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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 07:35 AM
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Hi. I recently have gotten into camaros, vettes, and some good american muscle ever since my cousin got a camaro when i was little. His is all motor with all sorts of mods, new heads, cams, ..... the list goes on and on. Talking to him recently about my interest in moding my car (2000 stock z28) he suggested avoiding messing around with the engine internals and just supercharging it. My question is, if i were to put on the supercharger, would the engine be able to handle this stock? Maybe the only other things I would consider adding in addition to the supercharger is cam, rear end/suspension, and exhaust (luckily my cousin has all these ). This brings me to my next question. Whats the best route in your opinion?? Any advice would be appreciated
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 09:23 AM
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Here's some reading materal for you, https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...lity-list.html
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 10:07 AM
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Another great source of info - make sure you add up all the prices before getting started - going fast is not cheap.

http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com....html?item=540
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 10:09 AM
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awesome. thanks
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Dont forget tunes, fuel systems, all parts for the kit...like said before....going fast insn't cheap lol
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The supercharger itself it a good chunk of change but its all the little things that will really start to add up.
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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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The super charget thought the single most expensive component is the cheapest part. all of the other stuff the fuel up grades etc will be what eats everything up.

Personally I feel turbos are superior to a super charger. but it all depends on what you want. low end crazy torque a roots style blower is awesome, high end HP turbo's can't be beat.
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http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com....html?item=540
Take a look at this link on info that I put together. Bob
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I know this is old, but good read Bob. Looks like I'm on the right track.
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