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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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I just joined the site, I am a regular user of f-bodyhideout I am in iraq right now, but while I was home on leave a week or so ago, I picked me up a 2000 ws6 m6 trans am. I wanna go forced induction later to be specific I wanna go and used a maggie roots style supercharger. My question is what is the best route to go parts and such to get before getting the supercharger, which will be a little while down the road. Im not a genius on the ls1, but I know my way around them, and have books on them that tells all. So if anybody can help me I would appreciate it.
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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What is your budget? What are your goals?
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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goal is forced induction roots style supercharger, budget I am in iraq right now so I will have plenty of money lol.
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I would go with a forged SB, 72cc heads, cam, full exhaust, clutch, 12 bolt rear end, upgraded fuel system.
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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you talking about going and buying another forged short block, then doing it, or just going the forged internals. Cause I would like to see how far I can push the stock block before it has a meltdown throws a rod or w/e else. And I found a complete 12 bolt 9 inch at thunderracing for 3 grand, is that a pretty good deal or is their anywhere else I can go that has any better prices. Cause I wanna throw some 3.73's in it.
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If your not worried about the blowing the stock engine go for it. For the rear check out these guys too, http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com/ http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/
The stock engine will handle boost for a while just make sure you have a good fuel system and a safe tune. I would be saving for a forged short block... Boost is addictive
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Thanks I appreciate it, and the sound of a roots style supercharger is addictive also!!
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Get all of your fuel system updated.
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