Opinions On Superchargers
 

Guys, I've been pondering the thought of a supercharger. Not necessarily now, but in about two years. I've been talking to Ron in SoCal (a great guy not to mention) about my project and his periodically. I have always been interested in them, but never really thought about it as hard until now. The reason I'm waiting about two years is because that's when I'll be ready to start on my 68 C10. I already have a brand new LS 6.0 motor that is not set up for a supercharger that will go into my Chevelle. Therefore, I'll put that in my Chevelle for now and then switch it over to my C10. I have another LS, iron 6.0 empty block with no internals that I will then build with all forged internals, blower cam, blower piston, low compression, etc for the supercharger and put this one into the Chevelle. Plus, two years gives me time to save the $6-$7k it will cost me. What do you guys think and what are some of your opinions on superchargers? I'm interested in these brands....Kenne Bell, Whipple, and Harrop.

I like Kenny Bell. You are in the DFW area correct? Speedtech on 121 in Haltom City has several cars they built with them installed, check them out.

Yeah, I'm in DFW. I'm about 99% sure I'm going to go with Kenne Bell. I'll give Speedtech a call. Thanks!!

Hey Marcus - thanks for the kind words Bro! I really enjoy our car design telephone time. See, you've got the bug...bad. Better hurry up and finish that pretty 'Velle before more new stuff comes out! :lol:

We talked about all the options including the maggie, sort of agreed to rule out cetrifugal technology. What we both liked about Keane Bell is the built in inner cooler and lower intake temps. Style wise, I really like Sparks' set up - Harrop/Wegner. IMHO, almost can't go wrong wither way.

I'd like to see Jody chime in here as he's been doing forced induction for a while.

I am partial to the TVS2300 as well. I just purchased this rear cog driven monster, first link is the video. I will be happy with this supercharger, but nowadays, you can't go wrong with either the TVS, Whipple, or KB. The dyno sheet is at the wheels.

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After seeing a picture of Jeff's (Sparks67) I went with the Harrop TVS2300 with the Wegner Setup also. It dynoed at 835hp with 805 Ft/lbs of torque. The whole setup was completed by Wegner Automotive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3tYZ2TppGQ

^ I think Fernando ended up w 900 hp on that set up as well...

Jeff is right...I think throttle body and porting the tub manifold gave me some extra ponies. But I'll have 914 hp that won't hook :lol:

Guys with superchargers, is there some unforseen maintenance or upkeep I need to know about? Say, I go with this and 2-3 years down the line, there is some expensive type of work or rebuild or tuneup I'll have to after 5k-10k miles on the supercharger, for example. Basically, what I'm asking is...after installed, as long as I take care of it, do I drive it forever for 100k miles or will I constantly have to be tuning it up, performing maintenance on it, etc.

If you go the Procharger route with either a P1SC, D1SC or F1 you will only have to change the supercharger oil every 6000miles.

I had a Procharger P600B in 1994 which is engine oil fed and only just sold it in 2005 and it's still going in my friends 1969 Corvette...Very reliable at that power level and in street use.