What has to change when adding a SC?

[SpeedingFirebird]

95 Firebird 3.4. My plan is to supe up the v6 and then throw on a Paxton. My question is, will the T5, driveshaft, and rear end hold up under the added horsepower?

Thanks for any advice,
Jason

[T-Punk]

yes but it would be a good idea to upgrade the driveshaft to a 1-peice solid. also if you want to make it easier on yourself you can get a vortech kit for your 3.4 from http://www.rsmracing.com/us/main.htm . hope this helps.

[SpeedingFirebird]

T-Punk,
Thanks for the reply. I was worried I would end up dumping tons of cash into the drivetrain and not have much left over for other mods.

What are the advantages of the Vortech over the Paxton?

[Mighty Thor]

Originally posted by T-Punk:
yes but it would be a good idea to upgrade the driveshaft to a 1-peice solid. also if you want to make it easier on yourself you can get a vortech kit for your 3.4 from http://www.rsmracing.com/us/main.htm . hope this helps.

Like he said.

There's really not much of a difference between Vortech and Paxton. Both of them are gear driven. Except there is more variety with Vortech and it may be a better choice. You can get a small head unit that can only flow 650 cfm or a large head unit that's capable of over 1000 cfm. Paxton has a head unit that flows 850 cfm. Which is pretty good.

[T-Punk]

there really isnt an advantage per say with the vortech. they are both quality brands and either would work fine. the reason i recomended that vortech system is all the hard work with the bracketry and piping is done for you so all you have to do is bolt it on for a good 80hp increase. you then can later upgrade the pully to get more boost and add an intercooler to make it safer to run the extra boost.