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I've seen threads that come close to what I want to know, but not exactly. I'm simple, so I'm asking exactly what I need to know so I can be completely clear on this subject. I have little to no under the hood knowledge. I have not been to a track. I just want info on the pros and cons of supercharging my R/T. I do not want to tear up the engine, I want this car to last decades. I have a really good mechanic who I discussed a SC with briefly, he told me if I do one, not to run more than 6 to 6.5lbs of boost, or I run the risk of blowing up the engine, as these cars have a weak "low end". Really is 6lbs even safe for a long term car?
Then I hear people on this forum mentioning the engine needs to be "built" before running more than 6-8lbs of boost. What exactly does "built" mean? And ballpark, what would it cost? And if it really means rebuilding the engine as I think it does, that seems scary to do to a car I'm still making payments on lol.
Finally is a SC really worth it? From the track times I've read here, it does maybe 1 second better than non supercharged Challengers on the quarter mile... seems kinda meek for a 6k+ upgrade(plus potentially "building" the engine). Whats the 0-60 like on a supercharged R/T?
I've already got a CAI and Corsa exhaust, perhaps I'd be happy with short headers and a tune.
Then I hear people on this forum mentioning the engine needs to be "built" before running more than 6-8lbs of boost. What exactly does "built" mean? And ballpark, what would it cost? And if it really means rebuilding the engine as I think it does, that seems scary to do to a car I'm still making payments on lol.
Finally is a SC really worth it? From the track times I've read here, it does maybe 1 second better than non supercharged Challengers on the quarter mile... seems kinda meek for a 6k+ upgrade(plus potentially "building" the engine). Whats the 0-60 like on a supercharged R/T?
I've already got a CAI and Corsa exhaust, perhaps I'd be happy with short headers and a tune.