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moto111 · 11-09-2008, 01:52 AM

im new to cars i curr own a 05 mustang but soon as new camaro comes out i want one and i get back from the desert in aug of 09 so they should be around. now the qustion have you seen the roots blower idea for this car one is it possible and two is it street legal? this will be my dd but omg i want a blower like this helpppppppp.

Scooter · 11-09-2008, 03:57 AM

Sounds like a question for Wm Holden.

JiXeR'z DoDgE/FoRd KiLLeR · 11-09-2008, 04:38 AM

BDS blowers also look into Weiand blowers. I'm not sure if this will work with an LS3 tho...You may wanna go with a GMPP LSX Block, forged engine internals, CNC/ported heads, and an all new trans. and rearend. It's alot to consider when adding the power the blower will be putting out.

o2camaross · 11-09-2008, 08:15 AM

just throw a magnacharger on there and call it a day. its a roots blower and sounds mean, ask wm

Crowley · 11-09-2008, 09:49 AM

I'll be looking at magnacharger, whipple, and KB .... supporting mods as well ..

Crowley

*GTAHVIT* · 11-09-2008, 02:48 PM

MagnaCharger/Eaton have kits for the LS3 in the Vette. I'm sure they will have kits for the Camaro. And yes they are 50 sate legal.

Wm Holden · 11-09-2008, 03:19 PM

Bravo gentlemen!!

Seems my work here is done!!

LOL!!

Crowley · 11-09-2008, 03:27 PM

I'll be looking to build the internals as well ... 600hp just won't cut it for a FI 6.2L engine .. .. That is one place the 03/04 cobras / Gt500's shine .. already built from the factory .. just change your boost (or blower / turbo) ... too easy to get way beyond the 600bhp mark ... and out of a smaller engine ..

Crowley

Wm Holden · 11-09-2008, 03:44 PM

rubber baby...rubber.

600hp is tire evap zone.

ElManny · 11-09-2008, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by o2camaross

just throw a magnacharger on there and call it a day. its a roots blower and sounds mean, ask wm

i concur im running this on my f150 and wow it is fun!!

*DGthe3* · 11-10-2008, 09:42 AM

I believe the question is having a 'through the hood' blower. A roots type supercharger will sit quite nicely under a normal hood, or at the very least one with a bit of a extra powerbuldge, see ZR1 Corvette. I have seen 1 or 2 cars driving on the street with a through the hood setup, but thats all. I don't know if thats because of legal issues or because you need to have an "over the top" personality.

attymf · 11-10-2008, 10:46 AM

That blower looks like it belongs on a 572 cubic inch big block running nitrous

truvkngfan · 11-10-2008, 11:15 AM

I have a weiand 6-71 sticking out of the hood on my 928 and at least in Minnesota it is completely street legal. The odd part her is you can't have anything hanging from your mirror but the blower (which is a HUGE visual impairment) is completely legal.

*CamaroSpike23* · 11-10-2008, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

I believe the question is having a 'through the hood' blower. A roots type supercharger will sit quite nicely under a normal hood, or at the very least one with a bit of a extra powerbuldge, see ZR1 Corvette. I have seen 1 or 2 cars driving on the street with a through the hood setup, but thats all. I don't know if thats because of legal issues or because you need to have an "over the top" personality.

not all roots superchargers will sit nicely under a normal. it all depends on the size of s/c, like the LS9 and the LSA superchargers are not very large at all. the magnuson s/cs are beautiful for the LS series motors and sit nicely right in place of the stock intake manifold.

but most of the "thru the hood" ones are like the old weiand 6-71s, 8-71s and 14-71s. along with the car running carbureted setup, which adds height in and of itself.

LS guys get it easy, all they ever made for the LT1's were centrifugal style. which I honestly dislike.... im a positive displacement kind of guy.

in fact my little project im working on now for my LT1 is a roots style s/c with methanol injection.

and a quick peek...

11-09-2008, 09:49 AM	#5
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,568 View My Garage	I'll be looking at magnacharger, whipple, and KB .... supporting mods as well .. Crowley __________________

11-09-2008, 02:48 PM	#6
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	MagnaCharger/Eaton have kits for the LS3 in the Vette. I'm sure they will have kits for the Camaro. And yes they are 50 sate legal. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

11-09-2008, 03:19 PM	#7
Wm Holden Yes, that's my real name. Drives: 2005 LS2 600hp GTO Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ventura, ca. Posts: 770	Bravo gentlemen!! Seems my work here is done!! LOL!! __________________ Magnuson 112HH supercharger at 7.5 psi (Virtual 9.0 liter) 600hp 1 of 2 torrid/red int /A4/05 555r 275/40/R17's Nitto Extreme Drags 1.7 60 ft Car runs high 11's No other mods. I got the first 112HH Magnuson blower ported for a GTO. Now it appears it was also one of the last.... http://www.ribbonprinting.com http://www.personalizedawarenessribbons.com

11-09-2008, 03:27 PM	#8
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,568 View My Garage	I'll be looking to build the internals as well ... 600hp just won't cut it for a FI 6.2L engine .. .. That is one place the 03/04 cobras / Gt500's shine .. already built from the factory .. just change your boost (or blower / turbo) ... too easy to get way beyond the 600bhp mark ... and out of a smaller engine .. Crowley __________________

11-09-2008, 03:44 PM	#9
Wm Holden Yes, that's my real name. Drives: 2005 LS2 600hp GTO Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ventura, ca. Posts: 770	rubber baby...rubber. 600hp is tire evap zone. __________________ Magnuson 112HH supercharger at 7.5 psi (Virtual 9.0 liter) 600hp 1 of 2 torrid/red int /A4/05 555r 275/40/R17's Nitto Extreme Drags 1.7 60 ft Car runs high 11's No other mods. I got the first 112HH Magnuson blower ported for a GTO. Now it appears it was also one of the last.... http://www.ribbonprinting.com http://www.personalizedawarenessribbons.com

11-09-2008, 03:57 AM	#2
Scooter Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 465	Sounds like a question for Wm Holden.

11-09-2008, 04:38 AM	#3
JiXeR'z DoDgE/FoRd KiLLeR SSiCk MeMbEr!!! Drives: HeAviLy MoDDeD 2010 SS CaMaRo! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: MeRRiLLviLLe, IN Posts: 233	BDS blowers also look into Weiand blowers. I'm not sure if this will work with an LS3 tho...You may wanna go with a GMPP LSX Block, forged engine internals, CNC/ported heads, and an all new trans. and rearend. It's alot to consider when adding the power the blower will be putting out.

11-09-2008, 08:15 AM	#4
o2camaross Drives: 2010 2SS/RS & 04 silvy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Driving Posts: 362	just throw a magnacharger on there and call it a day. its a roots blower and sounds mean, ask wm

11-10-2008, 09:42 AM	#11
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,372	I believe the question is having a 'through the hood' blower. A roots type supercharger will sit quite nicely under a normal hood, or at the very least one with a bit of a extra powerbuldge, see ZR1 Corvette. I have seen 1 or 2 cars driving on the street with a through the hood setup, but thats all. I don't know if thats because of legal issues or because you need to have an "over the top" personality. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

11-10-2008, 10:46 AM	#12
attymf Drives: 2017 SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LI, NY Posts: 755 View My Garage	That blower looks like it belongs on a 572 cubic inch big block running nitrous

11-10-2008, 11:15 AM	#13
truvkngfan Drives: Porsche928,AMV8,Acadia,Accord Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Elk River, MN Posts: 78 View My Garage	I have a weiand 6-71 sticking out of the hood on my 928 and at least in Minnesota it is completely street legal. The odd part her is you can't have anything hanging from your mirror but the blower (which is a HUGE visual impairment) is completely legal.

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