Chevy SS + Supercharger = Fun

“Everyone knows about the Chevy SS!” That’s usually how we start these pieces, except that’s not the case this time. These cars are a bit uncommon, having been slow sellers in the U.S. despite how capable and excellent they are. Only true enthusiasts seem to be able to discern the difference between an SS and a Malibu from a glance. Some people really enjoy that, having a “sleeper” car that flies under the radar and is an unsuspecting performer.

But the SS is a serious performer, it comes with an LS3 engine, magnetorheological shocks (“MagnaRide”) all stuffed in an extremely competent Holden chassis and unsuspecting four-door body. If the standard 415 horsepower SS is not serious enough, try throwing a power-adder into the mix! The LS engines respond excellently to boost, and in today’s video, this fellow did just that. Courtesy a 2.9L roots style supercharger, this SS is kicking out about 550 horsepower at the flywheel, yet this particular SS uses a quiet exhaust and with the exception of some nice, understated wheels and black trim, would raise no eyebrows from the 5-0, or anyone else for that matter, increasing the “Q-ship” factor even further.

-via The Smoking Tire

Jake Stumph

Jake Stumph is a lifelong car enthusiast and racer, and former content editor for Internet Brands Automotive which he joined in 2015. His work has been featured by several other prominent automotive outlets, including Jalopnik and Autobytel.

He obtained a bachelor's degree in Political Science at the Ohio State University in 2013, then pivoted from covering politics and policy to writing about his automotive adventures, something that, he says, is a lot more fun. Since that time, he has established connections with most of the world's major automakers, as well as other key brands in the automotive industry.

He enjoys track days, drifting, and autocross, at least, when his cars are running right, which is uncommon.

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