The calm before the storm........

[bballr4567]

Did you use teflon tape?

[lastyear4gt]

No, i used the liquid sealant, i knew better than that.

[bballr4567]

Hmmm then the sealant might not be letting the sending unit ground good enough to the motor then.

[AaronGTR]

The liquid teflon sealer would be fine. There should still be plenty of metal to metal contact.

[lastyear4gt]

Well I had a better chance to get her out for a good run. Like I said, I haven't really pushed her hard because there is a nasty hesitation at low rpm/boost. It seems the hesitation is gone when the car is on the highway. It kicks down nicely, nice firm shifts. I am only getting about 7PSI of boost on the highway around 62 b00 RPM, does this sound right for a 2.6" pulley?

I bought the NGK TR6 plugs and gapped them to 40 thousandths, ill have to put them in this weekend. The front plugs look like a bitch with the sc in place. 2 & 4 look managable, 6 looks tough. Has anyone successfully changed the plugs without removing the charger? Once the plugs are changed, ill take it for a run and see if the hesitation is gone.

As far as the gauges go, the oil pressure does seem to be working properly with the oil pressure between 20-30psi under normal operating conditions. Sound right?

As far as the fuel pressure gauge, I found that the ground wire I installed has come off, so I reinstalled it. 40PSI at idle, 60psi under load.

Everything is good so far. Im dying to give it a good run from a dead stop, hopefully soon.

It definately needs the alchy kit, so I can add some timing. I will be doing that in the next couple weeks. Do you think the I could run 12PSI on stock engine internals with the akchy kit? Im thinking Ill just put some headers on and drop the pulley size and leave the engine, build the trans and call it a day.

Ill update my cardomain sight when I get a chance to clean the car.

[AaronGTR]

You can change the front plugs with the blower in as long as you have the right extensions. 6 is def the hardest to get too though. I'd still rather change the fronts than the rears, and I'd rather change plugs on the GA than the GP any day. Those are a PITA to get to the rears (90v6 vs 60v6).

I think you could get to 12psi, but only because the stock exhaust manifolds are going to cause a restriction. I dropped 2-3psi in the manifold when I installed my headers because the stockers where backing up pressure in the cylinder when the intake valve opened. It would be kinda tough to get 12psi out of that blower on a properly flowing engine. Gotta remember power lvl, not psi, is what will kill the motor eventually.

[AleroB888]

Originally Posted by lastyear4gt

I am only getting about 7PSI of boost on the highway around 62 b00 RPM, does this sound right for a 2.6" pulley?

I was getting about 6 psi peak with the basic Magnuson kit (no headers, stock drivetrain, stock exhaust, K&N), and a 2.5" pulley.

[lastyear4gt]

something sounds wrong there 6psi is what you should see with the stock 2.8" pulley. Your set up is verry restrictive so you boost pressure sould be around 10-11PSI.

[lastyear4gt]

Well, I changed the plugs today, and the car runs much better now, the hesitation is all gone. Surprisingly the front plugs weren't that bad to change. Next the alcohol kit, and then that will be it for the year. Then TO THE TRACK!!!

[puckyou]

Originally Posted by lastyear4gt

Well, I changed the plugs today, and the car runs much better now, the hesitation is all gone. Surprisingly the front plugs weren't that bad to change. Next the alcohol kit, and then that will be it for the year. Then TO THE TRACK!!!

What plugs did you use? I have TR6's waiting here to be put in. Did you remove the SC? What sockets and extensions did you use?

[lastyear4gt]

Originally Posted by puckyou

What plugs did you use? I have TR6's waiting here to be put in. Did you remove the SC? What sockets and extensions did you use?

I used NGK TR6's as well they are great. Gap them to 40 thou. They should be close to that stock. I did not remove the charger and it only took me about an hour to change the plugs. I used a 5/8" spark plug socket, 3/8" rachet, 3/8" flex, 3" and 6" extension. For the rear plugs you may need a 15mm socket on a 6" extension and slide it over the rachet handle for more leverage. For the #6 plug it will be necessary to remove the oil dip stick bend the tube out of the way a little bit. Definately get a set of spark plug wire pliers.

[puckyou]

Originally Posted by lastyear4gt

I used NGK TR6's as well they are great. Gap them to 40 thou. They should be close to that stock. I did not remove the charger and it only took me about an hour to change the plugs. I used a 5/8" spark plug socket, 3/8" rachet, 3/8" flex, 3" and 6" extension. For the rear plugs you may need a 15mm socket on a 6" extension and slide it over the rachet handle for more leverage. For the #6 plug it will be necessary to remove the oil dip stick bend the tube out of the way a little bit. Definately get a set of spark plug wire pliers.

Cool, thanks.

[sc02grandam]

glad to see you putting the blower to good use

[lastyear4gt]

Thanks man, and thanks again for the supercharger. Definately my favourite mod, although the whole package it pretty kick ass!

[lastyear4gt]

OK, here is my last update before the final pics. The alchy kit is here and I will be installing it tomorrow, then back to the tuner. I will post pics at the end of the install.

[ganut]

who did yoo go through for the alchy kit? And what injector size are you using for the alchy?

Anyone here ever send their blower to get porten and polished? I'll probably send my m45 out to get it done soon, as I have an m62 I'll be putting on the 2.4 soon.

I know of a great place to get it done through

[AaronGTR]

Schweppe sent his M62 to magnacharger and had them port it. I don't think I ever heard how much airflow it was supposed to add though.

[SpyhunteR]

Originally Posted by ganut

who did yoo go through for the alchy kit? And what injector size are you using for the alchy?

Anyone here ever send their blower to get porten and polished? I'll probably send my m45 out to get it done soon, as I have an m62 I'll be putting on the 2.4 soon.

I know of a great place to get it done through

gonna try some M62 action? That'll definitely wake up your car for sure.

[ganut]

yea gimme about a month or so to get the manifold made. I don't think I can use the LSJ manifold, because of clearance issues, but I've got the blower sitting in my living room.

[SpyhunteR]

Originally Posted by ganut

yea gimme about a month or so to get the manifold made. I don't think I can use the LSJ manifold, because of clearance issues, but I've got the blower sitting in my living room.

Need an intake manifold flange?