Mods needed to add a roots type blower?

**WS.SICK** · 03-03-2010, 03:39 PM

Im thinking of doing a roots type blower setup to my ls1 WS6 sometime in the future, but Im not sure of all the supporting mods?

Would running 6 liter LQ9's from an escalade lower the compression enough that I wouldn't need special pistons etc?

Would a "lopey" supporting cam effect that?

I don't want to end up blowing the engine, but want a lot of power with that glorious "whine" that you get with blowers like eaton or magnuson.

looking for some advice- thanks in advance

p.s. the motor probably has about 130k

**predator** · 03-04-2010, 03:16 PM

Lower the K member and cut the cowl for one...

-me

**Wesman** · 03-07-2010, 06:18 PM

LM Speed sells the Magnacharger for $6500.

http://www.lmspeed.com/magnachargerl...hargerkit.aspx

It doesn't require lowering the engine at all, but it does require minimal cutting to the cowl area above the blower.

**jiveass** · 03-07-2010, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by Wesman

LM Speed sells the Magnacharger for $6500.

http://www.lmspeed.com/magnachargerl...hargerkit.aspx

It doesn't require lowering the engine at all, but it does require minimal cutting to the cowl area above the blower.

i would require a new place to live if i bought somethin that expensive for my car...my girl would tell me

**Wesman** · 03-07-2010, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by needls1again

i would require a new place to live if i bought somethin that expensive for my car...my girl would tell me

Yea I hear ya...

MTI racing sells a very similar kit, but its slightly cheaper at $5995.

**00z28bubba** · 03-08-2010, 02:07 AM

he said he wanted lots of power. mini maggies hits 7 or so psi tops. forged is best for boost. if you dont wanna blow your motor then forge it and make sure and take extra time to make the tune perfect. a roots setup for lots of power will have fitment issues in our cars stock bodied.

**Wesman** · 03-08-2010, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by 00z28bubba

he said he wanted lots of power. mini maggies hits 7 or so psi tops. forged is best for boost. if you dont wanna blow your motor then forge it and make sure and take extra time to make the tune perfect. a roots setup for lots of power will have fitment issues in our cars stock bodied.

What do you mean "Mini Maggie"??

The S/C in the link is an Eaton M112, same as used on a 03-04 Cobras.

**00z28bubba** · 03-09-2010, 01:13 AM

Originally Posted by Wesman

What do you mean "Mini Maggie"??

The S/C in the link is an Eaton M112, same as used on a 03-04 Cobras.

didnt check the link. all i saw was lmspeed and magnacharger. usin the ps3 for forums lately.

**overseasiraq** · 04-02-2010, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by Wesman

LM Speed sells the Magnacharger for $6500.

http://www.lmspeed.com/magnachargerl...hargerkit.aspx

It doesn't require lowering the engine at all, but it does require minimal cutting to the cowl area above the blower.

Hes right I did it back in the day and I just cut the cowl and modified the wipers to work.

**RJWZ28** · 04-19-2010, 09:49 PM

If you are concerned about the way your girl will react to a $6500 supercharger setup, then she's really not going to be happy if you build the engine to support bigger boost AND throw a blower on it

that's the price we often pay to have fun with our cars: no fun at home for a lil while

**Packy** · 04-20-2010, 06:31 AM

No cutting the cowl with this design here.

Check this one out!

**BrntWS6** · 04-21-2010, 06:29 AM

I was looking at those, stage 2 kit is a little pricy but they claim 250hp increase. I personally would wait till they out for a while, still very new.

**Packy** · 04-21-2010, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by BrntWS6

I was looking at those, stage 2 kit is a little pricy but they claim 250hp increase. I personally would wait till they out for a while, still very new.

I am debating on buying one myself. They make awesome power and with a built engine you would really be able to boost the hell out of it!

**shady milkman** · 04-21-2010, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by Packy

I am debating on buying one myself. They make awesome power and with a built engine you would really be able to boost the hell out of it!

wanna sell me your old set up..a.k.a just give it to me

**Packy** · 04-21-2010, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by shady milkman

wanna sell me your old set up..a.k.a just give it to me

When I get home to Florida tomorrow I am going to do some evaluating and make a phone call to DRE to speak with them about a modified kit since I would only need some of the components. We will see how that goes and if its good then I would sell my full P1Sc kit complete.

**shady milkman** · 04-21-2010, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by Packy

When I get home to Florida tomorrow I am going to do some evaluating and make a phone call to DRE to speak with them about a modified kit since I would only need some of the components. We will see how that goes and if its good then I would sell my full P1Sc kit complete.

for free to me right ?