Easiest to install supercharger for Stringray
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Easiest to install supercharger for Stringray
I intend on performing a driveway install of a supercharger for my C7 Stingray. As I live in the UK I don't have access to any Chevy specialists, or easy access to any parts so I need to bear this in mind.
I'm reasonably handy with a wrench and have installed a Supercharger on a Lexus a few years back, but I hate working on suspension, don't want to touch brake lines and don't want to be performing irreversible mods to my C7.
I've skipped over the install manuals of the popular choices....Procharger, A&A, Magnuson, ECS..etc. Most seem to require re-location of the ABS (iirc), or replacing of the crank pulley.
As far as I can tell - the easiest to install in the Procharger? Does this sound about right? Or should I be looking at other options?
TIA.
I'm reasonably handy with a wrench and have installed a Supercharger on a Lexus a few years back, but I hate working on suspension, don't want to touch brake lines and don't want to be performing irreversible mods to my C7.
I've skipped over the install manuals of the popular choices....Procharger, A&A, Magnuson, ECS..etc. Most seem to require re-location of the ABS (iirc), or replacing of the crank pulley.
As far as I can tell - the easiest to install in the Procharger? Does this sound about right? Or should I be looking at other options?
TIA.
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I've been looking at a Magnuson heartbeat. The install looks pretty straightforward, plus I'm not looking for crazy power. I'm no mechanic either, from what I've read, it looks doable by the diy guy without a lift. Here's a good thread about it:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-on-a-z51.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-on-a-z51.html
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I've been looking at a Magnuson heartbeat. The install looks pretty straightforward, plus I'm not looking for crazy power. I'm no mechanic either, from what I've read, it looks doable by the diy guy without a lift. Here's a good thread about it:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-on-a-z51.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-on-a-z51.html
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I intend on performing a driveway install of a supercharger for my C7 Stingray. As I live in the UK I don't have access to any Chevy specialists, or easy access to any parts so I need to bear this in mind.
I'm reasonably handy with a wrench and have installed a Supercharger on a Lexus a few years back, but I hate working on suspension, don't want to touch brake lines and don't want to be performing irreversible mods to my C7.
I've skipped over the install manuals of the popular choices....Procharger, A&A, Magnuson, ECS..etc. Most seem to require re-location of the ABS (iirc), or replacing of the crank pulley.
As far as I can tell - the easiest to install in the Procharger? Does this sound about right? Or should I be looking at other options?
TIA.
I'm reasonably handy with a wrench and have installed a Supercharger on a Lexus a few years back, but I hate working on suspension, don't want to touch brake lines and don't want to be performing irreversible mods to my C7.
I've skipped over the install manuals of the popular choices....Procharger, A&A, Magnuson, ECS..etc. Most seem to require re-location of the ABS (iirc), or replacing of the crank pulley.
As far as I can tell - the easiest to install in the Procharger? Does this sound about right? Or should I be looking at other options?
TIA.
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Procharger is definitely the easiest. I had to make the same choice 1 year ago. Reasons:
-don't have to pull crank pulley.
-don't have to pull steering rack.
-don't have to mess with coolant.
-don't have to cut anything but a couple of hoses to size. All resized plastic pieces necessary are supplied.
-comes with a fairly capable safe tune on a Diablo sport intune (only 30 hp less than a 93 octane Dyno tune)
with that being said, others also supply tunes and only take longer due to cutting and replacing crank pulley, etc. But definitely not harder per say. Just longer.
-don't have to pull crank pulley.
-don't have to pull steering rack.
-don't have to mess with coolant.
-don't have to cut anything but a couple of hoses to size. All resized plastic pieces necessary are supplied.
-comes with a fairly capable safe tune on a Diablo sport intune (only 30 hp less than a 93 octane Dyno tune)
with that being said, others also supply tunes and only take longer due to cutting and replacing crank pulley, etc. But definitely not harder per say. Just longer.
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Procharger is definitely the easiest. I had to make the same choice 1 year ago. Reasons:
-don't have to pull crank pulley.
-don't have to pull steering rack.
-don't have to mess with coolant.
-don't have to cut anything but a couple of hoses to size. All resized plastic pieces necessary are supplied.
-comes with a fairly capable safe tune on a Diablo sport intune (only 30 hp less than a 93 octane Dyno tune)
with that being said, others also supply tunes and only take longer due to cutting and replacing crank pulley, etc. But definitely not harder per say. Just longer.
-don't have to pull crank pulley.
-don't have to pull steering rack.
-don't have to mess with coolant.
-don't have to cut anything but a couple of hoses to size. All resized plastic pieces necessary are supplied.
-comes with a fairly capable safe tune on a Diablo sport intune (only 30 hp less than a 93 octane Dyno tune)
with that being said, others also supply tunes and only take longer due to cutting and replacing crank pulley, etc. But definitely not harder per say. Just longer.
I started eyeing up the A&A kit yesterday as the bracket and tensioner look like a work of art, but I just don't think I can deal with the ABS relocation. If I screw that up, it'll be a very expensive flatbed to the only Chevy dealer in the U.K.
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No, but I barrowed one from Autozone for free.
Didn't realize you are in UK so I'm not sure about your options for a loan a tool programs. The puller is not expensive even if you had to buy one $50-$80.
Didn't realize you are in UK so I'm not sure about your options for a loan a tool programs. The puller is not expensive even if you had to buy one $50-$80.
Last edited by chefcg1; Apr 17, 2017 at 08:44 AM.
Melting Slicks
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Are you guys happy with your procharger choices? I will most probably be sticking with the canned tune for the foreseeable future, as there are no good tuners nearby in the UK.
I started eyeing up the A&A kit yesterday as the bracket and tensioner look like a work of art, but I just don't think I can deal with the ABS relocation. If I screw that up, it'll be a very expensive flatbed to the only Chevy dealer in the U.K.
I started eyeing up the A&A kit yesterday as the bracket and tensioner look like a work of art, but I just don't think I can deal with the ABS relocation. If I screw that up, it'll be a very expensive flatbed to the only Chevy dealer in the U.K.
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My other reservations about the a&a is there is no mention of a canned tune? I don't have any tuners anywhere near so I need a solid plug'n'play tune out of the box.
I suppose the big question is whether the a&a kit is worth the extra hassle.
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Is changing the plugs specific to the a&a kit? I've not heard of any other kit needing that?
My other reservations about the a&a is there is no mention of a canned tune? I don't have any tuners anywhere near so I need a solid plug'n'play tune out of the box.
I suppose the big question is whether the a&a kit is worth the extra hassle.
My other reservations about the a&a is there is no mention of a canned tune? I don't have any tuners anywhere near so I need a solid plug'n'play tune out of the box.
I suppose the big question is whether the a&a kit is worth the extra hassle.
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I would call a&a and discus tune options with them. I'm not a fan of canned tunes as every car and location/altitude/weather is derferent. Really the best money spent is a custom tune for your particular set up. If your going to spend 5k plus on the supercharger an extra $500 for a custom tune is not much for that piece of mind. In for a penny, in for a pound.
A&A customer service is amazing! I have called at 2am and Andy picked up and helped me out...simply amazing!
A&A customer service is amazing! I have called at 2am and Andy picked up and helped me out...simply amazing!
Last edited by chefcg1; Apr 17, 2017 at 12:57 PM.
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Are you guys happy with your procharger choices? I will most probably be sticking with the canned tune for the foreseeable future, as there are no good tuners nearby in the UK.
I started eyeing up the A&A kit yesterday as the bracket and tensioner look like a work of art, but I just don't think I can deal with the ABS relocation. If I screw that up, it'll be a very expensive flatbed to the only Chevy dealer in the U.K.
I started eyeing up the A&A kit yesterday as the bracket and tensioner look like a work of art, but I just don't think I can deal with the ABS relocation. If I screw that up, it'll be a very expensive flatbed to the only Chevy dealer in the U.K.
I am happy choosing Procharger. I will say however, that my choice was ultimately determined in the end because of the supplied tune. I think if you stay with the supplied tune, you'll be okay.
I only kept the supplied tune for a few weeks before deciding to go with headers and meth, requiring a dyno tune at that point. In hindsight, if I knew I would eventually be going with a dyno tune, I would have selected the A&A kit simply for the price and customer service. Even though I did not buy the kit, they answered my questions and even supplied the installation instructions.
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Either the ECS or Procharger kits are the easiest by far for the reasons listed above. If you need any help with one of these kits to get shipped to you in the UK please feel free to reach out. We've shipped several of each system overseas for prior customers! 
- David @ Vengeance
- David @ Vengeance
Last edited by Daniel@Vengeance; Apr 17, 2017 at 01:39 PM.
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I'd really appreciate a price for the Procharger kit shipped to mainland UK.