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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 04:51 PM
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to install or not to install

I am looking for opinions. I have a 89 gta with about 35000 miles on a stock engine with headers no cats and magnaflow exhaust. I also have a p1sc supercharger. Should I install it on the car? Do you think the engine can handle it? Any opinions would be helpful. I do not want to destroy the engine. Thanks.
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 06:47 PM
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Do it-



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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 07:37 PM
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Re: to install or not to install

do it! get your fuel/spark right and run 6psi
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 11:18 PM
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Re: to install or not to install

I would do it, run a little bit of boost, bigger injector , and tune it and have some fun
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 05:29 AM
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Re: to install or not to install

Originally Posted by AngryBird
I am looking for opinions. I have a 89 gta with about 35000 miles on a stock engine with headers no cats and magnaflow exhaust. I also have a p1sc supercharger. Should I install it on the car? Do you think the engine can handle it? Any opinions would be helpful. I do not want to destroy the engine. Thanks.
Go for it! Then maybe you'll make almost as much HP as a new v6.

Frankly, I'd just replace the engine with a high-ouput alternative, good heads, cam, etc. Stock anything in these cars is anemic.


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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 11:37 AM
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Re: to install or not to install

The P1SC kit for Thirdgens was designed around the stock motor. You will not have a problem running the stock kit at all. You will probably make around 10psi It comes with an FMU and inline pump booster. If you wanna get the most out of it, do injectors, in tank upgrade to 255, MSD Boost retard box and a tune. 400HP and 425TQ at the wheels should be easy. Not to mention Boost + TPI are fun as hell! Just be sure youre car is in good tune. Plugs, wires, sensors etc... A good free flowing exhaust will help get the air out. You should do a header back performance system to get the most out of it. More air in, more air must come out. After that, stall and gears. And you will have a really fun and fast stop light warrior.

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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 11:50 AM
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Re: to install or not to install

do it, you wont
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 09:09 PM
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Re: to install or not to install

You aren't selling the car anymore?
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 10:05 PM
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Re: to install or not to install

I am but no real bites yet. So I might as well install the sc and have some fun
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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Re: to install or not to install

Sounds good everybody. Thanks for your opinions.
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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 08:47 PM
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Re: to install or not to install

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I am but no real bites yet. So I might as well install the sc and have some fun
Feel for you, that is an awesome car! I figured you had sold it, that is why I was surprised to see your post here.

I finally got my red GTA hard top, looked forever! Really happy with the car I found, it is nice and solid. Love it!

Good luck with whatever you decide to do with it.
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 05:09 AM
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Do it!
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 10:32 AM
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 11:54 AM
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Re: to install or not to install

So whats the verdict?
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 06:42 PM
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Re: to install or not to install

I am going to do it when I find the time
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