Although turbocharging is ideal, the supercharged route is the most economical one for an OEM application. I still would prolly go for a LS3 (if available) even if the LS8 is available; unless it has an incredibly strong bottom end and wrench friendly. Im sure my mind will change in the meantime, but I like to see how smaller pulley, cam swap, and full bolt-ons will do.
S/C on a V8 OEM is much more economical. It seems opposite with the turbos as the Cobalt S/C was the first time I saw a S/C 4 banger. I'm sure the bottom end on the S/C motors will be stout. It would be a warranty nightmare for GM if it didn't. Plus in those HP ranges even N/A Hypereutectic and casts don't stand much of a chance.
I just see performance. Turbo or supercharging is both good. I would prefer to turbocharge my car over S/C. Yes, its a little more to deal with; but its worth having the power I would have lost with a S/C (parasitic loss). Plus slinging a belt is a pain if a spare isnt available on site.
But if GM had a S/C camaro, im sure I like to find a way to convert to a turbo system. If anyone has seen turbocharged 03-04 Cobras (Hellion, HP, and other smaller builders) in action, its far better than any Kenne Bell, Whipple, ATI, or Vortech equipped Cobra. But then again its cheaper to supercharge than to use a turbo.
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