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69camarokid
10-03-2008, 11:41 AM
i have a 95 transam LT1 with 6 speed in my 69 camaro.
Has most of the basic boltons and an upgraded cam. making abround 400- 420 HP.
im looking to bunp to atleast 500 HP, streetable, as this is a daily driver type car.

what would you guys recommend.
Belt driven upercharger
procharger
turbo
sts rear mount turbo

what do you guys think would be the best system/kit?
thanks

awr68
10-07-2008, 08:40 PM
The problem is the LT1 motor doesn't have the best bottom end and can't really take more than 4-6 psi of boost. Some have tried 8psi....with not too much luck! Honestly 4psi isn't worth the expense.

I have a '96 LT1 motor with a P1SC ProCharger...but it's been totally machined, blower pistons, forged internals, blower cam, ect. This was pricey but necessary to make respectable power (600 hp) with a LT1. I know you said 500hp not 600hp...but truth be told, you will always want a little more and should start with a bottom end that can handle it....the stock LT1 can't.