I hear all of this stuff about cams, headers, exhaust, gears, nitrous, turbochargers, but I never hear anything about superchargers.
But on a second thought from what I've been hearing, the key to the LS1 is the computer. The engine and auto tranny is controlled by the computer. You can change almost everything, tune it to get a very good amount of horsepower out of the stock engine. So what's the point of buying all of this stuff then you have to buy a programmer or pay to have it programmed too to get the full potential of your new parts?
Well back to the supercharger, I've been looking through a lot of mags lately and vortech makes a good supercharger that adds almost 200 HP with the water/air intercooler. This kit comes with everything you need! Fuel injectors, supercharger, water lines, all of the accessories and hardware and wiring you'd need. It also comes with...oh yes, from what I've heard...the computer programmer. One kit for 6 grand and you can add 200 HP! From what I'm told you don't have to touch the engine, maybe the only thing you'd want is the LS6 cam. The lower end is virtually indestructable. But of course after the charger you'd want more airflow in and out of the engine. But with all this I heard the LS1 can handle it without remorse. The car will still run smooth and true for a long life!! But start tearing into the engine and it could tear the engine apart. I'm thinking the more airflow in/out and the supercharger could add a total of almost 300...and about 600HP would be enough for me as a street car
If I'd turn it into a drag I'd replace the LS1 with a car that's not relied on the computer so much... am I headed the right way with this? I plan on keeping my Z28 as a street car, but want to add HP. Is this a good way to go to keep the engine reliable?