Superchargers

[firechicken1]

I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience with supercharging thier V6 firebirds. I was just curious if other mods must be done for the supercharger to function properly, or can it just be assembled and put right in? Do you think there worth the investment? Also, does it change the sound of the car? I've been told it does. Thanks!

[Jim Adams]

If you go with a carborated supercharger then you probably can bolt up and get some linkage and run,,there are a few things you should take into consideration when thinking of getting one,,they like low compression engines and ussually like to give the engine midrange to upper end power so you may look at your cam ,,and your stall converter and your gears to get optimal performance. The sound you are looking for is the winning sound of the supercharger reving up ,,but you probably wont get thet out of the supercharger you want to use for your street application,,,It sounds hot though,,,If you want that reving sound go with a pete Jackson gear drive for your timming,,it replaces the timming chain with a gear to gear drive and it sounds bad ass!!

[blindeyed]

If you're considering forced induction on a V6, then I'd recommend a turbo. A single turbo can push you to nearly, if not more, then 300hp. Gives out alot more power than a supercharger would on a sixer. Plus, the sound of a turbo spooling up is just jaw dropping.

[firechicken1]

Thanks for the feedback you guys. Jim Adams- I was just wondering if you could give me some more information on Pete Jackson Gear drives. Do they really sound that good? Are they expensive or cheap? Do they offer them for V6's? Thanks!

[Matt365]

but, dont turbos reduce your low geared power?

[Viper_Storm]

Originally Posted by Matt365

but, dont turbos reduce your low geared power?

last time i checked turbos dont reduce power, they only make power and plus they are driven off the exhaust unlike the supercharger which is belt driven (which takes some power for it to make power), nothing like it did back in the day but it still take a lill bit of power away from the engine to make more power.

[Matt365]

okay, but how long would a turbo last before needs replacing? heard they give out faster

[Mr. Luos]

Depends on how hard you use the turbo.
If it is on a daily driver, just stay outta boost.
They don't reduce low end power, they just don't give you low end power. Most turbo set-ups that are designed well anymore have little to no lag.

[Matt365]

how do i stay outta boost when i do get one, is it an installed switch or something or is it based off how hard i gas it.

[Mr. Luos]

Lower RPM's, lower boost.

[blindeyed]

That and you could get a boost controller. Apexi makes a really nice one.

[xeroinfinity]

a good name brand turbo and waste gate will last yrs if ur just driving on the street with lower boost. but nothing lasts forever. \,,/

[Matt365]

okay, thanks for the info.

[chadm_88]

I heard it was way easier to get a supercharger, because they make so many that will fit right, and that there are hardly any turbos that can be put on without some custom work done. Also, the supercharger will take probly 100 or so hp to run off the belt but you will gain about twice that, so it's really a good deal.

[doodad]

hi,

this folder is about supercharger and l would like to ask a question about it.. first of all, l am not good at cars. l just know how to drive. l got a 97 firebird formula. and few days ago, my neighbour asked me, '' this is not normal v8 engine noise. is there anythingelse on it?'' and l said that l didnt know. my wife is working for ford motor company as an operation manager and she says that it might be supercharger but we are not sure. the car noise is to loud. when you hit the accelerate the car screams. but it is a good noise. it is gonna be a stupid questin but l wanna ask anyway, do you think that it's supercharger? and also how many horsepower do l have?? l just want you to guess guys..

thank you.