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Old 03-22-2005, 08:30 PM
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Default Supercharger Dilema!!!

I have a dilema, either a Magnacharger(intercooled) or a Procharger(intercooled w/a D-1 upgrade too). If anyone has either one on their trucks or has any experience with them please chime in. I want to know which one I can get the most HP gains from. Basically if one is better than the other.

I was going to get a STS, but it is going to be about $2500.00 more than the Magnacharger!!!

And is $7400.00 for an installed (tax and labor included in that) Magnacharger a good price?

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And I was told to just get a cam, stage 2 heads, LT's and leave it alone due to the high compression of the LQ9. Should I just skip the FI or not???? TOO MANY CHOICES DON'T KNOW WHAT 2 DO!!!

And does anyone know/have the Livernois front mount turbo? Has anyone heard if it is a good turbo kit or do you have to change/add alot to it?

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Old 03-22-2005, 09:01 PM
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That magnacharger price seems too high to me. What exactly do you use the truck for? Is it your daily driver, or are you wanting just the best strip setup?
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Get a Procharger. But not a D1. Get a P1sc2. It is a smaller version of the D1 and is easier to wind up. The D1 is harder to spin and is more built motors. A p1sc2 with a fmic will make you very happy
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tbyrne has the procharger and the sts on sale right now
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Magnacharger is supposed to be efficient. You just can't boost that much out of it.
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Originally Posted by gamedawgx53
tbyrne has the procharger and the sts on sale right now
.....and depending on where you are located, they usually offer great deals on the install. I think $7400 is way high....and I can't believe the STS is higher than the Radix. What state are you in??...maybe someone could recommend another shop for the install.

Oh, for a daily driver I'd probrobally go fo the Radix of one of the front mount turbo's. Just my .02.
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Originally Posted by BADMOFO
.....and depending on where you are located, they usually offer great deals on the install. I think $7400 is way high....and I can't believe the STS is higher than the Radix. What state are you in??...maybe someone could recommend another shop for the install.

Oh, for a daily driver I'd probrobally go fo the Radix of one of the front mount turbo's. Just my .02.
I in Mesquite, Tx (just east of Dallas). If anyone DOES know of a good, fair shop PLEASE shoot me a number, name, web address or something. I have been researching and I like the Livernois front mount turbo. It's about as much as the Radix ($4995.99 + install) and I think I'd rather have a turbo. Still need my info. and comments from those who have this setups before I make a decision.

It comes with GT-37 turbo, should I upgrade to a GT-67?

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Old 03-22-2005, 10:37 PM
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Hey Caylon don't mean to get off subject but where in Mesquite do you live. I live in Mesquite off Oates Dr. and HWY 635. Thats cool I've never heard of anyone else on LS1tech that is from Garland or Mesquite area.

Originally Posted by Crazy
I in Mesquite, Tx (just east of Dallas). If anyone DOES know of a good, fair shop PLEASE shoot me a number, name, web address or something. I have been researching and I like the Livernois front mount turbo. It's about as much as the Radix ($4995.99 + install) and I think I'd rather have a turbo. Still need my info. and comments from those who have this setups before I make a decision.

It comes with GT-37 turbo, should I upgrade to a GT-67?

Thanks,
Caylon
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I say screw all those and do the LivernoisMotorsports front mount turbo now that they dropped the price a very reasonable price.


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