Alright guys, so its come time to start thinking about slappin' a supercharger on my ole' '02 Super Sport. Yes, just thinking. Wont be getting one til i graduate high school unless i can find a super cheap before then. But as it turns out, im not too experienced with superchargers. Anyone think they can describe everything in simplified details for me? Id greatly appreciate it. Some of the things i would like to know are:

-Gen V?
-Eaton or aftermarket? And best brand?
-Additional parts required?
-How-to remove and install?
-maintnance?
-Etc.

Thanks!

 

There is the top swap, or an l67 swap. I suggest an l67/ HD transmission swap all in one shot.

Top Swap Info and Faqs, Also lots of 3800 Info

Take that, add in injector connectors and other wiring, and misc stuff and it add up quick.

 

Superchargers for dummies:

Save up for a turbo kit, or do a full L67 swap. Or the rare chance you can find a CSC kit like I did.

I usually don't recommend top-swaps to people who own 00-02 cars. Sometimes they can be more pain than it is worth. (right Brock )

 

CSC? Youre gonna have to elaborate.

 

I'd recommend going with a Gen V right off the bat. I bought a Gen III top swap but after about a year I wanted to mod more and a Gen V eventually happened for me. I guess it depends on how far you want to go with it.

The link in the first reply is what I used for my top swap "instructions" and it was very good and got me through it without a problem. If you do go with a Gen V make sure you read a lot about PVC air intake and EVAP solutions because with the Gen V you have to take that into consideration.

As far as maintenance goes, just change the supercharger oil when its recommended. I believe every 20000 miles? Double check that though. It's easy to do. Search on youtube because I think there is a good video on there about it.

For additional parts (aside what you need for a top swap) I'd recommend doing headers, rockers or a cam, so your engine can flow better. If its not tuned perfectly and you just get a canned tune it wouldn't be uncommon to see some knock on a 3.8 pulley.

 

Centrifugal SuperCharger. It looks like a belt-driven turbo. Very rare on our cars.



There's what it looks like installed.

I have all of the pieces, I'm just waiting for my new Camaro before I do my install.







Again though, finding one of these is pretty rare.

 

Tuning nightmare.

 

It's not that bad lol

 

What number engine are you on?

 

Hahahaha