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Supercharged-ZQ8
12-06-04, 08:04 PM
Um. . . Let's see here. . .
Could it be. . . Maybe. . . Possibly. . . A. . .
SUPERCHARGER?
Nah -- that wouldn't be it, would it?
sparky2263
12-06-04, 10:32 PM
Pssssssssssssssssssssssss.................
A Merlin BB... but that would be more like unbolt, cut, cut some more, weld some, cut some more, weld again instead of bolt on.
Other than that... Im looking at a Vortech kit in the next two years or so (crossing fingers- sorry super, but im wanting to see ~12psi with it stroked, or maybe take a closer look at the wynjammer ive heard about)
nomaboy
12-06-04, 11:39 PM
bosch platnum +4's. YEA!
j/k. for me it was my headers and 1 1/4" y-pipe.
Supercharged-ZQ8
12-07-04, 12:08 AM
Pssssssssssssssssssssssss.................Sparky, what do BAGS have to do with horsepower? LMFAO!
Supercharged-ZQ8
12-07-04, 12:09 AM
A Merlin BB... but that would be more like unbolt, cut, cut some more, weld some, cut some more, weld again instead of bolt on.
Other than that... Im looking at a Vortech kit in the next two years or so (crossing fingers- sorry super, but im wanting to see ~12psi with it stroked, or maybe take a closer look at the wynjammer ive heard about)Try dropping Al a line -- from what I've seen, heard, and talked to him directly about, the Wynjammer is good for up to 15 psi or so -- and the air charge is a LOT cooler than a Vortech can give you. Give 'im a call!
I just might.... i just might!!! But my first priority will probably snatching up a manifold when that comes around just incase he only gets around to making a few. Thats gonna be one of my key components to the rebuild.
YELLOWSS
12-27-04, 07:51 PM
power in a bottle ,by far the cheapest and most dependable. if you turn it off you still get good gas milage if it's supercharged gas sux all the time.
Supercharged-ZQ8
12-27-04, 10:27 PM
power in a bottle ,by far the cheapest and most dependable. if you turn it off you still get good gas milage if it's supercharged gas sux all the time.Not true. Cheap, yes -- but dependable, no. Nitrous can be the most hazardous to an engine. I've seen engines completely erupt using nitrous. Whatever the case may be -- poor installation, too large of a shot, etc. The point is, I've seen too many nitrous blow-ups than anything else. I don't know what prices are in other parts of the country, but it runs about $3/lb around here -- unless my aging memory is playing tricks on me. Most tanks are 10 lb or more. That's $30 a tank. Most kits are around $500 or more. After the initial kit and then myabe 80 tanks-worth (and numerous chances of exploding your engine), you've invested enough to have purchased an S/C. Nitrous is NOT a bolt-on by any means -- there is a lot you need to do to set it properly and safely -- most of which is NOT included with the kits.
Mind you, of course, these are simply my opinions -- but I think the screen name gives away where my preference lays.
Also, a supercharger will not adversely affect fuel economy if you keep your foot out of it. ANY mod will decrease your gas mileage if you lay into it all the time. As a matter of fact, I get better mileage WITH my S/C installed than without -- under similar driving conditions.
PitchBlackBlzr
12-27-04, 11:08 PM
not exactly bolt on but more of a plug in..a chip is always a good choice!
Supercharged-ZQ8
12-27-04, 11:38 PM
not exactly bolt on but more of a plug in..a chip is always a good choice!Very true -- but it depends on the "chip" and the vehicle.
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