LS9 Corevette Engine, Supercharged

SyntheticShield · 12-18-2007, 09:59 PM

I dont know about you, but that is one radical supercharger. Not anything like I have every seen, roots or centrifugal. To say nothing of the fact its intercooled too.

my97gtp · 12-18-2007, 10:51 PM

Im sure people will be ripping off the supercharger and throwing turbo setups on like the cobra guys soon.

John02Hawk · 12-19-2007, 12:04 AM

Here are a couple videos of the supposed LS9 equipped Corvette:

YouTube - Corvette Quarterly's hot lap in a "secret" Corvette

YouTube - Corvette ZR1 Exclusive Driving Spy Video - Fast Lane Daily

SyntheticShield · 12-19-2007, 06:16 AM

Great links to the videos. I dunno about ripping off the supercharger. That thing is 'supposedly' to be in the 650hp range. We'll see though.

GTPluv · 12-19-2007, 09:31 AM

I am not trying to sterotype. Espcially not you John. But around here, 9 times out of 10, if you own a Vette, you are older(60+), and they usually leave their cars stock. There are a few guys around here that are quite young(20's) and have a Vette. They are Air Force and they don't know Anything about cars. It's usually just a like brand name to them. I'm surprised thay pump their own gas if you know what I mean.

Looks like John has lots of style though. Nice Hawk!!!(wanna race?)haha

thermanlee · 12-19-2007, 09:44 AM

Yeah, I agree w/the mostly older Corvette people (around here, anyway). I think it mostly has to do w/them being the ones who can afford them

Also, most of the Vette owners I know are on their third one or fourth or even more. Seems also like the ones that are 'modded' are mid to late 80's models that someone probably picked up pretty cheap, dropped a cam in, & did some exhaust stuff to, and they're the ones you see around here driven by 23 year old kids.

quickchad · 12-19-2007, 01:01 PM

I think i wet my self looking at the picture

Not realy but that is sweet looking. I just don't' really understand how it works though.

SyntheticShield · 12-19-2007, 01:11 PM

Yeah, the whole supercharger thing has me freaked out. Its all kinds of weird. Goes way beyond unconventional.

jamar324 · 12-19-2007, 01:15 PM

Any links on how these new types work?

SyntheticShield · 12-19-2007, 01:32 PM

No information yet that I have found, and those pictures are about the extend of what is out there.....I have seen some others but those show the most of the supercharger.

12-19-2007, 12:04 AM	#3
John02Hawk GT Level Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rogers, Ark. Posts: 165 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Here are a couple videos of the supposed LS9 equipped Corvette: YouTube - Corvette Quarterly's hot lap in a "secret" Corvette YouTube - Corvette ZR1 Exclusive Driving Spy Video - Fast Lane Daily __________________ 2002 Pontiac Trans Am Firehawk - bolt-ons = 344rwhp/356rwtq - Video \| Sheet 2000 Chevrolet Corvette - Corsa Exhaust & Chrome C6 Motorsport Wheels 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP gone

12-19-2007, 06:16 AM	#4
SyntheticShield Administrator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,754 Thanks: 15 Thanked 52 Times in 37 Posts iTrader: (5)	Great links to the videos. I dunno about ripping off the supercharger. That thing is 'supposedly' to be in the 650hp range. We'll see though. __________________ Scotty Hall Bartlesville, OK 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP It whines a lot, but I like it. The only limitation you will ever face in life is yourself!

12-19-2007, 09:44 AM	#6
thermanlee SE Level Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I agree w/the mostly older Corvette people (around here, anyway). I think it mostly has to do w/them being the ones who can afford them Also, most of the Vette owners I know are on their third one or fourth or even more. Seems also like the ones that are 'modded' are mid to late 80's models that someone probably picked up pretty cheap, dropped a cam in, & did some exhaust stuff to, and they're the ones you see around here driven by 23 year old kids. __________________ Dark True Green Metallic (?) 1999 GP GT with um, 'custom' front bumper. Looking diligently for a same color replacement 110K miles. No U-bend. Crappy stereo. Filthy inside (thanks to my wife & kids). Runs perfect.

12-19-2007, 01:11 PM	#8
SyntheticShield Administrator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,754 Thanks: 15 Thanked 52 Times in 37 Posts iTrader: (5)	Yeah, the whole supercharger thing has me freaked out. Its all kinds of weird. Goes way beyond unconventional. __________________ Scotty Hall Bartlesville, OK 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP It whines a lot, but I like it. The only limitation you will ever face in life is yourself!

12-19-2007, 01:15 PM	#9
jamar324 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Any links on how these new types work? __________________ 2002 Grand Prix

12-18-2007, 10:51 PM	#2
my97gtp SE Level Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Im sure people will be ripping off the supercharger and throwing turbo setups on like the cobra guys soon.

12-19-2007, 09:31 AM	#5
GTPluv GTP Level Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Enid,Ok Posts: 1,306 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (1)	I am not trying to sterotype. Espcially not you John. But around here, 9 times out of 10, if you own a Vette, you are older(60+), and they usually leave their cars stock. There are a few guys around here that are quite young(20's) and have a Vette. They are Air Force and they don't know Anything about cars. It's usually just a like brand name to them. I'm surprised thay pump their own gas if you know what I mean. Looks like John has lots of style though. Nice Hawk!!!(wanna race?)haha

12-19-2007, 01:01 PM	#7
quickchad Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I think i wet my self looking at the picture Not realy but that is sweet looking. I just don't' really understand how it works though.

12-19-2007, 01:32 PM	#10
SyntheticShield Administrator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,754 Thanks: 15 Thanked 52 Times in 37 Posts iTrader: (5)	No information yet that I have found, and those pictures are about the extend of what is out there.....I have seen some others but those show the most of the supercharger. __________________ Scotty Hall Bartlesville, OK 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP It whines a lot, but I like it. The only limitation you will ever face in life is yourself!

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