I found a good deal on a supercharger and can't pass it up. I have pretty much stock 97 lt1 with the expception of a frew mods. Can I throw a procharger on there or is going to be too muc for a stock car. If i can what PSI do I have to run it at safely to not blow anything out. And if i can't run it, what mods should I have done first before I get it.
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-Lou -
1997 30th Anniversary Firebird Formula -
With a complete stock engine you can run 6-9 PSI (intercooled). Personally I think 9 is a bit high but Im only a computer Engineer not an automotive one. You may want to change the cam to be a better match to the forced induction and you will need headers. Pushing more in means theres gona be more coming out. A good software program to test the engine with is "Engine Analyzer Pro v3.3" Its got a stock LT1 engine in there and you can just add the procharger specs to the program and what ever other mods you have can be added to the stock engine and the program can tell you possible probles setimated HP and TQ. You may think that a software program cant figure out all the specs, but I used it to build my 350 in my car now and the software dyno and real dyno were only off by 3% accross the board.
Eric W.
89 Firebird Formula WS6
Accel/Lingenfelter Super Ram
6.2L/382.97 ci
Custom PROM Dyno tuned
WCT-5 speed
BW 9-bolt Posi 3.45
Boss MS 18" Rims
Headman Headers 1 5/8 Ceramic Coated
Custom Dual exhaust
1LE upgrade
Custom Temperature / Navigation Rear View Mirror
In a constant state of upgrade!
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9 psi intercooled will be fine on a well tuned stock LT1 motor. It will be the weak rearend that will probably beOriginally posted by lt14mla
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If you plan on keeping stock internals for now, I would at least do headers in addition to the blower.Comment
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