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Old Feb 24, 2015 | 10:22 AM
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I have shifted direction with my Chevelle build and have decided to mount a Cadillac CTS-V supercharger with ZL1 lid to my LY6. I am still in the midst of gathering more parts but the charger, lid and pulley are accounted for.

Has anyone done a similar build? I am trying to make sure I grab the right OEM or aftermarket parts to get her done this summer.
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Old Feb 24, 2015 | 10:25 AM
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Ken, (kwhizz) has one in his 66. https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...ersion-12.html

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Thanks LS, I will check it out.
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Old Feb 24, 2015 | 05:19 PM
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Does the LSA supercharger have the same pulley spacing as the LY6? If not can you adjust the supercharger or do you need to adjust front drive? Cant wait to see this, I'd love to do the same. Good Luck
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Actually I need the serpentine kit from a CTS-V or ZL1. Otherwise I can use a C5/C6 drive with an '09+ water pump but still need the 8 rib crank pulley from an LSA motor; along with the supercharger tensioner and other applicable pulleys. My truck drive will be set aside for another project.
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I have a iron block with a LSA top end in my 72 Firebird. Hood clearance may be an issue, that blower is tall!
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I am in for the details friend. This is exactly why I created this thread. I have an SS hood and I believe the A-body's have more room in the engine bay. Feel free to inundate my thread with pics if you have them. No detail is too minute. I am debating going with the '13 GT500 hx and a bosch pump with the largest reservoir I can find. No part in buying injectors twice, so I will hold out for some 80lbs. The top pulley will be a 2.55" for about 13psi of boost.
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