2009 Chevy Silverado Supercharger Installation - Blown For Show

  |   2009 Chevy Silverado Magnacharger Installation right Front Angle The preparation that goes into SEMA-bound vehicles goes way beyond the skin-deep appearance of flashy paint and chrome. The '09 Chevy Silverado extended cab that we found in Stillen's Costa Mesa, California, performance garage had already come back from the body beauty salon, but its next modification would certainly blow away its peers at the most celebrated auto show of the year. The guys at Stillen chose Magnuson because of its great low-end power, instant boost response, beautiful appearance, and available 3-year/36,000-mile warranty. Magnuson delivered a freshly designed prototype blower to the Stillen techs with most of the necessary parts, an instruction manual from the last generation GM MagnaCharger, and a phone number that would connect us to Magnuson's product designers in case we ran into any problems during the installation. The phone number proved to be of utmost importance since there were a few hiccups along the way, but we were dealing with a prototype here. A few bumps in the road were to be expected. After having to make a few calls and requesting a few different parts, the MagnaCharger test fitting party was a success. This Chevy was in for a treat since no other '09 GM truck on the planet has been equipped with the new MagnaCharger and Truckin' went along for the ride as Stillen's master technicians, J.C. Majul and Sam Camarillo, transformed the stock GM truck into a rolling rocket.

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Your Questions Answered: Time Spent Working: 9 hours
(due to recovering steps needing different parts)
Degree Of Difficulty: Intermediate Tools Needed:
Multiple metric sockets, pliers, flat screwdriver, drain pan, lb-ft torque wrench, wire crimpers and wire connectors. Parts Used:
Prototype MagnaCharger Radix Intercooled supercharger system $6,695   |   2009 Chevy Silverado Magnacharger Installation supercharger From the Driver Seat:
Since this '09 Chevy Silverado was headed to SEMA, there were many factors that did not allow us to take it for a spin after the MagnaCharger was installed. Once back from its trip from Las Vegas, Nevada, Magnuson is scheduled to run a few tests on the truck, as well as place it on the dyno for a true glimpse of its output of horsepower and torque. Unfortunately, the truck lost its variable displacement function but, after all, we were looking to unleash more power. Running the Silverado as a full-time V-8 will only guarantee peak power results. Fuel economy worries are typically checked at the door for an install such as this anyway, but it is worth noting that if the throttle isn't always mashed, an improvement in mileage can be obtained because the engine is running more efficiently. The install went fluidly except for the manifold valley plate and gasket problem, but Magnuson was quick to send us the right parts and offer further instruction to help us get their prototype blower installed correctly.