Supercharger or Turbo? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

StevenBateman · 06-29-2014, 05:13 PM

So I'm sure there's already a thread or two about this topic but I figured I'd start another one. I'm looking into investing in either a supercharger or a turbo for my V6. This will not be for a while but I'd like to get my research done early so that I can start banking some money. Looking at either an IPF supercharger or STS turbo kit. I'm looking for one that has lots of power to begin with as well as something that is capable of having add ons to increase the horsepower in the future. Any and all advice would be helpful! (other than the famous "just buy a V8").

Lil' Nasty · 06-29-2014, 06:02 PM

Research the STS kit on here.

IPF is a great kit. And i love mine.

StevenBateman · 06-29-2014, 09:35 PM

Honestly this is pretty impressive...STS single turbo, paired with water/methanol injection system...
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=169133

Lil' Nasty · 06-29-2014, 09:46 PM

Here's a few threads with other feedback...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=337849

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=228108

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=269355

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=284193

If you do a turbo set up ask Gretchen or cant c me for advice...

SIXJAK · 06-29-2014, 10:01 PM

STS = much pain much sorrow much not happy.

StevenBateman · 06-29-2014, 10:03 PM

Thanks for those! I'm looking into the RX TTs ATM

V6owner · 06-29-2014, 10:04 PM

Lmao RX is crap

StevenBateman · 06-29-2014, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by V6owner

Lmao RX is crap

Just read a review on the RX supercharger and I see that you commented saying that you went with the RX SC. So I'm guessing you didn't like it?

sycraft · 06-29-2014, 11:27 PM

Save yourself the trouble.... IPF is the only way to go unless you are a 2012 or newer, the Twin turbo custom kit $$$$ or IPF...IPF, it just works....

V6owner · 06-29-2014, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by StevenBateman

Just read a review on the RX supercharger and I see that you commented saying that you went with the RX SC. So I'm guessing you didn't like it?

I hated it. It was crap. Nothing fit. Had to make it work properly on my own

StevenBateman · 06-29-2014, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by V6owner

I hated it. It was crap. Nothing fit. Had to make it work properly on my own

That's a pretty terrible experience and would hate it if that ever happened, considering how much these things cost. I'm reading ALOT of good reviews on the IPF SC and have seen people achieve considerable gains. I just haven't found out how upgradeable the kit can be when it comes time to add even more ponies.

Lil' Nasty · 06-29-2014, 11:34 PM

look at the IPF pulley upgrade thread. Its new but that + meth seems like its a good upgrade.

StevenBateman · 06-29-2014, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil' Nasty

look at the IPF pulley upgrade thread. Its new but that + meth seems like its a good upgrade.

Link me?

sycraft · 06-29-2014, 11:40 PM

the ipf uses a vortech V3 head unit, it can support upwards of 700 hp, your engine cannot support that much HP. pully, meth, hard charge pipes, evap system upgrades are all good, then gears, clutch, suspension. You are good to about 400-450 at the wheels, more than that and you are going custom and paying big bucks. You can always plumb nitrous with the IPF kit...

06-29-2014, 05:13 PM	#1
StevenBateman Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 732	Supercharger or Turbo? So I'm sure there's already a thread or two about this topic but I figured I'd start another one. I'm looking into investing in either a supercharger or a turbo for my V6. This will not be for a while but I'd like to get my research done early so that I can start banking some money. Looking at either an IPF supercharger or STS turbo kit. I'm looking for one that has lots of power to begin with as well as something that is capable of having add ons to increase the horsepower in the future. Any and all advice would be helpful! (other than the famous "just buy a V8"). __________________ "Scarlett" the Black Widow BTR Stage 4 Cam, FTI 3600 Stall Converter, GM 3.91 Gears, GPI Intake Mod V2, CAI Cold Air Intake, SLP 25% Underdrive Pulley, LS3 Conversion, PRC Ported/Polished Heads, Stainless Power Long Tubes w/off-road pipes, Borla Atak Cat-Back Exhaust, Tru Cool 40K 482rwhp/425rwtq, Built and tuned by Champion Motors

06-29-2014, 06:02 PM	#2
Lil' Nasty [COTW 4/13/15] Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 5,957	Research the STS kit on here. IPF is a great kit. And i love mine. __________________ LiL' Nasty's Build Journal

06-29-2014, 09:35 PM	#3
StevenBateman Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 732	Honestly this is pretty impressive...STS single turbo, paired with water/methanol injection system... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=169133 __________________ "Scarlett" the Black Widow BTR Stage 4 Cam, FTI 3600 Stall Converter, GM 3.91 Gears, GPI Intake Mod V2, CAI Cold Air Intake, SLP 25% Underdrive Pulley, LS3 Conversion, PRC Ported/Polished Heads, Stainless Power Long Tubes w/off-road pipes, Borla Atak Cat-Back Exhaust, Tru Cool 40K 482rwhp/425rwtq, Built and tuned by Champion Motors

06-29-2014, 09:46 PM	#4
Lil' Nasty [COTW 4/13/15] Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 5,957	Here's a few threads with other feedback... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=337849 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=228108 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=269355 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=284193 If you do a turbo set up ask Gretchen or cant c me for advice... __________________ LiL' Nasty's Build Journal

06-29-2014, 10:01 PM	#5
SIXJAK Drives: MO's only SC'd LLT. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Branson MO Posts: 2,574 View My Garage	STS = much pain much sorrow much not happy. __________________ IPF supercharger kit, IPF tune, SW LT's, R. Tech HFC's, ARK DT-S catback, SS Brembo brake upgrade, BC Racing adjustable coilovers, Hurst STS, Pfadt rear arm package, Pfadt adjustable sways & end links, Pfadt diff bushings, BMR rear cradle full kit blk bezels,SS diffuser, Innovate gauges.

06-29-2014, 10:03 PM	#6
StevenBateman Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 732	Thanks for those! I'm looking into the RX TTs ATM __________________ "Scarlett" the Black Widow BTR Stage 4 Cam, FTI 3600 Stall Converter, GM 3.91 Gears, GPI Intake Mod V2, CAI Cold Air Intake, SLP 25% Underdrive Pulley, LS3 Conversion, PRC Ported/Polished Heads, Stainless Power Long Tubes w/off-road pipes, Borla Atak Cat-Back Exhaust, Tru Cool 40K 482rwhp/425rwtq, Built and tuned by Champion Motors

06-29-2014, 10:04 PM	#7
V6owner Cedar Creek Woodshop Drives: One Badass 1LE Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rosenberg, TX Posts: 2,227 View My Garage	Lmao RX is crap __________________ 2014 Black 2SS/RS 1LE

06-29-2014, 11:27 PM	#9
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	Save yourself the trouble.... IPF is the only way to go unless you are a 2012 or newer, the Twin turbo custom kit $$$$ or IPF...IPF, it just works.... __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

06-29-2014, 11:34 PM	#12
Lil' Nasty [COTW 4/13/15] Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 5,957	look at the IPF pulley upgrade thread. Its new but that + meth seems like its a good upgrade. __________________ LiL' Nasty's Build Journal

06-29-2014, 11:40 PM	#14
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	the ipf uses a vortech V3 head unit, it can support upwards of 700 hp, your engine cannot support that much HP. pully, meth, hard charge pipes, evap system upgrades are all good, then gears, clutch, suspension. You are good to about 400-450 at the wheels, more than that and you are going custom and paying big bucks. You can always plumb nitrous with the IPF kit... __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said