How bad is it to add a supercharger, I was told that a supercharger reduces engine life? I questioned when I was being told because I know a number of people who have one? This mechanic was saying that he had serviced a number of cars who blew their motors from a supercharger application? Whats your 2 cents on this subject?

Doesn't Lingenfelter still provide this service as a factory option? That's a pretty strong endorsement right there I would think... I would think that with any FI set-up it's all in the details and component interaction, I mean everything has to work together in unison.

The LSX is one tough motor and can handle a FI set-up better then any other factory block made IMO... Of course too much of a good thing is bad as well, I wouldn't run the upper limits of boost. I believe 7.5 lbs is where Lingenfelter stays...

This is all off the top of my head though. Tom Snitzer is a real pro at this stuff, hopefully he'll show up and correct me as needed! :D If not try PMing him!

I agree with Tim, there are many great supercharger systems out there, we personally went with Magna Charger, as it has one of the best warranties on the market. There are some systems out there that claim some impressive numbers, what you need to consider in many cases these "peak" numbers are being pulled from dyno runs where the boost is set high. These high dyno results running at higher boost levels could very well harm a stock engine. As far as N/A applications, I would recommend viewing and or posting questions in our Naturally Aspirated forum section.

thanks for the help, here is another question

Will adding a supercharger to a car void out the existing factory warranty?:confused:

Not sure about the engine warranty, however I suspect it might void it. As for "blowing" an engine; superchargers(blowers) increase engine power by injecting more air into the engine, allowing more gas to be burned at the same time. The more air (boost) is injected, the more gas can be also, creating more HP. At some point, the amount of power the engine puts out exceeds the capabilities of the components inside the engine. Generally those are pistons, connecting rods... Most blowers can safely generate approx 6-8 lbs of boost, increasing HP by approx 140 rwhp before they tax the engine. If you want to generate more boost, you need to install forged components inside the engine (pistons, crank arms, connecting rods.....). Many folks run blowers at 9-11 lbs of boost for months without a problem, UNTIL they get detonation (engine knock). When that occurs, engines break.

By way of example, my C5 generate approx 15 lbs of boost and produces 740 rwhp. I also have meth inj to keep the intake temp lower when pushing the car. Blower cars have a tendency to overheat on the track (rr).

One final point: If you plan to road race the car, I would not install a blower. There are other naturally aspirated options. If you want more HP on the street or may drag race, then go for it.

Not sure about the engine warranty, however I suspect it might void it. As for "blowing" an engine; superchargers(blowers) increase engine power by injecting more air into the engine, allowing more gas to be burned at the same time. The more air (boost) is injected, the more gas can be also, creating more HP. At some point, the amount of power the engine puts out exceeds the capabilities of the components inside the engine. Generally those are pistons, connecting rods... Most blowers can safely generate approx 6-8 lbs of boost, increasing HP by approx 140 rwhp before they tax the engine. If you want to generate more boost, you need to install forged components inside the engine (pistons, crank arms, connecting rods.....). Many folks run blowers at 9-11 lbs of boost for months without a problem, UNTIL they get detonation (engine knock). When that occurs, engines break.

By way of example, my C5 generate approx 15 lbs of boost and produces 740 rwhp. I also have meth inj to keep the intake temp lower when pushing the car. Blower cars have a tendency to overheat on the track (rr).

One final point: If you plan to road race the car, I would not install a blower. There are other naturally aspirated options. If you want more HP on the street or may drag race, then go for it.


740rwhp?? D*mn!!! what supercharger system do you have and how is that meth system running for you? Have you experienced any problems with it? BTW do you have any engine shots you can post?? Would love to see this monster!

See link for pics and narrative on my C5. No problems with meth injection. Works great. If your planning to RR car & want to go SC strongly recommend air extractor hood to keep engine temp down also (see additional link).

http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com/projectCar.php?car=40

http://www.acproducts.us/hood%20closed%20on%20WB.jpg