You don't need the pistons,Cams and rods for the supercharger kit. Currently the kit is installed on my car running 9lbs of boost. However, that is the max the factory engine can handle without risking damaging it. The rods and pistons are much stronger than the factory ones. The cams and valves will allow for better flow and increase power.Lowering the compression ratio with the aftermarket pistons also allows you to increase the amount of boost you can run the supercharger at. this will increase the amount of fuel and air you can put into the engine increasing power. My plan was to put together an engine using the new parts and put it into my car. After that I was going to increase the boost of the supercharger from 9lbs to 15lbs and also add a NOS kit. All that said, you could just by the supercharger kit alone and not worry about the rest. The CAMS and valves can be used by them selves also, however if you loose the timimg belt while running them they will get damaged. The rods and pistons I'd recommend using together, however the lowered compression ratio means that the are designed to be used in a boost application. If your not going to use a supercharger or turbo these pistons are not for you. I hope that helps. If you want anymore information please feel free to contact me. Also, all the parts listed here I got from ECUTune.com.
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Originally Posted by zavikan
Forged Eagle Rods = $600.00
Forged CP 6.5:1 Pistons w/ rings = $1000.00
Custom Ground CAMS/Valves/Springs = $1500.00
I'm sorry, not exactly the post to write this in, but explain me the 'built' concept here (btw, I am in the price market here). Are these needed, or important, for the super charger?
What exactly are the pros/cons of each?
I'm sorry for my ignorance. I think there are probably others who don't know either, but have the cash, and might be convinced, if its explained.
James
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