I thought this video may help some folks considering adding a supercharger to their vette. Please let me know your thoughts, and which supercharger brand you prefer and why. Thanks for watching!

The A&A supercharger is a definite game changer. For anyone considering it, just be aware that once the boost comes in (mine hits just above 2k RPM), you should expect to lose traction regardless of the tires you run. A 3rd gear highway hit on my z51 w/ a stage 5 RPM built car breaks traction at 160 mph. I’m running 305 888s on ZR1 wheels. I’ll be adding some rear aero to hopefully keep the rear end planted. A&A is the real deal. The only way to describe the car is VIOLENT. Make sure you know what you’re getting into, and you’ll never look back.

@kdsgarage8475

2 ай бұрын

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Great job explaining your whole process and thoughts and research on the A&A Corvette centrifugal supercharger kit for your ride, the kits involved that you did your research on, life with the performance upgrade on your sweet ride, and the great HP gains that you got. Thank you! I am in your same predicament now, and basically did everything you did, I even have those damn Nitto Invo tires that you had too! Crap! They already told me to get the Nitto NT05R tires. I am in the process of having the A&A kit installed in their shop with their CARB compliant V2 SI Trim head unit, 50mm Raceport valve, 3” High capacity radiator, etc., and tuned at their shop. It will be finished this next week! I have a 2012 Grand Sport w a manual transmission (MGW shifter box/short throw shifter, 23k miles on car, original owner. I previously had a Cam Motion mild cam, Trick Flow pushrods, Beehive springs, K&N CAI, plus a complete cat back Borla exhaust system with a great tune on the car. You do get used to the power after a while and you want more. During this process this past week, an issue came up that slowed down this whole process, the cam that I had in the car now had to be removed and changed back to either a stock LS3 camshaft, a LS7, or an LS9 camshaft in order to tune the car into CARB compliance with A&A’s supercharger kit. A new CARB rule just got passed in July 2021, where the smog guys as part of the bi yearly smog checks, will check to see if there is an ECU tune on the car. If your car does not have a factory tune, or a CARB approved tune, the car fails the test. Always something in Kalifornia. So, we had to order another camshaft to continue on with the build. We chose the LS9 camshaft which is on the ZR1. It arrived the next day. Now, I will have a CARB compliant car that will have a nice upgrade in power and be a lot of fun to drive and play with! I can hardly wait!

@kdsgarage8475

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome! How did the build turn out? Are you all smiles?

@alkoma4586

Жыл бұрын

You didn't have to reflash ecu back to stock or was the a&a tune carb compliant? 😊

When you said the longest you've owned a car... SOLD! that's exactly what I'm looking for lol. The thrill that keeps on thrilling

@kdsgarage8475

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Sir! Love it!

Super helpful video, thanks mate! I felt the same way when I went from euro cars to vette. I slowly went up the power progress in BMW, z3, then z4, then m3, then m6. M6 was great (had the v10) but it lacked torque and modifying it was impossibly expensive. Picked up the C6 and was instantly impressed even with the stock power. Didn't last too long before I wanted more but atleast on these cars its affordable. Cammed with supporting mods, it is running super strong but looking forward to the next jump. Awesome vids though, you got another subscriber out of me. oh great looking valve covers btw.

@kdsgarage8475

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm glad you found the information helpful. Before I upgraded mine, I was searching for feedback and watched as many vids as I could find since it was such a big investment. The valve covers were hydro dipped by a local guy Brian here in Ft Lauderdale. www.showtimecustomsfla.com/gallery He does live feeds while he doing the process so you can watch your pieces get dipped. It was cool to see. I had my valve covers done and my center console and gauge bezel done too. The dark carbon fiber looks good with the black interior. Its subtle, not gaudy. I think it makes a big difference. Thanks again and good luck.

Awesome video! Thanks for making it. It helped me make a decision on how I will piece my kit together.

@kdsgarage8475

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’m glad it provided some useful information. Good luck with your build!

Sweet ride! I'm soon to hopefully own a C6 Z06. My dream car.

@kdsgarage8475

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! They are tons of fun!

Nice sounds like an airplane at the end! I'm considering a supercharger vs. cam package for my base 2008 C6.

@kdsgarage8475

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I think that was probably either the fan or the dyno winding down. Good luck with your project which ever you decide. I went with the blower because it was less intrusive.

Just did my C6 08 LS3 A6 Z51 3LT 😁 A&A V3 T trim, can change pulleys as well on V3 for more boost, 😀 Andy and Josh are great to deal with, the way they package everything was outstanding and install info online plus you can reach out to them, outstanding. Took me a few days, I'm on the 3rd floor in an apartment and was able to install in the parking lot pinning the crank and all. I'll be posting pics on my other channel FULL SEND Racing.

@kdsgarage8475

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment. That's awesome! That's great you were able to install in on your own, right in the parking lot! Did you tune in on your own? How are you enjoying it? Are you all smiles yet?

@jelenekoutdoors9023

2 жыл бұрын

@@kdsgarage8475 Thanks man waiting for interface for hp tuners, Alot of the tuners where I'm at are booked for months so I just emailed Josh at A&A for a tune that I could use in the back ground, I've been watching goatrope garage and he gets straight to the point about tuning more so that guys on a dyno, they have limited amount of time to get you in and out unlike driving the car everyday, just something to consider

thanks for the great review. I'm on the fence about supercharging my 08 Z06 right now. looking at an A&A Ti trim with meth as well. this is helping to push me over the edge.

@kdsgarage8475

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, Thank you for watching the video. By no means am I an expert, but from what I have heard a Z is a better HCI car, and can probably get to similar power levels of a boosted LS2/LS3. If you do decide to boost it, I would make sure the heads are done(which you should anyway if they are not already), and keep in at 8 lbs or below. Lots of guys have boosted Z's with great success. The theory is, the LS7 block has thinner cylinder walls because of the larger displacement. Too much boost has caused some to crack. Again, I'm no expert, just stating what I have heard and seen on forums. I've seen lots of pics of cracked cylinder walls. I've also seen lots of boosted guys with no issues. If you do boost it, you will be smiling from ear to ear (unless something breaks). Mine still makes me smile after many years of ownership. Nothing broken yet. Good luck with what ever you decide.

@mikewoolvett335

2 жыл бұрын

@Mean Green Machine Project / Soflo_ZR1X hey thanks for the response. I agree with everything you are saying. I have a set of AHP heads on my car now, so that potential issue is hopefully taken care of. I also know the Z isn't the ideal boost candidate, but there are a couple things steering me away from a full HCI build. I think to hit 600whp, you are running quite an aggressive camshaft that will have tradeoffs to drivability and general livability that I don't want to make. I'm at 500 whp now with bolt ons and ported heads, and think I can easily clear 650whp with the Ti system while keeping boost levels fairly low. I plan to run a meth kit as a safety measure, rather than a way to push the power as well. I think this can be achieved at low boost, maybe 6 lbs. It's still a bit of a risk, but I think anything is when you start modding. I appreciate your comments. I don't recall from the video, did you upgrade your clutch at the same time? Thanks.

The Kenny Bell boast-a-pump is located in driver's side rear well housing near the fuel tank.

@kdsgarage8475

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Thank you. I saw it there when I removed the rear quarter to install my wide body.

Great information

@kdsgarage8475

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you ❤ 🙏🏼

@kdsgarage8475

Жыл бұрын

No problem 😊

I've noticed the A&As tend to be a little noisy at idle but it still stands out as the kit I want to get one day. Do you hear the mechanical whirring noise from inside the car with the hood closed?

@kdsgarage8475

2 жыл бұрын

It has a slight whine at idle. I actually dig it. I sometimes find myself idling down my street enjoying the supercharger whine.

I want to see some driving clips!

@kdsgarage8475

2 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned. More to come. :-) In the meantime, here is a short of me driving a friends C8, trying to catch him in my C6. kzread.info/dash/bejne/YpeXxsdqqdu6k6g.html

Contemplating going FI on my '08 Z51 vert. I already have a ported TB and full exhaust. I am thinking it will bring me to the 600hp range. Nice detailed video!

@kdsgarage8475

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Do it! You can modestly be over 600-650. I would call A&A and tell them your power goals. They can recommend the right injectors and other parts they recommend.

My c6 i bought with v3 e85 and built makes 530whp and 567 tq only paid 12k sound to flip soon

@kdsgarage8475

3 жыл бұрын

You got a steal!

Great info, what size pulley did you get?

@schmehlk2

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I used a 3.4.

@kdsgarage8475

2 жыл бұрын

3.4

Did you change the differential or mod the transmission or torque tube?? I have a 2005 and they say the diff is weak

@kdsgarage8475

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ron, thanks for watching. My driveline is still stock. When I do crack my diff, I’ll probably drop in a full rpm setup. Still going strong for now. I don’t drag the car, only spirited driving.

Did you upgrade anything or just stock with the blower?

@kdsgarage8475

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. The internals are stock. I did headers and exhaust. Cats removed.

the 05 rear diffs hate extra power. Hope yours holds up.

@kdsgarage8475

2 жыл бұрын

So far so good. Thanks for watching!

What kinda longevity is expected? With proper maintenance, of course. Well over 100k miles ? I would also take a 8 hour drive couple times a year. Probably average just under 10k miles a year. I'd like to keep my vette for at least 10 years. She's a 2012 GS 3LT. Thanks

@kdsgarage8475

2 жыл бұрын

It should last just as long as stock if everything is maintained properly and you have a good tune. I have heard some of the other kits causing some overheating issues. I went with the A&A kit because of the better intercooler and bracket system. We have taken a few long drives to Key West in Florida heat and didn't have any issues. That's about a 4 hour drive for us. The centrifugal supercharger builds boost as the RPM's climb. If you are just cruising and keep it under 3k RPM, its like your driving the car stock. My boost overcomes the vacuum just under 3k - maybe at 2750 RPM with a 3.4 (aggressive) pulley. Getting a good tune is key to longevity. People ask me why I only make 573 with my setup. Its because I asked my tuner to keep in conservative so I don't destroy the car. I was mostly concerned with the notorious weak 05 diff, but I have not had any problems in the 3-4 years I've had the blower.

@904C5ZOSIX

2 жыл бұрын

@@kdsgarage8475 I'm in Florida as well. Thanks for that response it make good sense to keep things conservative. But enough power when I'm ready to smash the pedal. I'm in Jacksonville.

@kdsgarage8475

2 жыл бұрын

@@904C5ZOSIX No Problem. Good luck with what ever route you decide. They are fun cars. The supercharger will definitely make you giddy every time you slam it. I usually cant keep my cars long, and I'm six years in on this one and still love it. Now I'm in the process of a few more updates. ZR1X widebody and some other minor tweaks. Subscribe to the channel if you want to follow the progress.

@904C5ZOSIX

2 жыл бұрын

@@kdsgarage8475 yes sir, I did subscribe. Thanks for the great info. ✌

@904C5ZOSIX

2 жыл бұрын

One more question, say I wanted to sell her in 5 or 6 years. Should I add a few thousand to the selling price because of the mods I put on?

Just a heads up that coolant looks a little low

@kdsgarage8475

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Great podcast, cut the music, just talk about the SC and install.😊

@kdsgarage8475

2 ай бұрын

👍

Time to get the wide Fenders and go 19x12 on the back for more traction ;-)

@kdsgarage8475

3 жыл бұрын

I could definitely use a bit more grip. I’ve always been afraid I might break something though.

@John-qz4cv

3 жыл бұрын

@@kdsgarage8475 only the 05's had the weak rear end they corrected that in 06 and up you are good 👍

@kdsgarage8475

3 жыл бұрын

@@John-qz4cv Yes, that's what they say. I've had my blower installed since 2018 - so three years now, and no issues. However I don't drag the car. I'm the second owner and not sure if the 1st owner corrected the diff, but I highly doubt it. The car was completely stock when I bought it. That stigma was the initial reason I did not go with the NTO5r's the first time around. I started with Invo's. Then eventually gave in.

@kdsgarage8475

3 жыл бұрын

Wide fenders are coming. Wider than normal. More to come…

@John-qz4cv

2 жыл бұрын

@@kdsgarage8475 thats awesome! You have a link the kit?

SupahCharcha !!!

@kdsgarage8475

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah man!

I know you said it was ranged from 7k-12k but do you mind telling me exactly how much it costed you? (Sorry if I missed it in the video)

@kdsgarage8475

3 жыл бұрын

I paid 10k tax in for the entire blower kit, install, kooks long tubes, kooks off road x pipe, and tune.

@Ivancito209

3 жыл бұрын

@@kdsgarage8475 thank you .. about to get a C6 LS3 hopefully tomorrow and this is my plan 🙏🏼 any regrets with the build? Anything to avoid?

@kdsgarage8475

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ivancito209 no regrets! Best decision I made. The car was a beast before the blower. One I added the blower it was ridiculous!

@Ivancito209

2 жыл бұрын

@@schmehlk2 Unfortunately I have not due to the fact that I had to quit my job in order to start school so income isn’t as good as before but it will happen with time lol

@schmehlk2

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ivancito209 Good luck with school! You've already got the car, there is always time for upgrades later. Let me know if you have any questions down the road.

Where is this shop located I wanna get the same set up.

@kdsgarage8475

3 жыл бұрын

I had the blower and headers installed at Lashway Motorsports in Ft Lauderdale. I heard the two owners split and closed the business. The tuner, josh, rebranded the company under the name of Lashway Tuning. I heard the other owner Erik, opened up a new shop in Boca Raton, but that’s just what I heard. If you’re in the area, there is also Monster Motorsports and Red Line Motorsports. Redline is good but way overpriced. They quoted me almost 5k for a cam. I don’t have any experience with Monster.

Vortechs have had liable kits for GM, Ford n Chrysler since the early 1990s.

@kdsgarage8475

3 жыл бұрын

They’ve been around forever.

👏👍

@kdsgarage8475

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Does it whine when you step on it?

@kdsgarage8475

2 жыл бұрын

The engine / exhaust drowns it out. You hear the whine more at idle. The blowoff is sick though.

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@kdsgarage8475

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

How many miles did the motor have on it ??

@kdsgarage8475

2 жыл бұрын

Had about 36k when added.

@jacobcoleman638

11 ай бұрын

Where is it at now?

@jacobcoleman638

11 ай бұрын

I have an 08 with the LS3 and I’ve been considering this. My only hesitation is mileage is at 97k

What Shop??

@kdsgarage8475

2 жыл бұрын

Lashway in Ft Lauderdale did my install.

if you're scared of your car you need to sell it bud...gonna hurt yourself or someone else you can't handle that car sorry to say 🤷🏼

@kdsgarage8475

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. Funny.

I don't know how they claim this is the better kit when the procharger set up makes 620 horsepower ?

@omargonzalez4919

Жыл бұрын

Procharger is the way to

@kdsgarage8475

Жыл бұрын

This A&A set up could easily make 650-750. There are plenty of guys out there that are making that. This is how I chose to have it set up by my tuner. Reason being... My car is an 05 Auto. Its got a weaker driveline than later models and I wasn't ready to drop another 10k into a built trans and diff. Especially after spending near that on the blower and headers. Once I do replace the driveline, I will turn it up. A&A is better than procharger for many reasons. Procharger makes blowers for just about every car. A one size fits most approach. They are known to have belt alignment issues, shredded belts, overheating, etc. I've had this blower on my car for 5 years now, and never had a single issue. I live in south FL where its HOT. My car runs right where it should temp wise. My second choice after A&A would be ECS, but never procharger.

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@kdsgarage8475

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!