I was hoping for some input and would love to hear some of your thoughts.
I have a 2006 350z coupe that I love. I have considered putting a Supercharger on it but really need to hear pros and cons of doing it.
Can anyone give me some feedback?
Thanks for the help.
BallsZ
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Re: Supercharger?
pros
more power = win
cheaper then the twin turbo kits
cons-
potential to blow your engine up if not fully built but unlikely on low boost
more power = win
cheaper then the twin turbo kits
cons-
potential to blow your engine up if not fully built but unlikely on low boost
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Re: Supercharger?
One small thing I might throw in. If you have an aftermarket hood, check for clearance. Mine on my Z/28 scrapes against my aftermarket hood pretty bad. It has made a really bad place on it.
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Re: Supercharger?
What supercharger kit did you have in mind? Used or new?
Seeing that you have the 2006 model, the hood might have clearance issues with a roots type supercharger such as the Stillen.
But a centrifugal type set up (supercharger that looks like a turbo sorta) would be all set without any need for aftermarket hoods.
Superchargers are nice, relatively low risk for a motor and it yields enough gains to put a huge grin on you and a passengers face.
Blown motors with superchargers is somewhat rare, which is a huge pro.
Seeing that you have the 2006 model, the hood might have clearance issues with a roots type supercharger such as the Stillen.
But a centrifugal type set up (supercharger that looks like a turbo sorta) would be all set without any need for aftermarket hoods.
Superchargers are nice, relatively low risk for a motor and it yields enough gains to put a huge grin on you and a passengers face.
Blown motors with superchargers is somewhat rare, which is a huge pro.
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Re: Supercharger?
And of course...there is the WHINE! 
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This is so true. The whine makes anyone smile!370Z/28 wrote:And of course...there is the WHINE!
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Very true unless you get aggressive with the pulley size or have a bad tune. Stillen SC base tune, unless fixed now, has sucked IMO based on what I've seen. Getting it on a dyno and tuning a/f is critical for longevity.dasoupdude wrote:Blown motors with superchargers is somewhat rare, which is a huge pro.
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