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Old 01-19-2011, 12:35 AM
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I have a 2000 gt with about 111k on the clock. What im wondering would it be safe to put a vortec on there? If so which trim would be better. Also would i have to do anything else other than buy the supercharger? Thanks guys for any input
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Old 01-19-2011, 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 00gtbk
I have a 2000 gt with about 111k on the clock. What im wondering would it be safe to put a vortec on there? If so which trim would be better. Also would i have to do anything else other than buy the supercharger? Thanks guys for any input
Do a compression test and see in what shape your engine is in. Mileage is not really that important. It getting beaten on all day is more of a factor...
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Old 01-19-2011, 12:43 AM
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Ok will do. do you know what that cost. and what compression should i be looking at? also im kinda a nooby at all this. if the compression is low what needs to be replaced?
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Ok will do. do you know what that cost. and what compression should i be looking at? also im kinda a nooby at all this. if the compression is low what needs to be replaced?
all cylinders should be within 5% of eachother. If compression is low in any of your cylinders then your engine is tired and it's better to NOT supercharge it...
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Old 01-19-2011, 02:24 AM
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Go turbo. Way better torque
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Go turbo. Way better torque
^^ Candidate for the dumbest post ever...
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Go turbo. Way better torque
LOLLLLLL
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Old 01-19-2011, 06:08 AM
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I agree with the compression test idea. What other performance mods do you have?
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Originally Posted by mfj
^^ Candidate for the dumbest post ever...
im laughing so hard right now
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Originally Posted by everett
Go turbo. Way better torque
lmao hows it feel to be a dummy
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