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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 12:37 PM
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How much boost can I run? in a 1998 trans am all stock nothing has been changed. i was thinking of a ATI ProCharger or Vortech. It still needs to be a every day driver. what else do you think i will have to change to make my car last for a long time use. i put 60 miles on it a day.

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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 12:39 PM
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Go with a ATI Procharger D1SC and you will be fine, look to run 6psi of boost or 9psi if you also want to buy fuel system components and tuning software.
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 03:59 PM
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yeah, procharger. very reliable and proven.
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 04:08 PM
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Vortech kits make 400-475rwhp all day long with headers.
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I love this. Every time someone gets an F-body they want to supercharge it. Not heads and cam. I did it. I know a lot of you have done it.

Hey BlackHawk 1998. If you do the blower right without cracking the motor open for a cam or heads or headers you will spend at least $10,000 from blower clutch, DS, Rear end and fuel system.
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Originally Posted by goober35
I love this. Every time someone gets an F-body they want to supercharge it. Not heads and cam. I did it. I know a lot of you have done it.

Hey BlackHawk 1998. If you do the blower right without cracking the motor open for a cam or heads or headers you will spend at least $10,000 from blower clutch, DS, Rear end and fuel system.


Who says he needs all that? What if he wants more power then a H/C car..more then likely better drivability... better mpg... and get it from a simple bolt on SC & tune? Not to mention the way you make it sound its like youre saying a H/C car wont blow a 10 bolt, DS, or clutch?

BTW.. Ive seen a bone stock 01 Firehawk put down 460rwhp with a ATI Procharger D1SC kit + injectors and tuning.. through stock manifolds, cats, and full stock exhaust.
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