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coolhand5599 · 07-06-2010, 08:35 PM

Can you put a supercharger on an automatic? How much HP can you add without having to beef up the frame, rear end and trans?

Gripper2ss · 07-06-2010, 08:47 PM

Check slp performance..

DarrenJ · 07-06-2010, 08:55 PM

Call Mark @ ZZMotorsports, he can help you out. I have a Maggie 2300 on mine, suppose to be 130 on 6.5 lbs of boost, about 20 HP per lb of boost...no problems with that much HP, but I did add a Hotchkis TVS & strut tower brace.

Huck1974 · 07-06-2010, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by coolhand5599

Can you put a supercharger on an automatic? How much HP can you add without having to beef up the frame, rear end and trans?

Yes.

The most popular method is the maggie although there are several others in the game including turbos. I would call Adam at ADM performance for help.

frame is good for quite a bit although bracing seems to be a common mod for drag raging.

Rear half shafts are extremely weak. Need to be upgraded right away with any major power gains.

I'm not sure how the auto slush boxes are holding up? Haven't heard about any breaking.

SlingShot · 07-06-2010, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by coolhand5599

Can you put a supercharger on an automatic? How much HP can you add without having to beef up the frame, rear end and trans?

Hey Coolhand, there was a company advertising in our southeast section that had good prices on installed kits. Personally I would shop around for the E-force kit. The results are very good, even keeping things conservative. You can get 475-525 RWHP and still keep all your drivetrain stock as well as your exhaust if wanted ... Good Stuff !!! Just do a search for E-Force and or Edlebrock

Darth_Emma · 07-06-2010, 09:07 PM

there is a section in the forums all about superchargers and turbochargers.

To give you a quick answer, yes, you can supercharge an automatic. Lots of good info in the supercharger area!

Huck1974 · 07-06-2010, 09:08 PM

people have been blowing up rear ends stock with zero mods. It is a must.

coolhand5599 · 07-06-2010, 09:27 PM

Thank you

bi11ymc · 07-06-2010, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by coolhand5599

Can you put a supercharger on an automatic? How much HP can you add without having to beef up the frame, rear end and trans?

Check out this thread (L99 = automatic transmission).

Camaro54 · 07-06-2010, 09:57 PM

Hey coolhand, I have a L99 with a CAI/maggie/LT headers/3"exhaust/10 lb boost/meth injection/dyno tune. It's cool and a blast to drive. The auto trans is much softer on the other parts vs dumping a clutch at 3500rpm. You'll be fine. Do spend the $$ for lower springs and sway bars. That would be the minimum suspension work and does very well (much better than stock). That is all I have done. Oh, you WILL need more rubber. Check out Extreme Performance down there in FL. They just shipped me my wheels and tires (more rubber). PM me if you have questions.

PQ · 07-06-2010, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Huck1974

people have been blowing up rear ends stock with zero mods. It is a must.

Not with the autos they haven't.

hypurone · 07-07-2010, 08:39 AM

Most definitely!

BLWN SS · 07-07-2010, 08:41 AM

We are running a Vortech, power doesnt hit until about 3000 so no worries on the drive train other than the posi if you have fat tires. You wont break anything but you may fry the clutches in the posi. I've bought all the braces and bars and other must haves, the best money spent was on differential and sub frame poly bushings(for drag racing). I would suggest Energy Suspensions bushing they are only $100 vs $500 for the ones being peddled on this forum. If your a drag racer you bought a car with the better transmission for the job.

Chuckyx1 · 07-07-2010, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by coolhand5599

Can you put a supercharger on an automatic? How much HP can you add without having to beef up the frame, rear end and trans?

I have, vortech super charger w/ headers. without beefing up rear, did 11.8s @ 120.04 mph (street tires)

2010 camaro auto, 500 whp jannetty racing tuned

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Camaro54 Drives: Camaro SS2/RS orange/black stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 570	Hey coolhand, I have a L99 with a CAI/maggie/LT headers/3"exhaust/10 lb boost/meth injection/dyno tune. It's cool and a blast to drive. The auto trans is much softer on the other parts vs dumping a clutch at 3500rpm. You'll be fine. Do spend the $$ for lower springs and sway bars. That would be the minimum suspension work and does very well (much better than stock). That is all I have done. Oh, you WILL need more rubber. Check out Extreme Performance down there in FL. They just shipped me my wheels and tires (more rubber). PM me if you have questions.

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BLWN SS Drives: Orange SS/RS W/ White Stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 252	We are running a Vortech, power doesnt hit until about 3000 so no worries on the drive train other than the posi if you have fat tires. You wont break anything but you may fry the clutches in the posi. I've bought all the braces and bars and other must haves, the best money spent was on differential and sub frame poly bushings(for drag racing). I would suggest Energy Suspensions bushing they are only $100 vs $500 for the ones being peddled on this forum. If your a drag racer you bought a car with the better transmission for the job.