trex600450

Hello again everyone. I originally posted, "Which supercharger ?". I'm at a dilema. My trustworthy mechanic is asking why I want a supercharger on a 14 year old LT1 stock motor. He says 6-8lbs boost if fine if using a SC, however why not a 100 or 125 shot, starting at 2000rpm. He says the cost is about 1/3rd the supercharger setup, and will be just as good for a DD. The car already has 373's and a 2700-2800 stall. I plan on keeping the car unless I can sell it for like 5K$, which is unlikely. With that said, would a supercharger be "safer" than nitrous, or are both timebombs waiting to happen?..........

strokin93z

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both possible timebombs, but i would vote nitrous. you can spray when you want, and it is only 1/3 of the cost. and like no labor.

LS1 SPEED

iTrader: (22)

either can cause an issue

I would vote N20 for the bang for the buck factor + it is more friendly then boost for an LT1 if used wisely.

100-150 tops and you should be good for awhile with supporting mods
intank fuel pump
timing retard / ignition like a MSD digital 6 or Mallory 685
TR6 or 7 plug

KeysZ28

iTrader: (1)

Nitrous without a doubt imo its there when you need it and its not putting extra wear on the engine when you are just out n about. It is alot cheaper also.

camar0corey

iTrader: (22)

Supercharger you would have to run at real low boost if you want that motor to stay together. With the spray you should have no issue if the precautions are taken. Window switch, TR6 plugs, walbro pump with racetronix harness, some timing pulled and do not, DO NOT spray below 3k RPMS.

If you want the power all the time build the motor for a supercharger. If you just throw a supercharger at it as it sits, even at 6 lbs. of boost its not going to last very long. Forget about running 8 lbs. on a stock motor, not going to happen.

darrell hoagland

iTrader: (24)

nitrous

z28rob18

iTrader: (7)

well hmm i think that u should use the $4k that u were gonna for a SC and freshen the motor up then spray it just my .02

camar0corey

iTrader: (22)

Also what other mods do you have currently? Do you have the supporting mods you should have like full exhaust? How about a good rear end? I really wish I had stuck at least a 12 bolt in this thing by now, so let us know what all you have done. I'd build from the back to the front, new rear end, good suspension, etc... If I had found ls1tech years ago that's what I would have done.

PNYKLR-TA

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haha i totally agree, had i started reading up prior to modding i would have started at the rear end, good rear with strong tranny and you can pull a wheel off the ground and run a decent time just because of traction.

there was a thread not to long ago with the red formula pulling a wheel running some high 12 i think because he has a good rear and tranny, otherwise the car is stock.

z28rob18

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i wish i found this site a year and a half ago my car would probably be faster lol and i would have done the rear and all first

WhitePhoenix99

iTrader: (12)

n2o f t w

96lt1m6

iTrader: (31)

i have had them all and by far N2O was more fun however more costly in the end, 40.00 per bottle and i was roughly 3-6 bottles a week thats almost 1250.00 per year for bottle refills.....
you can have a ton of fun with N2O
on the other hand a blower is always there,i had an increase of fuel mileage with my old blower back in the day and it was really a nice addition to the performance.
so if you can deal with having lo psi situations from time to time,don't mind having to refill a few bottles at a time then nitrous is for you.

if you want power on tap with very little upkeep blowers/superchargers and turbos are for you.

Elliott's94Z

iTrader: (12)

Nitrous Outlet wet plate set up would be my suggestion

LS1 Eddie

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Nitrous is a lot of fun. I say spray that bitch into outer space. Thats what I'm gonna do to mine this year.

YngBird

exactly what i would do