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I see that there is a lot of questions regarding superchargers for the 2005 GTO. I did my research a few months ago on the forum and received excellent feedback. Thanks Baron IV and Big Mike.
Baron IV did an excellent job explaining the difference between Roots and the procharger types. He was on the money. Of course I chose the Procharger instead of the roots but at least I knew exactly the pros and cons.
I owe it to the forum to lay out everything I bought, stats, problems etc.
Let me just say that being one of the first in the game there was a large learning curve for my installer. They have done a ton of LS1's but no LS2's. The install was simple but the Procharger did not come with an engine management system. They used the UNICHIP for most. It took them a couple of weeks to overcome an engine management glitch.
I don't undertand it all so I will copy my tuners take on the original problem.
"his suggestion was to use the Predator to
handle the limp mode issues that the SC cars are causing (he told me the
exact same issues his cars have had without me even mentioning it so I
know he knows exactly what is going on). Then he said we should use the
Unichip to handle all the other tuning. "
So we had to use a UNICHIP and Predator solution (custom tune to correct limp problem). Ok so after a couple weeks they finally got it going.
Here is what I put into the car:
ATI Procharger Tuner Kit $4,674
Unichip Q Series Piggy back module $486
Unichip Turbo Module $120
42 lb injectors (6) $539
Spec 3+ Clutch $449
SLP 160 degree thermostat $20
Predator tuner $500
Predator custom tune $120
Tires: Nitto Drag Radials 275 40 17 $275
Dyno Tune $485 (many readings until they got it right)
Here is what I got for all of that:
503 at the wheel HP
RWTorque 440 lbs
Haven't been to the track yet
I kind of like the fact that I can drive around pretty normal (except for the really cool turbo type whislting) at the lower RPM's. When I want to race and jump on it flies. Starts boosting around 3,000 - 3,500 RPM's. Peak HP is around 5,500 - 6,000. I wouldn't mind pushing everything down a little but again I like the normal driving as well. When I need the power it doesn't take long to get there.
I will post track #'s as soon as I get them.
I don't know much about the mechanics so don't ask any technical questions. I just know I love the goat and just wanted some more speed. Really didn't need the extra power, already beats most cars but what the hell.
You can never have to much. in a few months I know I will be looking for more. Human nature.
Baron IV did an excellent job explaining the difference between Roots and the procharger types. He was on the money. Of course I chose the Procharger instead of the roots but at least I knew exactly the pros and cons.
I owe it to the forum to lay out everything I bought, stats, problems etc.
Let me just say that being one of the first in the game there was a large learning curve for my installer. They have done a ton of LS1's but no LS2's. The install was simple but the Procharger did not come with an engine management system. They used the UNICHIP for most. It took them a couple of weeks to overcome an engine management glitch.
I don't undertand it all so I will copy my tuners take on the original problem.
"his suggestion was to use the Predator to
handle the limp mode issues that the SC cars are causing (he told me the
exact same issues his cars have had without me even mentioning it so I
know he knows exactly what is going on). Then he said we should use the
Unichip to handle all the other tuning. "
So we had to use a UNICHIP and Predator solution (custom tune to correct limp problem). Ok so after a couple weeks they finally got it going.
Here is what I put into the car:
ATI Procharger Tuner Kit $4,674
Unichip Q Series Piggy back module $486
Unichip Turbo Module $120
42 lb injectors (6) $539
Spec 3+ Clutch $449
SLP 160 degree thermostat $20
Predator tuner $500
Predator custom tune $120
Tires: Nitto Drag Radials 275 40 17 $275
Dyno Tune $485 (many readings until they got it right)
Here is what I got for all of that:
503 at the wheel HP
RWTorque 440 lbs
Haven't been to the track yet
I kind of like the fact that I can drive around pretty normal (except for the really cool turbo type whislting) at the lower RPM's. When I want to race and jump on it flies. Starts boosting around 3,000 - 3,500 RPM's. Peak HP is around 5,500 - 6,000. I wouldn't mind pushing everything down a little but again I like the normal driving as well. When I need the power it doesn't take long to get there.
I will post track #'s as soon as I get them.
I don't know much about the mechanics so don't ask any technical questions. I just know I love the goat and just wanted some more speed. Really didn't need the extra power, already beats most cars but what the hell.
You can never have to much. in a few months I know I will be looking for more. Human nature.