What should I do to my car in preparing for a supercharger?

[Bykov]

Lots of mixed answers here. Get with who is selling you the supercharger and have them tell you what you need. As for my own opinion, if you stay under 300whp you'll be fine. Oil cooler dependent on your environment and driving conditions which, again, who you're buying from will let you know what would be best. A lot of venders I have talked to have been very good about not shoving product down your throat. I am getting my kit through CSG and they even talked me out of some supporting mods I thought I needed so I am actually spending less money.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by djdrugga24

I am planning on purchasing and installing a supercharger next year. Before that happens, I would like to prepare my car before adding all that horsepower.

I currently only have a Takeda Cold Air Intake installed in my car.

I was planning on installing the following this year:
- INVIDIA N1 Exhuast
- STOPTECH FRONT AND REAR UPGRADE brake package (still not too sure about this brand)
- Eibach Pro-Kit Springs
- Eibach Anti-Roll Kit

I know that my Cold Air Intake will have to be removed for the intake that comes with a supercharger.

Any comments on what I am planning to buy or what I should buy.

I would really appreciate it.

What will you be doing with the car?

[Rifle]

Full exhaust, as recommended above. I'd also look into a good set of tires. You're also going to need something to stop all that power, if not a BBK, just a better set of pads/rotors/fluids.


No need for a clutch under 300 hp. Catch can is a must. No need for an oil cooler unless you're tracking.. even then under 300 hp, I'd recommend a vented hood before an oil cooler.. (under 300 hp).

[Mr.ac]

Originally Posted by Alltezza

Headerback, and some Michelin PSS(;

Lol Michelin PSS? Lol nah, nah.

Better radiator/ oil cooling, Better brakes. Exhaust.


Then like what everyone says what do you plan to use your car for? Daily, track, or a mix of both? And what kind of power goals?

[Alltezza]

Originally Posted by Mr.ac

Lol Michelin PSS? Lol nah, nah.

Better radiator/ oil cooling, Better brakes. Exhaust.


Then like what everyone says what do you plan to use your car for? Daily, track, or a mix of both? And what kind of power goals?

Lol to each their own, I'd say get some grippy tires. That torque gets addicting.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Rifle

Full exhaust, as recommended above. I'd also look into a good set of tires. You're also going to need something to stop all that power, if not a BBK, just a better set of pads/rotors/fluids.


No need for a clutch under 300 hp. Catch can is a must. No need for an oil cooler unless you're tracking.. even then under 300 hp, I'd recommend a vented hood before an oil cooler.. (under 300 hp).

A vented hood helps cool the engine coolant, but not the engine oil.

[Rifle]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

A vented hood helps cool the engine coolant, but not the engine oil.

Less heat for the motor = less stress on the motor = less engine oil temp?

Idk talking out my ass.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Rifle

Less heat for the motor = less stress on the motor = less engine oil temp?

Idk talking out my ass.

Coolant temps = how much heat your engine is generating (aka how much power you're making).

Oil temps = how much friction is the oil lubricating (aka engine RPM).

You can floor it at low RPMs, and watch coolant temps go up without watching oil temps go up. Likewise, you can sit at high RPMs cruising without accelerating, and watch your oil temps go up, but coolant stay steady.

[Mr.ac]

Originally Posted by Alltezza

Lol to each their own, I'd say get some grippy tires. That torque gets addicting.

You call Michelin PSS grippy? Did the dealer guy told you this or the guy selling you tires? Cause their are way better tires with more grip and less money.

[Alltezza]

Originally Posted by Mr.ac

You call Michelin PSS grippy? Did the dealer guy told you this or the guy selling you tires? Cause their are way better tires with more grip and less money.

Cool man, so what tires would you recommend then?

[Mr.ac]

Originally Posted by Alltezza

Cool man, so what tires would you recommend then?

you have lots of options.
for starters off the top of my head, Dunlop Star Specs, Hankook RS3, Pirelli P-Zero, Kumo Ecsta V720/XS, Bridgestone Potenza, Yokohama ADVAN Sport. etc

then again you can always google it right? unless you want me to hold your hand for that too? LOL jk.

[jwvand02]

Originally Posted by djdrugga24

I am planning on purchasing and installing a supercharger next year. Before that happens, I would like to prepare my car before adding all that horsepower.

I currently only have a Takeda Cold Air Intake installed in my car.

I was planning on installing the following this year:
- INVIDIA N1 Exhuast
- STOPTECH FRONT AND REAR UPGRADE brake package (still not too sure about this brand)
- Eibach Pro-Kit Springs
- Eibach Anti-Roll Kit

I know that my Cold Air Intake will have to be removed for the intake that comes with a supercharger.

Any comments on what I am planning to buy or what I should buy.

I would really appreciate it.

What supercharger? What fuel? Nobody can give you an answer otherwise.

Your answer could range from "the car is perfectly fine stock" to "injectors, fuel pump, clutch, forged internals and axles".

[djdrugga24]

I am aiming for the Edelbrock Supercharger kit next year. I am really impressive with the advertise power gains.

I want my car to be a daily driver running on 93 octane. Since I brought the car, that is the fuel I have been using. Also note, my car is an automatic.