04-09-2013, 12:27 PM | #1 |
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Thinking about putting in a SC
So I have no clue about this AT ALL!
I don't want to go off the top crazy, just add a SC. Besides the SC what else would be needed? Also is there their scheduled maintenance on a SC? And what is the preferred brand? |
04-09-2013, 12:30 PM | #2 |
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If you want OEM style go with the Magnacharger, the maintenance interval is 100k miles. It will be a nice power increase and will be the most fun on the street too.
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04-09-2013, 12:43 PM | #3 | |
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http://www.floridaspeedandpower.com/...amaro-ls3-l99/ |
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04-09-2013, 12:57 PM | #4 |
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From what I've seen, $6000-$7000 is about the going price for all of the available systems. There are no cheap systems out there other than used.
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04-09-2013, 01:02 PM | #5 | |
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04-09-2013, 01:02 PM | #6 | |
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So with magnacharger, nothing else is "needed" correct? Sent from my 2SS/RS |
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04-09-2013, 01:02 PM | #7 | |
Hasbin of Stock Bottom HP
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Matt worked at ECS so he knows the kit inside and out and is one of the most knowledgeable people I have ever talked to. So my vote is for the ECS kit. If want to see some dyno graphs of my setup I'd be happy to share, just PM me. |
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04-09-2013, 01:04 PM | #8 |
Hasbin of Stock Bottom HP
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04-09-2013, 01:09 PM | #9 |
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let me add to the above. a Used kit from Matt(florida speed and power) will be a fully operational kit. He will not allow any bad/warn parts go out. Best vendor ive worked with in my quest to spend $40k in upgrades.
hell, he was the first person i reached out to for my GT500 also.. lol |
04-09-2013, 01:10 PM | #10 | |
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04-09-2013, 01:12 PM | #11 |
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You and I in the same boat... I can get you an exceptional installer in Sanford who works dirt cheap. Did my cam swap...
Honestly though, I would project another 1k in small preventative parts that would need to be purchased as well. Everytime I have done a big install, I find myself purchasing additional stuff to make that modification have a bit more reliability. Not to mention you will probably dump 500-1k in labor costs even at the cheapest place. Project yourself at 8.5-9k. If you are doing your own install ..still project it at 8. I will tell you the power adder of the cam wasn't as much as SC obviously... but when you couple that with the sound. I cam glad I did the cam first. That totalled me out at only 4.5-4.7k for everything including LS3 conversion, dyno, install, new lifters, etc etc If you plan on selling this thing in 3-5 years, then used parts shouldn't hurt. I plan on keeping this car through generations.. cannot bring myself to do anything used.
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04-09-2013, 01:22 PM | #12 | |
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Preferably I'd like to do everything at once. |
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04-09-2013, 02:00 PM | #13 |
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I'm considering an SC as well and what I'm finding is that the SS suspension is not even close to being able to handle that kind of power. I've got bolt-ons and a cam and with around 460rwhp my car is like a wet noodle under full throttle. You add another 250hp and things will get interesting. So, when you mention, "what else do I need" you need to get serious about suspension upgrades, mainly to the rear cradle. Another 2k to 3k to do it right.
I'm hoping to hear from some of the others who have experience here to chime in..
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04-09-2013, 02:02 PM | #14 |
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What other mods do you have currently?
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