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CamaroI · 10-11-2013, 01:18 PM

Would not want the hassell of anything with that much power over 700 to modify other parts

UNRIVALED SS · 10-11-2013, 01:22 PM

It has nothing to do with need but it sure is fun. I'm not sure why you would have to answer questions about something that makes you happy. When your wife asks if you really need a 600 hp car, ask her how she would feel if you asked her if she really needs a husband.

grocerygetter · 10-11-2013, 02:02 PM

forget the LS3 conversion...stick with a VVT cam.
over 600whp is fun for sure. It gets a bit different in the rain or loose stuff on road surface...you just have to respect the pedal. I would say it is no where near the limits of a street car. Maybe 700 like ADM has said...its all in power-weight ratio. You put a 600+whp LS motor in a vette you are on the cusp of rediculous...but in madness is excitement!

UNRIVALED SS · 10-11-2013, 03:00 PM

The best way I've heard it said is, "supercharging makes the car the way it should have been from the factory".

E.T. · 10-11-2013, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by UNRIVALED SS

The best way I've heard it said is, "supercharging makes the car the way it should have been from the factory".

Definitely

Just doing a gear swap makes a nice difference, too.

motor389 · 10-11-2013, 03:54 PM

Everyone can agree on this 450-500 Nice 501-550 Real Nice 551 -599 Super!!!! 600-? PRICELESS. !!!!!!!

Unreal · 10-11-2013, 04:53 PM

Yes drag radials, but drag radials these days last awhile and hook pretty good.

Unobtainium · 10-12-2013, 01:01 AM

When I bought the car, I knew it would get a bunch of my go fast work on it.
Been saving, and planning, and being a good boy. Work on cars all the time, so I know the value of doing it right.
The turbos and stuff have been in the shop for almost a year. I'm shooting for 600whp on my buddy's dyno, so double current power basically.
It's time. The car doesn't give me much of a rush at any speed anymore.
I still love it, but I need the rush. It's a heavy car. I think they are fun around 450whp(driven 2 at that power) and I'm hoping 600whp will be a little bonkers.
I'm assuming with my boost controller I can turn it as low as 475who or so on the springs. Only drive the car about 5 months a year, 3 months of which almost daily.
Glad you pulled the trigger. Have fun. Hopefully you don't get jaded as fast as most...

Bo White · 10-12-2013, 04:00 AM

I'm at 570/520 at 9.6lbs and they guys at work ask me what its like to drive it and I tell them its simple:
You know when your driving around a near stock v8 car right after it rains and you can break the tires loose at will and think how cool it would be if you could do it when its dry out? There you go......
I will say that it doesn't do so hot with the gas needle though lol.
I will be doing a cam swap and ported heads this winter to help me reach 650.

Franklin813 · 10-17-2013, 09:45 PM

775 rwhp and drive it everyday. I love it.

Franklin813 · 10-17-2013, 10:00 PM

East coast supercharger!!!

Franklin813 · 10-17-2013, 10:01 PM

Florida speed and power!!!

the rich dude · 10-18-2013, 01:14 AM

What's done to your car franklin813???

How fast has it gone? Looks like Killer car

SS PANTHER · 10-20-2013, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by E.T.

I always knew I wanted a supercharger on this car. I didn't get too caught up with HP numbers. The blower went on and I'm at about 500 rwhp. It sees the track occasionally, but it's mainly just a street car. With drag radials, it'll run 11's. My best on the stock tires was 12.06. To be honest, even when it was stock, it really couldn't be driven to it's full potential on the streets. It was adequate then. It's more than adequate now, and the only time I can really get on it is freeway on-ramps and long stretches of road when no one is around. At this point, even with new, fatter tires, the car is still traction limited. There's really no point in more power that I can't put to the ground without more upgrades.

I'm sure 700 or 800 HP would be fun, but that's just absolutely ridiculous for the streets. I think it's more about bragging rights than anything else.

Totally agree. My good friends 2012 stock Turbo S Porsche crushes 800rwhp Camaro's, factory ZR1 Corvettes, etc. with a little 3.8L 530hp 516tq AWD car with a lighting fast PDK trans on factory street tires. There is no substitute for weight and an AWD system with a great trans. Around here there are so many Turbo S's, GTR's, Aventadors, Superleggeras, etc. and there is no chance for overweight, high horsepower Camaro's compared to these cars. Beating a Mustang or Challenger is nothing to get excited about compared to the killer machines that run the streets around here with street tires and can drive safely anywhere. If the power can't get to the ground it is worthless. I am not going to drive around with drag radials/slicks when we have some of the best canyon and ocean drives around.

10-11-2013, 02:02 PM	#59
grocerygetter instigator Drives: 2020 6.2 Trail Boss, 2022 XC90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 72034 Posts: 3,979 View My Garage	forget the LS3 conversion...stick with a VVT cam. over 600whp is fun for sure. It gets a bit different in the rain or loose stuff on road surface...you just have to respect the pedal. I would say it is no where near the limits of a street car. Maybe 700 like ADM has said...its all in power-weight ratio. You put a 600+whp LS motor in a vette you are on the cusp of rediculous...but in madness is excitement! __________________ -John S.

10-11-2013, 04:53 PM	#63
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	Yes drag radials, but drag radials these days last awhile and hook pretty good. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

10-12-2013, 01:01 AM	#64
Unobtainium Fabricator Drives: 2011 2SS Summit White Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Langdon, AB Posts: 505	When I bought the car, I knew it would get a bunch of my go fast work on it. Been saving, and planning, and being a good boy. Work on cars all the time, so I know the value of doing it right. The turbos and stuff have been in the shop for almost a year. I'm shooting for 600whp on my buddy's dyno, so double current power basically. It's time. The car doesn't give me much of a rush at any speed anymore. I still love it, but I need the rush. It's a heavy car. I think they are fun around 450whp(driven 2 at that power) and I'm hoping 600whp will be a little bonkers. I'm assuming with my boost controller I can turn it as low as 475who or so on the springs. Only drive the car about 5 months a year, 3 months of which almost daily. Glad you pulled the trigger. Have fun. Hopefully you don't get jaded as fast as most... __________________ Roto-fab CAI Unobtainium Welding Exhaust ARH LT's 393whp L99 GPI VVT Turbo Cam-in

10-12-2013, 04:00 AM	#65
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,018	I'm at 570/520 at 9.6lbs and they guys at work ask me what its like to drive it and I tell them its simple: You know when your driving around a near stock v8 car right after it rains and you can break the tires loose at will and think how cool it would be if you could do it when its dry out? There you go...... I will say that it doesn't do so hot with the gas needle though lol. I will be doing a cam swap and ported heads this winter to help me reach 650. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

10-17-2013, 09:45 PM	#66
Franklin813 Glumker Drives: Silver 2010 2ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 49 View My Garage	775 rwhp and drive it everyday. I love it. Attached Images

10-11-2013, 01:18 PM	#57
CamaroI Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 3,112	Would not want the hassell of anything with that much power over 700 to modify other parts

10-11-2013, 01:22 PM	#58
UNRIVALED SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: El Paso Posts: 704 View My Garage	It has nothing to do with need but it sure is fun. I'm not sure why you would have to answer questions about something that makes you happy. When your wife asks if you really need a 600 hp car, ask her how she would feel if you asked her if she really needs a husband.

10-11-2013, 03:00 PM	#60
UNRIVALED SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: El Paso Posts: 704 View My Garage	The best way I've heard it said is, "supercharging makes the car the way it should have been from the factory".

10-11-2013, 03:54 PM	#62
motor389 Drives: 642 HP Supercharged 2010 RS/SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 95 View My Garage	Everyone can agree on this 450-500 Nice 501-550 Real Nice 551 -599 Super!!!! 600-? PRICELESS. !!!!!!!

10-17-2013, 10:00 PM	#67
Franklin813 Glumker Drives: Silver 2010 2ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 49 View My Garage	East coast supercharger!!! Attached Images

10-17-2013, 10:01 PM	#68
Franklin813 Glumker Drives: Silver 2010 2ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 49 View My Garage	Florida speed and power!!! Attached Images

10-18-2013, 01:14 AM	#69
the rich dude Drives: Getting 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,149	What's done to your car franklin813??? How fast has it gone? Looks like Killer car