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Surfdog SS · 03-04-2021, 06:52 AM

With the days of finding a cheap LSA behind us, why even bother looking for anything but aftermarket now? I can't see spending 5k+ for a used blower and install kit. At this point why not just spend a little more and get a new kit...am I wrong?

Silver14 · 03-04-2021, 07:10 AM

My guess is some people like using OEM parts and find a better deal than the $5k+ you mentioned. If I was in the market for a supercharger, I agree that I would be looking at options other than the LSA.

Ashen 6.2 · 03-04-2021, 07:42 AM

Boost District has a new LSA package for 5th gens starting at $4400. https://boostdistrict.com/collection...w-supercharger

Valkyrie14 · 03-04-2021, 07:57 AM

I went the LSA route. Did it for around $5k, I didn’t do a kit because I was trying to see how cheap I could do it for.

I question now if spending $6k on a Whipple may have been better. Currently contemplating a Kong which would be an easy swap with my LSA.

Ashen 6.2 · 03-04-2021, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Valkyrie14

I went the LSA route. Did it for around $5k, I didn’t do a kit because I was trying to see how cheap I could do it for.

I question now if spending $6k on a Whipple may have been better. Currently contemplating a Kong which would be an easy swap with my LSA.

Which Kong are you looking at? I have read somewhere they are coming out with a larger SC for the LSA.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 03-04-2021, 08:14 AM

I lucked out and got a brand new ECS 1500 complete tuner kit for 4k. The other option I was looking at was a Maggie or whipple. The LSA is a great power maker though!

Silver2014SS · 03-04-2021, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

I lucked out and got a brand new ECS 1500 complete tuner kit for 4k.

Wow thats an awesome deal

TheFlyingBananaSS · 03-04-2021, 02:20 PM

Keep checking the classified section. Now and then a great deal will pop up. Mine has an interesting back story to it, that's why I got it so cheap.

Pretty much any boosted camaro is a fun ride. I do admit that I make a bit of noise when around town. But it wouldn't be fun if it was quiet lol.
Good luck which ever you go with.

SSkat · 03-04-2021, 02:21 PM

Yeah the used LSA blowers are way too pricey imo. I think the ESS kit is the best bang for the buck right now.

Surfdog SS · 03-05-2021, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

I lucked out and got a brand new ECS 1500 complete tuner kit for 4k. The other option I was looking at was a Maggie or whipple. The LSA is a great power maker though!

I know I was trying to buy that one and you got it first!

RupertPupkin · 03-05-2021, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Silver2014SS

Wow thats an awesome deal

That was stolen... lucked out still though. Lol

I don’t understand why people say “I like the factory look”. Maggie/whipple/KB looks factory. Hell my ECS looks factory.

Surfdog SS · 03-05-2021, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashen 6.2

Boost District has a new LSA package for 5th gens starting at $4400. https://boostdistrict.com/collection...w-supercharger

It's not complete still need injectors, fuel pump, and cold air. I have been looking at this also. I have the cold air but still need the pump and injectors.

Ashen 6.2 · 03-05-2021, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Surfdog SS

It's not complete still need injectors, fuel pump, and cold air. I have been looking at this also. I have the cold air but still need the pump and injectors.

Yep, I saw that. Still not a horrible price considering what some of the used units are selling for.
Ive been looking at a the Maggie Heartbeat and the Whipple, just not sure what I'm going to do at the moment. Head is spinning with all the information and tradeoffs etc lol

Valkyrie14 · 03-05-2021, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashen 6.2

Which Kong are you looking at? I have read somewhere they are coming out with a larger SC for the LSA.

I don’t know the number, but it can handle up to 1000hp.

03-04-2021, 06:52 AM	#1
Surfdog SS Drives: 2015 SS Black/Black Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 158	LSA or aftermarket!?! With the days of finding a cheap LSA behind us, why even bother looking for anything but aftermarket now? I can't see spending 5k+ for a used blower and install kit. At this point why not just spend a little more and get a new kit...am I wrong? __________________ 2015 2SS M6 Stainless Power LT header w/ hf cats, NPP axle backs, ECS Novi 1500 SC, ATI 10% UD, BMR 1.25 springs, trailing arms, and bushings, short thow shifter, Z28 replica rims, BTR stage 2 centrifugal cam, zl1 pump, FIC 1000, and flex fuel

03-04-2021, 07:42 AM	#3
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 1,991 View My Garage	Boost District has a new LSA package for 5th gens starting at $4400. https://boostdistrict.com/collection...w-supercharger __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 Mods - GPI 416 w/Custom Grind Cam, Ported Heads & Tuned by Ben, Mag Heartbeat, ZL1 Fuel Pump & DSX Aux Pump, NW 103 TB, FIC 1650's, Alky Meth, Circle D 3600 Triple Disc, RPM 5” CAI, Kooks Headers, Solo Cat Back, Viking Coil Overs & all the BMR Goodies in the rear, Zl1 3.23 Diff, DSS Axles, Gulfcoast Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

03-04-2021, 07:57 AM	#4
Valkyrie14 Valkyrie14 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin Posts: 962	I went the LSA route. Did it for around $5k, I didn’t do a kit because I was trying to see how cheap I could do it for. I question now if spending $6k on a Whipple may have been better. Currently contemplating a Kong which would be an easy swap with my LSA. __________________ 2014 SS LS3/LSA Supercharger, 10% Super Damper, 2.55 upper, AGP Dual Pump, ID 1050 injectors, Pegasus solid rear cradle bushings, LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite E2 catch can, E85 corn fed, 160 Thermostat, Monster Twin Disk, MGW Short Throw shifter, Tick Clutch Master Cylinder, HP Tuners, JL Audio system.

03-04-2021, 08:14 AM	#6
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	I lucked out and got a brand new ECS 1500 complete tuner kit for 4k. The other option I was looking at was a Maggie or whipple. The LSA is a great power maker though! __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

03-04-2021, 02:20 PM	#8
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Keep checking the classified section. Now and then a great deal will pop up. Mine has an interesting back story to it, that's why I got it so cheap. Pretty much any boosted camaro is a fun ride. I do admit that I make a bit of noise when around town. But it wouldn't be fun if it was quiet lol. Good luck which ever you go with. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

03-04-2021, 07:10 AM	#2
Silver14 Drives: 2014 SIM 2SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 925	My guess is some people like using OEM parts and find a better deal than the $5k+ you mentioned. If I was in the market for a supercharger, I agree that I would be looking at options other than the LSA.

03-04-2021, 02:21 PM	#9
SSkat Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 268	Yeah the used LSA blowers are way too pricey imo. I think the ESS kit is the best bang for the buck right now.