system.
I was curious if anyone knows how much boost you can run on the standard C7 without putting the motor in jeopardy. I'd like to get the car into the 10's ideally, but that might be a pipe dream without replacing heads, cams, exhaust etc.
In reading, I'm wondering if you went with a meth set up to help with the fuel system, you should be able to put a tune on it that would allow you to run more boost. I can't find anything during my research that tells me what the limit on boost is.
I'm also wondering what kind of 1/4 times the guys running a typical 550 HP supercharged stock engine are seeing at the track in the 1/4 mile.
I'm interested in tapping the collective experence here from the more experenced guys running super chargers. I like the stock driveability of the car, but I'd like to step it up.
Any input from you guys would be wonderful.
Thanks
Rich
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Three mods........headers, methanol injection and ECS NOVI 1500= 700whp
ECS customer service is second to none. Paxton NOVI 1500 is a proven headunit with adjustability. BER price on this package is unbeatable.
How about this. Full header system w/o cats, FULL NOVI 1500 kit and Methanol injection single nozzle for $6500 SHIPPED (2014) +300 for 2015 car
ECS customer service is second to none. Paxton NOVI 1500 is a proven headunit with adjustability. BER price on this package is unbeatable.
How about this. Full header system w/o cats, FULL NOVI 1500 kit and Methanol injection single nozzle for $6500 SHIPPED (2014) +300 for 2015 car
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Wow...that's meth for free...
What headers may I ask? Just curious.
Wow!!
What headers may I ask? Just curious.
Wow!!
Three mods........headers, methanol injection and ECS NOVI 1500= 700whp
ECS customer service is second to none. Paxton NOVI 1500 is a proven headunit with adjustability. BER price on this package is unbeatable.
How about this. Full header system w/o cats, FULL NOVI 1500 kit and Methanol injection single nozzle for $6500 SHIPPED (2014) +300 for 2015 car
ECS customer service is second to none. Paxton NOVI 1500 is a proven headunit with adjustability. BER price on this package is unbeatable.
How about this. Full header system w/o cats, FULL NOVI 1500 kit and Methanol injection single nozzle for $6500 SHIPPED (2014) +300 for 2015 car
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Three mods........headers, methanol injection and ECS NOVI 1500= 700whp
ECS customer service is second to none. Paxton NOVI 1500 is a proven headunit with adjustability. BER price on this package is unbeatable.
How about this. Full header system w/o cats, FULL NOVI 1500 kit and Methanol injection single nozzle for $6500 SHIPPED (2014) +300 for 2015 car
ECS customer service is second to none. Paxton NOVI 1500 is a proven headunit with adjustability. BER price on this package is unbeatable.
How about this. Full header system w/o cats, FULL NOVI 1500 kit and Methanol injection single nozzle for $6500 SHIPPED (2014) +300 for 2015 car
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BER....Just curious... How much for ECS kit in black, Alky Meth, and ARH long tubes W/high flow cats... shipped? Also price of all this installed with a tune too? I'm actually not too far from Kernersville, actually bought my Cummins there...was planning on going to Vengeance Racing but if I can save myself the drive and still get a reputable shop to do the work, well.... (feel free to PM me if you don't want to post these prices publicly)
** (2014) +300 for 2015 car
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Considering you're not too far from me...I may have to make the drive down and speak to you all in person sometime! Get a feel for the shop, ya know?! If that would be ok with you?! Are y'all open on Saturdays?