Kong Performance "Stage X" Port worth it? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Jeff_SS · 10-27-2023, 09:37 PM

Posted this in the Forced Induction section without much response so figured I'd try in this section as well...

I'm contemplating having my LSA supercharger ported. The Kong Performance "Stage X" port seems like it offers some great gains over the stock LSA blower.

https://kongperformance.com/products...35306461266086

Anyone have the Kong Performance CNC porting done to their LSA and have good things to say about it?

Hoping it could potentially put me into the 800 wheel hp area. Plus I would love to hear more whine from it.

Bigtime53 · 10-28-2023, 01:49 PM

I have heard and read nothing but good reviews on them so I would not be afraid to have them work on my car. So you have a SS and putting a ZL1 supercharger on your car? I read your build thread so if you do that you should be at the hp numbers you want but the shortblock I don't think will stay together long and then you have to think about the rest of the drivetrain. Adding more hp is fun but it's also expensive and unless you have deep pockets go for it! That's my 2 cents! lol

Jeff_SS · 10-28-2023, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigtime53

I have heard and read nothing but good reviews on them so I would not be afraid to have them work on my car. So you have a SS and putting a ZL1 supercharger on your car? I read your build thread so if you do that you should be at the hp numbers you want but the shortblock I don't think will stay together long and then you have to think about the rest of the drivetrain. Adding more hp is fun but it's also expensive and unless you have deep pockets go for it! That's my 2 cents! lol

I appreciate your input.
And yes I already have an LSA supercharger on my LS3. I have forged pistons and I know my motor is good to go for the power I’m interested in.

Would love to see some more pictures or videos if anyone has them of their Kong ported blower. YouTube doesn’t have a whole lot for the gen 5 Camaro.

Dega Man · 10-28-2023, 04:33 PM

The blower will work and make the power, the question is what's the compression on your LS3 engine, is it lowered to 9.0 to 1 or 9.1 to 1 to take totally advantage of turning timing up and not detonating with the higher compression LS3 engine when boosted.

Jeff_SS · 10-28-2023, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dega Man

The blower will work and make the power, the question is what's the compression on your LS3 engine, is it lowered to 9.0 to 1 or 9.1 to 1 to take totally advantage of turning timing up and not detonating with the higher compression LS3 engine when boosted.

Yes, my compression is lowered as well.

Dega Man · 10-28-2023, 05:50 PM

Well you are sitting on ready. Also, you can get a lot more feedback on mods such as this from the Caddy guys on the CTSV forum.

10-27-2023, 09:37 PM	#1
Jeff_SS "Cam Only" Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,709 View My Garage	Kong Performance "Stage X" Port worth it? Posted this in the Forced Induction section without much response so figured I'd try in this section as well... I'm contemplating having my LSA supercharger ported. The Kong Performance "Stage X" port seems like it offers some great gains over the stock LSA blower. https://kongperformance.com/products...35306461266086 Anyone have the Kong Performance CNC porting done to their LSA and have good things to say about it? Hoping it could potentially put me into the 800 wheel hp area. Plus I would love to hear more whine from it. __________________ 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS M6 \| LSA Blower, 2.5" pulley, 10% lower, FIC1000's, Fore Innovations Twin Pump fuel system w/ Flex Fuel, CMS Custom Grind Cam, Kooks 1 7/8" headers w/ catless off-road pipes, NPP Exhaust, 3.91's, JLT ZL1 Intake, Prospeed Heat Exchanger \| Pfadt Suspension, 1LE Sway Bars \| DSS 1000hp axles \| Tuned by Ryne @ CMS E85: 734rwhp/636rwtq (mustang dyno)

10-28-2023, 04:33 PM	#4
Dega Man Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Talladega Posts: 631	The blower will work and make the power, the question is what's the compression on your LS3 engine, is it lowered to 9.0 to 1 or 9.1 to 1 to take totally advantage of turning timing up and not detonating with the higher compression LS3 engine when boosted. Last edited by Dega Man; 10-28-2023 at 05:28 PM.

10-28-2023, 01:49 PM	#2
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,298	I have heard and read nothing but good reviews on them so I would not be afraid to have them work on my car. So you have a SS and putting a ZL1 supercharger on your car? I read your build thread so if you do that you should be at the hp numbers you want but the shortblock I don't think will stay together long and then you have to think about the rest of the drivetrain. Adding more hp is fun but it's also expensive and unless you have deep pockets go for it! That's my 2 cents! lol

10-28-2023, 05:50 PM	#6
Dega Man Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Talladega Posts: 631	Well you are sitting on ready. Also, you can get a lot more feedback on mods such as this from the Caddy guys on the CTSV forum.