Colorado supercharger

[jimmyjam]

how would this not fit on a TB?
http://home.earthlink.net/~jizza_jam/images/c1.jpg
http://home.earthlink.net/~jizza_jam/images/c2.jpg
http://www.superchargersonline.com/product_detail.asp?PartNumber=RK-10093850

[itchyfishnv]

i bet that would fit, sure looks like it would, i bet it would just need some minor modifications to the brackets, and i really think you could pull it off. although i'd prob have to see it in person to really be sure, obviously.

[Envoy Fan]

Looks good on the Colorado. Maybe part of the problem is tuning the PCM for the TrailVoys :undecided JJ are you gonna be the first TV owner with a SC?

[Trailblazin]

Thought I'd add this to give you more of an idea. It is very plausable, if you've got the money to spend on the supercharger then go for it... if it doesn't work out, u could probably sell it for a little less on the colorado forums.. This supercharger does fit the L4 and L5 Colorados, So im sure it would an L6. :m2:

http://www.rksport.com/image?product_id=10093850&rank=3&size=full

[Black-Syth]

I just emailed them, and I'm waiting anxiously for their answer.

[ghoster]

Go for it Jimmy....I double dog dare ya!:cool:

[Dacomputernerd]

Go for it Jimmy....I double dog dare ya!:cool:
:yes:

[ecniv]

GAH! RKSport wants $4000 for that thing!!!!!

Can you say LS1 engine swap? I knew you could...

[ghoster]

GAH! RKSport wants $4000 for that thing!!!!!

...

:eek: :eek: Holy crap bat man!

[03slt_soccal]

looks like the throttle body is turned toward the front more than ours and the washer bottle would definitely have to go

[Toolman]

That is just a Centrifigal blower, im sure it would be very very easy to mod it for our engine..

[ScarabEpic22]

That is just a Centrifigal blower, im sure it would be very very easy to mod it for our engine..
Yes, I think so too.:yes:

I looked at these about 2 months ago, and I was pretty sure you can/could mod it fairly easily to our L/I6 motors. The biggest issue was PCM tuning, but now that has changed very rapidly with EFILive and HPTuners.

I would love to have that blower on my TB, but 4K is out of my budget.

As for the throttle body stuff, not a big deal, make your own intake tube that fits the I6 and then sell it!!:D

Washer bottle, ask Travis with the turboed TB where he put it.

[Black-Syth]

Well, here's the email back.


Yes. Even the brakets are the same.

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Subject: Colorado Supercharger Question


Since the L5 in the Chevrolet Colorado is essentially the same engine as
the
L6 in the Trailblazer (minus the cylinder, of course), would the
supercharger be able to be applied to the L6 with slight modifications
to
the brackets, and the proper tuning software?

[OurZoo]

Who is gonna be the first? Put up or shut up! :D

[ghoster]

I vote for Zoo to go first!:D :raspberry

[bluenvoy03]

does anyone know if the I-5 motors have MAF sensor because that would be a little more modding to do...because up until 06' dont have MAF. I think the parts that would be different is the midpipe from the TB to the S/C because our's are little longer away. All the accessories are setup the same way as the I-6 so the brackets should fit the same. Unless the alternators are smaller(smaller pulley) in the I-5's. Why does GM have so many different variables in their engine setup? lol!

[OurZoo]

I vote for Zoo to go first!:D :raspberry
Maybe if I didn't have to start redoing floors and painting in my house. Besides, you have the 4.2 this thread was started with. We'll even let you install some neons under the hood to show it off! :duh: :D :raspberry

[ghoster]

Maybe if I didn't have to start redoing floors and painting in my house. Besides, you have the 4.2 this thread was started with. We'll even let you install some neons under the hood to show it off! :duh: :D :raspberry

tell ya what...if I had the $$ I would try it. I am having fun modding my TB....it may not be the fastest, but I have lots of fun with it.:cool: Now.....who's gonna give me the money to try this??:D

[EnvoyXL]

Considering we just hit 4000 members, if each one of you send me $1 I will be the first to try it. My paypal ID is focaljetsvt@yahoo.com

[OurZoo]

Good idea...:cool:

[EnvoyXL]

Well I havent recieved my dollar from you yet. You should support me if you think its such a good idea.:laugh:

[Fpacheco]

I will be the 1st if anyone can help me!!!!!

[HellHawk]

Sorry guys, but the Powerdyne is not a great supercharger, it's not very efficient. We have one on the blown V6 Camaro we have and it just doesn't push the air that we need (I've even put a smaller pulley on it and see about a 100 hp difference). I'll see if I can get the brackets alone, and mount the blower on our TB and see how it fits. Charge piping and that stuff is easy to do, so if that's everyone concern, fuhgetaboutit. Even if I don't get the brackets, I'll start looking into making some for a real head unit (like a Vortech), and develop a kit for the TB's (within the next 6 months or so).

[Trav4011]

I would be willing to fabricate a supercharger kit.. I have access to CNC/Water-jet machines, and tons of experience.. I would probably use a Procharger P1SC, over the Powerdyne unit... From my experience with Mustang's... the Powerdyne is a POS... But, it wouldn't be very hard to fab a bracket.. Once we get our shop moved out to AZ, I might put up a request for a test vehicle.. We'll have a turbo kit, AND a supercharger kit available for you guys.. ;)

Travis

[blktbon20s]

I would be willing to fabricate a supercharger kit.. I have access to CNC/Water-jet machines, and tons of experience.. I would probably use a Procharger P1SC, over the Powerdyne unit... From my experience with Mustang's... the Powerdyne is a POS... But, it wouldn't be very hard to fab a bracket.. Once we get our shop moved out to AZ, I might put up a request for a test vehicle.. We'll have a turbo kit, AND a supercharger kit available for you guys.. ;)

Travis
:hail: :drool: ME WANT SUPERCHARGER!:crazy: :lol:
Keep us posted!

[Str8blazin]

I found pictures of a Whipple Supercharger on a TB about a year ago, but could never find a listing for it. It is a twin screw supercharger. This is the address where I found the picture. It isn't there anymore, but you see the application they have. http://www.coloradocobras.com/whipple/whipple-supercharger-kits.html

[Str8blazin]

:eek: :eek: http://www.calcustoms.com/img/gallery/suv/30.jpg

[ScarabEpic22]

Yea, Whipple never produced it due to "lack of interest", but that was before anybody could tune our trucks (even Westers!! talking about 2-3yrs ago) It is a slightly different story now with all the tuning software on the horizon.

[juventus1983]

I would be interested if this becomes availible in the near future... We could maybe do a group buy? lol anything to reduce costs..

[bluenvoy03]

this here is a link for all GM engines including the Honda/GM motors, this shows a good comparison with the I-5 to the I-6, very similar.... http://www.gminsidenews.com/index.php?page=Engine_Guide

[Fpacheco]

If any of you make a NICE CLEAN bolt on supercharger kit, i'd buy it in a second!!!!

intercooler would be nice too....

[Crownline180SS]

I'd be in as well. I can't believe that there isn't anything out there right now.

[HP Tuners]

Have you guys contacted colorado sport?

I know they are working on SC'ing the colorado's now that our software is available to tune these vehicles.


- Keith

HP Tuners LLC (http://www.hptuners.com/)
Performance Tuning
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