04-19-2013, 05:51 PM | #1 |
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SS or IPF Supercharger and Brembos
I was thinking about trading my car but I think I would save money just bolting on an IPF supercharger and some brembos. I have put about ten grand in my car and I can't see getting a new Camaro just to say its a V-8. I still have some BBK long tube headers under the bed and I think with the supercharger and brembos I will come out with a healthier pocket and a pretty fast ride? Plus I love my RS. What do you think?
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04-19-2013, 05:55 PM | #2 | |
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Do it, because it you will get the best of both worlds, great power, great MPG's
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04-19-2013, 06:08 PM | #3 |
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Go v8. The sounds amazing.
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04-19-2013, 06:48 PM | #4 |
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Sound of supercharger > Sound of V8 imo
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04-19-2013, 07:30 PM | #5 |
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Sound of supercharger + V8>>>
Lol Jk but a S/C V6 is always different and unique to me. Good luck!
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04-19-2013, 07:47 PM | #6 |
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IPF supercharger + BBK long tube headers is a very sweet combination for the V6 in my opinion. May not have the torque of the SS down low, but the rush of the power as you climb through the powerband is "intoxicating" from what one of my Camaro5 buddies tells me.
With that combo you'll be making somewhere between 480 - 500 HP at peak power....basically if you have the car in the right rpm range you should be a bit quicker than a stock SS. Definitely a 12 second quarter mile car if you can drive.
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04-19-2013, 08:22 PM | #7 | |
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04-19-2013, 08:41 PM | #8 |
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If you even think of upgrading further or something like that, definitely do the v8. After getting a supercharger, anything more and you sacrifice reliability. If it's a daily driver, that could be a big issue. If you think you'll be satisfied with the supercharger and that's it, a boosted v6 sure is unique
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04-19-2013, 09:44 PM | #9 | |
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May want to consider the optional warranty that IPF offers as well.
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04-19-2013, 09:46 PM | #10 |
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There is always something more ! If your not satisfied with the V8 there's always a v10 viper. This is just crazy. A V6 SC is a great option if you want a daily driver with upper 400hp. The IPF is really a robust install that should have no more issues than a SS. The Vortec SC is really a reliable piece of hardware.
I now have the power I want and have had a great time doing this. SC permagrin !
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04-20-2013, 07:59 AM | #11 | |
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04-20-2013, 12:57 PM | #12 |
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I have a 2011 1LT RS my performance mods are only exhaust and cold air intake. The other mods are in the wheels, system and short throw shifter and some of the 2LT options like gauge pack and stuff like that. I only drive my car on weekends but its my only ride. I'm actually happy with the current speed. Bit I wouldn't mind having SS power. I haven't put my headers on because I know I will need a tune and figured I would wait until I decided on a supercharger. I'm not looking for 600 hp. But I would love if my car ran in the 12's.
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04-20-2013, 02:13 PM | #13 | |
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To make your car run 12s, you'll probably need the supercharger, add the headers, and some really good drag radials or slicks. Don't know if you want to go all out and get the stickier tires but I think you might be able to either run real low 13s or high 12s on that combination. A member already ran a 12 with just the IPF supercharger and on stock wheels and tires. So you should be pretty close with drag radials after you get the hang of your launch. But take into account that's about the farthest you'll be able to push the car and still have near stock reliability. Any more and you're better off trading for a v8 |
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04-20-2013, 05:26 PM | #14 |
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SS is a better option
S/C on V6 is unique and all but SS is still a better option
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