supercharger or headers and y pipe

[supamouse09]

i was wondering what should i get first? either the supercharger or the headers and y-pipe? suggestions would be seriously considered. i dont know what i should get first. i am working and saving up for the either and should have enough by the end of this summer.would if be bad if i had the supercahrger with out the headers and y-pipe? what would the effects be?

[Grazi07]

well, considering a supercharger will be much more effective with the y-pipe and headers, thats where I'd start. My idea is to get all the support work done first, that way you'll get the full potential out of a supercharger

[cdssolara]

I'd get the supercharger first. You'll be able to get some enjoyment out of the supercharger even with the stock 4 psi of boost. You should wait till you get the headers and do some fuel system upgrades before seriously increasing the boost, though. I don't think you'll get a lot of benefit out of just the headers and Y pipe without the supercharger.

Also, why don't you go for the whole header and exhaust system, or add a catback system? From your signature, it looks like you only have the TRD muffler. If that's the case, you're going to have some major restrictions in the flow from the cat back. You'll be defeating the purpose of the headers.

[Paladin06Greg]

I've done both and did the SC first. I would have both at the same time if I could have afforded it. If you do the SC also do the cold air intake at the same time..

OK, good luck with your upgrades. You will be impressed with performance increase.

[Astro]

If you want more power now, then go for the s/c. There's nothing like hearing the whine of the s/c.

[TRDCamry]

The headers and y-pipe won't help you much unless you have forced induction. Go with the S/C, and if you can afford it get a CAI. The CAI will really bring out the whine of your S/C. Mine sounds good and pulls pretty hard even on stock boost, just ask Milt, he knows.

[swimshady906]

Im going to be different and say go for the headers and y pipe. You get an awesome sound and nearly as much go power as the s/c adds...

[supamouse09]

hey actually i was wondering where i could get the CAI extension because i have the injen intake already.

[Keg-Of-Iron]

If I was you, I would get the S/c first. I have a s/c and 6psi and I havent done anything to my headers yet. I think you will be pleased with the s/c power. Here is the link for the CAI. http://www.zer0.info/solaraguy/viewtopi ... hlight=cai

[swimshady906]

Good point.


Keg -> those are some clean looking wheels.

[Fletch]

S/C & smaller pulley. The pulley is a good mod for the money and there are probably some used ones for cheap on this forum. I'm basically done modding my car, not everybody gets away with a smaller pulley w/o fuel mods though.

[jerold]

If I was you, I would get the S/c first. I have a s/c and 6psi and I havent done anything to my headers yet. I think you will be pleased with the s/c power. Here is the link for the CAI. http://www.zer0.info/solaraguy/viewtopi ... hlight=cai

do you know what is the price of the complete setup? on the first page, he said it wasn't determined yet. (and i didn't want to go through the next 10+ pages.) thanks-jerold

[Keg-Of-Iron]

The complete setup, well you said you already have an injen intake so all you would need is the CAI extension. That will cost $92 plus shipping from Under Pressure. It also takes some time to install it, to be safe 2 hours. It is rather easy so you can do it yourself, there DIY's on how to install it.

[supamouse09]

thanks for the advice guys. i will for sure get the CAI extension.