Majestic_C7

I've spent months reading threads here and on other sites trying to learn about my supercharger options for my 2014 Z51. As far as I can tell, it appears that the HP/Torque is very similar for nearly every model. But the prices vary quite a bit; you can get an A&A kit for around $5000 but an Edelbrock will run you more like $7500. That is a 50% premium and I can't for the life of me understand what you get for that extra $2500. The Magnuson is even more expensive...

Basically I am looking for a high performance, reliable, and safe supercharger (minimal risk to engine) that doesn't require any hacking on the rest of the car to get it installed. I'm not super picky about getting the power on the low vs the high RPM range (though I wonder if the smaller Z51 tires would struggle with the low end boost). I'm not sure if I will keep upgrading later for additional power, so it would be nice to get a unit that can scale with upgrades down the road. So what should I be looking at buying?

Thanks

Patriot Six

A&A or ECS kit. The ECS kit will make more tq down low. Can't go wrong with either.

LSX228R

I'd go with the A&A kit and make 550rwhp+. Its very easy to maintain. Just change the oil and clean the filter. Mines been perfect so far.

FYREANT

The reason you are seeing different prices that vary so much is because superchargers have two distinct styles. There is the roots style (twin screw) which is a positive displacement blower that mounts on the top of the engine. These have more low-end torque but also produce more heat that has to be dealt with. The other more popular kind is the centrifugal supercharger. These superchargers mount to the front of the engine, produce very similar peak numbers, and allow the engine to run a little bit cooler. It all comes down to preference really. Another thing to mention is that some supercharger kits include an augmented powertrain warranty such as the Edelbrock which will cover the powertrain for 3 years/36,000 miles as long as you use their supplied tune. you don't think that's free do you? LOL

ChiefP

I too spent months researching options. I went with an A&A kit for several reasons, not the least of which you eluded to...you aren't going to be able to put all the TQ from a roots blower on the pavement without new wheels & tires.

More important than the blower you chose is the tune. Pick a good tuner. There are several here that will give you a SAFE, powerful tune. Don't get too worried about the dyno queens...better to have a car that lasts than one that makes a few more hp on the dyno...and explodes on the way home.

avatardt

I went with the A&A kit(Ti trim)--pulls 7.5psi peek. Tuned by Shane Hinds.

Car runs/pulls so smooth, you almost can't tell how much faster it is.

A&A 2nd to none. Shane Hinds tuning... speechlessly flawless!

DOUG @ ECS

Here is a thread comparison on this forum that will show you the differences between all the major supercharger kits.

All centri's are NOT created equal!

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...r-sc-kits.html

StingerBG

if you think you might want more power down the road...then ECS! Their novi 1500 is ready to make more power as is. When you're ready for more power past the base kit, just add meth, pull the restrictor plate and re-tune.

SgtMajUSMC(Ret)

ECS Novi 1500, TSP headers and meth installed a week ago and I look like the Joker with a permanent grin on my ugly mug.

jayjordon

Well i was able to install my Procharger kit in my garage on jack stands without cracking the coolant system and it runs like a raped ape. In 2014 I paid $5800 for the kit with Diablosport timer. I run it hard with zero issues. I recommend it highly.

Jay