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Hi, i am building a fresh LS1 and i am thinking of buying the vortech supercharger kit. What would you guys recommend?! Different options?
I've got a '98 LS1 with the stock bottem end, TSP Torquer v4 cam, LS6 valley cover installed, LS6 intake, 42lb's injectors, ported throttle body, 243 heads with LS7 lifters and the trunion upgraded rockers. Exhaust will be determinded, still don't know... got the Engine in a '68 Camaro with a 4L80 trans.
Hi, i am building a fresh LS1 and i am thinking of buying the vortech supercharger kit. What would you guys recommend?! Different options?
I've got a '98 LS1 with the stock bottem end, TSP Torquer v4 cam, LS6 valley cover installed, LS6 intake, 42lb's injectors, ported throttle body, 243 heads with LS7 lifters and the trunion upgraded rockers. Exhaust will be determinded, still don't know... got the Engine in a '68 Camaro with a 4L80 trans.
Thanks so far, Joey
With that cam you may loose out on some potential with boost. We make an ls conversion kit that would go excellent in that vehicle. Here is a pic of a 67 with the old version ls swap kit. It is essentially the same as the new kit, just a better tensioner setup now. All of our superchargers come standard with a limited lifetime warranty. Self contained, billet construction, 100% made in America.
With that cam you may loose out on some potential with boost. We make an ls conversion kit that would go excellent in that vehicle. Here is a pic of a 67 with the old version ls swap kit. It is essentially the same as the new kit, just a better tensioner setup now. All of our superchargers come standard with a limited lifetime warranty. Self contained, billet construction, 100% made in America.
A boost cam will yield the most gains. There are a number of different cam retailers. Such as BTR, Texas speed, Comp cams, Little Johns Motorsports, Baker Engineering. This 67 has a stock 5.3 with Baker engineerings boost cam and it put down 573 whp at 8# boost with our supercharger.
A boost cam will yield the most gains. There are a number of different cam retailers. Such as BTR, Texas speed, Comp cams, Little Johns Motorsports, Baker Engineering. This 67 has a stock 5.3 with Baker engineerings boost cam and it put down 573 whp at 8# boost with our supercharger.
That is crazy.. think i am going to look into it. Thanks !
What kind of nitrous kit should i be running? I got the standerd pistions, is this a problem?
No problem with the stock pistons. Just stay with a 150 or less. The reason I mentioned nitrous is that your build is not real boost friendly and will be very limited. If it were me, and I was spending that big coin on a blower or turbo, I'd want more than the few psi that you'll be limited to. With nitrous it won't be the same issue, and it will cost far less. Now If you plan on building the motor around boost then no question I'd go that route. That's just my personal opinion
Boost is just a number, a measurement of how free flowing or not free flowing the intake/engine/exhaust is. Most people are fine with stock shortblocks until around 600whp.
No problem with the stock pistons. Just stay with a 150 or less. The reason I mentioned nitrous is that your build is not real boost friendly and will be very limited. If it were me, and I was spending that big coin on a blower or turbo, I'd want more than the few psi that you'll be limited to. With nitrous it won't be the same issue, and it will cost far less. Now If you plan on building the motor around boost then no question I'd go that route. That's just my personal opinion
Thanks a lot. Do you have some options for nitrous kits?
Boost is just a number, a measurement of how free flowing or not free flowing the intake/engine/exhaust is. Most people are fine with stock shortblocks until around 600whp.
You are right, if i would go boost, i should build the Engine for boost so that i am not limited... this was not build for boost!
Nitrous has its downfalls too. Boost is there whenever you want it. No need to fill bottles. Ls1's have been making big numbers 600+ for years.. Biggest thing you need to decide is what do you plan on doing most with the car? Track, street, etc. Then figure out your long term goal, and your budget, and make a plan on what works best for you.
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Vortech supercharger for LS1 
