took the plunge !!!
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St. Jude Donor '11,'13
took the plunge !!!
just bought sts set up . withe 42# injectors with 6# boost 918 springs and bbk air bridge. car is a4 have tranny cooler already with aluminun radiator. the car now as it sits make 344 rwhp. is there somthing else i need for a safe reliable street car?. all i can say is i can not wait to see results. i have ls1 edit i understand tunning might be a issue. i hope not. i am not looking for the fastes car on the street but somthing that will preform well with reliabilty. can not wait should be about 2 weeks before all said and done . i guess i just moved 2 the darkside
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Originally Posted by stunna
is there somthing else i need for a safe reliable street car?. all i can say is i can not wait to see results.
Good luck with the setup.
Mark
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St. Jude Donor '11,'13
Originally Posted by mdhmi
Fuel pump, valve springs, pcv setup, and driveline are the general basics.
Good luck with the setup.
Mark
Good luck with the setup.
Mark
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I have a 2000 as well, if i'm going to be running 7-8lbs on my supercharger with 42lb injectors is just a lingenfelter or ractronics fuel pump enough? I'd rather not mess with a BAP if I dont have to.
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Originally Posted by mdhmi
Fuel pump, valve springs, pcv setup, and driveline are the general basics.
Good luck with the setup.
Mark
Good luck with the setup.
Mark
I am also installing an oil catch can set-up in the PCV system, so I would also suggest one for you. Do a search here on the forum, you fill find alot of info on it.
Don't forget gauges. Some say they are not needed, but I think they are definetely good to have. I got the Nexus gauges that have the face that turns red if you go past a preset limit to give you an instant warning if something is going wrong.
Good luck.
Chris
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St. Jude Donor '11,'13
Originally Posted by Hammer
Good luck with the kit. Your going to love it.
Are you installing yourself or having a tuner install it?
Jim
Are you installing yourself or having a tuner install it?
Jim
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St. Jude Donor '11,'13
Originally Posted by ProtoVette
I definetely agree with Mark on this. Make sure you upgrade the fuel pump to go along with your injectors. Since you do want a safe and reliable set-up, I don't think you'd want to look for anything more then around 500-550RWHP(max), and I think you'll be good with a fuel pump upgrade and the injectors.
I am also installing an oil catch can set-up in the PCV system, so I would also suggest one for you. Do a search here on the forum, you fill find alot of info on it.
Don't forget gauges. Some say they are not needed, but I think they are definetely good to have. I got the Nexus gauges that have the face that turns red if you go past a preset limit to give you an instant warning if something is going wrong.
Good luck.
Chris
I am also installing an oil catch can set-up in the PCV system, so I would also suggest one for you. Do a search here on the forum, you fill find alot of info on it.
Don't forget gauges. Some say they are not needed, but I think they are definetely good to have. I got the Nexus gauges that have the face that turns red if you go past a preset limit to give you an instant warning if something is going wrong.
Good luck.
Chris
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Congrats on the purchase. I would recommend a professional tune in addition to the professional installation. Oil catch can is a good idea. People buy them from some supporting vendors or from ebay. I got mine from Synergy (Rick H). I would also strongly recommend fuel pressure guage, and lastly at some point a beefed up clutch. My stock zo6 clutch is beginning to stick. Good luck.
Lewis
Lewis
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Originally Posted by stunna
where do you buy the oil catch can setup ??
I have all the components for my catchcan/PCV system ready to install. I will be doing it this weekend. I will take some pictures.
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From: Harrisburg PA
Im doing the same exact thing..GT32s, .6 spring but bought a 2001 because of the better PCV system. Im told fuel system is good on 02s and older...guess I will find out
Also
160F thermostat
NGK TR6 or TR6ix plugs
Good Plug wires
Also
160F thermostat
NGK TR6 or TR6ix plugs
Good Plug wires