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failingpig · 12-26-2013, 09:08 AM

I've been throwing around the idea of putting a supercharger or turbo in my car but everything I find is damn near 6-7k. Anyone have any luck finding anything that's a more reasonable price? At that point I could've just gotten an ss.

GretchenGotGrowl · 12-26-2013, 09:23 AM

Nitrous is the cheapest route. If you want a turbo or supercharger then you probably don't want to go cheap.

Nutbutt · 12-26-2013, 10:21 AM

More options for turbo appearing for the LLT. If going for a kit you get what you pay for. When I was buying my car the difference to an SS was more than 7k. I would not trade my SC LLT for anything less than a 1LE. And even then it would have to be a great deal.
The gas mileage and insurance breaks are pretty good too.

KMPrenger · 12-26-2013, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by failingpig

I've been throwing around the idea of putting a supercharger or turbo in my car but everything I find is damn near 6-7k. Anyone have any luck finding anything that's a more reasonable price? At that point I could've just gotten an ss.

Unfortunately thats about right. IPF SC is currently the most popular and most reliable forced induction system for the LLT, but that could change as more tuning options become available.....maybe.

Yes you could probably get yourself into a decent used 2010 or 2011 SS for that amount and what your car is worth. No way you will get into a newer lightly used or new SS for that.

You just have to decide what you want to do.

Joe@CPR.com · 12-26-2013, 01:15 PM

When getting into forced induction the last thing you want to do is do it w/ a low budget in mind. To do it right cost a decent amount (like you have been seeing) Now Nitrous can be very affordable and we exclusively use Nitrous outlet products and would love to answer all your questions abut it if you have any.

kuzman89 · 12-27-2013, 12:13 AM

Go Supercharger, a lot easier on the motor.

scrming · 12-27-2013, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kuzman89

Go Supercharger, a lot easier on the motor.

Compared to what and why?

blackTT600 · 12-27-2013, 08:29 AM

I wanted a boosted 6 not a 8 because I wanted to be different. I know I'm not the only boosted 6 in my area, but I sure as hell stand out in the crowd of Camaros, its harder to do that with an 8. plus at right around 400 at the wheels, I'm good. plus better fuel econ... not by to much though.

hunterv6 · 12-27-2013, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by scrming

Compared to what and why?

I would like to hear this answers as well.

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Can't_C_Me · 12-27-2013, 10:33 PM

If you don't know your way around a car stay away from turbos is my rule of thumb.

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kuzman89 · 12-29-2013, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by scrming

Compared to what and why?

Compared to turbo. A centrifugal supercharger builds boost per RPM speed which results in a linear power curve which makes it a lot easier on the motor.

Turbo is more efficient and will make better power, but I've always preferred SC as they are essentially a bolt on mod, took me two hours to fully unhook my system from the car.

scrming · 12-29-2013, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kuzman89

Compared to turbo. A centrifugal supercharger builds boost per RPM speed which results in a linear power curve which makes it a lot easier on the motor.

Turbo is more efficient and will make better power, but I've always preferred SC as they are essentially a bolt on mod, took me two hours to fully unhook my system from the car.

Do you have any data to back up your statement that a centrifugal super charger is easier on the motor? No factory boosted vehicles use a centrifugal SC. They are either roots/twin screw type super chargers or turbos.

kuzman89 · 12-30-2013, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by scrming

Do you have any data to back up your statement that a centrifugal super charger is easier on the motor? No factory boosted vehicles use a centrifugal SC. They are either roots/twin screw type super chargers or turbos.

TRD have/had factory Centrifugal systems. But that's not the point anyway.

Does it really need much explaining? PSI builds with RPM, doesn't come in a big hit low/midrange like a turbo.

From this very forum.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...37&postcount=8

scrming · 12-30-2013, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by kuzman89

TRD have/had factory Centrifugal systems. But that's not the point anyway.

Does it really need much explaining? PSI builds with RPM, doesn't come in a big hit low/midrange like a turbo.

From this very forum.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...37&postcount=8

I understand what you are saying and it may make sense that it would be easier on a motor... but just because you think something should be true, doesn't actually make it true....

The link is just Jannetty Racing saying centri's are easier but offers no data to back up the claim...

As for the Toyota, do any of there vehicles come from the factory with the centri or are they add-ons from their racing parts catalog? A quick check for TRD superchargers came up with mostly root-style superchargers...

12-26-2013, 09:08 AM	#1
failingpig Drives: 2011 1LS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Joplin Mo Posts: 21	supercharger or turbo? I've been throwing around the idea of putting a supercharger or turbo in my car but everything I find is damn near 6-7k. Anyone have any luck finding anything that's a more reasonable price? At that point I could've just gotten an ss.

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GretchenGotGrowl Drives: 11 F150 EB/13 Sonic RS/15 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 7,129 View My Garage	Nitrous is the cheapest route. If you want a turbo or supercharger then you probably don't want to go cheap. __________________ New Ride -- 2015 Z06 2LZ (stock) -- Journal Old Ride -- 2012 Camaro 2LT/RS (647 RWHP & 726 RWTQ) -- Build Thread

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Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	supercharger or turbo? More options for turbo appearing for the LLT. If going for a kit you get what you pay for. When I was buying my car the difference to an SS was more than 7k. I would not trade my SC LLT for anything less than a 1LE. And even then it would have to be a great deal. The gas mileage and insurance breaks are pretty good too. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

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Can't_C_Me Don't Sleep on My V6 Drives: 2016 C7 1LT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oxford, GA Posts: 3,596 View My Garage	If you don't know your way around a car stay away from turbos is my rule of thumb. Sent from my iPad 3 using YOUR FACE!! __________________

12-26-2013, 01:15 PM	#5
Joe@CPR.com Account Suspended Drives: 03 vette, 94 trans am, 04 gto Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 995	When getting into forced induction the last thing you want to do is do it w/ a low budget in mind. To do it right cost a decent amount (like you have been seeing) Now Nitrous can be very affordable and we exclusively use Nitrous outlet products and would love to answer all your questions abut it if you have any.

12-27-2013, 12:13 AM	#6
kuzman89 Drives: Ly7 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: bezza Posts: 253	Go Supercharger, a lot easier on the motor.

12-27-2013, 08:29 AM	#8
blackTT600 Drives: 2011 2LT M6 SC Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 921 View My Garage	I wanted a boosted 6 not a 8 because I wanted to be different. I know I'm not the only boosted 6 in my area, but I sure as hell stand out in the crowd of Camaros, its harder to do that with an 8. plus at right around 400 at the wheels, I'm good. plus better fuel econ... not by to much though.