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greatmike · 12-27-2013, 02:00 PM

starting to plan out my next upgrade on my 2010 L-99.Was going to do a cam and heads.But it seems like for almost the same money i could add a kenny bell or magna supercharger and also get more hp from the supercharger than the cam and heads.just dont know which one to go with.current mods include.Jre tune,Vmax throttle body,K&N intake,and kooks 1 7/8 headers.Car only has 5000 miles.

Juiced1 · 12-27-2013, 02:09 PM

It depends on your ultimate goals for the vehicle. If you want something for all out horsepower a Procharger is hard to beat (they are also great on the street since they don't kill your drivetrain as much during daily driving). They make great boost and are easy to install and upgrade. If you want a killer street car that's tons of fun anywhere you go, a roots or twin screw fit the bill. But the best bank for your buck right now is probably the SLP TVS2300 system. They are priced fair and use the same Eaton 2300 technology as the ZR1 and the Magnacharger systems. They also have a slick look and a new tuner kit available!

Unreal · 12-27-2013, 02:23 PM

ECS kit for a supercharger.

Chris82xx · 12-27-2013, 02:25 PM

I would cross out Kenne Bell off your list. They're great for other cars, but out of the box, not so great for the Camaro. If you want a roots or twin-screw style S/C, Maggie's, Whipple's, and E-Force are the best for a PD. If you want a centrifugal style blower, ECS, or Pro-Charger are the top two. I'm biased towards the ECS. If you're looking long term and expandability, ECS and Procharger is the way to go. Right now, my blower that came with the base kit is being upgraded to a YSi. The PD blowers are expandable too, just not to the extent of a centrifugal style.

Snidely Whiplash · 12-27-2013, 02:37 PM

John Lingenfelter and son-in-law Paul at 21st Century, say the Edelbrock E Force drives great and does not mess with highway mileage.

Unreal · 12-27-2013, 02:39 PM

ECS and I believe procharger come with a dedicated 10 rib setup, nice tensioner, and bracket that will support a big blower. The maggies/whipples/etc you get stuck in wanting more, then upgrading the HE, tensioner, pulleys, etc and land up spending more and more money while other options just pulley down and enjoy. Only difference between a 600rwhp and 850rwhp ECS kit setup is the pulley or restrictor. The same can't be said with a Maggie/whipple/etc. Just something to think about for upgrading later. Either one makes enough torque to fry the tires. My centri car makes 500+ft/lbs at 2500rpm and can roast the tires at ease anywhere under 80mph if I want. More low end doesn't help.

Not a supercharger but check out turbo options too. You get best of both worlds, a wicked power band, and great upgradeability, typically for less money.

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John Lingenfelter and son-in-law Paul at 21st Century, say the Edelbrock E Force drives great and does not mess with highway mileage. "

Same with every other option. Twin turbo, vortech, Maggie, whipple, ECS, Procharger, etc. They all drive great and don't mess with highway mileage.

1LESSPROBLEM · 12-27-2013, 02:48 PM

LSA supercharger hands down... for the money, of course.

LS3 SS · 12-27-2013, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LESSPROBLEM

LSA supercharger hands down... for the money, of course.

bct10985 · 12-27-2013, 04:08 PM

Ecs

greatmike · 12-27-2013, 04:09 PM

Which is the most reliable roots type or belt driven type.

Detoxx03 · 12-27-2013, 04:22 PM

Everyone mentioned is belt driven. PD blower are far from what should be classified as bang for your buck.

Bo White · 12-27-2013, 04:40 PM

IMO any supercharger will effect fuel economy. My Camaro doesn't get the fuel economy my GXP got. The GXP had an LS3/TR6060 with 3.70 gear with LTs and intake. My SS is 100lbs lighter and with a taller gear and gets 2mpg less with the exact same drive route. Tune on both vehicles were done by the same well known LS tuner. It still gets better economy than my old quad cab truck so I dont bitch about it since its 580+ at the wheels lol.

1LESSPROBLEM · 12-27-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LS3 SS

LSA kit can be had for less than $3500, if you can install yourself.

Chris82xx · 12-27-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Detoxx03

Everyone mentioned is belt driven. PD blower are far from what should be classified as bang for your buck.

I got to give it to the PD blowers though, when you want instant power, it's there.

12-27-2013, 02:00 PM	#1
greatmike Drives: 2010 silver 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hanover New Jersey Posts: 340 View My Garage	which is the Best supercharger for the money starting to plan out my next upgrade on my 2010 L-99.Was going to do a cam and heads.But it seems like for almost the same money i could add a kenny bell or magna supercharger and also get more hp from the supercharger than the cam and heads.just dont know which one to go with.current mods include.Jre tune,Vmax throttle body,K&N intake,and kooks 1 7/8 headers.Car only has 5000 miles.

12-27-2013, 02:23 PM	#3
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	ECS kit for a supercharger. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

12-27-2013, 02:25 PM	#4
Chris82xx Make your peace with God! Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS M6 Convertible Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 1,595	I would cross out Kenne Bell off your list. They're great for other cars, but out of the box, not so great for the Camaro. If you want a roots or twin-screw style S/C, Maggie's, Whipple's, and E-Force are the best for a PD. If you want a centrifugal style blower, ECS, or Pro-Charger are the top two. I'm biased towards the ECS. If you're looking long term and expandability, ECS and Procharger is the way to go. Right now, my blower that came with the base kit is being upgraded to a YSi. The PD blowers are expandable too, just not to the extent of a centrifugal style. __________________ ECS base supercharger (NOVI 1500SL), ECS AlKY control kit, 92mm TB, ARH 1 7/8" LT's non-catted, Borla 3" exhaust, ID850 injectors, Squash fuel system, ECS Big Blower Cam, MGW short throw shifter, DSS 1000hp axles, LGW differential cover, billet caps, Tech AFX heater hoses, Pedders differential bushings, Eaton TrueTrac differential, PRC dual valve springs, Katech C5R timing chain, ATI balancer, Meilings oil pump, Pfadt Trailing Arms, Pfadt Tie Rods, Pfadt Sway Bars, Pfadt End Links, DSS Aluminum Driveshaft 811RWHP/719RWTQ UNDER MAJOR OVERHAUL!!

12-27-2013, 02:37 PM	#5
Snidely Whiplash Fight Crime, Drive Armed Drives: '14 2SS Yelo Maro, HD collection Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NRH, TX Posts: 985	John Lingenfelter and son-in-law Paul at 21st Century, say the Edelbrock E Force drives great and does not mess with highway mileage. __________________ Bring back Sunoco 260 to the local station. Some folks STILL drive L-88s and need the good gas.

12-27-2013, 02:39 PM	#6
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	ECS and I believe procharger come with a dedicated 10 rib setup, nice tensioner, and bracket that will support a big blower. The maggies/whipples/etc you get stuck in wanting more, then upgrading the HE, tensioner, pulleys, etc and land up spending more and more money while other options just pulley down and enjoy. Only difference between a 600rwhp and 850rwhp ECS kit setup is the pulley or restrictor. The same can't be said with a Maggie/whipple/etc. Just something to think about for upgrading later. Either one makes enough torque to fry the tires. My centri car makes 500+ft/lbs at 2500rpm and can roast the tires at ease anywhere under 80mph if I want. More low end doesn't help. Not a supercharger but check out turbo options too. You get best of both worlds, a wicked power band, and great upgradeability, typically for less money. " John Lingenfelter and son-in-law Paul at 21st Century, say the Edelbrock E Force drives great and does not mess with highway mileage. " Same with every other option. Twin turbo, vortech, Maggie, whipple, ECS, Procharger, etc. They all drive great and don't mess with highway mileage. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

12-27-2013, 02:09 PM	#2
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	It depends on your ultimate goals for the vehicle. If you want something for all out horsepower a Procharger is hard to beat (they are also great on the street since they don't kill your drivetrain as much during daily driving). They make great boost and are easy to install and upgrade. If you want a killer street car that's tons of fun anywhere you go, a roots or twin screw fit the bill. But the best bank for your buck right now is probably the SLP TVS2300 system. They are priced fair and use the same Eaton 2300 technology as the ZR1 and the Magnacharger systems. They also have a slick look and a new tuner kit available!

12-27-2013, 02:48 PM	#7
1LESSPROBLEM Drives: blown Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: between here and there Posts: 147	LSA supercharger hands down... for the money, of course. __________________ VF Commodore LSA Heads Cam Weld

12-27-2013, 04:08 PM	#9
bct10985 Drives: 2010 2SS LS3, 2013 duramax Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Dover, De Posts: 1,451	Ecs __________________ ECS Ysi-B, cam, Tsp 2" longtubes, Squash dual pumps, Id1300s, meth, 4L80e, FTI 3600, ZL1 3.73 diff, BMR suspension, 15" conversion, weld rts mt 275 et street R. 9.6@147mph

12-27-2013, 04:09 PM	#10
greatmike Drives: 2010 silver 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hanover New Jersey Posts: 340 View My Garage	Which is the most reliable roots type or belt driven type.

12-27-2013, 04:22 PM	#11
Detoxx03 ЯєŧąяĐ Єl¡m¡иąŧøя ™ Drives: 2008 Corvette Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Woodward Avenue Posts: 876 View My Garage	Everyone mentioned is belt driven. PD blower are far from what should be classified as bang for your buck. __________________ D1SC Procharger 932/758 on E85 A Futral Motorsports Creation https://www.facebook.com/DetoxxAtomic

12-27-2013, 04:40 PM	#12
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	IMO any supercharger will effect fuel economy. My Camaro doesn't get the fuel economy my GXP got. The GXP had an LS3/TR6060 with 3.70 gear with LTs and intake. My SS is 100lbs lighter and with a taller gear and gets 2mpg less with the exact same drive route. Tune on both vehicles were done by the same well known LS tuner. It still gets better economy than my old quad cab truck so I dont bitch about it since its 580+ at the wheels lol. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X