Now that I think I've decided to go with the supercharger, I need to consider all of the other aftermarket parts needed to get some real power out of it. Before I get it installed, however, I want to have everything done to my car so that I don't need to remove any part to install another. Having said that, I was wondering if I could get some feedback, not only on the mods planned, but the order in which I plan to get them installed:

1. Header
2. S-Pipe
3. Exhaust
4. ZPI Stage 1 Head Package ???
5. Pistons
6. Engine Dampner
7. Supercharger
8. New BPV
9. Supercharger Pulley
10. Overdrive Pulley
11. Unichip ???

I think that's it for now. I've done some research on which brand parts to get for each, so my main question here would be the order and whether or not I need a specific item. Chime in though if you have any additions... I think this could become a very informative post for all of those wishing to push the power of the supercharger. Thanks!

 

might as well start from the bottom up lol. thats anyones list right now lol.

 

Why get the SC if you only going to void your warranty? I love the Idea of keeping my warranty but if I was planning to do all that I will TC.

 

you must have some crazy money

 

If you are actually going to do all of that, might I suggest just getting an STI.

 

 

Well thats the one thing I have been avoiding even though it's the most important; figuring out exactly how much I'll spend. I guess I should probably cost all of this out seeing as how I haven't struck gold lately. I figure it would end up costing more than a turbo, but there was that warranty issue. And as was mentioned above, I didn't think I would void the warranty (the exception being the supercharger pulley) becasue the other mods are pretty standard, although i doubt the head package and pistons are, but they wouldn't be so obvious (as I sit here and convince myself I'm right).

I just wish the damn supercharger would generate as much power as it was designed to handle. That potential alone keeps bringing me back to the supercharger as opposed to my original intention of getting a turbo.

 

my goal before the SC is just the MMW header which I ordered today.

 

buddy
the first step to do all that is take your parents to the bank
get a BIG loan and mortgage the house
to get all the money you need

 

If I was rich Id do it for sh*ts and giggles. Id go with the MMW header and spipe though.

 

Yeah, the thing is that while I have the money, I can't necessarily toss my entire life's earnings into my car. I guess my eyes are too big for my wallet. Back to the drawing board. If only I could afford to spend all the necessary money on my car to be the one to push the supercharger to the limit. If anything this brought me back to reality (reliable turbo here I come).

On the bright side, there's now a list of all the things one could feasibly do to their supercharged tC. Anyone have anything to add to the list. If so, let's keep it going.

 

i am also thinking getting a header first before sc. But will the dealership gave me hassel if i have an aftermarket part on?

 

Well, how much power are you looking at getting??
Just to let you know that so far you are about $6,500 BEFORE any install prices.
Not to mention, you are gonna want an intake, which is another 60-150 depending on how you modify it and what you modify. ALSO you will want a Front Mount Intercooler... add another grand... Man, you are looking at up close to or above $8,000. Thats before a Big Brake Kit.. which you will DEFINATELY want.. lol...
If you got it then I say go for it... BUT you will put alot of time and money into it.. If you are going that route I would definately suggest some sponsors also...
I am just not sure if you should put 8,000 into a car and still possibly not make 400hp... I am sure the S/C tC is capable of making it, its just a matter of figuring out how, and how much.
So let me be the first to say, IF you do this. PLEASE let us all know what kind of gains you get from the pistons, FMIC, Head Package, and hmm.. anything else that we dont readily know about.....

 

Your list looks awesome. I dont doubt u as long as you have a comeback after everything is said and done.

BUT if i were just get the sc alone and chill out for awhile. too many of those parts you listed is not proven to work all together. the sc is only a couple months old.

 

what about the ZPI mid pipe and colder spark plugs?