Magna Charger
for
5.7 Corvette LS-1/LS-6
| This page is for information for the Magnuson Supercharger and the RK Sport S/C Hood. The kit is from Magnuson Products Inc. who is the sole distributor of Eaton Superchargers to the automotive aftermarket in North America. Magna Charger, Inc., a division of Magnuson Products, Inc., develops and markets complete supercharger kits for popular domestic cars and trucks. |
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01-10-57-004 |
1997-98 |
C5 Corvette LS1 |
Polished |
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01-10-57-005 |
1997-98 |
C5 Corvette LS1 |
Silver Stardust |
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01-10-57-021 |
1999-00 |
C5 Corvette LS1 |
Polished |
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01-10-57-022 |
1999-00 |
C5 Corvette LS1 |
Silver Stardust |
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01-10-57-031 |
2000-03 |
C5 Corvette LS1/LS6 |
Polished |
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01-10-57-032 |
2000-03 |
C5 Corvette LS1/LS6 |
Silver Stardust |
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WAR-PWR |
All |
Powertrain Warranty |
N/A |
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This supercharger system utilizes the Magna Charger MP112 supercharger with internal bypass valve. Torque and horsepower output is improved from 1,500 rpm to 5,500 rpm, giving more "power under the curve" than any other supercharger system available. Increases in excess of 100+ horsepower and torque have been verified on chassis dynamometers. C5 supercharger systems are complete with all components necessary for installation. Included in the kit is the patented equal length long runner cast aluminum intake manifold and all necessary hardware to complete the entire installation. Other components in the system include new fuel injectors and extruded aluminum fuel rails. Factory "push lock connectors" are utilized in the fuel system for ease of installation. The included computer programmer communicates with the factory ECU for proper calibration of the supercharger system. Transmission shift points, line pressures and converter strategies are optimized for use with the increase in torque and horsepower. Extended power train warranty is available for customer piece of mind. |
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These kits are sold by Magnacharger and various Corvette Vendors and Corvette Tuners. I suggest you do your due diligence for price, service, etc. Below is a collection of pictures I have and will continue to take and add to this page. I purchased the 01-10-57-021 (1999 LS1 Polished) kit. It was delivered March 18, 2003. I also purchased the RK Sport S/C hood. Note *** You will need a different hood to accommodate the S/C *** The kit came with S/C, High Flow Air Filter, Offset Air Bridge, Belt, Hoses, Couplers, Injectors, PCM Programmer, Miscellaneous brackets, etc. The Programmer (Superchips Micro Tuner) *** Note *** I believe that this tuner is only for LS-1, you will need to check to be sure ** The instructions appear to be detail and complete with 100+ pictures/steps. Here is an example .
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Just Received |
Out of the Box |
Pretty |
No Words |
Total Kit |
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RK S/C Hood |
Fitted |
Out With the OLD |
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Installing |
Rack & Pinion |
Crank & Pulley |
Drill Guide |
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Drilled |
Torque Angle Meter |
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Supercharger is installed and done. All I need it the hood from the paint shop Drove home from shop (15 miles) and all I can say is
WOW I'm lost for words. I know the
new power will leave your pants soiled Now I'm going out in the garage and have another look. Just like a little kid, not a 60 year old As of 4/3/2003 |
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8 Months Later (12/4/2003) After 8 months I still have that smile when I drive the Vette. I am extremely please with the product and that is putting it mildly. I made 4 road trips, 3 to Bowling Green, KY and 1 to Kansas City, MO. I can say that driving to work or on the road you will not notice any difference from stock. HOWEVER, just press the gas pedal an you know your not stock anymore. On the highway my gas mileage is about 28.5 which is the same as before the S/C was installed. Those #s are for LONG trips "70-75 mph, 6th Gear using Cruise Control. Around town (normal) driving I get about 19-20 MPG. Spirited drive will get you 12-13 MPG ☺ Well there have been changes to improve an already great product & pleasant experience. I've added some coil pack covers, swapped out CAM & had dyno/tune. Below is some information on updates. |
Home Made Covers
| After installing the Magnuson S/C I needed a set of
covers for quickly for the CF Cruise In IV and didn't want to spend $400
for a set. So I fabricated a set quickly.
They are just Clear Acrylic sheet covered with Body Filler, primed, painted and clear coated. Cost about $30.00 Acrylic sheet $8, primer-paint-clear $12, body filler $8, sand paper $4 |
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| Templates | Acrylic Cut | Bent/Formed | Trial Fit |
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LS6 CAM
| I switched to the '03 LS6 Cam to use with my Magnason
Blower while retaining STOCK heads/valves. When I replaced cam also did
valve springs, titanium retainers, Manley hardend push rod and dual roller
timing chain. Beings the patient was open figured might as well do it all
with new stuff. Be aware the correct push rods, when switching to LS6 CAM and keeping LS1 heads, should be .050 longer (7.450 instead of 7.400). However, you can use your shorter LS1 push rods. I purchased the (ALL NEW) CAM, push rods, retainers, timing chain and ALL gaskets as a KIT for about $575. Stock '02/03/04 Z06 Specs ----- 204/218 ---- 551/547 ----- 117.5 |
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| Coming Apart | Rack/Pinion out | Stock Sprockets |
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| Double Roller | New Springs/Retainers | New Left - Stock Right |
| I drove for a few months after the install, even
made a few passes down the strip. "Don't ask the vette ran fine but the
driver sucked". I finally got around to getting dyno/tuned @
MCRacing http://www.gomcracing.com/
in Kansas City, MO.
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