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Larz29 · 06-07-2011, 11:27 AM

My wife wants me to put a supercharger on my car, but I told her it probably isn't a good idea because the LS3 can't handle the extra power, plus it's not very practical.. Any thoughts?

evan · 06-07-2011, 11:32 AM

Do a quick browse of this forum, you will find a million thoughts very quickly :]

Sales@Hennessey · 06-07-2011, 11:42 AM

There are no concerns with a supercharger on the LS3 running low boost and tuned properly. As mentioned previously, there are alot of thoughts on this forum and alot of those who already have superchargers installed. I welcome you to also feel free to give me a call to discuss your specific needs.

Speak to you soon.
James

Smart Line · 06-07-2011, 12:01 PM

mine is FUN to drive and gets 21 mpg when i do not push it much.
avrage is REALLY 19-20 MPG with a little fun inbetween fill ups...

Just do it!

anthonyj9h · 06-07-2011, 12:04 PM

wish i had your wife

evan · 06-07-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by anthonyj9h

wish i had your wife

yeah, does she have any single sisters?

Juiced1 · 06-07-2011, 12:18 PM

If the wife is saying go for it.....You jump on it before they change their mind!

2010 SSRS · 06-07-2011, 12:19 PM

are you serious, wow.

CC Performance · 06-07-2011, 12:22 PM

research is your best friend is all I will say. There are a lot of pro's and cons to it.
Its not that the engine cant handle it, its that it wasn't built for it and its not an ideal situation... You can get away with it to a certain extent but GM wont do it.
Lot of reading is what you need to do to make an informed decision. Warranty mean anything to you? Research is your best friend or give me a call and I will discuss the pro's and cons to it.

Smart Line · 06-07-2011, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Performance

research is your best friend is all I will say. There are a lot of pro's and cons to it.
Its not that the engine cant handle it, its that it wasn't built for it and its not an ideal situation... You can get away with it to a certain extent but GM wont do it.
Lot of reading is what you need to do to make an informed decision. Warranty mean anything to you? Research is your best friend or give me a call and I will discuss the pro's and cons to it.

well said.....

it is a risk for sure....and how good your tuner is is KEY.
go to someone that has done a bunch of them if you do do it.
is is do do man whats with me

....

Oh and warranty GONE....and that is if you just tune a stock car......
read read and check some more before you jump.

S-eatin-grin · 06-07-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by anthonyj9h

wish i had your wife

I was thinking the same thing...My wife would be in complete agreement with you that you shouldn't put the supercharger on it! Just make sure when you do it you have it tuned right and don't live on the edge of what's safe. Keep the boost where it should be...My hunch is though that once you taste boost...you are gonna want more and then you are gonna need traction...which means suspension mods, which means $$$, and then you are gonna want.... which means $$$ and then $$$$ and then $$$

Inferno LSX · 06-07-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Larz29

My wife wants me to put a supercharger on my car, but I told her it probably isn't a good idea because the LS3 can't handle the extra power, plus it's not very practical.. Any thoughts?

Your joking right????? Your wife says get a supercharger and you think it's not practical? Wow! Anyways I'm installing a Whipple on my LS3. You shouldn't have a problem unless your install goes bad.

Darth_Emma · 06-07-2011, 02:26 PM

Do eeeeeeeeeeet!

garcmol · 06-07-2011, 02:29 PM

We love your wife.

06-07-2011, 11:27 AM	#1
Larz29 Drives: 2010 camaro ss LS3 cyber grey Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Madison,wi Posts: 226	supercharger or not? My wife wants me to put a supercharger on my car, but I told her it probably isn't a good idea because the LS3 can't handle the extra power, plus it's not very practical.. Any thoughts?

06-07-2011, 12:01 PM	#4
Smart Line Drives: 2011 Blue1SSRS 623RWHP, 02 vette Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 1,308	mine is FUN to drive and gets 21 mpg when i do not push it much. avrage is REALLY 19-20 MPG with a little fun inbetween fill ups... Just do it! __________________ 2002 Vette (stock) *Team LS-3*

06-07-2011, 12:19 PM	#8
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	are you serious, wow. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

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evan ready... Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 765 View My Garage	Do a quick browse of this forum, you will find a million thoughts very quickly :]

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Sales@Hennessey Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 599	There are no concerns with a supercharger on the LS3 running low boost and tuned properly. As mentioned previously, there are alot of thoughts on this forum and alot of those who already have superchargers installed. I welcome you to also feel free to give me a call to discuss your specific needs. Speak to you soon. James

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