New guy in NC
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Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,966
From: Raleigh, NC
Welcome! Good to see more NCers here!
I noticed no one really answered your question. The intro section is usually just hi and welcomes.
How much are you trying to spend to supercharge the car, and what are your plans for the future past that? Just slap a supercharger on and be done? If so, you don't need forged internals to run around 400 RWHP, but you'll be able to run more boost and more HP with forged internals, so if you plan on going above around 450 RWHP sometime, it might be a good idea. LTs are always a good idea if you want to maximum flow and performance out of any setup. Depending on what kind of X pipe you have, a lot of companies sell short legs for LTs, you might be able to just replace the legs. If not, you could always get it all cut and welded too, but then you won't be able to remove the midpipe if you ever need to. Also, parts needed would depend on the supercharger you get. If you get something like a Kenne Bell, it'll replace your intake. Most everything will be optional upgrades to get the most out of your setup, but you don't NEED to upgrade much else. Maybe fuel pump and injectors. You could basically just slap a S/C on and enjoy a decent boost as is, or you can go all out and forge the internals, get the heads worked, get some blower cams, and all that and really up the boost. All depends on what you want to put into it. I'd suggest you read up a little on what exactly you're looking for, what kind of supercharger you want (twin screw, centri, etc) depending on the power you want and money you want to spend, then start a thread in the tech section about the build. I'm going from the best I know off the top of my head, but I'm a 3V guy now. Those guys would know a lot more than me and correct anything I got wrong.
If you want to do the work yourself and buy the individual parts, you can build an FI setup for not too terribly expensive. But if you're going to buy a kit and have someone else install it, you'll be looking at probably closer to 2 or 3 times the price.
I noticed no one really answered your question. The intro section is usually just hi and welcomes.
How much are you trying to spend to supercharge the car, and what are your plans for the future past that? Just slap a supercharger on and be done? If so, you don't need forged internals to run around 400 RWHP, but you'll be able to run more boost and more HP with forged internals, so if you plan on going above around 450 RWHP sometime, it might be a good idea. LTs are always a good idea if you want to maximum flow and performance out of any setup. Depending on what kind of X pipe you have, a lot of companies sell short legs for LTs, you might be able to just replace the legs. If not, you could always get it all cut and welded too, but then you won't be able to remove the midpipe if you ever need to. Also, parts needed would depend on the supercharger you get. If you get something like a Kenne Bell, it'll replace your intake. Most everything will be optional upgrades to get the most out of your setup, but you don't NEED to upgrade much else. Maybe fuel pump and injectors. You could basically just slap a S/C on and enjoy a decent boost as is, or you can go all out and forge the internals, get the heads worked, get some blower cams, and all that and really up the boost. All depends on what you want to put into it. I'd suggest you read up a little on what exactly you're looking for, what kind of supercharger you want (twin screw, centri, etc) depending on the power you want and money you want to spend, then start a thread in the tech section about the build. I'm going from the best I know off the top of my head, but I'm a 3V guy now. Those guys would know a lot more than me and correct anything I got wrong.
If you want to do the work yourself and buy the individual parts, you can build an FI setup for not too terribly expensive. But if you're going to buy a kit and have someone else install it, you'll be looking at probably closer to 2 or 3 times the price.
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Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 53
From: NC
Welcome! Good to see more NCers here!
I noticed no one really answered your question. The intro section is usually just hi and welcomes.
How much are you trying to spend to supercharge the car, and what are your plans for the future past that? Just slap a supercharger on and be done? If so, you don't need forged internals to run around 400 RWHP, but you'll be able to run more boost and more HP with forged internals, so if you plan on going above around 450 RWHP sometime, it might be a good idea. LTs are always a good idea if you want to maximum flow and performance out of any setup. Depending on what kind of X pipe you have, a lot of companies sell short legs for LTs, you might be able to just replace the legs. If not, you could always get it all cut and welded too, but then you won't be able to remove the midpipe if you ever need to. Also, parts needed would depend on the supercharger you get. If you get something like a Kenne Bell, it'll replace your intake. Most everything will be optional upgrades to get the most out of your setup, but you don't NEED to upgrade much else. Maybe fuel pump and injectors. You could basically just slap a S/C on and enjoy a decent boost as is, or you can go all out and forge the internals, get the heads worked, get some blower cams, and all that and really up the boost. All depends on what you want to put into it. I'd suggest you read up a little on what exactly you're looking for, what kind of supercharger you want (twin screw, centri, etc) depending on the power you want and money you want to spend, then start a thread in the tech section about the build. I'm going from the best I know off the top of my head, but I'm a 3V guy now. Those guys would know a lot more than me and correct anything I got wrong.
If you want to do the work yourself and buy the individual parts, you can build an FI setup for not too terribly expensive. But if you're going to buy a kit and have someone else install it, you'll be looking at probably closer to 2 or 3 times the price.
I noticed no one really answered your question. The intro section is usually just hi and welcomes.
How much are you trying to spend to supercharge the car, and what are your plans for the future past that? Just slap a supercharger on and be done? If so, you don't need forged internals to run around 400 RWHP, but you'll be able to run more boost and more HP with forged internals, so if you plan on going above around 450 RWHP sometime, it might be a good idea. LTs are always a good idea if you want to maximum flow and performance out of any setup. Depending on what kind of X pipe you have, a lot of companies sell short legs for LTs, you might be able to just replace the legs. If not, you could always get it all cut and welded too, but then you won't be able to remove the midpipe if you ever need to. Also, parts needed would depend on the supercharger you get. If you get something like a Kenne Bell, it'll replace your intake. Most everything will be optional upgrades to get the most out of your setup, but you don't NEED to upgrade much else. Maybe fuel pump and injectors. You could basically just slap a S/C on and enjoy a decent boost as is, or you can go all out and forge the internals, get the heads worked, get some blower cams, and all that and really up the boost. All depends on what you want to put into it. I'd suggest you read up a little on what exactly you're looking for, what kind of supercharger you want (twin screw, centri, etc) depending on the power you want and money you want to spend, then start a thread in the tech section about the build. I'm going from the best I know off the top of my head, but I'm a 3V guy now. Those guys would know a lot more than me and correct anything I got wrong.
If you want to do the work yourself and buy the individual parts, you can build an FI setup for not too terribly expensive. But if you're going to buy a kit and have someone else install it, you'll be looking at probably closer to 2 or 3 times the price.
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