5.3 Used Supercharger?

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I am really considering purchasing a used supercharger kit at this point and wondering if anyone had any comments on what I should look out for?

It will be a crap shot in the dark for sure but to have something California legal is my main concern without buying something new.
 
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Nevermind... seeing the kit on blackbear and seeing what I would be buying used on ebay made me realize it might be more headache trying to go the used route...
 

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Yeah I considered trying to go used or piece together one but it looks like a huge hassle and then I wouldn't feel confident. I just bought the bullet and ordered a Whipple kit from BB. A lot of money but I'll know I'm doing it right.
 

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so many unknowns. gaskets, pulleys, bolts, so on. Trying to chase down missing pieces can be more a headache than trying to put it together.
 
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Yeah I considered trying to go used or piece together one but it looks like a huge hassle and then I wouldn't feel confident. I just bought the bullet and ordered a Whipple kit from BB. A lot of money but I'll know I'm doing it right.

I might end up going down that same path after some aggressive saving.

so many unknowns. gaskets, pulleys, bolts, so on. Trying to chase down missing pieces can be more a headache than trying to put it together.

Completely agreed!
 

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Unless you know who is selling, it is a crap shoot. The used systems we have sold off of our own vehicles, we send in for a certified refresh. We also typically include a new box 2.
 
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Correction: They called it a "MAGNACHARGER TURBO SUPERCHARGER"

:eek::D
 

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An ebay turbo install would be better option, pretty good reviews and following from some guys on PT
 

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