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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 11:51 AM
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I am nearly done with my conversion with my 88 Monte Carlo SS and LS1 with a six speed. And I was wondering what supercharger to go with. Being that I don't know what parts I will be using. Any help will be appreciated.
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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 01:33 PM
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I would go with an ATI kit, if you plan on putting down a lot of power in the future, buy the kit with the F1 (forged motor, looking to push some PSI) blower from the beginning...if you just want the basics go with the P-1SC (stock motor, minimal mods)

I have the D-1SC on my car now, and want to upgrade to the F1 blower, basically because my intercoolers and head unit are both close to being maxed out...

ATI kits come with the twin intercoolers which are good for fairly stock to heads/cam combos....

I'm sure others will post opinions....

ATI is supposed to be releasing its 8 rib kit soon, so maybe that will solve all the slipping issues....
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custom ATI version, with a large front mount, or a GN style intercooler.

Unless you want to go with a large (T trim) vortech.

as the piping will be large on that vehicle with a air/air intercooler, with a vortech V9 on the top mount.

Ryan.
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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 01:43 PM
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The advantages and disadvantages of the various superchargers have been discussed endlessly in the past at this and other sites. Please use the "search" function, which will result in huge amounts of info on this and similar questions.
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Originally Posted by 88SS LS1
I am nearly done with my conversion with my 88 Monte Carlo SS and LS1 with a six speed. And I was wondering what supercharger to go with. Being that I don't know what parts I will be using. Any help will be appreciated.
Since you have a lot of room with your custom setup I'd do a custom Vortech S Trim setup you can make a lot of power with one.
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