Lsa blower

[Chris2144]

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/d/norman-lsa-blower-supercharger/6942211438.html

Very tempting. Opinions on this never had a blower before. Would be going on my 2002 hoe.

 

[Rocket Man]

It’s a bit of work to get them working on our engines, it’s not a bolt-on solution by any means. And that blower body is only a part of what you need. You’ll need a bunch of other stuff. There’s one or two guys here who have made them work but you need to do a lot of research and need to know what you’re doing. Also, if your 02 is drive by cable I believe it’s a no go, you need drive by wire.

 

[cmc76]

Supposed to be a good amount of power. From what everyone says the hassle is in sourcing all the pieces.

 

[Cb2004mj]

not impossible. basically a intake manifold swap and front accessory change or adding a lower pulley and idler. plus a little rerouting of vacuum lines and wires for some sensors. maybe some harness lengthening or adapters for sensors. will need drive by wire as mentioned. and obviously a tune to match. suggested mods to blower are solid isolator. they are known weak and factory even replaces them. can make 550 whp on a 4.8 and upwards of 750 on a 6.2l. its all low end power, hit it from a light and smoke tires if you don't hook type power. 550whp with a lsa feels like 850 from a turbo car. they are BA setups but does take some doing to fit into a vehicle its not meant for. isn't cheap anymore with blower cost going up but not exactly expensive either. plan on around $5k if you shop around. yes it can be done for less but I'm saying with the upgrades, good injectors so you can add power later, good cooler, upgraded pump, etc

 

[undy]

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/pts/d/norman-lsa-blower-supercharger/6942211438.html

Very tempting. Opinions on this never had a blower before. Would be going on my 2002 hoe.

It won't work. The LSA blower has the LS3 (rectangular) intake port configuration. Your 2002 has the cathedral style intake port and the two are not compatible.

 

[Chris2144]

Well that sucks. It was a nice dream though lol

 

[Rocket Man]

Well that sucks. It was a nice dream though lol

When it comes to FI, it’s never cheap. Or easy. If it was, everybody would have a blower or twin turbos.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

It won't work. The LSA blower has the LS3 (rectangular) intake port configuration. Your 2002 has the cathedral style intake port and the two are not compatible.

There is an adapter.

https://www.lsxinnovations.com/product/lsa-supercharger-adapter-plates/

It sits up even higher though. Might make hood clearance a problem.

At that point might as well swap the heads.

 

[Chris2144]

Well that guy is selling a set of 899 heads and a short block with for 800 for everything

 

[cmc76]

I'd have to do some digging. But theres an outfit that sells an LSA kit. I can't imagine why you coudnt put a checklist together. It will be a long one.
That way as you compile it all you have what you need

 

[Cb2004mj]

yes you use adapters, several companies make them, only raise your intake approx. 3/4" and i fit a holley high ram intake on my NNBS no problem. have to remember these have truck intake manifolds which are very tall. when compared to a car intake that's several inches shorter you get plenty of free space. adapters and that blower will fit just fine height wise.

 

[Cucv]

Do it!

 

[DIsney]

I thought it was a common thing to put the LSA on a 5.3 I've seen it done quite a few times. There's even boxed up kits ready to go.

https://boostdistrict.com/collections/truck-kits/products/gm-truck-kits

 

[Rocket Man]

I thought it was a common thing to put the LSA on a 5.3 I've seen it done quite a few times. There's even boxed up kits ready to go.

https://boostdistrict.com/collections/truck-kits/products/gm-truck-kits

It’s done all the time, not as much as adding something like a Whipple or Magnacharger. In the end I don’t think you save that much over one of them, and it’s not a bolt-on solution like the manufacturer’s kits. You can save if you hunt and wait for each part you need but you need to know what you’re doing. I was able to install my Whipple in an afternoon and get it tuned by Blackbear via an Autocal and have the tune on hand and installed immediately after so I was driving right away. Everything I needed including the intercooler, injectors, accessory mounts, upgraded water pump, belt, wiring harnesses, fuel lines, etc was all included in the kit. Plus instructions and technical support which was needed.

 

[Chris2144]

I have an l59 would my stock injectors work and support the boost or would I need there's. How much boost does the stock pulley put out.

 

[Cb2004mj]

you would need new injectors, not only due to flow rate but also size, LSA fits a different injector. stock pulley should be in the 6.5-7.5 psi range. most get the snout upgraded before install as its easier and a cheap mod, allows pulleys to be bolt on and then then pulley down one which gives around 10 psi

 

[reddtheLegend]

It’s done all the time, not as much as adding something like a Whipple or Magnacharger. In the end I don’t think you save that much over one of them, and it’s not a bolt-on solution like the manufacturer’s kits. You can save if you hunt and wait for each part you need but you need to know what you’re doing. I was able to install my Whipple in an afternoon and get it tuned by Blackbear via an Autocal and have the tune on hand and installed immediately after so I was driving right away. Everything I needed including the intercooler, injectors, accessory mounts, upgraded water pump, belt, wiring harnesses, fuel lines, etc was all included in the kit. Plus instructions and technical support which was needed.

Boost District says everything needed is included except intake and belt and obviously tune. Their site lists it for 4k. I checked whipple's site and there's is well over 6k. I highly doubt boost district is missing 2.5k worth of stuff. I'm sure the biggest trade off would be the lsa having a lower ceiling than a whipple or maggie.
I'm strongly considering boost district's kit mostly because of cost and ease of installation. If I were going to drop 6k on FI it would be turbos.

 

[Rocket Man]

Boost District says everything needed is included except intake and belt and obviously tune. Their site lists it for 4k. I checked whipple's site and there's is well over 6k. I highly doubt boost district is missing 2.5k worth of stuff. I'm sure the biggest trade off would be the lsa having a lower ceiling than a whipple or maggie.
I'm strongly considering boost district's kit mostly because of cost and ease of installation. If I were going to drop 6k on FI it would be turbos.

There’s things that Whipple includes for that price that aren’t factored in to that kit also. Besides the intake, there’s injectors, an intercooler, tune, etc. You’ll be closer to 5k without an intercooler which I’m assuming the LSA doesn’t need. You can actually do turbos for less if you want to go that way.