Blower or a turbo?
It may be overkill to run that built block that you have. My car is crazy fast and I'm on stock internals. It breaks loose in 4th gear so I'm upgrading to 285 tires. I have been TT'd for about six thousand miles and my long block has 36000 miles on it now.
If you skip running the built block and stay under 500 horsepower you won't have to build your transmission; at least not right away. The idea of running an automatic with that kind of power makes me a bit uncomfortable. I wish I was close by to show you how good 450whp feels... It definitely will save you some cash to stay within the realm that stock internals can handle.
To hit 500 with a blower you'll need a SI trim impeller and a 3.12 pulley I believe. That's best, as opposed to a SCI trim with a 2.87 pulley which is prone to belt slip and other problems. From what I've read people just get bored of the way the power comes on with a SC. Regardless you're going to want a RFS. The innovate SCG-1 is a great all in one boost controller/wideband to make it easy on your wallet. Selling the built block for a low mileage VQ is something to consider.
If you skip running the built block and stay under 500 horsepower you won't have to build your transmission; at least not right away. The idea of running an automatic with that kind of power makes me a bit uncomfortable. I wish I was close by to show you how good 450whp feels... It definitely will save you some cash to stay within the realm that stock internals can handle.
To hit 500 with a blower you'll need a SI trim impeller and a 3.12 pulley I believe. That's best, as opposed to a SCI trim with a 2.87 pulley which is prone to belt slip and other problems. From what I've read people just get bored of the way the power comes on with a SC. Regardless you're going to want a RFS. The innovate SCG-1 is a great all in one boost controller/wideband to make it easy on your wallet. Selling the built block for a low mileage VQ is something to consider.
I'm not boosting this motor. I don't want to get a lower millage stock motor because I had this car for 11 years and plan to have for another 11. There is no point getting stock engine just to have to deal with same issues later down the road so that is why I'm defiantly getting a built engine.
I do worry about the noise, blowers are quite noisy and that is one of the factors which keeps me on the fence.
I still have time to think this over, I still have to put in built engine and brake it in before I blow it up.
my motor and transmission have 203k miles on it. It consumes about 2 qts of oil in a 5k oil change intervals.
I'm not boosting this motor. I don't want to get a lower millage stock motor because I had this car for 11 years and plan to have for another 11. There is no point getting stock engine just to have to deal with same issues later down the road so that is why I'm defiantly getting a built engine.
I do have aftermarket exhaust and HIfow cats. That is one of the reasons I am considering blower because I don't want to loose the components I already have.
I do worry about the noise, blowers are quite noisy and that is one of the factors which keeps me on the fence.
I still have time to think this over, I still have to put in built engine and brake it in before I blow it up.
I'm not boosting this motor. I don't want to get a lower millage stock motor because I had this car for 11 years and plan to have for another 11. There is no point getting stock engine just to have to deal with same issues later down the road so that is why I'm defiantly getting a built engine.
I do have aftermarket exhaust and HIfow cats. That is one of the reasons I am considering blower because I don't want to loose the components I already have.
I do worry about the noise, blowers are quite noisy and that is one of the factors which keeps me on the fence.
I still have time to think this over, I still have to put in built engine and brake it in before I blow it up.
Greddy kit keeps whatever cats you have, but test pipes are preferred with any form of forced induction because it burns much more fuel... I see what you're saying with the inevitable oil consumption though... Good point.
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I do have aftermarket exhaust and HIfow cats. That is one of the reasons I am considering blower because I don't want to loose the components I already have.
I do worry about the noise, blowers are quite noisy and that is one of the factors which keeps me on the fence.
I still have time to think this over, I still have to put in built engine and brake it in before I blow it up.
I do worry about the noise, blowers are quite noisy and that is one of the factors which keeps me on the fence.
I still have time to think this over, I still have to put in built engine and brake it in before I blow it up.
Also not only your blower will be loud, your exhaust will be alot louder too
That's not true, with the Vortech it's preferred to have HFCs or even stock cats. Some back end pressure is needed with such a setup. However with Turbo it's best to have decent exhaust flow, so test pipes or HFCs are recommended.
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Most turbo kits will replace it down pipe and connect to your exhaust at the Y pipe. So your exhaust remains the same, down pipe or whatever you have gotta be changed.
Greddy is the only one as far as know that replaces the exhaust manifolds and retains stock down pipes. But i could be wrong.
If you're interested in Supercharging, Vortech is the way to go
If you're interested in single turbo, Boosted performance is amazing, and a breeze to install.
If you're interested in twin turbo, Greddy have an amazing kit, but is a bitch to install.
Greddy is the only one as far as know that replaces the exhaust manifolds and retains stock down pipes. But i could be wrong.
If you're interested in Supercharging, Vortech is the way to go
If you're interested in single turbo, Boosted performance is amazing, and a breeze to install.
If you're interested in twin turbo, Greddy have an amazing kit, but is a bitch to install.
You do not want to run stock cats with turbos. The extra heat alone will ruin them prematurely. Running turbos an a stock automatic transmission can also be problematic and is not a good idea. Superchargers are safer on the tranny due to their power curve.
I chose turbos over a blower because I knew what I wanted and what was expected. But judging from the criteria the OP stated I still feel a blower would be better.
I chose turbos over a blower because I knew what I wanted and what was expected. But judging from the criteria the OP stated I still feel a blower would be better.
Most turbo kits will replace it down pipe and connect to your exhaust at the Y pipe. So your exhaust remains the same, down pipe or whatever you have gotta be changed.
Greddy is the only one as far as know that replaces the exhaust manifolds and retains stock down pipes. But i could be wrong.
If you're interested in Supercharging, Vortech is the way to go
If you're interested in single turbo, Boosted performance is amazing, and a breeze to install.
If you're interested in twin turbo, Greddy have an amazing kit, but is a bitch to install.
Greddy is the only one as far as know that replaces the exhaust manifolds and retains stock down pipes. But i could be wrong.
If you're interested in Supercharging, Vortech is the way to go
If you're interested in single turbo, Boosted performance is amazing, and a breeze to install.
If you're interested in twin turbo, Greddy have an amazing kit, but is a bitch to install.
Boosted Performance is the way to go, design simplicity and accessibility to the turbo. I've done a JWT and a fully custom set up. It's great if you've got the $$$ to throw at it. If I were starting fresh, it would be a twin scroll single from BP. Spend the money saved on a Haltech pro plug in and you'll be good to go. You can still put cats, muffler, etc on a BP kit. If you want more performance and stock quiet sound, get a boost activated cut out. Cheap and readily available these days. Good luck.
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Its very simple to install. I wanted BP kit but I couldn't justify buying new lol I always look for deals on used. That's why I ended up with Greddy TT
that's scary to have the turbos that low. Running the risk off scraping the crap out of them.
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I was thinking the same, however everything sits higher than the subframe. So there's noway they would touch the ground unless you knock out your entire subframe.
currently my Y pipe to mid pipe connection is the lowest part of the exhaust and only part that scrapes on the bumps.
Stock internals go with a supercharger.
Built motor go turbo.
Going with a turbo is a promise you'll blow your stock engine idc what anyone says. The torque delivery from a turbo is just too much for a stock vq
Built motor go turbo.
Going with a turbo is a promise you'll blow your stock engine idc what anyone says. The torque delivery from a turbo is just too much for a stock vq
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So not true. I know guys been running turbos locally for 5+ years and no problems at all. Tuning is everything. And of course knowing your limit.
Boosted Performance looks very interesting. Even though I'd have to lose my cats and Y pipe (which I was going to replace with MD anyway).
The only thing scares me is location of the turbo being under the car.
The only thing scares me is location of the turbo being under the car.