Magnacharger on 4th gen info please...thanks!

**matt evans** · 12-07-2011, 02:02 AM

I was looking to see how many people are running a maggie on there 4th gen. Im hoping to do one on my 00 ss by next summer. any info sent my way is appreciated thanks!

**cancam99ss** · 12-07-2011, 04:32 AM

Ohh in for this info

**Shermanator86** · 12-07-2011, 04:46 AM

You'll need to notch the cowl and possibly modify the k member. Quick search dug this up 98-02 LS1 Camaro/Firebird F-Body MP112 Magnacharger Kit

**matt evans** · 12-07-2011, 11:29 AM

I Know about what it takes to install one, I wondering if anyone here had one on there car. Im big into the maggies as opposed to the procharger.

**bouigha123** · 12-07-2011, 12:58 PM

Hawks has a set up that they say takes a day to install, I have watched the video on their sight countless times theres nothing like the sound of one of those cars.

**matt evans** · 12-07-2011, 02:05 PM

thats what i like most about the magnacharger setup. It already comes with everything you need were as with the procharger setup you still have to buy a balancer, fuel pump, injectors. Yea the procharger makes more power, but i like the numbers you get from the maggie in the lower rpm range. Torque wins races not Horsepower.

**MudStainKILLA** · 12-26-2011, 10:57 PM

there is a thread around here on a guy that dropped one in his camaro, real good thread on issues that he ran into along the way with a ton of pics. When i get a minute out here ill try and see if I can dig it up for you. I am looking to go this route hopefully when i finally decide on a motor to drop in my T/A.

**MudStainKILLA** · 12-26-2011, 11:35 PM

her ya go man it was on TECH not here, there are also some youtube vids as well, search magnuson camaro on youtube.
My 02 SS Magnacharger/h/c/exhaust/suspension build - LS1TECH

**MudStainKILLA** · 12-27-2011, 12:27 AM

also here is GMHTP's article on an install that LM Speed did.
LS1 FBody Performance Kit - GM High-Tech Performance Magazine

**99CANADAHAWK** · 01-17-2012, 06:15 PM

Hi , don` t mean to steal the thred but I`m looking into a MP122 Kit for my 99 Hawk , are there any other components that I should look into
like a new rear ? torq converter ? ect .. Before I S/C ?? The car has full exhaust / tune & suspension .

Thanks .

**MudStainKILLA** · 01-17-2012, 11:13 PM

Yes you are prolly going to want to upgrade your other drivelive componets, your suspension setup looks good but youll want to look into a beffier rear (autos 12bolt,manuals 9 inch) and upgrading your tranny as well (torque converter, cooler, shiftkit, or complete build) . Also depending on your desired boost it can range from a good idea to a necessity to run forged internals on the motor.

**99CANADAHAWK** · 01-19-2012, 03:15 PM

Thanks MudstainKILLA , The car will probobly remain stock other wise for power I`m looking at a Maggie MP122 @ 8PSI kitt .I`m not planning to go crazy with the car its just a street car I don`t do burnouts or anything so 450+ RWHP is good enough for me LOL ! I was either looking at beafing up my driveline components first before I add a S/C or after ?? Not sure what Im` going to do next . Also if I install the S/C myself can I drive it to a shop to have it tuned or is it best to have the shop install & tune it all at once ?? If I can drive it to a shop it`s an hour & a half away .

Thanks Again .

**35th-ANV-SS** · 01-19-2012, 07:35 PM

As long as you leave the stock injectors in the car and don't go WOT you are fine to drive it. When I say don't go WOT, I mean just that. Not even once.

If you put the new injectors in, you need it tuned before you drive it.

**MudStainKILLA** · 01-19-2012, 08:10 PM

remember with the maggie's you are going to have to cut the cowl in order for it to clear the S/C. With everything else staying stock and your just shooting for around 450, may want to look into a centifugal design. Could be cheaper for you to completly set up. But i havent priced out the difference in setups. Might be worth looking into ulness your like me and set on a roots style

**matt evans** · 01-19-2012, 08:22 PM

im still sold on the roots blower over the centrifugel.

**allbaugh_04** · 01-20-2012, 05:14 AM

The K-Member would need to be modified as well (lowered), and even then it might not fit under your hood.

I really like the idea of the maggie, but a procharger is probably the better choice on these 4th gens. You can make just as much power with one.

**99CANADAHAWK** · 01-20-2012, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by MudStainKILLA

remember with the maggie's you are going to have to cut the cowl in order for it to clear the S/C. With everything else staying stock and your just shooting for around 450, may want to look into a centifugal design. Could be cheaper for you to completly set up. But i havent priced out the difference in setups. Might be worth looking into ulness your like me and set on a roots style

I love the look of a maggie under the hood !! And the sound they make is just EVIL to boot !! Just look at the Holden HVS cars & the Vauxhull VXR 500 ( S/C GTO ) are just insane !!

**99CANADAHAWK** · 01-20-2012, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

As long as you leave the stock injectors in the car and don't go WOT you are fine to drive it. When I say don't go WOT, I mean just that. Not even once.

If you put the new injectors in, you need it tuned before you drive it.

Thanks for the info 35th , I may just get lucky and not blow up my engine on the way to get tuned LOL !!

**35th-ANV-SS** · 01-20-2012, 02:41 PM

I have a Procharger and I personally LOVE how mine sounds. People hear me coming from probably a 1/4 mile away and that's no exaggeration. It's not evil, it's down right nasty. The whine is overpowering.