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snowman4951 10-19-2014 10:28 AM

A little knowledge please!
 
Hello everyone. I have a 2011 SS Convertible. Later than sooner, I want to get a Super Charger. Too much money right now. Anyway, I have Kooks LT headers and Catback, a K&N CAI, a computer tune, and a 160 degree thermostat.

After talking to a few want to be mechanics, they said I should get a Cam.
So, would getting a Cam wake my car up a little more? What type of Cam? Do I need to get anything else when I get a Cam?

Obviously cost is huge. But can anyone give me a ballpark figure and time frame the job would take? I'm going through Rad treatment, so I have to really budget well. I appreciate the help in advance! Thank you!

sscamaro 10-20-2014 11:07 AM

A cam installed will cost you about $1500-$1800. Depending on the cam it will wake it up, but it won't drive the same. One thing about a supercharger is that it drives like a daily driver until you step on the gas pedal. Mine is 546/rwhp without a cam. It's enough for the street and me.

snowman4951 10-21-2014 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by sscamaro (Post 8019091)
A cam installed will cost you about $1500-$1800. Depending on the cam it will wake it up, but it won't drive the same. One thing about a supercharger is that it drives like a daily driver until you step on the gas pedal. Mine is 546/rwhp without a cam. It's enough for the street and me.

That would be perfect to me as well. I just know SC cost $6,000.00 and up :-(

sscamaro 10-21-2014 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by snowman4951 (Post 8020633)
That would be perfect to me as well. I just know SC cost $6,000.00 and up :-(

Yes, but a lot more HP than a cam.

snowman4951 10-22-2014 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sscamaro (Post 8021069)
Yes, but a lot more HP than a cam.

So true! Does anyone make refurbished Super Chargers?

sscamaro 10-22-2014 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by snowman4951 (Post 8022730)
So true! Does anyone make refurbished Super Chargers?

It's like buying a used car. You never know what you'll get.

molsonbrador 10-22-2014 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by sscamaro (Post 8023166)
It's like buying a used car. You never know what you'll get.

Or a box of chocolates for that matter. Save up for SC.

snowman4951 10-22-2014 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by molsonbrador (Post 8023222)
Or a box of chocolates for that matter. Save up for SC.

Great Points...mmm chocolate!

JANNETTYRACING 10-22-2014 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by snowman4951 (Post 8017533)
Hello everyone. I have a 2011 SS Convertible. Later than sooner, I want to get a Super Charger. Too much money right now. Anyway, I have Kooks LT headers and Catback, a K&N CAI, a computer tune, and a 160 degree thermostat.

After talking to a few want to be mechanics, they said I should get a Cam.
So, would getting a Cam wake my car up a little more? What type of Cam? Do I need to get anything else when I get a Cam?

Obviously cost is huge. But can anyone give me a ballpark figure and time frame the job would take? I'm going through Rad treatment, so I have to really budget well. I appreciate the help in advance! Thank you!

Auto or Manual?

Frans96ss 10-22-2014 04:34 PM

Give us a call. We can take care of you in every way.

snowman4951 10-23-2014 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING (Post 8023539)
Auto or Manual?

Auto

snowman4951 10-23-2014 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Frans96ss (Post 8023693)
Give us a call. We can take care of you in every way.

I've been going to ECS. They told me, I'd have a good chance of blowing my Trans if I went with the cam.

Rcfiddy1 10-23-2014 10:40 AM

Really? I guess Im going to bring mine back...

You won't blow your transmission if tuned right. Also remember if you decide to cam first you should think about blower cams if your going to get blown later. Im over 600rwhp with a very conservative tune till funds allow beefing up drivetrain.

snowman4951 10-23-2014 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Rcfiddy1 (Post 8024935)
Really? I guess Im going to bring mine back...

You won't blow your transmission if tuned right. Also remember if you decide to cam first you should think about blower cams if your going to get blown later. Im over 600rwhp with a very conservative tune till funds allow beefing up drivetrain.

Love the car! I want those same vents for my hood!


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