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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 03:51 PM
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I have a 97 z28 camaro, has a cam,ported throttle body, headers,msd,borla exhaust. Just wondering if i should turbo or supercharge it what is the best thing to do.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 03:57 PM
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more info please. cam specs?
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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Much more information is needed. Is it an auto or manual? What are your goals for the car? What is your budget? etc. . A turbo or supercharger won't be cheap or easy. The rest of the car from the fuel system to the rest of the drivetrain should be upgraded to accomodate the added hp. I would suggest doing a search on here and learning from what others have done.
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NITROUS! and maybe some tires and suspension if you got the cash.
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best thing to do is leave it alone and drive it.
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Turbos and superchargers are nice but youll be spending more or the same as a stroker build and making the same power on a stock bottom end. Its really up to you, but i would wait for a forged internal build before going that route.

How many miles on your engine?
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 10:17 AM
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thanks guy for the info.I would just like to run around 11.20 to 11.50's. I just have a little rv cam, msd, 85mm throttle body, k&n cold air intake. the car is a 6 speed with a short throw shifter.
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