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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 05:30 PM
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I do have a question, eventually after saving up some more $$$, I want to add a procharger to my 01 Hawk. Is 56K miles too much to add a blower to it properly with a blower cam package & leave the heads stock?
Also, what gears would you recommend if adding a blower with an M6?

I know that in order to preserve the rest of the car and do it right, what all else has to be added/upgraded, but this is just a generic info question.
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I believe Bob @ EPP threw a Procharger on a Z28 with 100K+ miles so I dont see why not. As long as you keep the blower to around 7-8psi it will last a while with a good tune and mindful driving. I'm runnin 3.73's in my M6 blower car, btw. You'll need to upgrade clutch/fuel/rear-if possible/subframes should be on the list as well.
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Just do a compression test on the all of the cylinders and make sure that there is not too much leak down..
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You'll need to upgrade clutch/fuel/rear-if possible/subframes should be on the list as well.
Most definately need to upgrade those parts as well, but was just curious about mileage, maybe too much wear N tear on it already then adding more cylinder pressure.
Frame connectors are going on reguardless.
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i got 69k on the clock and just strapped on my STS kit.... the tranny lost 2nd after less than a week with it on, other than that she's holdin up pretty good!
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Originally Posted by onefastss223
I believe Bob @ EPP threw a Procharger on a Z28 with 100K+ miles so I dont see why not. As long as you keep the blower to around 7-8psi it will last a while with a good tune and mindful driving. I'm runnin 3.73's in my M6 blower car, btw. You'll need to upgrade clutch/fuel/rear-if possible/subframes should be on the list as well.
With 56k miles, his engine is just broken in.

Here is my Z28.
http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com...Car.php?car=12

Here is a list of recommendations that I consider necessary for installing forced induction on an F Body.
http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com....html?item=540 Bob
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