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anthony_n · 08-17-2023, 03:18 PM

TL/DR:
I’m trying to mod my SS to make power just north of a stock ZL1, somewhere around 700 HP and 700 lb•ft torque. Mainly a street driven vehicle, with occasional track days. What combination of mods would get me there?

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Since buying my A8 1SS last September, I’ve stuck with a NA approach for my car, with the following mods installed:

Flex fuel (no tune yet)
Rotofab CAI
103 mm throttle body
MSD Atomic AirForce intake manifold
Long-tube headers with cat delete
Valvetronic universal mufflers

However, as I read more and more, I’m starting to strongly consider going with a forced induction setup. Choosing a blower isn’t easy, but it seems like a ProCharger would offer a good balance of affordability, compatibility, power, and ease of installation.

To sum up what I’m considering changing:
+ Port throttle body
+ Port intake manifold
+ Port cylinder heads
+ Swap camshaft
+ High flow fuel injectors/pump
+ Add ProCharger
+ Add Water-Meth (because I only have sporadic access to E85)
+ Swap exhaust for Borla S-type axle back
+ Get a decent tune

Is this setup reasonable for my goals, or would you add/remove any modifications? Would you pick a different supercharger? Is all the porting a waste of time and money if I’m going forced induction anyways? Do I need to worry about upgrading any engine internals or drivetrain components at these power levels?

Thanks!

08-17-2023, 03:18 PM	#1
anthony_n Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: FL Posts: 16	Goal: 700 HP and 700 lb•ft torque TL/DR: I’m trying to mod my SS to make power just north of a stock ZL1, somewhere around 700 HP and 700 lb•ft torque. Mainly a street driven vehicle, with occasional track days. What combination of mods would get me there? *** Since buying my A8 1SS last September, I’ve stuck with a NA approach for my car, with the following mods installed: Flex fuel (no tune yet) Rotofab CAI 103 mm throttle body MSD Atomic AirForce intake manifold Long-tube headers with cat delete Valvetronic universal mufflers However, as I read more and more, I’m starting to strongly consider going with a forced induction setup. Choosing a blower isn’t easy, but it seems like a ProCharger would offer a good balance of affordability, compatibility, power, and ease of installation. To sum up what I’m considering changing: + Port throttle body + Port intake manifold + Port cylinder heads + Swap camshaft + High flow fuel injectors/pump + Add ProCharger + Add Water-Meth (because I only have sporadic access to E85) + Swap exhaust for Borla S-type axle back + Get a decent tune Is this setup reasonable for my goals, or would you add/remove any modifications? Would you pick a different supercharger? Is all the porting a waste of time and money if I’m going forced induction anyways? Do I need to worry about upgrading any engine internals or drivetrain components at these power levels? Thanks!