LPE Supercharged CTS-V Question
01-30-2006, 09:08 PM
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LPE Supercharged CTS-V Question Hello:
My friend is looking to purchase a 2004 LPE CTS-V. The car has the Maggie SUpercharger package and full LPE Suspension package. It is in excellent condition (No dents, scratches). As I am not familiar with this set-up, what is the normal maintence that should be done to this car (Outside of the routine stuff). Anybody have this set-up and have a problems. LPE conversion for all of the stuff is over $18,000. It has 1.5 years left on the conversion warranty (or 18,000 miles). The car dynoed at 520 HP at the flywheel.
Any advice on problems and maintenance for the super charger would be appreciated.
JG853
My friend is looking to purchase a 2004 LPE CTS-V. The car has the Maggie SUpercharger package and full LPE Suspension package. It is in excellent condition (No dents, scratches). As I am not familiar with this set-up, what is the normal maintence that should be done to this car (Outside of the routine stuff). Anybody have this set-up and have a problems. LPE conversion for all of the stuff is over $18,000. It has 1.5 years left on the conversion warranty (or 18,000 miles). The car dynoed at 520 HP at the flywheel.
Any advice on problems and maintenance for the super charger would be appreciated.
JG853
01-30-2006, 10:43 PM
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I have one of the first maggie units for the V on my car. Might want to verify that it has the carbon fiber jackshaft (original units had steel shafts with a shower curtain rod like cover that could vibrate loose, spin, and make a nasty noise). Other than that the maggie seems to be pretty maintenance free. Usual stuff on the car like check belts, fluids, etc.
Does LPE still own it or someone else?
WW
Does LPE still own it or someone else?
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01-31-2006, 06:32 AM
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Thank you for all of the responses. The car is at Premier Auto, in West Allis, WI. It is a high end, small auto broker. He has everything from Ferraris, Lambos, Porsches, Mercedes, BMW, Corvettes, Cadillac, and all are either brand new or low mileage one owner cars. The owner has a close relationship with LPE, Mallett, and Doug Rippie. He has agreed to a price of $45,000. The car is in excellent condition. Not a scratch, dent, swirl and the interior does not show any wear. Nothing was ever put in the trunk and now one ever sat in the backseat. A guy in Wisconsin bought this car and sent it to LPE through Premier Auto. Then, this year, he bought a brand new CTS-V from Premier and it is currently down at LPE getting a 427 installed in it so he no longer needs his current Supercharged CTS-V.
I am not familiar with the superchargers, but I opended the hood and it is metal (Looks like polished aluminum). It does not look like it has a cover, and is just polished aluminum. Basically, it has everything that LPE has to offer in terms of suspension mods, and CTS V Supercharging conversion.
Thanks again for all of you help.
JG853
I am not familiar with the superchargers, but I opended the hood and it is metal (Looks like polished aluminum). It does not look like it has a cover, and is just polished aluminum. Basically, it has everything that LPE has to offer in terms of suspension mods, and CTS V Supercharging conversion.
Thanks again for all of you help.
JG853
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01-31-2006, 10:31 AM
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Premier Auto is on about 104th and Greenfield, right by the train bridge and kitty corner to Bronell Auto Body. It is in the back of the building and you will have to look in the highly secured garage to see some of the toys.
01-31-2006, 03:42 PM
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I believe that the car has 15,000 miles (Rounded up). LPE offers all the upgraded sway bars, Koni adjustable shocks, struts, springs, Baer drilled and slotted brakes (Not sure what pads). Rear brakes are 14 inch.
It has every option on the list below, including the supercharging base.
http://www.lingenfelter.com/CTSVSC.htm#
LPE high flow air intake system - $239.95
160 degree thermostat- $85.00
Corsa stainless steel exhaust system - $1195.00
Cadillac CTS-V stainless steel short throw shifter by Katech - $349.95
Polished supercharger upgrade - $1.000.00
LPE Aluminum flywheel - saves 30 lbs - $439.95
Plus - a 3:73 rear end.
It has every option on the list below, including the supercharging base.
http://www.lingenfelter.com/CTSVSC.htm#
LPE high flow air intake system - $239.95
160 degree thermostat- $85.00
Corsa stainless steel exhaust system - $1195.00
Cadillac CTS-V stainless steel short throw shifter by Katech - $349.95
Polished supercharger upgrade - $1.000.00
LPE Aluminum flywheel - saves 30 lbs - $439.95
Plus - a 3:73 rear end.
02-01-2006, 12:56 PM
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Well, I am not an expert on Brakes, so not sure what else to say. The car will not be tracked, so not sure that it is going to make a difference anyway, but again, I am not an expert.
Overall, it is a very nice car and LPE does a nice job.
Overall, it is a very nice car and LPE does a nice job.
02-01-2006, 09:39 PM
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The suspension is worth the price anyway. I would have to imagine it cures most of if not all wheel hop. Hopefully they did something about the rear. The price does sound like a steal. Imagine the rarity value years down the road, although its like jewelry- its to be enjoyed, not invested.
