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Offline Yamatr3

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Re: Tell us about your SuperChargers
« Reply #25 on: March 29, 2009, 08:53:09 AM »

Has anyone put a GM cam kit in, or different rockers?
https://www.zzperformance.com/cobalt_ion/products1.php?id=862&catid=143

Two years ago, my turbo motor blew in my car.  It was  due to a rocker failing.   I researched rebuilding the motor and at that time, I was thinking of using aftermarket rockers.  There was one company building them them.  They were listed in the GM Performance build book,  I called them and a set of rockers was $3000.  A little too rich for my blood.

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Re: Tell us about your SuperChargers
« Reply #26 on: March 29, 2009, 09:32:45 AM »
Dave could speak on this more but they have a test fit mule engine thanks to Yamatr3

The stage III uses 60# injectors.  No cam or header work but there is stuff planned.  I got to see all the goodies. 


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Re: Tell us about your SuperChargers
« Reply #27 on: March 29, 2009, 02:30:59 PM »
You know I haven't had a chance to look at the boost gauge since I upgraded to the Stage III, at stage II I was seeing 8.5-8.7 lbs of boost.  I have been told I should see 10-12 lbs, depending on atmospherics.   I haven't driven it since I got home due to the weather, with the heavier clutch wet roads are going to be a bear.

I will get some miles on it here in the near future and might actually get a chance to take my eyes off the road long enough to glance at the gauge.  1st and 2nd gear, don't allow you the option of doing anything but concentrating on keeping the car going in the direction you planned on.
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Re: Tell us about your SuperChargers
« Reply #28 on: April 01, 2009, 04:26:09 PM »
bump

I got some questions for you guys with blowers.

How much boost you guys are running? I'm running 10psi on my 3.8L S/C in my Monte Carlo Intimidator SS. 7.5 was stock. It's a stock M90, not the M112. I have no intercooler, but extras from ZZPerformance. You guys should be about 10-13psi? Anyone up to 16-17psi yet?

Are the intercoolers air to air or air to water like the Cobalts? Air to air like the GXP, right?

Has anyone put a GM cam kit in, or different rockers?
https://www.zzperformance.com/cobalt_ion/products1.php?id=862&catid=143

Are you porting the blowers and intakes? (this link shows the M90 ported)
https://www.zzperformance.com/grand_prix/products1.php?id=162&catid=106

Ported heads?
https://www.zzperformance.com/cobalt_ion/products1.php?id=920&catid=143

What size injectors are you using now? Anyone using 60#? 72# or 79#??? I'm using stock 34# and running out of steam.
http://www.zzperformance.com/cobalt_ion/products.php?id=174

What size S/C pulleys, stock 3.35, 3.1 or 3.0, or smaller? 2.8, 2.7, 2.6 or even the 2.5? I got a 3.4, with 3.8 stock, but again, no intercooler. Guys with I/C's on L67's are running 2.8's on their M90's, I drove one with a 3.0 on a ported M112.

Modular pulleys?
https://www.zzperformance.com/cobalt_ion/products1.php?id=446&catid=142

Are you using fuel pump voltage boosters?

Colder spark plugs? Copper? Iridiums? What?

How are you detecting and controlling knock retard?

Will the LS4 75mm TB bolt on as it does to the LSJ's, with minor modifications?
https://www.zzperformance.com/cobalt_ion/products1.php?id=999&catid=174

Is there plans for adding a turbo to the S/C, as ZZPerformance has done on their Cobalt? Every time I stop in there, they try to talk me into adding a turbo kit to my L67.
https://www.zzperformance.com/cobalt_ion/products1.php?id=871&catid=143
They have dyno'd 440whp on pump gas. These guys have the world record holder 3.8L FWD (900+bhp, 800whp), at 8.66 and 159 in the 1/4!
http://www.zzperformance.com/cobalt_ion/latest_news1.php?id=158
http://www.zzperformance.com/grand_prix/latest_news1.php?id=164

Who is the 1st on the block to twin charge their Kappa????


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Re: Tell us about your SuperChargers
« Reply #29 on: April 09, 2009, 07:25:49 PM »
I usually see around 7.6 measured at the manifold.

Air to air.

I believe stage I and II are 45lbs injectors. Moving to 60lbs for stage III.

mp62. Ported inlet on stage III from what I hear.

Pulley size? I forget, 2" maybe :idk:.

Stock head.

Stock ECM with DDM flash controlling timing/knock retard.

Different plugs. I would have to look to tell you what.

There's a couple more questions answered :cheers:.

I can't tell you how much I enjoy this thing. The snow has melted. The sand and dirt are pretty well washed off the roads. I've been driving it like I stole it. Had my worst gas mileage run ever commuting back and forth to work this week :cool:. I think I'm trying to figure out if I really need/want to go to stage III.




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Re: Tell us about your SuperChargers
« Reply #30 on: April 10, 2009, 09:19:49 AM »
I should know more tonight if it doesn't rain, the track has opened :)  I have seen 13.6 around 5k at about 4/5th throttle in 1st.  I am just above sea level where I live.  Local track is at 20' elevation.
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Re: Tell us about your SuperChargers
« Reply #31 on: April 10, 2009, 11:28:23 AM »
Definitely let us know how it goes, Critterman.  Hope the rain holds off for you guys!

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Re: Tell us about your SuperChargers
« Reply #32 on: April 10, 2009, 01:28:25 PM »
Looks good so far, radar has some small stuff at the edge of MD with the big stuff still farther west.
GONE: (but not forgotten) 2006 Cool named BIXABEL (BISH-AH-BEL) Mayan for "Good Roads"

DDM
StageIII intercooled Supercharger, Wisco ceramic coated pistons, Carrillo rods, superTech valves and Springs
Ported and polished head
Exedy Stage II Clutch
big brake kit, slotted/drilled Rotors w/Porterfield pads & blue juice
Backbone, Probeam, Cross Strut Brace
Underhood, trunk, & door Lights
ZOK suspension

JPM
Center console, door inserts, & dash
Seat bolster & lumbar support

Focuztech Tri-Y Header & hi-flow cat
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Re: Tell us about your SuperChargers
« Reply #33 on: April 19, 2009, 03:33:53 PM »
THIRTEEN-SIX PSI? And no problems with KR? Isn't boost a GREAT thing?

Thanks for the answers guys, I've been REALLY curious, having both the turbo on Lucy, and the M90 on the RocknSS.

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Re: Tell us about your SuperChargers
« Reply #34 on: May 05, 2009, 08:02:56 PM »
THIRTEEN-SIX PSI? And no problems with KR? Isn't boost a GREAT thing?

Thanks for the answers guys, I've been REALLY curious, having both the turbo on Lucy, and the M90 on the RocknSS.

You can rest assured that to run 13.6 psig you have to take timing out, or else you would be having huge problems with KR.  Even at 5 psig you have to take a little timing out depending on the ambient conditions and the efficiency of the intercooler.  That being said, the LE5 only runs about 24 degrees of advance at high rpm WOT from the factory, indicating an efficient combustion chamber. 

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Re: Tell us about your SuperChargers
« Reply #35 on: May 06, 2009, 10:57:28 AM »
At the track I glanced at the gauge twice in third gear (no time in 1st or 2nd) and I was seing 14.6-7 lbs.   I don't even try to read the dash hawk for any thing going down the track, In fact I don't look at much but the track,
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StageIII intercooled Supercharger, Wisco ceramic coated pistons, Carrillo rods, superTech valves and Springs
Ported and polished head
Exedy Stage II Clutch
big brake kit, slotted/drilled Rotors w/Porterfield pads & blue juice
Backbone, Probeam, Cross Strut Brace
Underhood, trunk, & door Lights
ZOK suspension

JPM
Center console, door inserts, & dash
Seat bolster & lumbar support

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Solo Performance SQR-2
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Re: Tell us about your SuperChargers
« Reply #36 on: May 13, 2009, 09:33:54 PM »
Who is the 1st on the block to twin charge their Kappa????

I remember seeing a pic of a show car somewhere (a couple of years ago) that had a s/c on the drivers's side and turbo on the GXP side.  I do not remember if it was before the GXP came out, or even if it was a 2.0 or 2.4....

I may be running the oldest (only?) Stage 1 DDM out there.   Still thoroughly enjoy it (~35K mi. on s/c) and mileage consistantly 27.5 to 28.6 mpg!
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Re: Tell us about your SuperChargers
« Reply #37 on: October 14, 2009, 07:24:22 PM »
my engine bay




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Re: Tell us about your SuperChargers
« Reply #38 on: October 14, 2009, 10:53:48 PM »
Hammy,

The clampped on rubber? hoses on the intake / IC pipes, just for added flexibility?  Is there so much movement that a single piece of pipe doesn't work?  Or am I missing something?
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Re: Tell us about your SuperChargers
« Reply #39 on: October 15, 2009, 11:17:49 AM »
Motor does flex on it's mounts when you mash the gas, lot of torque
GONE: (but not forgotten) 2006 Cool named BIXABEL (BISH-AH-BEL) Mayan for "Good Roads"

DDM
StageIII intercooled Supercharger, Wisco ceramic coated pistons, Carrillo rods, superTech valves and Springs
Ported and polished head
Exedy Stage II Clutch
big brake kit, slotted/drilled Rotors w/Porterfield pads & blue juice
Backbone, Probeam, Cross Strut Brace
Underhood, trunk, & door Lights
ZOK suspension

JPM
Center console, door inserts, & dash
Seat bolster & lumbar support

Focuztech Tri-Y Header & hi-flow cat
Solo Performance SQR-2
Norm's Rear facia
Heated Seats
Black Cat inserts

 

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