supercharging my gt this summer - Page 2

maggsmvp04 · 03-04-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AMRAAM4

or putting money aside to fix the centrifugal core part of the SC (part that looks like a turbo) when it inevitable implodes and needs to be rebuilt. It's a POS.

The kit he is thinking of buying from me has already been fully rebuilt, so he won't have to worry about those problems.

02andahalfgt · 03-05-2008, 08:12 PM

He will have to worry about wasting money on a car that will never be truly fast however.

Bryan · 03-05-2008, 08:31 PM

Amen!

RAZE · 03-06-2008, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by zukiracer19

what's you're insurance... i have state farm and thats suppose to be the best around here...

Geico. TERRIBLE service, good price.

shogun99 · 03-06-2008, 08:04 PM

Listen to everyone here....i didnt SC my grand am but i did put alot of money inot it and now after a bad paint job, strut mounts squeeking like a mothasucka and a cracked front bumper, i just cant wait to trade the damn thing in for a nicer car. And with gas prices going up up up...you really should think about how much the higher octane fuel is gunna cost...just a tip

O1GAGT · 03-06-2008, 08:33 PM

Guess it depends what he is looking for out of his car.... in the grand scheme of things an $1800 supercharger isn't much more than the sales tax on a new car.

mfuller · 03-06-2008, 08:55 PM

Look at it this way....
If he still enjoys his car, and plans on driving it until it dies (assuming it is paid off), then why not? $1800 is a lot less than a year's worth of payments on a new car (or even a used car......many people here are in love with trading up to a used F-body or GTO, so the gas mileage argument is kinda moot there also).
Everyone knows that cars are one of the worst things in the world to spend money on, but we're enthusiasts......we all all a bit nuts.

AznGA · 03-06-2008, 10:02 PM

Since yours is a 1999, I am assuming it has a lot of miles. If that's the case, don't even bother.

Nick-G · 03-06-2008, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 02andahalfgt

He will have to worry about wasting money on a car that will never be truly fast however.

Should I even comment that.

02andahalfgt · 03-07-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick-G

Should I even comment that.

No, don't bother. I know your car is crazy fast. After all, you have a CAI and NEON!!!!!

DrFabulous · 03-07-2008, 05:41 PM

Another thread down the tubes?

Threadstarter, it sounds like you need to do more research before you decide that this is what you want to do.

zukiracer19 · 03-27-2008, 08:29 AM

well I was honestly thinking about putting this into the works... Mags gave me a really cool deal and woudl work with me on his Supercharger, but with gas prices i might just buy me a 4 banger... it dont look like its going down.

AMRAAM4 · 03-27-2008, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by maggsmvp04

The kit he is thinking of buying from me has already been fully rebuilt, so he won't have to worry about those problems.

that would make it MORE prone to need rebuilding. Trust me, I'm well aware of the reliability rating of rebuilt turbo's (centrifugal SC core). The best thing to due when one sh1ts the bed is to buy a brand new one. it's sort of like the Human spine/back muscles. Once you have a back injury or surgery, you will never be 100% again even if it does fix the immediate pain and problem.

Graxall · 03-27-2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 02andahalfgt

No, don't bother. I know your car is crazy fast. After all, you have a CAI and NEON!!!!!

Its also easier for you to tell someone to save their money and get a new car because you already did it...Its hard when you see all the people on here with the same color/year/model car as you and theirs looks amazing...You just want what they want...Grand am's have potential to be VERY VERY nice show cars...But as stated, they are slow and it takes way too much money to make them "decently fast"

And to the topic at hand, like others have said, you dont seem to know what your in for..You cant just have some shop install a SC and expect to drive away into the sunset..

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03-06-2008, 08:04 PM	#25
shogun99 Lift Heavy Things AKA: Bilal Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario CANADA Age: 39 Posts: 1,591 Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Pursuit	Listen to everyone here....i didnt SC my grand am but i did put alot of money inot it and now after a bad paint job, strut mounts squeeking like a mothasucka and a cracked front bumper, i just cant wait to trade the damn thing in for a nicer car. And with gas prices going up up up...you really should think about how much the higher octane fuel is gunna cost...just a tip __________________ "Have you ever been mistaken for a malformed Parisian who lives in a Cathedral and rings bells? If so, you could suffer from kyphosis." -- Mike Robertson "Your bargaining posture is highly dubious." --Unicron (transformers the movie 1986). "Play Like a Champion" -- Oklahoma Football

03-06-2008, 08:33 PM	#26
O1GAGT GAGT - Senior Member AKA: Phil Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Age: 37 Posts: 1,107 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Coupe	Guess it depends what he is looking for out of his car.... in the grand scheme of things an $1800 supercharger isn't much more than the sales tax on a new car. __________________ "The world's best cam combined with a poor set of heads will produce an engine that's a dog. But bolt on a set of great heads even with a poor cam, and that engine will still make great power." ~John Lingenfelter

03-06-2008, 08:55 PM	#27
mfuller Mr. Common Sense AKA: Matt Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Loves Park, IL USA Age: 47 Posts: 2,031 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GLS sedan	Look at it this way.... If he still enjoys his car, and plans on driving it until it dies (assuming it is paid off), then why not? $1800 is a lot less than a year's worth of payments on a new car (or even a used car......many people here are in love with trading up to a used F-body or GTO, so the gas mileage argument is kinda moot there also). Everyone knows that cars are one of the worst things in the world to spend money on, but we're enthusiasts......we all all a bit nuts. __________________ Matt - Resident brake and suspension guru Also, your friendly Performance and Technical Moderator *Please don't tailgate, text and drive, drink and drive, or otherwise act like an asshat.* Questioning if it will ever run again.....

03-07-2008, 05:41 PM	#31
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	Another thread down the tubes? Threadstarter, it sounds like you need to do more research before you decide that this is what you want to do. __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

03-05-2008, 08:12 PM	#22
02andahalfgt Camaro Junkie AKA: Jon Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orefield, PA Age: 39 Posts: 3,638 Vehicle: 06 Jeep/10 Camaro SSRS	He will have to worry about wasting money on a car that will never be truly fast however.

03-06-2008, 10:02 PM	#28
AznGA GAGT - Junkie AKA: YJ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,440 Vehicle: GAGT	Since yours is a 1999, I am assuming it has a lot of miles. If that's the case, don't even bother.

03-27-2008, 08:29 AM	#32
zukiracer19 BoOsTiN' AKA: slograndam Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: State College, PA Posts: 2,700 Vehicle: ev0m0de	well I was honestly thinking about putting this into the works... Mags gave me a really cool deal and woudl work with me on his Supercharger, but with gas prices i might just buy me a 4 banger... it dont look like its going down.

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