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Im getting ready to take the plunge and order some forced induction for my 2009 suburban 2500 w/6.0. Does anyone have any recomendations as to which system to get between whipple and magna? Any input would be greatly appreciated. I had a baseline done yesterday and put down 283hp and 293lb-ft. So please give me some advice.

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Im getting ready to take the plunge and order some forced induction for my 2009 suburban 2500 w/6.0. Does anyone have any recomendations as to which system to get between whipple and magna? Any input would be greatly appreciated. I had a baseline done yesterday and put down 283hp and 293lb-ft. So please give me some advice.

 

 

I bougth a Magnacharger TVS 1900 from Blackbear-Justin and Jenna- best money I have ever spent on a truck. I have a 09 Silverado 6.2. This truck will run!! Justin tuned the truck and transmission after the install. This truck runs better in every respect including fuel milage. The only complaint I have is it is very hard on tires unless you are very carefull. Under a hard launch in 4wd it will squall all 4 tires. It Runs and looks good-People that see it swear that it is a factory mod.

 

A friend of mine bought a whipple a few mo after I bought my supercharger. It runs good but not near as good as mine. He wish he had to do it over again.

Thanks to Justin, my truck couldn't run any better.

Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

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From talking to a guy that knows more about superchargers than any human should...The TVS series from Magnuson is about as good as it gets. He said the rotors are incredibly efficient, and that he would take them over the screw design of the Whipple any day.

 

This guy LIVES superchargers, it's his business...Last time I was in his shop, he had a couple of thousand superchargers in there. Amazing place. So I take his word for it.

 

Now that said...Whipple is still a great supercharger and unless you're spinning it to the moon, it will do a great job on your truck...So if I were you, I'd go with whatever's cheapest :thumbs:

2005LT Enthusiast

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You guys arn't making this very easy on us :thumbs: Oh if I didn't have a warranty....

 

Sorry for the off topic bit here but Jenna have you heard anything about Autocal yet?

Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

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You guys arn't making this very easy on us :thumbs: Oh if I didn't have a warranty....

 

Sorry for the off topic bit here but Jenna have you heard anything about Autocal yet?

 

Easy? The only hard part is spending the money.

 

Jenna's right too...I've never installed a supercharger that came with a more complete kit than Magnuson. I'm no pro, but I've done a few of them...And their kits are the best.

2005LT Enthusiast

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Sorry, my first statement didn't come out right. I mean't that they are making it tough for me to say no. I'm trying to find excuses NOT to buy one :thumbs:

 

Good to know they put together a great kit. The Magnuson is already on my list of contenders for future upgrades. I'm a little worried about my motor holding up to it though, I'd have felt better putting the charger onto the 6.2L since the CTS-V and vettes run on these things regularly. Even Derek here has the iron block at least. Maybe I'm just paranoid?

Jennabear Senior Enthusiast

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Your engine can handle the power, it is the transmission and the rear end that will be your weakest links. That being said, with the proper precautions, most folks won't have any issues (I ran a ton of boost on my nearly stock 5.3L Tahoe without any issues).

 

No word on the AutoCal, but from what I have been hearing on updates and such, it is close as far as I can tell. We are just as anxious!

Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

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Sorry, my first statement didn't come out right. I mean't that they are making it tough for me to say no. I'm trying to find excuses NOT to buy one :fume:

 

Good to know they put together a great kit. The Magnuson is already on my list of contenders for future upgrades. I'm a little worried about my motor holding up to it though, I'd have felt better putting the charger onto the 6.2L since the CTS-V and vettes run on these things regularly. Even Derek here has the iron block at least. Maybe I'm just paranoid?

 

Paranoia is natural in this dept.

 

I've got an aluminum block 6 liter with a maggie on it...That I'm overspinning just a bit :thumbs: to around 8 psi. And I beat the snot out of it every time I drive. I helped a friend put a Whipple on a 97 truck with the 350...That had 80k miles on it. Last I talked to him (several years ago) that truck had 150k on it. All he uses it for is towing though.

 

BTW...I put mine on the GTO before the warranty was up :lol:

Jennabear Senior Enthusiast

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We had 1500 miles on the TBSS when we put the TVS1900 on there, still under 10K on the clock. We have had it in the dealer since the install, no questions asked!

2005LT Enthusiast

2005LT

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That's awesome Jenna. Thanks to you two for your tips and advice. I was thinking of running 5psi tops so maybe it will hold out. I did get the 6L80 transmission and trailering 3.73 axle if that makes any difference. I likely won't be able to wait until the warranty runs out either but 2-3 years at least would be reasonable in my mind. For instance my engine's rear main seal is leaking...seems to be a common issue on these 6.0's. Into the dealer she goes.

Jennabear Senior Enthusiast

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You will be just fine with the 80e and a blower. Boost is addicting, you will want more than 5psi, you could safely run 7-8psi.

dzglaser21 New Member

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Thanks for the input guys. I ordered the maggie kit. I only have 9k mi but i couldn't hold out on the warranty. Coming from a duramax this things a little on the weak side for towing. I dont think it would have been that bad if i could of got the 4:10's but unfortunatley chevy no longer had that as an option. Do my baseline numbers seem low or about right 283hp 293tq. I think hp's about right but the tq seems a little low.

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