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s/c ss · 12-03-2011, 02:31 PM

Question for you guys running superchargers. I'm looking to have one installed on my car but I want to know if you guys do any long drives with your supercharged car? I'm talking 2 hours plus of driving. If so, does it get real noisy or do you hear any resonance in the cabin of the car? I just don't want it to be unbearable if the family and I take a long drive.

Southern Comfort · 12-03-2011, 02:42 PM

Long rides are not an issue with my Vortech V3. Computer reports 20mpg.
Automatic car. Even with long tubes, no cats and Corsa can ease on down the hwy enjoying XM. No drone, no heat issues.
Just a little whistle noise to remind you it's ready when you are.

Darth_Emma · 12-03-2011, 03:39 PM

I have had no issues at all on long trips with my maggie. It doesn't get into boost when you're just cruising.

mikepage0007 · 12-03-2011, 03:44 PM

agree with everyone..can,t tell its there unless u get on it...now if you have headers, that will be a diff story...but you don,t need headers to run a sc..

Rcfiddy1 · 12-03-2011, 05:45 PM

Heres my take on it. I drive to work an hour sometimes 2 hours to work. I run long SW longtube headers, High flow cats, and solo mach xl catback with J-pipes. The car is barely noticeable while cruising at 55-75+mph.. If I get it into boost and get on it you know for damn sure its not stock, not that its loud inside the car, but outside its a beast...

HufferSS · 12-03-2011, 06:09 PM

The good news is that 2 hour drives now only take 1.5 hours.

lexlueger · 12-03-2011, 07:11 PM

I drive mine back and forth from NC to NY sometimes. That's about 650+ miles each way. You'll be fine.

Southern Comfort · 12-03-2011, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by s/c ss

Question for you guys running superchargers. I'm looking to have one installed on my car but I want to know if you guys do any long drives with your supercharged car? I'm talking 2 hours plus of driving. If so, does it get real noisy or do you hear any resonance in the cabin of the car? I just don't want it to be unbearable if the family and I take a long drive.

Dont forget Cadillac CTS-V makes a factory supercharger that is a comparable setup. Very reliable, quiet, and runs just as strong.

WadeWilson · 12-03-2011, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by HufferSS

The good news is that 2 hour drives now only take 1.5 hours.

This is true. Lol!

I have a Whipple with long tubes and have been on several long trips with no issues.

shaner74 · 12-03-2011, 08:28 PM

I drive 2+ hours commuting to work everyday. I have a whipple and wouldn't be able to tell it was on there if I didn't know...well, unless i pressed the gas pedal too far. It's *very* quiet.

RED BARON · 12-03-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RDP575

Dont forget Cadillac CTS-V makes a factory supercharger that is a comparable setup. Very reliable, quiet, and runs just as strong.

Tvs1900 is quiet, more audible whine with cai... Never enough lol although it has me at 635whp now. Going to 2.9 Whipple soon and forged to feed the addiction

SSBUSDRVR · 12-03-2011, 09:08 PM

Can't really add anything else from what has been said. It will be your choice of exhaust(if you so desire to mod) that can change noise levels dramatically from quiet to riot.

s/c ss · 12-03-2011, 09:21 PM

Excellent information guys and thanks. Though, I am very surprised to hear you guys that are running long tube headers, the car isn't noisy inside the cabin....unless you mash the pedal which is a given. Most likely, I'll be sticking with the factory headers but will be adding a full cat back exhaust kit. Leaning toward SLP Loudmouth II or Stainless works 3".

InvaderMoose · 12-03-2011, 09:27 PM

I've had people say the drone of my car is actually soothing and they could fall asleep. Either that or I have a serious exhaust leak.
The supercharger on its own is quiet and you wont even notice it.

12-03-2011, 02:31 PM	#1
s/c ss Drives: 13 ZL1, 10 Silverado LTZ, Chopper Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pittsbugh,PA Posts: 743 View My Garage	Guys running superchargers...... Question for you guys running superchargers. I'm looking to have one installed on my car but I want to know if you guys do any long drives with your supercharged car? I'm talking 2 hours plus of driving. If so, does it get real noisy or do you hear any resonance in the cabin of the car? I just don't want it to be unbearable if the family and I take a long drive. __________________

12-03-2011, 03:44 PM	#4
mikepage0007 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: port st lucie ,florida Posts: 4,273	agree with everyone..can,t tell its there unless u get on it...now if you have headers, that will be a diff story...but you don,t need headers to run a sc.. __________________

12-03-2011, 05:45 PM	#5
Rcfiddy1 Sold car... Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS #37115 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manalapan, New Jersey Posts: 2,019 View My Garage	Heres my take on it. I drive to work an hour sometimes 2 hours to work. I run long SW longtube headers, High flow cats, and solo mach xl catback with J-pipes. The car is barely noticeable while cruising at 55-75+mph.. If I get it into boost and get on it you know for damn sure its not stock, not that its loud inside the car, but outside its a beast... __________________ Build Thread ECS Novi 1500 Supercharged, LS3 conversion, Small blower cam, Alky Meth injection, 3:45 rear, BMR Suspension parts, 1LE Sways, Billy Boat ZL1 dual mode exhaust.

12-03-2011, 06:09 PM	#6
HufferSS I Wanna Go Faster!! Drives: 2011 2SS Synergy Green M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SC Posts: 3,323	The good news is that 2 hour drives now only take 1.5 hours. __________________ Built by Vengeance Racing 9.31@154.81 mph Procharger F1-X RPM Level 7 4L80e + Coan Converter Hendrix 9" Rear Axle + 3.50 Gear ARH 2" LTs+3.5" Exhaust Fore Fuel System, Bogarts + Hoosier Slicks Pfadt Drag Pack Suspension My Build Thread \| Best Pass To Date

12-03-2011, 07:11 PM	#7
lexlueger Drives: V10 BMW M5, Supercharged 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Charlotte NC /Brooklyn NY Posts: 2,305	I drive mine back and forth from NC to NY sometimes. That's about 650+ miles each way. You'll be fine. __________________ MAST 416 STROKER: STAGE 3 TVS 2300 CUSTOM CAM TPIS 102 TB IW 8 RIB PULLEY W/ OD COG REARS NX EXPRESS/NANO KIT KDI HEAT EXCHANGER/ROTOFAB RESERVOIR CIRCLE D 2800 TC/FLEX PLATE/ADM TRANS COOLER DSS DRIVESHAFT/1400 HP AXLES EATON TRUETRAC -LPE 3.27 GEARS DYNATECH HEADERS/MAGNAFLOW EXHAUST SQUASH RETURN STYLE FS ID 850's E85/ FLEXFUEL BMR/EIBACH SUSPENSION KILL MODE, ON.

12-03-2011, 02:42 PM	#2
Southern Comfort No Tags/Habitual Violator Drives: 6.2 Z71 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: North Georgia Posts: 2,382 View My Garage	Long rides are not an issue with my Vortech V3. Computer reports 20mpg. Automatic car. Even with long tubes, no cats and Corsa can ease on down the hwy enjoying XM. No drone, no heat issues. Just a little whistle noise to remind you it's ready when you are.

12-03-2011, 03:39 PM	#3
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I have had no issues at all on long trips with my maggie. It doesn't get into boost when you're just cruising.

12-03-2011, 08:28 PM	#10
shaner74 Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: CT Posts: 58	I drive 2+ hours commuting to work everyday. I have a whipple and wouldn't be able to tell it was on there if I didn't know...well, unless i pressed the gas pedal too far. It's very quiet.

12-03-2011, 09:08 PM	#12
SSBUSDRVR Drives: '11 2SS/RS IBM/BLK M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Central FL Posts: 3,746 View My Garage	Can't really add anything else from what has been said. It will be your choice of exhaust(if you so desire to mod) that can change noise levels dramatically from quiet to riot. __________________ '11 IBM 2SS/RS Built and Tuned by Vengeance Racing Vengeance PCM Vengeance Racing Mast Black Label LS7 Headed 416 ProCharger Stage II D1X Race ,Monster Triple,Alky Control Meth Inj, Forgestar F14 Drag Version and a bunch of other blah blah blah.838/688 at 12lbs Street Friendly Last edited by SSBUSDRVR; 12-03-2011 at 09:26 PM.

12-03-2011, 09:21 PM	#13
s/c ss Drives: 13 ZL1, 10 Silverado LTZ, Chopper Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pittsbugh,PA Posts: 743 View My Garage	Excellent information guys and thanks. Though, I am very surprised to hear you guys that are running long tube headers, the car isn't noisy inside the cabin....unless you mash the pedal which is a given. Most likely, I'll be sticking with the factory headers but will be adding a full cat back exhaust kit. Leaning toward SLP Loudmouth II or Stainless works 3".

12-03-2011, 09:27 PM	#14
InvaderMoose Drives: 2010 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 958	I've had people say the drone of my car is actually soothing and they could fall asleep. Either that or I have a serious exhaust leak. The supercharger on its own is quiet and you wont even notice it. __________________ Engine/Appearance: 530 RWHP Whipple supercharger, Full JBA Exhaust, Ported TB, Cold Air Inductions & ADM Scoop /Complete new paint, 20" Forgestar F14s, Sinister hood, SLP Spoiler, AAC Halos, P13W Fogs

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