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tartagliazl1 · 11-12-2019, 09:19 AM

Anyone have any experience good or bad with porting their supercharger?
I’m looking into doing it over these long 6 months of winter here in the north east. 2 places I’m looking into are, weapon-x or Katech
Anyone ever send your supercharger to to these guys for porting?

Coop[580 · 11-12-2019, 09:39 AM

I’m getting mine done this spring by jokerz once the car is outta hibernation. Along with the heads and some other stuff. Looking to be in the 800s rwhp.

tartagliazl1 · 11-12-2019, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Coop[580

I’m getting mine done this spring by jokerz once the car is outta hibernation. Along with the head and one other stuff. Loki g to be in the 800s rwhp.

Nice should be a fun car afterwards. Both weapon-x and katech are only 3 hours from me.

RobZL1 · 11-12-2019, 11:18 AM

Kong and Jokerz seem to be the typical go-to's, but it seems like Ben knows what he's doing with LSA's at Weapon-X... I think he built his business around LSA-powered CTS-V's.

I'm sure Katech knows what's up, too. Probably can't go wrong with either choice, though I bet Ben is cheaper.

tartagliazl1 · 11-12-2019, 11:51 AM

im sure both companies are great. they both use a cnc machine to do the porting.

ABM Camaro · 11-12-2019, 05:09 PM

I was thinking of sending mine to Kong Performance
They seem very squared away

hammdo · 11-12-2019, 05:20 PM

Jokerz did mine... Excellent results from Brett!

-Don

tartagliazl1 · 11-12-2019, 05:50 PM

Jokers seems to be the most expensive out of all 4 companies. Weapon-x will even weld the intercooler brick if you send it in with the supercharger for free. If I’m reading there website right.

d454brisson · 11-16-2019, 09:18 PM

I have a Kong ported one, I dropped off and picked up(about 1.5 hr drive). The owner is great to deal with and it was a top notch, quick turn job.

lionssfan · 11-20-2019, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by tartagliazl1

Anyone have any experience good or bad with porting their supercharger?
I’m looking into doing it over these long 6 months of winter here in the north east. 2 places I’m looking into are, weapon-x or Katech
Anyone ever send your supercharger to to these guys for porting?

I want to do the same thing. Katech, I here nothing but good things.

tartagliazl1 · 11-21-2019, 06:02 AM

I might have to rethink about getting my supercharger ported. with the new kong 2650 out in December. most likely will be a lot of used ported lsa supercharger on the market or just wait and buy the new kong. Fran put the video out with it on a ctsv and it was better all around. lower ait's, spins slower with more boost, and all the stock lsa lids and brick works.

dru21281 · 11-21-2019, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by tartagliazl1

I might have to rethink about getting my supercharger ported. with the new kong 2650 out in December. most likely will be a lot of used ported lsa supercharger on the market or just wait and buy the new kong. Fran put the video out with it on a ctsv and it was better all around. lower ait's, spins slower with more boost, and all the stock lsa lids and brick works.

Yup, looks pretty nice!
With a 3inch upper on the Kong 2650 and 9.1 lower the boost was 21.5lbs vs 14.4lbs on LSA w 2.5+9.1. IAT's were close start to finish w/the 2650 6deg cooler at the end.
21.5lbs is insane, really thinking about picking one up now

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d454brisson · 11-21-2019, 12:34 PM

OP it will be a cost conversation. Porting ~1200 vs 6k new 2650 or used ported 1900 ~2.5k-3k.

Also the cost of supporting mods etc.

Will have to look at whole package for that decision

Db

tartagliazl1 · 11-21-2019, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by d454brisson

OP it will be a cost conversation. Porting ~1200 vs 6k new 2650 or used ported 1900 ~2.5k-3k.

Also the cost of supporting mods etc.

Will have to look at whole package for that decision

Db

that's true d454. I don't think my 850cc injectors would be enough for that 2650, plus a booster pump and other mods to go with such a big blower.

11-12-2019, 09:19 AM	#1
tartagliazl1 Drives: 2013 zl1 vert Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Rochester, New york Posts: 969	Lsa supercharger porting? Anyone have any experience good or bad with porting their supercharger? I’m looking into doing it over these long 6 months of winter here in the north east. 2 places I’m looking into are, weapon-x or Katech Anyone ever send your supercharger to to these guys for porting? Attached Images

11-12-2019, 09:39 AM	#2
Coop[580 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Ashen Grey Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 378	I’m getting mine done this spring by jokerz once the car is outta hibernation. Along with the heads and some other stuff. Looking to be in the 800s rwhp. __________________ 2012 M6 Kooks 1 7/8, off road pipes , full corsa exhaust ID1300s/ 22% lower / 2.5 upper, JLT CAI, DSX flex fuel, DSX AUX fuel pump. S19 cam Tuned and built by Speed Inc 635/632-93 octane 725/738-E85 Last edited by Coop[580; 11-14-2019 at 11:09 AM.

11-12-2019, 11:18 AM	#4
RobZL1 fo'shizZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: ATL Posts: 1,293	Kong and Jokerz seem to be the typical go-to's, but it seems like Ben knows what he's doing with LSA's at Weapon-X... I think he built his business around LSA-powered CTS-V's. I'm sure Katech knows what's up, too. Probably can't go wrong with either choice, though I bet Ben is cheaper. __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Black \| Maggie 2650 // 103TB // Big Gulp // CSP LT's & Ultra Cats // Elite Ultra CC // BMR MM Past Rides- 2014 ZL1 M6 Red Hot \| Tons of mods 2004 CTS-V M6 Silver \| Many mods 1995 Corvette M6 Torch Red \| A few more mods 1992 Camaro M5 White \| A few mods

11-12-2019, 05:09 PM	#6
ABM Camaro Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 Camaro Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 171	I was thinking of sending mine to Kong Performance They seem very squared away __________________ 2013 ZL1 Camaro A6. ARH Headers, K&N intake, Tuned by Tampa Tuning 2014 V6 Camaro bolt ons and E85 Tuned by Tampa Tuning

11-12-2019, 05:20 PM	#7
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,695 View My Garage	Jokerz did mine... Excellent results from Brett! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

11-12-2019, 11:51 AM	#5
tartagliazl1 Drives: 2013 zl1 vert Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Rochester, New york Posts: 969	im sure both companies are great. they both use a cnc machine to do the porting.

11-12-2019, 05:50 PM	#8
tartagliazl1 Drives: 2013 zl1 vert Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Rochester, New york Posts: 969	Jokers seems to be the most expensive out of all 4 companies. Weapon-x will even weld the intercooler brick if you send it in with the supercharger for free. If I’m reading there website right.

11-16-2019, 09:18 PM	#9
d454brisson Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 345	I have a Kong ported one, I dropped off and picked up(about 1.5 hr drive). The owner is great to deal with and it was a top notch, quick turn job.

11-21-2019, 06:02 AM	#11
tartagliazl1 Drives: 2013 zl1 vert Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Rochester, New york Posts: 969	I might have to rethink about getting my supercharger ported. with the new kong 2650 out in December. most likely will be a lot of used ported lsa supercharger on the market or just wait and buy the new kong. Fran put the video out with it on a ctsv and it was better all around. lower ait's, spins slower with more boost, and all the stock lsa lids and brick works.

11-21-2019, 12:34 PM	#13
d454brisson Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Baltimore MD Posts: 345	OP it will be a cost conversation. Porting ~1200 vs 6k new 2650 or used ported 1900 ~2.5k-3k. Also the cost of supporting mods etc. Will have to look at whole package for that decision Db