s/c on a stock engine, how long???
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Car: '91 Z28
Engine: LB9
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42
s/c on a stock engine, how long???
I have a 305 TPI with a Vortech s/c and made 3500 miles with this setup until now.
I was wondering how long the stock engine with a supercharger will hold up.
has anyone had problems or is all fine?
the engine has now ~65000 miles on it and no drag racing.
Pat
I was wondering how long the stock engine with a supercharger will hold up.
has anyone had problems or is all fine?
the engine has now ~65000 miles on it and no drag racing.
Pat
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Car: '91 Z28
Engine: LB9
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42
usually i'm driving like everyone should 
most of the time i'm cruising around enjoying the weather. I only floor i from time to time.
most of the time i'm cruising around enjoying the weather. I only floor i from time to time.
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From: Wayne, NJ
Car: 88 IROC
Engine: 305 TPI
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I don't think there's a range of mileage it can go....every engine is different, everybody drives differently.
Mine has had a P600 on since 1997, at 80,000 miles...it is now at 148,000 miles. still going strong.
Mine has had a P600 on since 1997, at 80,000 miles...it is now at 148,000 miles. still going strong.
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Car: 5.3L turbo 2800lbs RWD
Engine: Prefer 3L Iron & 5.3L Aluminum
Transmission: 4l80e
Axle/Gears: 3.512
accoring to weiand / Holley / Ati / Vortech etc...
if boost levels are kept reasonable (4-5 PSI) and Detonation is kept under control theres no reason a stock engines life expectancy should lessen even 1 day from the use of a supercharger.
if boost levels are kept reasonable (4-5 PSI) and Detonation is kept under control theres no reason a stock engines life expectancy should lessen even 1 day from the use of a supercharger.
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