Questions on Supercharging(I'm a rookie) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

chavabd87 · 03-19-2015, 11:54 PM

I own a 2010 SS L99, I have a Borla S Type and CAI Brand Intake, other then that the car/engine is 100% stock.

I'm looking in to getting a supercharger, Whipple, SLP, or E-Froce, is what I'm looking at.

My Question is what exactly do I need? Should I upgrade anything else?

I use my car as a daily driver, I don't go out to the track I just want some more excitement out of my car. I dont drive it
hard, but I do punch it when I get the chance. When I decide to pull the trigger I plan to take it to a shop to get a pro to
install is and tune it.

The problem is I don't know of anybody with a good rep that does any of that where I live. I live near the Palm Springs are CA. I'm about a 2 and half hour drive from LA and 3 hours from San Diego. Does anyone know a performance shop anywhere near me?

I don't mind making the drive. I just want my car being worked on by someone with experience.

I know its a lot of Questions but it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

JCunningham · 03-21-2015, 01:55 AM

if it comes with injectors they will probably be way to small. Can you even legally have a SC in ca

BlaqWhole · 03-21-2015, 04:27 AM

For a beginner I would say get a Vortech system and purchase their warranty. They will give you a list of shops that they deem qualified to do the install. As long as you take it to one of those shops and do everything else specified in the warranty, then you won't have to worry about blown engines, blown transmissions, etc. Other supercharger companies offer warranties as well but Vortech is probably the most well known.

Another bit of advice, don't go over 8 psi boost max. I don't care who the shop or engine builder is, what they say they can do, or whatever, stay at 8 psi absolute max or less. If any shop tells you they can get you to over 600 hp or more on your stock internals and stock trans and you'll be fine, get it in writing. Last thing you want is a blown engine. And these shops and builders, for all the big talk, they get senile when it comes to cars they built that suffer failures. If they talk big, tell them to put it in writing or no deal.

SS PANTHER · 03-21-2015, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCunningham

if it comes with injectors they will probably be way to small. Can you even legally have a SC in ca

Yes. All three that he mentioned are CARB approved.

SS PANTHER · 03-21-2015, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chavabd87

I own a 2010 SS L99, I have a Borla S Type and CAI Brand Intake, other then that the car/engine is 100% stock.

I'm looking in to getting a supercharger, Whipple, SLP, or E-Froce, is what I'm looking at.

My Question is what exactly do I need? Should I upgrade anything else?

I use my car as a daily driver, I don't go out to the track I just want some more excitement out of my car. I dont drive it
hard, but I do punch it when I get the chance. When I decide to pull the trigger I plan to take it to a shop to get a pro to
install is and tune it.

The problem is I don't know of anybody with a good rep that does any of that where I live. I live near the Palm Springs are CA. I'm about a 2 and half hour drive from LA and 3 hours from San Diego. Does anyone know a performance shop anywhere near me?

I don't mind making the drive. I just want my car being worked on by someone with experience.

I know its a lot of Questions but it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Go to CMS in Murrieta. Call them and ask Ryne about your needs. A very reputable shop and a forum member.

chavabd87 · 03-22-2015, 08:19 PM

I just seen everyone's reply, thanks guys it has helped.. Murrieta is a close drive from where I live. I'm gonn check them out..

macwest · 03-23-2015, 12:38 AM

I went with edelbrock. I liked the stock look and the low end torque power advantage they give.

hrpiii · 03-23-2015, 06:34 AM

I also have a 2010 SS supercharged. You will need to upgrade the injectors and fuel pump (ZL1 pump is good enough).

Chris1SS1LE · 03-23-2015, 05:32 PM

KenneBell is in Oxnard, California up by Ventura. You could get a install by the actual manufacturer.

So is edelbrock, you Californians got it lucky

ChrisBlair · 03-23-2015, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris1SS1LE

KenneBell is in Oxnard, California up by Ventura. You could get a install by the actual manufacturer.

So is edelbrock, you Californians got it lucky

Some people would argue that.

Team STILLEN · 03-23-2015, 05:38 PM

We are located in Orange County.

Magnuson, Whipple and Edelbrock are all CARB approved.

PM or Give me a call directly.

Thanks

JT

03-19-2015, 11:54 PM	#1
chavabd87 Drives: Silver Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Coachella Posts: 16	Questions on Supercharging(I'm a rookie) I own a 2010 SS L99, I have a Borla S Type and CAI Brand Intake, other then that the car/engine is 100% stock. I'm looking in to getting a supercharger, Whipple, SLP, or E-Froce, is what I'm looking at. My Question is what exactly do I need? Should I upgrade anything else? I use my car as a daily driver, I don't go out to the track I just want some more excitement out of my car. I dont drive it hard, but I do punch it when I get the chance. When I decide to pull the trigger I plan to take it to a shop to get a pro to install is and tune it. The problem is I don't know of anybody with a good rep that does any of that where I live. I live near the Palm Springs are CA. I'm about a 2 and half hour drive from LA and 3 hours from San Diego. Does anyone know a performance shop anywhere near me? I don't mind making the drive. I just want my car being worked on by someone with experience. I know its a lot of Questions but it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

03-21-2015, 01:55 AM	#2
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,071	if it comes with injectors they will probably be way to small. Can you even legally have a SC in ca __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-23-2015, 12:38 AM	#7
macwest Drives: 10 Camaro 2SS/RS, 70 Cuda, 71 Cuda Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oakley - Northern California Posts: 1,156 View My Garage	I went with edelbrock. I liked the stock look and the low end torque power advantage they give. __________________ "Z28 = first time I bought a new car just to strip parts for my current ride. GM needs to re-think restricted parts. "

03-21-2015, 04:27 AM	#3
BlaqWhole Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 7,692	For a beginner I would say get a Vortech system and purchase their warranty. They will give you a list of shops that they deem qualified to do the install. As long as you take it to one of those shops and do everything else specified in the warranty, then you won't have to worry about blown engines, blown transmissions, etc. Other supercharger companies offer warranties as well but Vortech is probably the most well known. Another bit of advice, don't go over 8 psi boost max. I don't care who the shop or engine builder is, what they say they can do, or whatever, stay at 8 psi absolute max or less. If any shop tells you they can get you to over 600 hp or more on your stock internals and stock trans and you'll be fine, get it in writing. Last thing you want is a blown engine. And these shops and builders, for all the big talk, they get senile when it comes to cars they built that suffer failures. If they talk big, tell them to put it in writing or no deal.

03-22-2015, 08:19 PM	#6
chavabd87 Drives: Silver Camaro Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Coachella Posts: 16	I just seen everyone's reply, thanks guys it has helped.. Murrieta is a close drive from where I live. I'm gonn check them out..

03-23-2015, 06:34 AM	#8
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,528	I also have a 2010 SS supercharged. You will need to upgrade the injectors and fuel pump (ZL1 pump is good enough).

03-23-2015, 05:32 PM	#9
Chris1SS1LE Drives: 2014 Camaro Red Hot 1LE NPP Recaro Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 639	KenneBell is in Oxnard, California up by Ventura. You could get a install by the actual manufacturer. So is edelbrock, you Californians got it lucky

03-23-2015, 05:38 PM	#11
Team STILLEN Drives: Varies Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 2,182	We are located in Orange County. Magnuson, Whipple and Edelbrock are all CARB approved. PM or Give me a call directly. Thanks JT