2014 Callaway Silverado & Sierra

[callaway_mcv]

A few photos of Callaway-supercharged Silverado and Sierra for 2014.

 

Supercharged 460 bhp 5.3L or 540 bhp 6.2L, with GM's new Direct Injection, Continuously Variable Valve Timing, Active Fuel Management. Over 520 lb-ft of torque with 6.2L. Seamless transition into and out of positive manifold pressure (boost).

 

"Seriously fast, powerfully engineered." Standard Callaway warranty overlaps GM warranty, covering Callaway and GM parts. Serviced at any Chevy or GMC dealer.

 

More info, including list of standard equipment, available options and pricing: Link to Callaway Silverado website page

 

 

 

 

[crushNchowda]

I don't know, seems a little light to me. Are we talking RWHP or at the motor? GM's own restricted LSA makes 556....

[Chris]

The last Callaway 6.2 made 540. And I believe that is BHP

 

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[Carder09]

Needs turbo's instead. Get those numbers into the upper 600's and I'll be happy.

[6.2 GMC]

No doubt Callaway offers a quality service, BUT they want $17,395.00 for a supercharger,tune,& floormats/ headrests for the 2014 or 2013 GM trucks, cmon man!

[mzodarg]

No doubt Callaway offers a quality service, BUT they want $17,395.00 for a supercharger,tune,& floormats/ headrests for the 2014 or 2013 GM trucks, cmon man!

Seems like a week supercharger at that, I'm running 21 psi boost on my malibu fwhp of 313 on a 2.0 ltr motor.

 

If I were interested in doing this, there are many more options available

[kstruckcountry]

The nice thing about a Callaway vehicle is the warranty is still good, which is a concern for many people.

[mzodarg]

The nice thing about a Callaway vehicle is the warranty is still good, which is a concern for many people.

I understand, I for don't worry to much about that. I do my researched and make decisions based on that.

 

No risk, no reward. I've yet to blow a GM product up.

[callaway_mcv]

I don't know, seems a little light to me. Are we talking RWHP or at the motor? GM's own restricted LSA makes 556....

Callaway measures horsepower at the flywheel, SAE corrected, to allow direct comparison with GM's advertised horsepower (and torque) for other engines.

 

Our engineers determined that approximately 540 bhp would provide the right balance of power and reliability for this particular vehicle platform. Callaway provides a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty as standard equipment that includes the powertrain. We also offer an optional 5 year/100,000 mile Callaway powertrain service contract, so all of our cars and trucks have to be equipped with OEM-level reliability. Plus, Callaway's cars and trucks are all 50-state emissions compliant, so engine swaps, long tube headers and other tuner-techniques aren't feasible for us.

Regarding the LSA engine that you mentioned, it was originally designed by GM to be supercharged. It has different cylinder heads than the 6.2L truck engine, a different camshaft profile, it adds piston-cooling oil jets, it has lower compression which allows higher manifold pressure (boost), etc. If Callaway were to add these features, the package cost (and price) would increase significantly. We don't think the cost increase could be justified compared to the power increase.

 

Callaway knows how to build high horsepower engines. For example, Sledgehammer held the top speed closed circuit record for over 20 years (254.76 mph in 1988). Callaway just won the 2013 ADAC GT Masters championship, racing the world's fastest GT sports cars. Callaway Competition is currently recognized in Europe as one of the most successful GT racing teams in competition. We've won in World Challenge, FIA GT3, and been on the pole at Le Mans several times. The challenging part - the part that separates local tuners or DIY'ers from Callaway, a specialty vehicle manufacturer - is how to package high horsepower in a road truck (or car) that has perfect drivability, excellent fuel mileage, 50-state emissions compliance, 5 year/100,000 mile drivetrain reliability, while keeping the GM factory warranty intact (i.e., not blocked).

[callaway_mcv]

Needs turbo's instead. Get those numbers into the upper 600's and I'll be happy.

We went with supercharging in order to control cost and complexity.

 

As you might know, Callaway was founded on building turbocharger systems. Reeves Callaway built turbo kits for BMW, VW, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz in the '70's and '80's. Then, he got his first OE contract with Alfa Romeo, designing and building parts for their twin-turbo GTV6. The Callaway Twin-Turbo Corvettes were built under contract with Chevrolet from 1987 to 1991. GM designated the option as RPO B2K, the only time an RPO code was given for parts provided by a supper outside of GM. In another OEM program, Callaway designed and manufactured 5500 turbocharger systems for the Mazdaspeed Protegé. The point here is that Callaway understands turbocharger applications very well and we didn't think turbocharging was the appropriate direction for the current generation of Chevrolets and GMC's.

 

While we developed successful products with turbochargers over the years, we've also offered supercharger products and packages. Beginning in 2005, Callaway Corvettes, then later Camaros, SSR's and light trucks were fitted with supercharged packages. A supercharger design was selected that provided high efficiency with low parasitic drag, significantly increased manifold pressure at low engine speed, OEM-level durability, minimum maintenance, etc. Supercharging also did not require the relocation of the catalytic converters, as would turbocharging, so emissions compliance could be simplified. It didn't require plumbing for lubrication and cooling, as would turbocharging. For the parameters of this particular product line, including vehicle use profile, engine speed range and cost/price control, supercharging was the clear winner. For a race-only vehicle, with a narrow power band and a race car maintenance schedule, or for a road car with a much smaller displacement engine, we would have considered turbocharging differently.

 

Unfortunately, regardless of how it would be accomplished, increasing power to the "upper 600's" would require internal engine modifications and, to maintain drivetrain reliability, would also require transmission, driveshaft and differential changes.

[BringTheRain403]

Callaway measures horsepower at the flywheel, SAE corrected, to allow direct comparison with GM's advertised horsepower (and torque) for other engines.

 

Our engineers determined that approximately 540 bhp would provide the right balance of power and reliability for this particular vehicle platform. Callaway provides a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty as standard equipment that includes the powertrain. We also offer an optional 5 year/100,000 mile Callaway powertrain service contract, so all of our cars and trucks have to be equipped with OEM-level reliability. Plus, Callaway's cars and trucks are all 50-state emissions compliant, so engine swaps, long tube headers and other tuner-techniques aren't feasible for us.

Regarding the LSA engine that you mentioned, it was originally designed by GM to be supercharged. It has different cylinder heads than the 6.2L truck engine, a different camshaft profile, it adds piston-cooling oil jets, it has lower compression which allows higher manifold pressure (boost), etc. If Callaway were to add these features, the package cost (and price) would increase significantly. We don't think the cost increase could be justified compared to the power increase.

 

Callaway knows how to build high horsepower engines. For example, Sledgehammer held the top speed closed circuit record for over 20 years (254.76 mph in 1988). Callaway just won the 2013 ADAC GT Masters championship, racing the world's fastest GT sports cars. Callaway Competition is currently recognized in Europe as one of the most successful GT racing teams in competition. We've won in World Challenge, FIA GT3, and been on the pole at LE Mans several times. The challenging part - the part that separates local tuners or DIY'ers from Callaway, a specialty vehicle manufacturer - is how to package high horsepower in a road truck (or car) that has perfect drivability, excellent fuel mileage, 50-state emissions compliance, 5 year/100,000 mile drivetrain reliability, while keeping the GM factory warranty intact (i.e., not blocked).

 

 

Just to correct one thing. All Ecotec3 motors have the piston cooling jets...

 

"Oil-jet piston cooling: at higher engine speeds, small jets spray oil on the underside of each piston. This helps reduce piston temperature, enabling the engine to maintain maximum horsepower and torque, and also reduces engine noise."

 

http://gmauthority.com/blog/gm/gm-engines/l83/

 

I do agree with you that in order to offer the warranty you offer, stay 50 state emissions compliant, and keep the drive-ability you couldn't go all out. Still IMO 540BHP is pretty awesome! Also, I like superchargers better! IMO turbos go on Honda's and other japanese cars and superchargers go on american muscle cars LOL

[callaway_mcv]

No doubt Callaway offers a quality service, BUT they want $17,395.00 for a supercharger,tune,& floormats/ headrests for the 2014 or 2013 GM trucks, cmon man!

Compared to?

 

Please factor in the exhaust system, the warranty coverage, resale value (you don't have to return it to stock when you trade it or sell it)

 

SportTruck Standard Equipment

• Eaton Roots-style TVS1900 supercharger
• Liquid-to-air intercooler, integral to intake manifold base (pat. pend.)
• Increased flow rate fuel injectors
• High flow intake system
• Low restriction exhaust system
• Callaway-embroidered headrests
• Callaway-embroidered floor mats
• Callaway SportTruck key fobs
• Callaway badging, exterior and interior
• Callaway authenticity documentation
• Callaway 3 year/36,000 mile limited warranty

SportTruck Options

• Callaway suspension package
• Callaway Le Mans GT brake package
• Callaway Nine Spoke wheel/tire package
• Callaway Sport interior group
• Callaway SportTruck cover
• Callaway factory delivery
• Callaway extended 5 year/100,000 mile limited powertrain service contract

[callaway_mcv]

Just to correct one thing. All Ecotec3 motors have the piston cooling jets...

 

"Oil-jet piston cooling: at higher engine speeds, small jets spray oil on the underside of each piston. This helps reduce piston temperature, enabling the engine to maintain maximum horsepower and torque, and also reduces engine noise."

 

http://gmauthority.com/blog/gm/gm-engines/l83/

 

I knew that . . .

[primomarcelino]

I already have the truck so a dealer installed option is not available. What would it cost for the supercharger, intercooler, injectors and intake?

[Carder09]

Why not a tvs2300? I understand all the other stuff with turbo(s) but I think these motors can handle at least in the low to mid 600's without serious mods.