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lubenpat · 04-06-2014, 03:26 AM

I just got a 2014 Camaro 1LT in January and I am looking to get a supercharger or a turbo kit in the next few months. I am also a little car retarded and am not sure what exactly I should get.

JantzenOKC · 04-06-2014, 08:03 AM

You should buy the IPS/Fabberge Twin Turbo kit!

DSX_Camaro · 04-06-2014, 08:48 AM

Yeah, IPS offers a twin turbo kit, as does Fabberge. IPF makes a supercharger kit.

KaBoom1701 · 04-06-2014, 11:13 AM

IPF is the only brand I would consider...all others are a mess.

JantzenOKC · 04-06-2014, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

IPF is the only brand I would consider...all others are a mess.

Shhh!! We're trying to get more people to buy the twin turbo kit so we can get more reviews!

Nutbutt · 04-06-2014, 12:38 PM

The IPF Supercharger kit has been out for awhile and so far seems to stand the test of mileage. Being a 2014 you should have no trouble tuning this setup.
For me being in in New England and this being my almost daily driver I wanted a kit that would also get washed with road chemicals during the winter time. The dual turbos leave a lot of hardware exposed and most of these kits were developed with warmer areas in mind.

JantzenOKC · 04-06-2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutbutt

The IPF Supercharger kit has been out for awhile and so far seems to stand the test of mileage. Being a 2014 you should have no trouble tuning this setup.
For me being in in New England and this being my almost daily driver I wanted a kit that would also get washed with road chemicals during the winter time. The dual turbos leave a lot of hardware exposed and most of these kits were developed with warmer areas in mind.

Thats a good point but I dont really drive mine in bad weather anyway.. and I would love all the torque this kit seems to put out, thats the only thing about the ipf kit it might make close to 400 hp but torqur isnt that high.. and we need torque! But if I had to spend my money today I would definitely go with ipf kit just for the reliability factor and all the miles ppl have on them.

Nutbutt · 04-06-2014, 01:11 PM

Absolutely right on torque. The twin turbos will give more. Surprising a bigger company hasn't come out with a whipple for the LFX yet considering there are tuning available.
I don't drive mine in bad weather it's just amazing the chemicals left on the road that gets kicked up.

Sikoriko · 04-07-2014, 08:35 AM

The IPF supercharger is also has sealed bearings. meaning oil is selfcontaining. The oil doesn't have to be fed by a pump.

Rakito · 04-07-2014, 09:45 AM

I'm glad someone posted this thread. My friend and I have been discussing if we want to Supercharge or Turbo our car (I have a LLT Engine 2011 and he drives a 2014 Mustang V6 so TT isnt available for him and a little out of reach for my engine with tuning issues atm). We're both using them as daily drivers and as VA wants to be bi-polar as shit weather is an issue here even if we keep our cars super clean. I generally know SC vs Single Turbo SC can give a little more low-end torque (depending on car) but Turbo is easier to get the more HP w/ a tune and psi increase.

Any thoughts on what we should do? We're in an agreement if one gets FI we would get the same FI.

scrming · 04-07-2014, 10:11 AM

A turbo will make more low end torque than a centrifugal super charger. You won't see a whipple/roots kit from the bigger companies to to the fact it won't clear the stock hood.

Can't_C_Me · 04-07-2014, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

IPF is the only brand I would consider...all others are a mess.

You looked at IPF record lately with the revamps on their kits that have had to be made? IPS the only turbo company out but also has built theirs without any issues other than tuning for the LLT. And they tuned their LLT build perfectly to this day. Not picking sides just stating facts.

Turbos all day long as you can adjust the power on the fly with the turn of a knob or button.

hunterv6 · 04-07-2014, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

IPF is the only brand I would consider...all others are a mess.

Bad statement I had less problems than most ipf guys and hps were not saints by no means... not knocking ipf by no means either. But the truth is with any Fi you have to pay to play.

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Nutbutt · 04-07-2014, 01:52 PM

I totally agree that with any FI system you have to pay to play.
The only issues with the IPF SC kit was the idler bearing problem which was fixed by IPF. There are other changes to the kit that people have done to improve on the system, as I have. But the kit as delivered does what's its suppose to do. I have done FI updates to other cars and there are always tweaks that were done. A lot of R&D $ goes into oem hardware before it ever hits the street in a test vehicle.

04-06-2014, 03:26 AM	#1
lubenpat Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro LT1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1 View My Garage	Supercharger? I just got a 2014 Camaro 1LT in January and I am looking to get a supercharger or a turbo kit in the next few months. I am also a little car retarded and am not sure what exactly I should get.

04-06-2014, 08:48 AM	#3
DSX_Camaro Drives: 2013 SW 2LT/RS LFX/AY6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,741	Yeah, IPS offers a twin turbo kit, as does Fabberge. IPF makes a supercharger kit. __________________ K&N CAI, 1LE Strut Tower Brace, Elite Engineering Catch Can and Clean Side Separator, Apex Scoop w/ Washer Relocation Kit, CTS Front Calipers and Rotors, JacFab Ported Intake Manifold, JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer, 80mm Overkill Throttle Body, SS Brake Lines, Ideal Garage Master Cylinder, Monster Twin Disc Clutch, NPP Retrofit w/ Magnaflow Resonated X, ARH Catless Downpipes, JRE Built 3.45 Diff, 1LE Axles, 1LE Hubs, Overkill Tuned, BMR Anti Wheel-hop Kit Stage I, ACS TL1 Hood Insert, ZL1 Spoiler

04-06-2014, 11:13 AM	#4
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	IPF is the only brand I would consider...all others are a mess. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

04-06-2014, 12:38 PM	#6
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	The IPF Supercharger kit has been out for awhile and so far seems to stand the test of mileage. Being a 2014 you should have no trouble tuning this setup. For me being in in New England and this being my almost daily driver I wanted a kit that would also get washed with road chemicals during the winter time. The dual turbos leave a lot of hardware exposed and most of these kits were developed with warmer areas in mind. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

04-06-2014, 01:11 PM	#8
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Absolutely right on torque. The twin turbos will give more. Surprising a bigger company hasn't come out with a whipple for the LFX yet considering there are tuning available. I don't drive mine in bad weather it's just amazing the chemicals left on the road that gets kicked up. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

04-06-2014, 08:03 AM	#2
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	You should buy the IPS/Fabberge Twin Turbo kit!

04-07-2014, 08:35 AM	#9
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	The IPF supercharger is also has sealed bearings. meaning oil is selfcontaining. The oil doesn't have to be fed by a pump.

04-07-2014, 09:45 AM	#10
Rakito Thunderfury Drives: 2013 Dusk Edition 2SS M6 1/205 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Matthews, NC Posts: 93 View My Garage	I'm glad someone posted this thread. My friend and I have been discussing if we want to Supercharge or Turbo our car (I have a LLT Engine 2011 and he drives a 2014 Mustang V6 so TT isnt available for him and a little out of reach for my engine with tuning issues atm). We're both using them as daily drivers and as VA wants to be bi-polar as shit weather is an issue here even if we keep our cars super clean. I generally know SC vs Single Turbo SC can give a little more low-end torque (depending on car) but Turbo is easier to get the more HP w/ a tune and psi increase. Any thoughts on what we should do? We're in an agreement if one gets FI we would get the same FI. __________________ Current Car: 2013 Dusk Edition 2SS/RS M6 1 of 205!!! CAI Intake, GM Perf Exhaust, RX Catch Can "Thunderfury" Old Car: "Blu Bee" 2011 Camaro LS Imperial Blue HURST Short-Throw M6 --You will be missed good buddy--

04-07-2014, 10:11 AM	#11
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	A turbo will make more low end torque than a centrifugal super charger. You won't see a whipple/roots kit from the bigger companies to to the fact it won't clear the stock hood. __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

04-07-2014, 01:52 PM	#14
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	I totally agree that with any FI system you have to pay to play. The only issues with the IPF SC kit was the idler bearing problem which was fixed by IPF. There are other changes to the kit that people have done to improve on the system, as I have. But the kit as delivered does what's its suppose to do. I have done FI updates to other cars and there are always tweaks that were done. A lot of R&D $ goes into oem hardware before it ever hits the street in a test vehicle. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible