Jump to content

Help buying supercharged SS


Jacob1992

Recommended Posts

I'm new to the site, from Canada. I've had a 03 silverado ss for about 5 years. It's always been a love hate relationship. Last summer it spun a main bearing at about 230,000 km. A 2006 silverado ss has come up for sale about 8 hours away from me. 195,000 km, magnuson supercharger has been on it for 15,000 km, built trans. Hes asking 13,500$ which I thought was super reasonable seeing as I paid 12 grand for mine with 145,000 km stock. Just wondering what specifically I should look and listen for when I go to look at it. Other then the obvious things. Any info is appreciated

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'd want to know what's in the "built" trans (receipts/parts list). Look for obvious issues with the engine, check for stored codes, take oil fill cap off when running and look for excessive crankcase pressure. And.....drive the heck out of it while it's still not yours! If it flies apart, it wasn't a good deal!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Well, he's lowered the price to 11,000$. And I've seen the receipt for a 3200$ trans that was put in less then a year ago. Guna go check it out on Friday. Fingers crossed it's as good as it seems!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

So 11K for an SS with about 121K miles with an allegedly low-mile Magnuson and rebuilt trans? Doesn't sound too shabby. Would be good to know the very specific details of what all was done to the transmission, although in the long run it's still gonna croak behind a supercharged engine.

 

2006 is gonna be RWD is that going to work out for you in Canada?

 

Richard

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I would also check the compression, and belt wear, the belt in the back is not fun. Also a 8 rib setup is almost a must as you dont want belt slip. also a good tensioner is a good idea as the stock one wont last long.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Haha yes, I've got other vehicles for the snow and mud. On the trans receipt it says stage 2 trans, corvette servos, high heat frictions, bands. It's still on warranty. I'm assuming from a local shop, no name brand on it. I figure worst case scenario I don't buy it, I'll still get to test drive the hell outa my dream truck.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
×
  • Create New...