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IPT · 08-05-2012, 02:25 PM

I read that thread today about “what you do if someone pulled up to you at a light” (or something to that effect). After reading that thread I realized I really have no intentions of racing, on the street, or a track. Well, maybe a track since there is one here but odds are I’ll never see it. When I was young I’d street race a bit but mostly it was just cruising with an occasional all out sprint here and there and some smoke shows for the buddies.

Now 20 years later I’m thinking I just want a really responsive car that handles as if it’s on rails. Maybe I’ll do a smoke show or two and every now and then or get off on the that feeling of being pinned back in my seat for 1st maybe part of second gear, but do I “need” a supercharger? A cam will get some good power overall and sound more wild idling at a light too. Though the SC will have more low end torque and the idea of having a streetable reliable Supercharged car is just very cool to me.

I guess I need to clarify what I want out of this car before I drop the cash. I’m curious what you did on your car, why, and if you’d do anything different?

bmbbl be · 08-05-2012, 02:29 PM

I have never had a blower car before and I also wanted it for power/sound and looks. also wanted it for car shows as well,,,for me its not about street racing ,plus my car will never see drag racing. but i will say its nice to spin the tires in any gear !!! here is a pic of my car

JoansDriver · 08-05-2012, 02:40 PM

That is a beautiful engine bay. Where did you get those covers?

Juiced1 · 08-05-2012, 02:40 PM

If you want some killer torque a roots/twin screw supercharger is really the way to go. All the bolt ons, heads or a cam won't really add torque on the bottom end like a blower will. You just can't beat that kind of power for pure street fun! Not everyone needs 500+ rwhp and gobs of torque but if you do, a blower is a great route to go. Pricey? Yes, but it's one of the few mods that you'll actually retain some money on. You can toss a few grand in bolt ons on to your car but it won't help the resale. A supercharged SS will fetch some extra cash for sure.

Juiced1 · 08-05-2012, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoansDriver

That is a beautiful engine bay. Where did you get those covers?

Looks like they are from Roto-Fab.

bmbbl be · 08-05-2012, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoansDriver

That is a beautiful engine bay. Where did you get those covers?

roto-fab

JoansDriver · 08-05-2012, 03:22 PM

Thanks.

Maxspeed · 08-05-2012, 03:33 PM

What's a price range for a supercharger, just a ball park.

11 Camaro IBM · 08-05-2012, 03:35 PM

6000+ for a good system. Please correct me if I'm wrong

bmbbl be · 08-05-2012, 03:48 PM

i would say a maggie with labor,,,plus there are other items needed as well,,,9-10k to do it right.

bumblebeecamaro · 08-05-2012, 04:29 PM

I put a Maggie on my L99 SS because quite frankly, it was butt slow. I've always had pretty fast cars so putting a Maggie on my SS was the first upgrade I did. Heck, I didn't even let the engine break in according to GM's recommendations. I think I only had like 300 miles on the car. lol

Maxspeed · 08-05-2012, 05:29 PM

Thanks guys.

HufferSS · 08-05-2012, 06:38 PM

I wanted to make my car faster.

I'm not a complicated individual.

2010SSRSM6 · 08-05-2012, 07:03 PM

I'm pushing 40 but every time I get into my car, I kind of revert a little. Call it my midlife crisis, if you must, but there is just something about her that makes me want to move. The fact that she is very accommodating, well that is just a bonus.

I've not been on a drag strip in 20 years and can't get to the road course often enough. For now, I'm without the SC, but its just a matter of time. For me, the thought of adding the SC is more about knowing its there when I want it. Having that little something extra on tap when I want to stretch my legs a bit is a great feeling.

I'm already over 550hp and still have the "want" for more.

08-05-2012, 02:25 PM	#1
IPT Drives: '02 Trailblazer, '12 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AK Posts: 819	Why did you supercharge your ride? I read that thread today about “what you do if someone pulled up to you at a light” (or something to that effect). After reading that thread I realized I really have no intentions of racing, on the street, or a track. Well, maybe a track since there is one here but odds are I’ll never see it. When I was young I’d street race a bit but mostly it was just cruising with an occasional all out sprint here and there and some smoke shows for the buddies. Now 20 years later I’m thinking I just want a really responsive car that handles as if it’s on rails. Maybe I’ll do a smoke show or two and every now and then or get off on the that feeling of being pinned back in my seat for 1st maybe part of second gear, but do I “need” a supercharger? A cam will get some good power overall and sound more wild idling at a light too. Though the SC will have more low end torque and the idea of having a streetable reliable Supercharged car is just very cool to me. I guess I need to clarify what I want out of this car before I drop the cash. I’m curious what you did on your car, why, and if you’d do anything different?

08-05-2012, 02:29 PM	#2
bmbbl be Drives: 2010 CAMARO SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 1,360	I have never had a blower car before and I also wanted it for power/sound and looks. also wanted it for car shows as well,,,for me its not about street racing ,plus my car will never see drag racing. but i will say its nice to spin the tires in any gear !!! here is a pic of my car Attached Images Last edited by bmbbl be; 08-05-2012 at 02:44 PM.

08-05-2012, 03:33 PM	#8
Maxspeed ~COTW 6/30/14~ Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mansfield Mass Posts: 2,906 View My Garage	What's a price range for a supercharger, just a ball park. __________________ Mods: Heritage Grill, Blade Spoiler, Corrado Hoodliner Mural, Premium Engine Boxes, Radiator Shroud, Custom Painted Bowties, Dipstick & Engine Caps, RX Catch Can, Corsa cat back exhaust, CAI black powder coat cold air, Apex cold air intake scoop and Apex washer tank relocate kit, Dynatech SuperMAXX Ceramic Coated LT Headers, High Flow Cats, JRE470 Rough Idle Cam Package, DSS 1,000 RWHP Axels, Slowhawk Mustang Dyno Tune, QTP QTEC 66 Low Profile Cutouts and iTSX. 453 RWHP 427 RWTQ WEB LINKS BUILD TIMING CHAIN FAILURE TRANSITION FROM STOCK TO CAM VID

08-05-2012, 04:29 PM	#11
bumblebeecamaro Car Lover By Nature Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 2,327 View My Garage	I put a Maggie on my L99 SS because quite frankly, it was butt slow. I've always had pretty fast cars so putting a Maggie on my SS was the first upgrade I did. Heck, I didn't even let the engine break in according to GM's recommendations. I think I only had like 300 miles on the car. lol __________________

08-05-2012, 05:29 PM	#12
Maxspeed ~COTW 6/30/14~ Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mansfield Mass Posts: 2,906 View My Garage	Thanks guys. __________________ Mods: Heritage Grill, Blade Spoiler, Corrado Hoodliner Mural, Premium Engine Boxes, Radiator Shroud, Custom Painted Bowties, Dipstick & Engine Caps, RX Catch Can, Corsa cat back exhaust, CAI black powder coat cold air, Apex cold air intake scoop and Apex washer tank relocate kit, Dynatech SuperMAXX Ceramic Coated LT Headers, High Flow Cats, JRE470 Rough Idle Cam Package, DSS 1,000 RWHP Axels, Slowhawk Mustang Dyno Tune, QTP QTEC 66 Low Profile Cutouts and iTSX. 453 RWHP 427 RWTQ WEB LINKS BUILD TIMING CHAIN FAILURE TRANSITION FROM STOCK TO CAM VID

08-05-2012, 02:40 PM	#3
JoansDriver Hoser Orange Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 501	That is a beautiful engine bay. Where did you get those covers?

08-05-2012, 02:40 PM	#4
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	If you want some killer torque a roots/twin screw supercharger is really the way to go. All the bolt ons, heads or a cam won't really add torque on the bottom end like a blower will. You just can't beat that kind of power for pure street fun! Not everyone needs 500+ rwhp and gobs of torque but if you do, a blower is a great route to go. Pricey? Yes, but it's one of the few mods that you'll actually retain some money on. You can toss a few grand in bolt ons on to your car but it won't help the resale. A supercharged SS will fetch some extra cash for sure.

08-05-2012, 03:22 PM	#7
JoansDriver Hoser Orange Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 501	Thanks.

08-05-2012, 03:35 PM	#9
11 Camaro IBM Drives: Camaro IBM Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tx Posts: 1,007 View My Garage	6000+ for a good system. Please correct me if I'm wrong

08-05-2012, 03:48 PM	#10
bmbbl be Drives: 2010 CAMARO SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 1,360	i would say a maggie with labor,,,plus there are other items needed as well,,,9-10k to do it right.

08-05-2012, 06:38 PM	#13
HufferSS I Wanna Go Faster!! Drives: 2011 2SS Synergy Green M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SC Posts: 3,323	I wanted to make my car faster. I'm not a complicated individual. __________________ Built by Vengeance Racing 9.31@154.81 mph Procharger F1-X RPM Level 7 4L80e + Coan Converter Hendrix 9" Rear Axle + 3.50 Gear ARH 2" LTs+3.5" Exhaust Fore Fuel System, Bogarts + Hoosier Slicks Pfadt Drag Pack Suspension My Build Thread \| Best Pass To Date

08-05-2012, 07:03 PM	#14
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,558 View My Garage	I'm pushing 40 but every time I get into my car, I kind of revert a little. Call it my midlife crisis, if you must, but there is just something about her that makes me want to move. The fact that she is very accommodating, well that is just a bonus. I've not been on a drag strip in 20 years and can't get to the road course often enough. For now, I'm without the SC, but its just a matter of time. For me, the thought of adding the SC is more about knowing its there when I want it. Having that little something extra on tap when I want to stretch my legs a bit is a great feeling. I'm already over 550hp and still have the "want" for more. __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......