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Forum: Power Adders
07-08-2020, 12:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,813
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: D1SC Cog Belt Conversion

My air intake is the last post
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/power-adders/770509-procharger-air-intake-help.html
Forum: Power Adders
07-06-2020, 02:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,813
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: D1SC Cog Belt Conversion

I was slowly working on the blower belt tension. Previously I got too aggressive on the blower belt tension on my D1SC (cog belt) and it wiped out the bearings and gear set. I sent the blower back to...
Forum: Power Adders
07-06-2020, 02:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,813
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: D1SC Cog Belt Conversion

400 scat forged steel crank, small block snout, double keyed. Crank is roughly 15 years old. Ripped the snout off before the timing gear, bent all the valves. Looking at going with a Callies forged...
Forum: Power Adders
06-24-2020, 12:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,813
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: D1SC Cog Belt Conversion

UPDATE: Broke the snout off of the crank last night. Time to tear it apart see how much damage this caused.
Forum: Power Adders
06-18-2020, 08:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,058
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: Procharger air intake help

This is my air intake system, wanted to avoid pulling in all the header heat by adding an extension pipe.
...
Forum: Power Adders
06-16-2020, 11:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,813
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: D1SC Cog Belt Conversion

Larry's brackets help, but still having issues. Decided to add an adjustment rod on top of blower as well. Just got everything back together tonight. After taking it out and testing it, I'm still...
Forum: Power Adders
03-14-2020, 01:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,813
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: D1SC Cog Belt Conversion

I've already got those brackets in place. Part of the problem is the 2 long bolts that bolt back into the cylinder head. I believe those are flexing under power. I'm going to try using studs to go...
Forum: Power Adders
03-12-2020, 03:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,813
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: D1SC Cog Belt Conversion

Update: Been having issues with the cog belt walking under a load. The original bracket that came from Procharger is too weak and is flexing under power (not designed for cog belt application)....
Forum: Power Adders
03-12-2020, 03:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,630
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: D1SC belt slipping issue

Do you use the oem bracket for the alternator and power steering pump? I've converted my D1SC over to cog belt. Unfortunately the cog belt is walking under a load, meaning the main bracket is...
Forum: Brakes
03-01-2020, 11:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,835
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: Wilwood Brake Upgrade-Different Master Cylinder?

I ended up buying a new master cylinder and converted everything to manual brakes.
Forum: Power Adders
06-26-2018, 11:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,813
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: D1SC Cog Belt Conversion

Very very important...I just went through all of these steps. I've got a SBC snout double keyed with BBC hub for my ATI damper. Being that I have D1SC I wanted to double key the blower hub, but after...
Forum: Power Adders
05-24-2018, 07:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,813
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: D1SC Cog Belt Conversion

I bought everything as a kit (D1SC kit) from Larry @ ASSC/LRS Performance in Chicago back in 2011 or 2012. He is a procharger dealer. With having issues with serpentine belt slipping I bought the cog...
Forum: Power Adders
05-23-2018, 07:07 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,813
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: D1SC Cog Belt Conversion

Exactly, nothing special about the bracket for power steering and alternator.
Forum: Power Adders
04-08-2018, 09:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,813
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: D1SC Cog Belt Conversion

The smaller pulley was custom made by Larry at LRS/ASSC
Forum: Power Adders
04-02-2018, 08:30 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,813
Posted By TransAmGTA88

D1SC Cog Belt Conversion

After fighting with 8 rib serpentine belts trying different pulleys, trying different spring tensioners I finally made the move and converted everything over to a cog belt setup.

What started all...
Forum: Power Adders
09-18-2017, 11:35 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 48,292
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: Procharger guys need a spring tensioner, video and tensioner setup inside!

I've been having problems with the belt "walking" off of the dayco tensioner pulley (89483). I ordered a dayco tensioner pulley (89435) to give that a try. I may have tweaked the 89483 tensioner that...
Forum: Power Adders
03-22-2017, 08:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,656
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: Supercharger Pulley Anti-Slip Coatings?

It doesn't...I was responding to dennisbernal91z non-AC setup.
Forum: Power Adders
03-21-2017, 04:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,656
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: Supercharger Pulley Anti-Slip Coatings?

$440 for brackets!? I made my own setup using COMPcams LS1 idler pulley and 3/8" stainless steel mounting plate that I created in AutoCAD. Unfortunately I lost the CAD file tho. After I got...
Forum: Power Adders
03-21-2017, 11:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,656
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Supercharger Pulley Anti-Slip Coatings?

Anyone tested or used any supercharger anti-slip pulleys? I have an 8 rib 3.70 pulley that I would like to put back on my car (makes 17 to 18 lbs of boost), but the belt slips. I thought about...
Forum: Power Adders
05-16-2016, 09:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,636
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: D1SC 8 to 12 rib worth it?

Thanks Tony.
Forum: Power Adders
05-05-2016, 09:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,636
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: D1SC 8 to 12 rib worth it?

I'm considering making the move for 8rib to 12 rib. Reason for making the switch is with my current 8 rib set up I can run 13 to 14 pounds of boost without the belt slipping. If I push it harder, say...
Forum: Power Adders
04-27-2016, 08:05 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 48,292
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: Procharger guys need a spring tensioner, video and tensioner setup inside!

With regard to the spring tensioner location, you want to make sure you have it positioned so that tensioner can move in both directions. They do "adjust" themselves (meaning you won't have too much...
Forum: Power Adders
04-27-2016, 07:47 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 48,292
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: Procharger guys need a spring tensioner, video and tensioner setup inside!

I didn't make the support bracket/strut setup, Larry at ASSC over in Chicago actually made it. There are actually two brackets (upper & lower).


1. 5/8 diameter strut rod (upper) - supports the...
Forum: Power Adders
04-05-2016, 01:16 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,386
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: Procharger serpentine accessory drive, does have this? Does it fit in our cars?

1. Haven't had issues with it flexing. I did use 3/4" S.S. pipe to help make the tensioner solid.
2. Made everything myself, created a template. Did a CAD layout and burned the S.S. plate on a...
Forum: Power Adders
04-05-2016, 11:04 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,386
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: Procharger serpentine accessory drive, does have this? Does it fit in our cars?

http://www.jegs.com/i/COMP-Cams/249/54021/10002/-1?parentProductId=1137087


I did have a CAD file for the SS plate, but when I lost my hard drive the file went as well. I may have a extra plate...
Forum: Power Adders
04-05-2016, 09:33 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,386
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: Procharger serpentine accessory drive, does have this? Does it fit in our cars?

Here are some pics showing the AC bracket removed. I made my own face place out of stainless steel plate and used a comp LS tensioner. I couldn't stand having that big ugly AC bracket in place just...
Forum: Electronics
11-19-2015, 07:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,050
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: New powermaster XS mini starter issues

No, it doesnt work with the key ignition. It does work with the push button ignition which its directly wired to the starter to ensure I'm getting enough volts to the starter.

With the starter...
Forum: Electronics
10-08-2015, 09:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,050
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: New powermaster XS mini starter issues

Update: I did put a new ignition switch in, didn't have any luck with that. For testing purposes I did run a ground wire from the battery to the starter with no luck. I decided to go with plan B, I...
Forum: Electronics
10-07-2015, 08:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,050
Posted By TransAmGTA88

New powermaster XS mini starter issues

I decided to put a new XS powermaster mini starter in my car the other day. The original starter worked fine, but thought it was time to upgrade. Got the old starter out, got the new one in, hooked...
Forum: Power Adders
11-05-2014, 11:46 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,639
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: Vader Ta Procharged F2 Car

Very impressive! love the fact that its a GTA!
Forum: Power Adders
10-15-2014, 02:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,243
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: Dual Fan Set Up with Procharger

What kind of coolant temps are you running currently?
Forum: Power Adders
10-15-2014, 02:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,620
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: 3rd gear pull at 1000whp

What kind of oil temps were you seeing before you put your oil cooler in? Same goes for coolant temps.

How much did it drop both oil and coolant afterwards?
Forum: Power Adders
10-14-2014, 04:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,620
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: 3rd gear pull at 1000whp

Do you run your fans off of temp relays or just have them wired to run full blast when switched on? Can you PM me some additional info on your oil cooler? Possibly some pics? Thanks!
Forum: Power Adders
10-14-2014, 03:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,620
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: 3rd gear pull at 1000whp

What kind of electric fans do you run?
Forum: Cooling
09-26-2014, 08:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 16,792
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: 383 running too hot and so do my nerves.Need help

UPDATE: I had to pull the radiator out of the car because it had a leak. Sent it off to BeCool to have them do the following: 1. fix the leak 2. convert radiator to dual pass set up 3. remove the...
Forum: Power Adders
09-18-2014, 04:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,466
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: 88-92 Prochager guys....question about pulley sizes and boost

I don't see any reason why it wouldnt, but I would talk to procharger before pulling trigger. Or some may speak up if they got a 87'
Forum: Power Adders
09-10-2014, 03:34 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 48,292
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: Procharger guys need a spring tensioner, video and tensioner setup inside!

I cant remove my idler pulley, Ive got a custom strut rod bracket that the belt will hit. See attached pic.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-08-2014, 11:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,117
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: AC/Smog/Tensioner Bracket Removed

comp cams for a LS motor.

http://www.jegs.com/i/COMP+Cams/249/54021/10002/-1
Forum: Cooling
08-22-2014, 02:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 16,792
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: 383 running too hot and so do my nerves.Need help

Send a PM on the info you have please. I'm interested. thanks.
Forum: Cooling
08-22-2014, 01:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 16,792
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: 383 running too hot and so do my nerves.Need help

I'm running job gibbs 15W-50 hot rod oil.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I dont think the LT1 or LS1 fans are shrouded are they? Also wonder what kind of CFM they pull?

I do have a 4 1/2 cowl...
Forum: Cooling
08-22-2014, 12:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 16,792
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: 383 running too hot and so do my nerves.Need help

I just put the smaller crank pulley on last week (not bigger as you posted) to help slow down the water pump...I've had the victor water pump for a couple of years.

Any recommendations on...
Forum: Cooling
08-22-2014, 09:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 16,792
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: 383 running too hot and so do my nerves.Need help

formula1LE thanks for your reply. To your points listed below. Ill start by saying obviously my set up is far from stock and I'm probably in the 700hp range with the weight of my car and and times...
Forum: Cooling
08-19-2014, 10:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 16,792
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: 383 running too hot and so do my nerves.Need help

Anyone know what radiator Blue383 went with? Having the same coooling issues on my set up...tried everything under the sun. I have a 2 row BeCool direct fit alum radiator with dual flex-o-lite fans.
Forum: Power Adders
08-15-2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,020
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: procharger question

This is straight off of prochargers site. Those boost levels they list are for modified engines. I would say a safe level is somewhere between 5-8 psi on a bone stock motor. Others may have different...
Forum: Power Adders
08-13-2014, 02:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,193
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: a/f ratio carb tuning

No vaccum advance pod, its locked at 30. I have a MSD boost referenced box, currently it is pulling 1 degree of timing for every 1 pound of boost (up to 15 degrees total). I do have a advance pod,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-13-2014, 01:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,117
Posted By TransAmGTA88

AC/Smog/Tensioner Bracket Removed

Thought I would post up some pictures on what I did for a belt tensioner. I wanted to remove the stock serpentine bracket because the only thing that was going to used was the tensioner.
Forum: Power Adders
08-13-2014, 01:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,193
Posted By TransAmGTA88

Re: a/f ratio carb tuning

The radiator is a BeCool (2" thick), timing is set at 30 degrees. Maybe I need to bump that up to 34 or 36 degrees. I previously had it at 34 degrees and didnt seem to make much difference in the...
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