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I have always liked the Magnum and I found this on Ebay:item #: 270158791292 Heres the hitch- I have read many posts on enthusiast boards- opinion seems to be split on superchargers, especially since they void the factory warranty. Any input would be appreciated....:cool:[Broken External Image]:[Broken External Image]:
 
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Won't neccessarily void your warranty, but will give them a reason to fight any problems that arise from the powertrain (read the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act ... will post later if you can't find it). If the SC comes from a reliable company & with a likewise custom tune, should be good ... and if something breaks because of it, would make me wonder about the quality of the original product.





Oooops ... sorry, forgot that we were talking about a DODGE ... ;)
 
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One of the car mags had an article about a turbocharged Jeep SRT-8. That thing was QUICK with 4WD and no wheelspin on launches. I don't remember much else, except that the turbo was down low as was the air intake, and both could easily be knocked off by road rubble, etc.



It was an intriguing concept, however...
 
I think it was in my new Car & Driver, they had a guy who supercharged a Magnum Hemi. It ran great but he did allow that 1) he'd blown up three diffs already and 2) Daimler-Chrysler has not released the codes for aftermarket tuners to get into the engine computer to modify it.
 
have you seen what Torrie has done with his?

http://nationalhorsepower.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=1637&hl=



http://www.unleashedtuning.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=44

 
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As mentioned, the rear ends in them are not particularly strong when you start adding the boost or do rough driving (think drifting/road race).



I'd be wary of buying off of eBay unless I could look the car over myself. The quality of the kit used is important, but more important is the quality of install. Pictures can hide a lot, and cars can be spit-shined to look professionally done when they were just thrown together by someone who has no business under a hood.



Keep in mind that when you boost a stock motor, the rest of the drivetrain and suspension needs to be up to the task, if the above vehicle hasn't been modified well, you could easily drop a few grand just making the engine's power useable and driveable.
 
I am keeping my eye on the new Pontiac Solstice GXP. It's kind of small, about the size of a Mazda Miata, but I like the styling a lot better.



The main feature of the Solstice GXP is the Turbocharged 2.0L, DOHC, 260HP engine.

It goes 0-60 in 5.2 seconds and what's even more amazing, gets 22 city and 31 highway MPG. That's better mileage than the standard 2.4L 177HP engine that only gets 20 city and 29 Highway MPG



The only problem is price. MSRP for the GXP is nearly $28K and that does not include A/C ??/ When was the last time you saw any car sell for over $20K that did not come with A/C standard??



Anyway, analyst say the prices will come down by the start of the new year.



...Rich
 
SST,

I agree that in Washington state you would not need A/C on a convertable, however here in Texas, you need A/C all year round. I have actually seen 90+ degrees in December ~~



...Rich
 


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