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[00saleen00]

hey im thinking about buying a saleen its a 2000 but it isnt supercharged how much would it be to supercharge it?

[eviligloo]

Figure about $4k or so for the supercharger....plus install and tuning (for a KB or whipple).

You can do a centrifugal supercharger for a lot less (maybe $2k-$3k) if you like high end power.

Or you can watch Ebay and look for a series II or series IV saleen supercharger and manifold.

[saleen777]

Don't do it. just save your money and buy what you want the first time. Don't settle. Trust me on this one... :-)

[Dave]

Originally Posted by 00saleen00

...thinking about buying a saleen its a 2000 but it isnt supercharged...

saleen777 offers some great advise. Given the current market, along with how the New Edge 1999-2004 Saleens are falling into the "used car" segment, finding a factory S/C car at an attractive price is completely doable.

Some of it will depend on if you're willing to ship a car in from out-of-state and your price range.

Then too... if the 2000 you're looking at is below market value... or if you find any N/A S281 well below market in superb cosmetic an mechanical condition, those re-enter the running.

[fud]

Originally Posted by Dave

Some of it will depend on if you're willing to ship a car in from out-of-state and your price range.

Or in my case, a one-way flight and gas money to drive it back.

Thirding igloo's sentiments. If you're truly in the market and want a supercharged car, look for a supercharged car.

I'm glad I've got a fun toy that I don't really have to do anything to. It was fun out of the box, didn't even need assembly or batteries.


Ok, it DID need a battery, having sat all winter...which was thrown in by the previous owner. :)