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Old 09-05-2011, 11:37 AM
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Holy moly that thing is loud hahaha that pretty sick man!

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So when you say Mayhem your talking in Raliegh, NC. If so man i have to see your car, you should bring it to Benson on Thrusday s nights if it does rain.
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Yep, Raleigh

Its a long ways from my normal stomping grounds but Jeff's expertise makes it worthwhile
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Soooooo.....are we never going to find out what it made for power? I feel like your ignoring whenever someone asks about what it put down. The vids look ok, but without numbers, it could be a 300HP car...

Looked like you had a stock pulley on it and since that eaton comes on a 5.4 stock I'm assuming it's losing quite a bit of boost being on a 6.0 now and going through a front mount intercooler. Not trying to be that guy, but I'm just very curious to see what it made since this is a rather uncommon setup. If you don't want to list it, you can PM me, but I don't know what there would be to hide.
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Crank pulley is 7.8" dia, SC 2.6". Drive ratio is 3.0, so the blower should be spinning about 19,500RPMs when I hit redline. Screamin'
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Looked like you had a stock pulley on it and since that eaton comes on a 5.4 stock I'm assuming it's losing quite a bit of boost being on a 6.0 now and going through a front mount intercooler.

He did his homework.
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Put down 405/430 at 6psi

Ive got a major boost leak some where, but until I dig up the desire to tear it back apart, this is how it sits. It should be 13-15psi with that pulley combo and the enormous FMIC keeps the IATs about 10* over ambient. Its got ALOT more in her, just not really looking to get it out just yet. Im all over the road as is, I cant imagine driving this thing at full power just yet

Watch the vid of the speedo then try to imagine thats only 400hp

I do ignore the power requests because people get wrapped up in meaningless numbers
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Amen man! Seriously I have sceen cars with high numbers that run like complete garbage. It is easy to tune the last row of the Ve table.

It is the overall power under the curve and the tractibility.

I was going to stick up for pocket and say he only finished days ago it seems like, but I guess he has been to the rollers. I wish people would quit asking me about the rollers. I finshed literally 24 hours ago and the rollers are over 50 miles away.
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I wish people would quit asking me about the rollers. I finshed literally 24 hours ago and the rollers are over 50 miles away.

The rollers are literally across the street from me and I still can't make it....
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Put down 405/430 at 6psi

Ive got a major boost leak some where, but until I dig up the desire to tear it back apart, this is how it sits. It should be 13-15psi with that pulley combo and the enormous FMIC keeps the IATs about 10* over ambient. Its got ALOT more in her, just not really looking to get it out just yet. Im all over the road as is, I cant imagine driving this thing at full power just yet

Watch the vid of the speedo then try to imagine thats only 400hp

I do ignore the power requests because people get wrapped up in meaningless numbers
405 at 6 PSI is pretty darn good. Like I said, wasn't trying to be a pain in the a** . I was just curious since this is probably the only setup like this I'll ever see. I also understand that numbers don't mean much, but a 1/4 pass will tell a lot. I just like to see numbers because obviously it DOES take HP to run fast in the 1/4....which you should have no problem once you get that boost leak straightened out.

My brother's old 2007 supercharged GT made 405 RWHP in a stick car and was a good bit heavier than your car and he managed a 12.3 @ 111 mph on MT ET streets...could have gone faster with a better 60 though. Even at that power you should be in the 11's with a good tire and a nice launch....and a car thats probably 300 lbs lighter.
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Damn, the deceleration wine is obnoxious. Otherwise, congrats man, sure you are glad to have it this far.

I just did a 4.8 swap in my 94 GMC with a carb, but we are also doing a EFI 6.0 swap in a 98 Silverado, so i will have some wiring questions to PM you in the near future Pocket, so just a heads up, LOL.
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NICE video's Pocket. That,s pure pimp **** !
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Ahh the good old days......finding boost leaks.....woo hoooo!

Seems like every other day I was searching for a boost leak on my little SRT-4.

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Re: I should not be left unsupervised

Originally Posted by Pocket
Watch the vid of the speedo then try to imagine thats only 400hp


Can't wait to see what she does with the leaks sealed up...

Great job on tying those SFCs and x member together. I like that idea and your design. Those brakes are an awesone find, your going to need them.
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Something like this
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I picked up a LS9 idler pulley because it was cheaper than anything else, but sadly its 3.5" diameter is too big to fit the system. Ill have to order more diesel parts. Thankfully, Dayco has their catalog online and I dont have to be a dealer to browse. Makes finding good PNs alot easier. Hint hint Gates... Goodyear...

Next step is mock-up using some acrylic. Easier to cut than alum and more accurate than wood. Cant beat free
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Pocket, question I've been pondering: (nice CAD drawings, by the way)

Would a supercharged car with the same power as a naturally aspirated car lose traction simply because of the way the power "kicks in" due to boost?

OK, say my N/A LT1 puts out 420 to the wheels, and your supercharged beast puts out 420 to the wheels, would you lose traction more easily than me because of your supercharger "kicking in" suddenly?

Just thought this was an interesting question.

Love your setup man! You've toiled over it for a long time. And I am still toiling over my swap.

Speaking of which, on my frickin' 383 I'm building, do you think 10AN lines are big enough for valve cover breather hoses that are going to a remote breather canister?

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Pocket I'll give you this brother. You are one addicted **** LOL

I dont spend the time on the boards as much as I used to but your posts are always worth reading hahhaa.

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Tires will always spin when pushed beyond their bounds regardless of whats in front of them. "Shocking" them is almost a surefire smoke show. You side-stepping the clutch at 4k is about the same as me going WOT from a stop. The tires just cant handle all that tq in either case

-10 lines should be ample. I dont recall any setup running larger. FYI, Im running 3/8" line, which are ~ -6 and havent pushed any seals yet. As the engine wears I probably WILL have to upgrade to handle all the blow-by, but for now I dont see any benefit for the high cost of larger fittings

cam- Im definitely an addict. That feeling is so intoxicating
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New2chevy, superchargers don't really "kick in" to give the car a sudden power increase. They have a very linear power curve which is the plus side of a supercharger. They will make boost off idle to redline but the graph should look similiar to an N/A car with the exception of the torque curve (torque will be very high as opposed to N/A off idle).

Turbo's give the "kick in" effect that you speak off. Once they reach full spool at whatever RPM they achieve that at, they suddenly bring the motor to life so theoretically you could go from 300 HP to 600 HP at 2800 RPM or so while your on the gas. Thats when the tires go from gripping to breaking loose. As far as a -10 breather, that should be plenty, and then some.

And pocket, can't wait to see this thing at full boost level! Your making me jealous with your CAD program.
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I ordered diesel idlers from amazon of all places. Good for text books and car parts it seems

Finally got some free time to work on the bird so I built some plates using acrylic. Will have to use a flat headed bolt on the tensioner due to lack of clearance. I didnt have one so a clamp holds it in place for the pic. Tensioner has significantly more throw with this setup so replacing the belt shouldnt be such a chore like the old one was. The plate not being there gives a little more work room too
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Clearing the waterpump and waterneck turned out to be the biggest obstacles
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Better view of the diesel parts. Left is steel, right plastic
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Looking over a few of the pulleys I used at various times for my supercharged adventures. Idler on the far right is from a ZR1, darn thing weighs more than the steel diesel part to its left. Didnt use because the 3.5" diameter was too big to fit


Old plates vs new ones. Not quite as bulky
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Basic routing. Loose idler up top represents the SC pulley
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Not sure if I want to use these on this build or save them for the next. LS3 topped 6.0 with a T56 should be a fun little NA car


Hope to burn out the plates on the CNC router at work soon
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Freaking sick...
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I ordered diesel idlers from amazon of all places. Good for text books and car parts it seems

Finally got some free time to work on the bird so I built some plates using acrylic. Will have to use a flat headed bolt on the tensioner due to lack of clearance. I didnt have one so a clamp holds it in place for the pic. Tensioner has significantly more throw with this setup so replacing the belt shouldnt be such a chore like the old one was. The plate not being there gives a little more work room too


Clearing the waterpump and waterneck turned out to be the biggest obstacles


Better view of the diesel parts. Left is steel, right plastic


Looking over a few of the pulleys I used at various times for my supercharged adventures. Idler on the far right is from a ZR1, darn thing weighs more than the steel diesel part to its left. Didnt use because the 3.5" diameter was too big to fit


Old plates vs new ones. Not quite as bulky


Basic routing. Loose idler up top represents the SC pulley


Not sure if I want to use these on this build or save them for the next. LS3 topped 6.0 with a T56 should be a fun little NA car


Hope to burn out the plates on the CNC router at work soon
is one of those a... roller skate wheel??
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Ha! I was thinking the same thing.
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Billet makes everything better. Had fun with the CNC router

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plates look real good, nice job.

and those LS3 goodies should be fun. can't wait to see what mine can do this spring
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Amazing work Pocket.
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Time to order a belt. My measure was a tad off on the CAD drawing, so Ill have to weld an ear on the lower bracket. Serves me right for not double checking what i drew at 2am

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Just JB Weld it. haha
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hey pocket whats the minimum clearance an average sepentine belt needs from surrounding components?
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Depends

If its wrapping around a pulley, not much, maybe .050"
If its in a long stretch between two pulleys, quite a bit, .5-1"

When its near something solid mounted like a pulley, it doesnt vibrate much because the block dampens it. The longer the distance, the more it acts like a guitar string, esp under load
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hmmm i may need to ad an idler pully then, my blet is only 0.65" from my turbo and its an 18" span of belt
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Imagine how it is when my husband and I are off the chain and unsupervised! lol. No wonder we have so many 3rd Gens. Theres no husband/wife to off set the balance
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Who says you cant MIG weld alum?

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Fixed the ear I screwed up on. Its not a billet piece anymore, but atleast it works
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Who says you cant MIG weld alum?
People who evidently don't know how to weld.
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Wow, that looks pretty good for a mig weld on aluminum! Do you have a spool gun attachment or was that just with aluminum wire on the normal gun??
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Spool gun attachment at work. Could be better, a little too much wire in there
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good god! I just read all 13 pages... kinda burnt out on reading... wow, amazing thread! I though you sold this car!
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He may well have considering you're about 8 months late for the party
Old 09-02-2012, 12:22 PM
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Havent sold the car, havent dont much with it actually. The M122 kit is for sale though

Been pondering what to do with this next kit I picked up...

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Re: I should not be left unsupervised

Originally Posted by Pocket
Havent sold the car, havent dont much with it actually. The M122 kit is for sale though

Been pondering what to do with this next kit I picked up...


at first I thought that was an LT5...

did you get one of those kits? budgets are no longer a problem I take it!
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Its a Techco, not a LT5

3.0L twin screw inverse mounted like the LS9, only bigger

Still on a budget of course
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Originally Posted by Pocket
Its a Techco, not a LT5

3.0L twin screw inverse mounted like the LS9, only bigger

Still on a budget of course
do you have one already? we need pics if you do!

The way the supercharger sits does make it look like an LT5 though...


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pocket, is that a weistec?
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Its a Techco

http://www.autoinfection.com/techco-...-supercharger/
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Got the engine buttoned back up and dropped it in. Starting to look like a car again

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Not sure if I posted it, but this is what happened to the last engine. Melted #7
Block and head were perfect, so a new piston and its back in business
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Lookin good! Its always #7 that dont like us
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pocket, are u sure it wasnt the ring ends butting?
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Not really sure what came first, the hotspot melting through or the top ring butting blowing the bottom of the piston out, but it sure demolished that piston

Cant believe I drove it in the garage like that
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Nice looking setup!

That piston sure didn't have much more life left in it... Lucky she didn't tear things apart.
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You make me...





So jealous lol. Good work as always, keep it up!


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