7 Psi
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7 Psi
Of boost that is. Yup, my gauges are finally hooked up. Matt, thanks for helping me with the finishing touch on the gauges.
Matt and I went out for a test drive after finishing up the install of the gauges. I maxed out at 7 psi of boost. It's about right I guess. The readout on the EGT gauge was about right too.
Matt, if you're reading this, one question. Boost build up slowly right? For example, when I was driving home on the highway at around 60mph, then I hammer the gas, I was getting only 5 psi. This was normal, right? I mean, it doesn't just jump to 7 psi immediately right? Sorry...boost newbie question.
All in all, everything seem to be where it should be. My next agenda: pulley size will get smaller.
Matt and I went out for a test drive after finishing up the install of the gauges. I maxed out at 7 psi of boost. It's about right I guess. The readout on the EGT gauge was about right too.
Matt, if you're reading this, one question. Boost build up slowly right? For example, when I was driving home on the highway at around 60mph, then I hammer the gas, I was getting only 5 psi. This was normal, right? I mean, it doesn't just jump to 7 psi immediately right? Sorry...boost newbie question.
All in all, everything seem to be where it should be. My next agenda: pulley size will get smaller.
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Originally posted by matt calder
next mod: get another gear.
next mod: get another gear.
And get rid of my beloved automagic? lol...in due time Matt. Problem is after spending the dough on the SC, I don't have much left for anything that expensive. I could also go all out and build up the auto tranny.
Originally posted by Cumalot
And get rid of my beloved automagic? lol...in due time Matt. Problem is after spending the dough on the SC, I don't have much left for anything that expensive. I could also go all out and build up the auto tranny.
And get rid of my beloved automagic? lol...in due time Matt. Problem is after spending the dough on the SC, I don't have much left for anything that expensive. I could also go all out and build up the auto tranny.
hehe, Sc will definately set you back. Build up your auto tranny
, I guess it all depends on what you want. I vote for 5sp though
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Originally posted by matt calder
hehe, Sc will definately set you back. Build up your auto tranny, I guess it all depends on what you want. I vote for 5sp though
hehe, Sc will definately set you back. Build up your auto tranny
, I guess it all depends on what you want. I vote for 5sp though
I might still do a 5spd swap, but definitely not anytime soon.
Btw, want to race?
Sure, next time I am in Louisiana, I will give you a call. Should be fun.
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Originally posted by matt calder
yeah, there are to many 'matt' around, that is why all my friends call me 'red'.
yeah, there are to many 'matt' around, that is why all my friends call me 'red'.
Red? Please tell me you don't look like Carrot Top!
Kev, what peak psi do ya actually get with the 3.125 at shift point?
Originally posted by Y2KevSE
Be the first 'magic to break into the 2" barrier.
SteveChicagoSC has a 3" pulley, so he's the closest.
Be the first 'magic to break into the 2" barrier.
SteveChicagoSC has a 3" pulley, so he's the closest.
Originally posted by MardiGrasMax
Kev, what peak psi do ya actually get with the 3.125 at shift point?
Kev, what peak psi do ya actually get with the 3.125 at shift point?
We're losing boost somewhere... and I think it's from the connector right after the blower (the tight 90 degree bend is too restrictive).
Thanks!
Yep that Stillen 90deg piece is awefull. I wonder if...
Yep that Stillen 90deg piece is awefull. I wonder if...
Originally posted by Y2KevSE
In 1st (when I can actually go to redline without manually shifting), my peak psi is around the 9-10 range. In second or third, my peak psi is around the 8 range (because the autotratic shifts at 6000).
We're losing boost somewhere... and I think it's from the connector right after the blower (the tight 90 degree bend is too restrictive).
In 1st (when I can actually go to redline without manually shifting), my peak psi is around the 9-10 range. In second or third, my peak psi is around the 8 range (because the autotratic shifts at 6000).
We're losing boost somewhere... and I think it's from the connector right after the blower (the tight 90 degree bend is too restrictive).
Originally posted by Y2KevSE
Be the first 'magic to break into the 2" barrier.
SteveChicagoSC has a 3" pulley, so he's the closest.
Be the first 'magic to break into the 2" barrier.
SteveChicagoSC has a 3" pulley, so he's the closest.
Originally posted by BriGuyMax
Actually another guy in Chicago has a '99 auto GXE with a 2.5" custom pully and an air-to-water intercooler....I'm not supposed to talk about it though.....SteveChicagoSC knows him
Actually another guy in Chicago has a '99 auto GXE with a 2.5" custom pully and an air-to-water intercooler....I'm not supposed to talk about it though.....SteveChicagoSC knows him
How does it retard timing or control the fuel (assuming he's using larger injectors)? Haltech?
Originally posted by Y2KevSE
How does it retard timing or control the fuel (assuming he's using larger injectors)? Haltech?
How does it retard timing or control the fuel (assuming he's using larger injectors)? Haltech?
don't ask me why the heck he uses a UDP....but it works for him..and his car is FAST
<~~ ME
Originally posted by BriGuyMax
oh....now I found out why he can run a 2.5.....he's got a UDP also...so with the intercooler...and damn that thing is ICE cold when you put your hand on it...he get's about 9 pounds...thing pulls like mad.
don't ask me why the heck he uses a UDP....but it works for him..and his car is FAST
oh....now I found out why he can run a 2.5.....he's got a UDP also...so with the intercooler...and damn that thing is ICE cold when you put your hand on it...he get's about 9 pounds...thing pulls like mad.
don't ask me why the heck he uses a UDP....but it works for him..and his car is FAST
Originally posted by BriGuyMax
oh....now I found out why he can run a 2.5.....he's got a UDP also...so with the intercooler...and damn that thing is ICE cold when you put your hand on it...he get's about 9 pounds...thing pulls like mad.
don't ask me why the heck he uses a UDP....but it works for him..and his car is FAST
oh....now I found out why he can run a 2.5.....he's got a UDP also...so with the intercooler...and damn that thing is ICE cold when you put your hand on it...he get's about 9 pounds...thing pulls like mad.
don't ask me why the heck he uses a UDP....but it works for him..and his car is FAST
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Yes, I'm on the 3.33 pulley as Matt stated. I'm planning to go with the 3.25 pulley soon, I bought the 3.25 from SteveChicagoSC. Hm...maybe I should gone with the 3.125 instead?
As far as the first automagic to go with a 2" pulley, um...you first Kev. If your car is still in working condition after that, I'll consider it down the line.
So, 7 psi is about right for the 3.33 pulley? If that's true, it means that the 3.25 pulley will only give me about 8 psi.
3.125...hm....
As far as the first automagic to go with a 2" pulley, um...you first Kev. If your car is still in working condition after that, I'll consider it down the line.
So, 7 psi is about right for the 3.33 pulley? If that's true, it means that the 3.25 pulley will only give me about 8 psi.
3.125...hm....
Originally posted by Cumalot
Yes, I'm on the 3.33 pulley as Matt stated. I'm planning to go with the 3.25 pulley soon, I bought the 3.25 from SteveChicagoSC. Hm...maybe I should gone with the 3.125 instead? :smile
As far as the first automagic to go with a 2" pulley, um...you first Kev. If your car is still in working condition after that, I'll consider it down the line. :cheese
So, 7 psi is about right for the 3.33 pulley? If that's true, it means that the 3.25 pulley will only give me about 8 psi. :frown 3.125...hm....
Yes, I'm on the 3.33 pulley as Matt stated. I'm planning to go with the 3.25 pulley soon, I bought the 3.25 from SteveChicagoSC. Hm...maybe I should gone with the 3.125 instead? :smile
As far as the first automagic to go with a 2" pulley, um...you first Kev. If your car is still in working condition after that, I'll consider it down the line. :cheese
So, 7 psi is about right for the 3.33 pulley? If that's true, it means that the 3.25 pulley will only give me about 8 psi. :frown 3.125...hm....
I bet we would boost higher if we fixed the air flow.
Originally posted by Y2KevSE
Ohhhh... thanks for the info. 2.5" with UDP will underboost, but he will rev faster. Someone mentioned it and did a conversion table in the 5th gen forum (a while back), but I haven't seen anyone implement this before.
Ohhhh... thanks for the info. 2.5" with UDP will underboost, but he will rev faster. Someone mentioned it and did a conversion table in the 5th gen forum (a while back), but I haven't seen anyone implement this before.
here's a pic of the engine bay..he's putting a S/C cai in soon....intercooler is all custom
Originally posted by BriGuyMax
It may underboost...but that thing hauls @ss!
here's a pic of the engine bay..he's putting a S/C cai in soon....intercooler is all custom
It may underboost...but that thing hauls @ss!
here's a pic of the engine bay..he's putting a S/C cai in soon....intercooler is all custom
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Originally posted by BriGuyMax
It may underboost...but that thing hauls @ss!
here's a pic of the engine bay..he's putting a S/C cai in soon....intercooler is all custom
It may underboost...but that thing hauls @ss!
here's a pic of the engine bay..he's putting a S/C cai in soon....intercooler is all custom