[CHarris]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Why would I pay any of the above, when I can get a Magna charger for $5500 through Gstyle and do it myself.
Comments appreciated.

Maj. Drew
USMC Ret. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

If you want a proven reliable package and do not want to the work yourself the LPE package is the way to go. Not everyone has the time or desire to do this kind of work. Nothing wrong with that. But it does cost more and you do pay for the name.
Now, I can say from experience that the installation of the supercharger takes a long time (2 long days) and really sucks when you go to set that thing down on the engine... very ackward to say the least. However, I was able to get to a 15.05 ET with only the base Radix kit for less than $5k unpolished and shipped to my door. Now, I'm going to install GM factory electric fans on my 04 (they will be controlled by the pcm just as they would on a 05 truck) and go to 8 psi and see where I am performance wise. Should be well into the 14's with those changes.
It all comes down to your mechanical limitations and the limitations on your time. It can be done cheaper if you have patience, skill, and time. LPE does not work magic. There is no magic in the automotive world. LPE simply does the work to put together a solid performance package that is known far and wide as a quality deal.

Cory

P.S. You really need to look beyond any vendor with "G" in their name... they're out to "G"ank you. Look at any of the vendors over on LS1tech.com and shop them against each other, you'll get a better deal in the end.