Can you put a supercharger on a LT1?
Without a doubt, ProCharger has become the proven leader in LT1 forced induction. Since the release of the C7 Corvette a few years ago and new GM LT1 trucks and SUV’s shortly thereafter, adding supercharged boost to the new direct injected LT1 engine has gone mainstream.
How much power can a LT1 motor handle?
Stock block is good for 1000+hp with upgraded internals. Stock short block is good for somewhere between 600 and 800 depending on who you ask.
Can you put a LT4 supercharger on a LT1?
These adapter plates allow an LT4 Supercharger to be installed on LT1, L82, L83, L84, L86 , L87 Cylinder heads. Lt4 Valley cover is required as well as extension pipe. Corvette Accessories or Camaro Accessories are required when using these adapter plates.
How much horsepower does a supercharger add to a Camaro?
Now with the addition of a ProCharger supercharger you can bolt-on an extra 110+ HP over stock with a Stage II Intercooled Tuner Kit at the factory boost level and 91 octane pump gas, with no permanent modifications to the vehicle.
How much hp does the LT1 really have?
Corvette, the Small Block V-8 and LT1
| 1970 LT-1 (Gen 1) | 2014 LT1 (Gen 5) | |
|---|---|---|
| Camshaft type | solid lifter | hydraulic |
| Fuel delivery | four-barrel carburetor | direct injection |
| Ignition | transistorized with cam-driven distributor | individual coil-on-plug |
| Horsepower | 370 @ 6,000 rpm | 450 (estimated) |
How much horsepower can a Procharger add?
Cast up to 450 horsepower, forged for higher horsepower or for rpm levels above 6,000 rpm.
Is the LT1 a good candidate for a supercharger?
I had a feeling that the LT1 wasn’t a great candidate for a supercharger addition. You’re right that RMCR offer a 120 hp increase at 7psi with Vortech V-3 Si trim s/c and a stage 2 intercooled 175 hp increase at 8psi with the same s/c, but I was a bit concerned about blowing up my barely broken in LT1. I drive the car so rarely.
How much boost does a Supercharger add to a car?
Assuming an engine with a compression ratio of around 9:1 running pump gas,if a supercharger gives your engine 14.7 psi of boost (another atmosphere) that will essentially double the output of your engine, everything else being equal.
What is the best LT1 forced induction engine?
Without a doubt, ProCharger has become the proven leader in LT1 forced induction. Since the release of the C7 Corvette a few years ago and new GM LT1 trucks and SUV’s shortly thereafter, adding supercharged boost to the new direct injected LT1 engine has gone mainstream.
Are the power gains on an LT1 worth it?
The power gains just aren’t worth the cost and risk on an LT1. When it comes to LS motors. I’m all for slapping on a turbo or LSA blower to a stock motor and letting it eat, but there are a few aspects of those motors that make them better equipped to handle the power boost can bring in stock form.