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tonyfred · 05-21-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by sycraft

I pay less than 500 a year on my 2012, LS, if I gone with a ss it would have been 1200 year, through USAA. Thats with 50 ded comp and collision and high liability coverage.

Okay. So you would pay 700 a year more. A supercharger installed will run what...6 or 7 grand? So it would take 10 years to break even? And you can bet your insurance will rise dramatically if you add a supercharger...and yes you do have to tell the insurance company.
Bottom line, if power is what you want, it would be dumb to supercharge a V6 instead of just going with a V8.
(And I own a V6 so I am not promoting SS's at all...just common sense)

WheelmanSS · 05-21-2012, 09:12 AM

Supercharger = powertrain warranty gone. I spent 5 figures at my dealer on mod work and even I can't get them to say, "we'll work something out if theres an issue"

Lambo doors = no. Super played out, and tacky on anything not Lambo. (you asked for opinions)

Otherwise, it's your car and blah blah you can make it as ugly as you want blah blah.

sycraft · 05-21-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tonyfred

Okay. So you would pay 700 a year more. A supercharger installed will run what...6 or 7 grand? So it would take 10 years to break even? And you can bet your insurance will rise dramatically if you add a supercharger...and yes you do have to tell the insurance company.
Bottom line, if power is what you want, it would be dumb to supercharge a V6 instead of just going with a V8.
(And I own a V6 so I am not promoting SS's at all...just common sense)

I agree, get the SS for performance, I wanted a reliable daily driver that was economical. And the last vehicle I modded, a Mustang with a Vortech, my rates went up 25 bucks a year when I added it to the policy.

William251 · 05-21-2012, 09:54 AM

Please don't put lambo doors on.

and yes that ruins your warranty. Why would you spend 7 grand on a supercharger? You could have got an SS for 7 grand more.

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vroomapunk · 05-21-2012, 09:57 AM

lambo doors arent my thing, but depending on how much power you want, you will have to change internals, not as easy as just bolting on the blower. Not to mention a tune, intake, you would want exhaust to make it all worthwhile

SC2150 · 05-21-2012, 10:37 AM

turbo or supercharged V6 beats the stock V8.....and still gets great fuel economy. Now mod the V8 and you can beat the V6 with SC or turbo.

Nessal · 05-21-2012, 11:15 AM

No on the lambo doors.

Blitz · 05-21-2012, 12:45 PM

wow, look at all of you taking the bait...

2 posts to his name + Supercharge v6 + asking about warranty + lambo doors = :troll:

Emig5m · 05-21-2012, 02:46 PM

Well I own a v6 but don't think the price of the supercharger is cost effective. I also agree if flat out motor performance is concerned, just get a SS. I could see supercharger kits selling like hot cakes if they weren't over $3000 installed... I don't know why they cost so much, but not worth it IMO.

Jeff_SS · 05-21-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sycraft

Yes, it will void warranty, but with the insurance savings from a v6 to a ss. it will still cost less in the the long run..

$73/month for my SS isn't breaking my bank, glad I didn't get a v6 trying to "save money"...

vroomapunk · 05-21-2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_SS

$73/month for my SS isn't breaking my bank, glad I didn't get a v6 trying to "save money"...

Right, my 2012 SS costs like 30$ more per month for insurance than my 1998 V6 lol

90503 · 05-21-2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by saromjiz_93

I went economic and got the v-6, but am thinking of supercharging it..

Would it affect anything: Lambo doors:too much??

Would supercharging and Lambo doors affect anything??

Yes, absolutely! It would completely invalidate your primary reason for going "economic"...lol

hysonmb · 05-21-2012, 03:42 PM

As others said, a supercharger will void the warranty.

As for the doors, a couple of guys I know have them and they do look good on the Camaro.
No matter what you do, it's your car and if you like it go with it. It's nearly impossible to find 2 identical Camaros after a short time off the lot, very few people leave them 100% stock. Make it your own, however you want, only 1 person has to be happy with it and that's you!

upflying · 05-21-2012, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 90503

Would supercharging and Lambo doors affect anything??

Yes, absolutely! It would completely invalidate your primary reason for going "economic"...lol

Got a feeling the OP is a French Canadian and "economic" got lost in translation.

05-21-2012, 09:12 AM	#16
WheelmanSS Logic is dead Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,804	Supercharger = powertrain warranty gone. I spent 5 figures at my dealer on mod work and even I can't get them to say, "we'll work something out if theres an issue" Lambo doors = no. Super played out, and tacky on anything not Lambo. (you asked for opinions) Otherwise, it's your car and blah blah you can make it as ugly as you want blah blah. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (LS3) 573 RWHP 498 RWTQ - Vortech V3 Supercharger - Kooks Stepped Headers, Magnaflow 16580 - Suspension by Pfadt, Hotchkis. 2007 Trailblazer SS- Sold 2001 Trans Am WS6 431 RWHP 408 RWTQ - Sold 1994 Camaro Z28 - Sold

05-21-2012, 09:57 AM	#19
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	lambo doors arent my thing, but depending on how much power you want, you will have to change internals, not as easy as just bolting on the blower. Not to mention a tune, intake, you would want exhaust to make it all worthwhile __________________

05-21-2012, 12:45 PM	#22
Blitz Drives: 2012 CTS-V Sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 738	wow, look at all of you taking the bait... 2 posts to his name + Supercharge v6 + asking about warranty + lambo doors = :troll: __________________

05-21-2012, 09:54 AM	#18
William251 Account Suspended Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2012 Location: usa Posts: 4	Please don't put lambo doors on. and yes that ruins your warranty. Why would you spend 7 grand on a supercharger? You could have got an SS for 7 grand more. __________________

05-21-2012, 10:37 AM	#20
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	turbo or supercharged V6 beats the stock V8.....and still gets great fuel economy. Now mod the V8 and you can beat the V6 with SC or turbo.

05-21-2012, 11:15 AM	#21
Nessal Drives: Exige, Miata, Ghia Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 2,309	No on the lambo doors.

05-21-2012, 02:46 PM	#23
Emig5m 100% Sport Møde Drives: '17 Civic SI + '04 SVT Lightning Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 753	Well I own a v6 but don't think the price of the supercharger is cost effective. I also agree if flat out motor performance is concerned, just get a SS. I could see supercharger kits selling like hot cakes if they weren't over $3000 installed... I don't know why they cost so much, but not worth it IMO.

05-21-2012, 03:42 PM	#27
hysonmb Drives: 2010 2SS / RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Waldorf, MD Posts: 227 View My Garage	As others said, a supercharger will void the warranty. As for the doors, a couple of guys I know have them and they do look good on the Camaro. No matter what you do, it's your car and if you like it go with it. It's nearly impossible to find 2 identical Camaros after a short time off the lot, very few people leave them 100% stock. Make it your own, however you want, only 1 person has to be happy with it and that's you!