How much boost should I run with this setup?
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Melting Slicks
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How much boost should I run with this setup?
I got a great deal on a procharger kit with everything but the actual blower itself. I didn't get the blower yet, but first I need to know which one to get. I have the twin intercooled version, that normally goes with the p1sc. I heard you can use either the p1sc or d1sc. Whats the difference? And my other question is how much boost should I run. I have slp loudmouth as an only mod. I want a good hp increase, but want to stay safe and reliable. I don't really plan on doing anymore mods for a good while after that. Thanks.
Burning Brakes
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Re: How much boost should I run with this setup? (bandit_99)
D1 or P1 depends on what your ultimate goals are. I have been talking with A and A Andy for a few weeks now and he told me:
If you can live with 500hp - and don't plan to go beyond- P1.
If you plan to up the boost and expect to forge your bottom end, etc. go with the D1.
Other folks with actual experience will offer you better advice.
[Modified by bandit_99, 2:41 PM 4/29/2004]
If you can live with 500hp - and don't plan to go beyond- P1.
If you plan to up the boost and expect to forge your bottom end, etc. go with the D1.
Other folks with actual experience will offer you better advice.
[Modified by bandit_99, 2:41 PM 4/29/2004]
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Melting Slicks
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Re: How much boost should I run with this setup? (bandit_99)
D1 or P1 depends on what your ultimate goals are. I have been talking with A and A Andy for a few weeks now and he told me:
If you can live with 500hp - and don't plan to go beyond- P1.
If you plan to up the boost and expect to forge your bottom end, etc. go with the D1.
Other folks with actual experience will offer you better advice.
[Modified by bandit_99, 2:41 PM 4/29/2004]
If you can live with 500hp - and don't plan to go beyond- P1.
If you plan to up the boost and expect to forge your bottom end, etc. go with the D1.
Other folks with actual experience will offer you better advice.
[Modified by bandit_99, 2:41 PM 4/29/2004]
Burning Brakes
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Re: How much boost should I run with this setup? (KillerVette99)
The D1SC puts out 2-3 more psi than the P1SC, so get it and a larger pulley and limit boost to 7-8 PSI as others have indicated, otherwise kaboom$$$!
Contact Andy at AandACORVETTE.COM for the rest of what you need-he has new/used D1SC's.
You will probably want more boost in a year (week?) or so-so get the Big D!
That way you won't be buying another bigger blower later!
Upgrade your fuel system and get a good dyno tune so you know you are not lean on the top end!
Good luck
Roy
[Modified by 7.0sc SuperVette, 7:55 PM 4/29/2004]
[Modified by 7.0sc SuperVette, 7:55 PM 4/29/2004]
Contact Andy at AandACORVETTE.COM for the rest of what you need-he has new/used D1SC's.
You will probably want more boost in a year (week?) or so-so get the Big D!
That way you won't be buying another bigger blower later!
Upgrade your fuel system and get a good dyno tune so you know you are not lean on the top end!
Good luck
Roy
[Modified by 7.0sc SuperVette, 7:55 PM 4/29/2004]
[Modified by 7.0sc SuperVette, 7:55 PM 4/29/2004]
Burning Brakes
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Re: How much boost should I run with this setup? (7.0sc SuperVette)
Get the bigger D1 SC and everything else Andy recomends. Trust me a day will come when your SC Vette starts feeling slow and you'll want more...ALOT more!!!Good Luck and Enjoy the BOOST!
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Re: How much boost should I run with this setup? (KillerVette99)
According to an ATI tech I talked to a while back, the P1SC can have a better power curve than the D1SC under certain conditions. I'm not sure to what extent that's true or not, but I think what he was trying to say was that assuming low boost and a stock motor, the P1SC would outperform the D1SC. Probably has something to do with the different impeller design.
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Drifting
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Re: How much boost should I run with this setup? (KillerVette99)
If it was me, I would buy a D1 and run a stock size pulley. I upgraded from a P1 to a D1 with the exact same set-up, huge difference. This also gives you the chance for more power in the future. With stock pulley I'm making 7-8 lbs. and on cool nights a little more.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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Re: How much boost should I run with this setup? (supercoupe01)
If it was me, I would buy a D1 and run a stock size pulley. I upgraded from a P1 to a D1 with the exact same set-up, huge difference. This also gives you the chance for more power in the future. With stock pulley I'm making 7-8 lbs. and on cool nights a little more.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Burning Brakes
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Re: How much boost should I run with this setup? (supercoupe01)
I have a P1 and D1 extras. I now have another p1Sc b/c w/headers,3" mIdsectionX-pipe,and Ghls;Bottom an d Internals stock; The car runs harder and respose smoother with the P1 all the time.
The d1 is for an altered internal heads.
I might sell the extra D1 and P1.
The d1 is for an altered internal heads.
I might sell the extra D1 and P1.
Drifting
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Re: How much boost should I run with this setup? (VETTEC5)
I have a P1 and D1 extras. I now have another p1Sc b/c w/headers,3" mIdsectionX-pipe,and Ghls;Bottom an d Internals stock; The car runs harder and respose smoother with the P1 all the time.
The d1 is for an altered internal heads.
I might sell the extra D1 and P1.
The d1 is for an altered internal heads.
I might sell the extra D1 and P1.
Good luck with your project.
