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04-26-09, 06:13 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): '05 CTS-V  | | Join Date: Apr 2009 Age: 22 | | | New Owner, Supercharger in 05?
Hi, I am new here and don't know too much about cars. I am reading a lot here and learning, so I am sorry if my lack of knowledge irritates you.
I just purchased an 05 V, and I want to toss some more HP in it. I am thinking a supercharger and am wondering if it will fit. Also, what all would I have to do with it other than just purchase it and install it?
I read that the rear end isn't strong enough for the stock torque that the 04-5 vs have. I would definitely have to get a stronger rear differential if I purchase the SC right?
What are the types I should get?
Thank you for your responses!  |
04-26-09, 06:15 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): '05 CTS-V | | Join Date: Apr 2009 Age: 22 | | | Re: New Owner, Supercharger in 05?
The SC I want is on the vortechsuperchargers dot com site.
The LS6 kit for the vette. |
04-26-09, 06:23 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Enthusiast Cadillac(s): BLK Maggied 05 CTS-V | | Join Date: May 2008 Age: 28 | | | Re: New Owner, Supercharger in 05?
IF you just bought a CTS-V than youre in the right place!!  to the forum!!
Most of the V owner have a maggie SC. www.mangacharger.com
You will need to find a vendor to purchase the SC as magnacharger likes to support thier vendors. I got mine at Vengeance Racing
I've had no problems with my diff, altho I never make hard launches due to the diff not handling the power.
Cowan |
04-26-09, 06:28 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): '04 V | | Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Waco, Tx Age: 26 | | | Re: New Owner, Supercharger in 05?
I am no where near the most knowledgable when it comes to the V. But i have done my fair share of research before purchasing my V that should be shipped to my house in a few days.
Maybe i can start you out in the right direction. Magnuson and Kenny Bell both have kits available. Maggie for sure... Kenne Bell i have only heard of individuals wanting. The maggie kit is around 5K-8K. 5K if you install it your self. Just google MagnaCharger CTS-V. You will find tons of info. I also have the install manual, if you want it... PM me and i can email it to you.
As far as the rear-end goes. I am 95% sure that the majority of the problems start with wheel hop. The maggie will eliminate this all together so i have heard. Tires will not even begin to gain traction in first, second sometimes third when aggressively accelerating. You can also do a VIN check on here to see if the previous owner had it replaced under warranty to the newish 06-07 rears. |
04-26-09, 07:08 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): '05 CTS-V | | Join Date: Apr 2009 Age: 22 | | | Re: New Owner, Supercharger in 05?
I think you meant magna*
I am looking at a vortechsuperchargers one for the LS6 Corvette. It says it pushes out 538hp. That is like 80 more than the maggie one right? |
04-26-09, 10:43 PM
|  | Mods on hold till diff gets fixed. Cadillac(s): 2005 CTS-V | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Lyon, MI Age: 60 | | | Re: New Owner, Supercharger in 05?
Assuming, as you say, you don't know much about cars yet, I'd stick with MagnaCharger SC. It's fairly well proven in our cars, and the few glitches you may run into are well documented here, not to mention the guys with them here can help you.
In conjunction with a SC, yes, you will probably want to take measures to protect your diff. There are several levels you can take, and these are well documented within this forum. BTW, none of these are guaranteed to save your diff given sufficient abuse with the exception of a complete diff replacement/upgrade which will rid you of most of your money.
Welcome!
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04-27-09, 01:37 AM
|  | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 05 CTS-V raven black | | Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North West Florida Age: 33 | | | Re: New Owner, Supercharger in 05?
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Originally Posted by zie  Hi, I am new here and don't know too much about cars. I am reading a lot here and learning, so I am sorry if my lack of knowledge irritates you.
I just purchased an 05 V, and I want to toss some more HP in it. I am thinking a supercharger and am wondering if it will fit. Also, what all would I have to do with it other than just purchase it and install it?
I read that the rear end isn't strong enough for the stock torque that the 04-5 vs have. I would definitely have to get a stronger rear differential if I purchase the SC right?
What are the types I should get?
Thank you for your responses! | Welcome and congrats on the new car!!!
I know most here like stated above run the maggie's...but there are a couple V's running the procharger...but the ones running those have done alot to the rears
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04-27-09, 04:09 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 05 PLATINUM CTS-V | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: TEMPE, AZ Age: 24 | | | Re: New Owner, Supercharger in 05?
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04-27-09, 12:35 PM
|  | <----- go ahead and stare Cadillac(s): Maggied '05 CTS-V | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Chester, PA Age: 26 | | | Re: New Owner, Supercharger in 05?
A Vortech kit would be sick on a V...if you don't mind the whistle of the centri.
The magnacharger is a proven kit for our cars without making the HP that will start breaking stuff.
One of the downsides to the centri is the boost capabilities and whether or not you have the self control not to up and up and up the boost.
I say give it a shot and report back!
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434 rwhp / 412 rwtq..........are you new to the forum? READ THIS and then TRY THIS. |
04-27-09, 03:43 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): '05 CTS-V | | Join Date: Apr 2009 Age: 22 | | | Re: New Owner, Supercharger in 05?
lol
Maybe when I have enough money. College students aren't really known for their abundance of money and time to waste. I also don't want to destroy my new car.
In time (couple of years?) I might try it, maybe when I am out of school, if nobody else does. I am interested to see my V pushing out 530+hp. |
04-27-09, 10:55 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Enthusiast Cadillac(s): BLK Maggied 05 CTS-V | | Join Date: May 2008 Age: 28 | | | Re: New Owner, Supercharger in 05?
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Originally Posted by zie lol
Maybe when I have enough money. College students aren't really known for their abundance of money and time to waste. I also don't want to destroy my new car.
In time (couple of years?) I might try it, maybe when I am out of school, if nobody else does. I am interested to see my V pushing out 530+hp. | If you want over 500rwhp you better start saving because HP in Vs aint cheap!! If I was in college id be saving for  |
04-27-09, 11:35 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Fanatic Cadillac(s): Raven Black 2004 CTS-V. Broken Diff! | | Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Juan Capistrano, CA Age: 26 | | | Re: New Owner, Supercharger in 05?
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04-27-09, 11:36 PM
| | <----- go ahead and stare Cadillac(s): Maggied '05 CTS-V | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Chester, PA Age: 26 | | | Re: New Owner, Supercharger in 05?
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Originally Posted by Cowan480 If I was in college id be saving for and  | *fixed  |
04-27-09, 11:53 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Fanatic Cadillac(s): Raven Black 2004 CTS-V. Broken Diff! | | Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Juan Capistrano, CA Age: 26 | | | Re: New Owner, Supercharger in 05?
hahahahaha! |
04-28-09, 03:00 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): '05 CTS-V | | Join Date: Apr 2009 Age: 22 | | | Re: New Owner, Supercharger in 05?
lol, yeah but I am going to be working on my grads soon... plus I am not the partying type.
So I think I might just go for new spark plugs and ignition wires right now. I will go for pulstar spark plugs, but what are good ignition wires?
links?
Also, noob question I guess. What is a pulse gap for the spark plugs? is it adjustable or do I need to buy the plug with the specific distance?
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