SuperCharger Question
Drifting
Joined: May 2002
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From: Dallas / Ft. Worth The Republic of TEXAS
On 91 Octane (big disadvantage) we usually get about 580 for a stick and 560 for an automatic.
I just looked at about ten cars on my dyno and they were mostly within plus or minus 5 of those numbers.
We had some with Torco to bump the Octane and they were all in the low 600s.
With headers we saw about 20 more.
I just looked at about ten cars on my dyno and they were mostly within plus or minus 5 of those numbers.
We had some with Torco to bump the Octane and they were all in the low 600s.
With headers we saw about 20 more.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: South Lousiana (Cajun Boys with Bad ASS Toys)
I had a ECS 1500 on mine and now have a 2200R. These cars suffer on the top end...heat soak badly. I have experimented as much, or more than probably anyone on here, and no answer for that other than a progressive methanol system. Wanted to add water ports to the heads, but Greg Goode did mine and said could not add due to wall thickness...spray more up top. I did not have any problems with the blower setup when was at the level you are talking about...no worries there.
IMPORTANT NOTE...make sure you get a crankcase ventilation system for the car. D3 sells a good one. These cars come with no real way to help with crankcase pressure....if not, you will probably blow a front seal.
IMPORTANT NOTE...make sure you get a crankcase ventilation system for the car. D3 sells a good one. These cars come with no real way to help with crankcase pressure....if not, you will probably blow a front seal.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Houston TX
The cars weak point is crankcase ventilation at that level of power. For $500 you can get a D3 ventilation system that will take care of that, then you should be fine. For what you are wanting to do, Add the ventilation and you will be good to go...
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Mendon MA
Who makes the D3 vent system?
Former Vendor
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Question , For a C7 automatic, Daily driver(To drive cross country)PUMP GAS, Are the superchargers ECS or Pro Charger or whomever(550-570RWHP) VERY reliable,meaning to even do a near top end pull once in a while? Not talking about track use, Just to run her up on the pump gas tune now & then(not back to back runs) & be RELIABLE as to not have a melt down?
Bolt on your kit,
Load your tune,
Enjoy for years.
And no reason for adding items like Vent systems, everything you need is included in the system, ready to bolt on. FedEX driver shows up on Friday with your system, Sat. you bolt it on in your garage and load the tune. By Sat night, your driving your Boosted C7 with a smile on your face.
Its that easy.
LINK TO INSTALL WRITE UP:
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/eng...-gets-a-boost/
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From: Houston TX
Former Vendor
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So a customer doesn't have to purchase any other items.
Our system uses a check valve that under normal vacuum conditions (such as idling in traffic, or normal low load driving) the PCV system draws into the intake as it did naturally. Which eliminates the smell.
Our first few systems had an open vent (like the LMR can show above) and got a few complaints about the smell, so thus changed the PCV system. Have not heard a complaint since.
As far as cars that have major oil in the intake issues. Like the thread listing the full catch can, that might be more of an issue with the motor. Since it seems not everyone has the massive "oil in the intake" that others do.
All we know is that none of our BETA cars have had oil issues like that, and all are smell free, and never have we had a front or rear main seal issue.
Just a whole lot of happy ProCharged C7 customers.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Haymarket Virginia
Meaning our system comes with a revised ventilation system.
So a customer doesn't have to purchase any other items.
Our system uses a check valve that under normal vacuum conditions (such as idling in traffic, or normal low load driving) the PCV system draws into the intake as it did naturally. Which eliminates the smell.
Our first few systems had an open vent (like the LMR can show above) and got a few complaints about the smell, so thus changed the PCV system. Have not heard a complaint since.
As far as cars that have major oil in the intake issues. Like the thread listing the full catch can, that might be more of an issue with the motor. Since it seems not everyone has the massive "oil in the intake" that others do.
All we know is that none of our BETA cars have had oil issues like that, and all are smell free, and never have we had a front or rear main seal issue.
Just a whole lot of happy ProCharged C7 customers.
So a customer doesn't have to purchase any other items.
Our system uses a check valve that under normal vacuum conditions (such as idling in traffic, or normal low load driving) the PCV system draws into the intake as it did naturally. Which eliminates the smell.
Our first few systems had an open vent (like the LMR can show above) and got a few complaints about the smell, so thus changed the PCV system. Have not heard a complaint since.
As far as cars that have major oil in the intake issues. Like the thread listing the full catch can, that might be more of an issue with the motor. Since it seems not everyone has the massive "oil in the intake" that others do.
All we know is that none of our BETA cars have had oil issues like that, and all are smell free, and never have we had a front or rear main seal issue.
Just a whole lot of happy ProCharged C7 customers.
As far as smell goes, every once and a while I get a faint smell from the PVC system. If it was vented to atmosphere I have no doubt it would stink.
As far as the catch can goes, I installed one on my and I've been getting a lot of condensation (water), hardly any oil coming through the can. Catch can is good because water and oil inside the intercooler makes a mess.