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J98 · 08-05-2014, 09:47 AM

I have a 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS with about 56k miles on it and was considering sending the car to Hennessey or Lingenfelter to have an upgrade package performed. This car is my daily driver so I need it to remain reliable even after modifications. My question is since I have a good amount of mileage, is getting a supercharger going to decrease reliability compared to a car with lower mileage? Also are supercharged cars in general reliable enough to daily drive and which company would be better to have an upgrade performed by?

thahemp · 08-05-2014, 09:56 AM

Reliable = stock. You're gonna have to warm up to the possibility of problems if you're gonna add power. Not saying it WILL happen, but there's a better chance when you start tearing into the car and adding power.

There are lots of shops in Texas. The 2 you mentioned are probably going to be your most expensive options. Hennessey might give you a warranty... I dunno. Call them up and get the scoop. Both of those shops you listed should do quality work.

lbheat · 08-05-2014, 10:29 AM

My car is at 88,000 miles and so far its still running like a champ. Its been at a conservative 8lbs of boost putting down about 500rwhp. Taken it to drag strip 9-10 times and 1 time autocross. Only thing that I have had to replace was serpentine belt (std in any car) and and belt tensioner pulley. I recently put 2" headers so lets see how it holds up(havent got the tune but I will safely assume I will be at 540-550rwhp with headers and pulley down)

Taco Time · 08-05-2014, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by J98

I have a 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS with about 56k miles on it and was considering sending the car to Hennessey or Lingenfelter to have an upgrade package performed. This car is my daily driver so I need it to remain reliable even after modifications. My question is since I have a good amount of mileage, is getting a supercharger going to decrease reliability compared to a car with lower mileage? Also are supercharged cars in general reliable enough to daily drive and which company would be better to have an upgrade performed by?

What part of TX?

upgrade package. What exactly do you want to add to your car? What are your goals from modding the car? Bolt-ons or Super Chargers, etc?

08-05-2014, 09:47 AM	#1
J98 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 5	Long term modification reliability I have a 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS with about 56k miles on it and was considering sending the car to Hennessey or Lingenfelter to have an upgrade package performed. This car is my daily driver so I need it to remain reliable even after modifications. My question is since I have a good amount of mileage, is getting a supercharger going to decrease reliability compared to a car with lower mileage? Also are supercharged cars in general reliable enough to daily drive and which company would be better to have an upgrade performed by?

08-05-2014, 09:56 AM	#2
thahemp Geek Drives: 2012 Black LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Derby, KS Posts: 4,343 View My Garage	Reliable = stock. You're gonna have to warm up to the possibility of problems if you're gonna add power. Not saying it WILL happen, but there's a better chance when you start tearing into the car and adding power. There are lots of shops in Texas. The 2 you mentioned are probably going to be your most expensive options. Hennessey might give you a warranty... I dunno. Call them up and get the scoop. Both of those shops you listed should do quality work. __________________ 01000111011011110110111101100100001000000110110001 11010101100011011010110010000001110111011010010111 01000110100000100000011101000110100001101001011100 110010000001101111011011100110010100100001 x = ac97968bd3df8f968c8cd3df998a9c94d3df9c8a918bd3df9c 909c94df8c8a9c949a8dd3df92908b979a8ddf998a9c949a8d d3df8b968b8cd1 x = ~x

08-05-2014, 10:29 AM	#3
lbheat Echale Gas [COTW 3/10/14] Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Supercharged Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: La Puente, Ca Posts: 1,372	My car is at 88,000 miles and so far its still running like a champ. Its been at a conservative 8lbs of boost putting down about 500rwhp. Taken it to drag strip 9-10 times and 1 time autocross. Only thing that I have had to replace was serpentine belt (std in any car) and and belt tensioner pulley. I recently put 2" headers so lets see how it holds up(havent got the tune but I will safely assume I will be at 540-550rwhp with headers and pulley down) __________________ Kenne Bell 502 rwhp/ 471 rwtq at 9psi (daily driver...for now) Performance: Corsa catback, JRE Super Tensioner, dual pass heat exchanger, R1 slotted & Dimpled rotors cryogenically treated Cosmetic: Giovanna kilis 22", zl1 mailslot bumper, Custom Emblem Pro Badge, painted calipers