Im guessing you got it right with people not wanting to cut stuff up to get it to fit. Id do it though. 
magna charged F-body
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magna charged F-body why don't I hardly ever see a magna charged F-body (vette style roots type blower)?
I'm thinking people don't want to cut there cars.(cowl & inside of hood).
I like the roots style blower for it's lack of maintainance. compared to pro chargers.
I'm thinking people don't want to cut there cars.(cowl & inside of hood).
I like the roots style blower for it's lack of maintainance. compared to pro chargers.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ighlight=roots
this kit has barely any cutting involved...none that is noticeable from above
this kit has barely any cutting involved...none that is noticeable from above
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the only other one I've sean was a ws6 w/ a hole the size of the blower in the hood.
besides the cutting of body it seams like this would be a easy true bolton install .
anyone here done this?
besides the cutting of body it seams like this would be a easy true bolton install .
anyone here done this?
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Originally Posted by iamsickofitall
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ighlight=roots
this kit has barely any cutting involved...none that is noticeable from above
this kit has barely any cutting involved...none that is noticeable from above
I think that is a vette C5 magna charger w/ vertical IC. only read a few pages though.
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I got one of these kits. The only place that I know of that sell them for F-bodys is LM Speed, and it's not really cheap at over $6k, but still doable. It does require some cutting and welding. I'd post pics of my finished product, but I'm still waiting on the last box of parts with the installation instructions, and the EFI Live base tune files to get it started from Ed at LM Speed. When I get this stuff, I'll get it done and post some pics ASAP. I have the magnacharger in hand and some of the install hardware, just waiting on the last box of it. No I don't own my own shop, just a retail customer that wanted to try this kit.
Originally Posted by badmfkr
why don't I hardly ever see a magna charged F-body (vette style roots type blower)?
I'm thinking people don't want to cut there cars.(cowl & inside of hood).
I like the roots style blower for it's lack of maintainance. compared to pro chargers.
I'm thinking people don't want to cut there cars.(cowl & inside of hood).
I like the roots style blower for it's lack of maintainance. compared to pro chargers.
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roots
Originally Posted by farmdawg
I got one of these kits. The only place that I know of that sell them for F-bodys is LM Speed, and it's not really cheap at over $6k, but still doable. It does require some cutting and welding. I'd post pics of my finished product, but I'm still waiting on the last box of parts with the installation instructions, and the EFI Live base tune files to get it started from Ed at LM Speed. When I get this stuff, I'll get it done and post some pics ASAP. I have the magnacharger in hand and some of the install hardware, just waiting on the last box of it. No I don't own my own shop, just a retail customer that wanted to try this kit.
are you a jet pilot?
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farmdawg: I am sure everyone here would really like to see some detailed pics of the installation and I am really curious in this kit from LM speed. I like root style, but I do not really want to do that much custom work to get a kit on there. I am just wanting to know how much a PITA this kit will be to install. Either way I am sure you will like this kit, and I have not seen good pics on cutting and other tricks to get this to fit. I just need someons opinion on the kit, besides the people selling it.
Besides the incredible power outputs of a procharger, IMO how easy they are to install is one of their best attributes
Besides the incredible power outputs of a procharger, IMO how easy they are to install is one of their best attributes
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Originally Posted by badmfkr
Looks like you have a hobby shop at you're desposal.
are you a jet pilot?
are you a jet pilot?
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Originally Posted by H21surfer
farmdawg: I am sure everyone here would really like to see some detailed pics of the installation and I am really curious in this kit from LM speed. I like root style, but I do not really want to do that much custom work to get a kit on there. I am just wanting to know how much a PITA this kit will be to install. Either way I am sure you will like this kit, and I have not seen good pics on cutting and other tricks to get this to fit. I just need someons opinion on the kit, besides the people selling it.
Besides the incredible power outputs of a procharger, IMO how easy they are to install is one of their best attributes
Besides the incredible power outputs of a procharger, IMO how easy they are to install is one of their best attributes
Probably on vacation or something. 
I was wanting to do this kit as well. I have had the magnacharger on my C6 and had a P1SC from A&A Corvette on my C5. I wanted to get this kit from LM Speed but they never returned my 3 emails I sent so, I am moving on to another setup. Never answered the phone either. My dad delt with EPP with his new rear end jsut recently (Monday) and if I go F/I its going to be with those guys, or the new APS TT Kit. Right now I am shopping lol.
I liked my Maggie though over all, even more then the ATI it had a nice flat power curve and made over 400RWTQ at 2200 rpm's ( i like low and midrange power), and peaked around 450 at 4500 where the HP took over. It was a hand full, I loved it. The ATI's power is great and can be upgraded and increased with a few changes. If it wasn't for the fact I gotta cut my hood I would be all over the maggie. But right now its looking more like the ATI everyday. Both are great kits, jsut depends on where you like your power to be at really.
I liked my Maggie though over all, even more then the ATI it had a nice flat power curve and made over 400RWTQ at 2200 rpm's ( i like low and midrange power), and peaked around 450 at 4500 where the HP took over. It was a hand full, I loved it. The ATI's power is great and can be upgraded and increased with a few changes. If it wasn't for the fact I gotta cut my hood I would be all over the maggie. But right now its looking more like the ATI everyday. Both are great kits, jsut depends on where you like your power to be at really.
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Originally Posted by BadMonkey
I was wanting to do this kit as well. I have had the magnacharger on my C6 and had a P1SC from A&A Corvette on my C5. I wanted to get this kit from LM Speed but they never returned my 3 emails I sent so, I am moving on to another setup. Never answered the phone either. My dad delt with EPP with his new rear end jsut recently (Monday) and if I go F/I its going to be with those guys, or the new APS TT Kit. Right now I am shopping lol.
I liked my Maggie though over all, even more then the ATI it had a nice flat power curve and made over 400RWTQ at 2200 rpm's ( i like low and midrange power), and peaked around 450 at 4500 where the HP took over. It was a hand full, I loved it. The ATI's power is great and can be upgraded and increased with a few changes. If it wasn't for the fact I gotta cut my hood I would be all over the maggie. But right now its looking more like the ATI everyday. Both are great kits, jsut depends on where you like your power to be at really.
I liked my Maggie though over all, even more then the ATI it had a nice flat power curve and made over 400RWTQ at 2200 rpm's ( i like low and midrange power), and peaked around 450 at 4500 where the HP took over. It was a hand full, I loved it. The ATI's power is great and can be upgraded and increased with a few changes. If it wasn't for the fact I gotta cut my hood I would be all over the maggie. But right now its looking more like the ATI everyday. Both are great kits, jsut depends on where you like your power to be at really.
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I think I am going to end up calling EPP, in the next few months. I just cant seeing this magnacharger kit being easy to install, and I have already been down that road. Trying to fit those root style superchargers in places they dont belone is hell. As much as i like the looks of the kit, and the design, I still cant picture myself being able to install this with out at least a couple weeks of problem solving.
I still want to see the installaion, and I wish the best of luck on it. I hope you can prove me wrong about it.
I still want to see the installaion, and I wish the best of luck on it. I hope you can prove me wrong about it.
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Originally Posted by Exotic Performance Plus
Why do you think a roots style of blower is going to have less maintainance than a ProCharger? Bob
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Originally Posted by AlphaEden
There's no oil to change for one...
The PC is a very nice sys. but the maintainance every 6-8K miles is extra work.
plus being forced to use there fluid can get costly.