Not a warn compressor but maybe a loosely installed kit. Since the bench mark is 6PSI and confirmed by other owners, it would be safe to assume that because you did not see 5-6 psi, that your kit was not installed or performing as designed.
I guess the real test would be to have the system pressure tested from the MAF up. Do you own a smoke machine: http://www.denlorstools.com/home/dt1...plus_evap.html

 

Yeah that is a GREAT article!

BUT I am only letting people know what 3 separate dynos and a hand held boost gauge reported.....OH and over $1,000 chasing a ghost boost leak,THAT this stock 3.8 L kit only makes 4 PSI of boost!

 

Is it 5 or 6 psi......that is a big difference...NO..?
I do not own a smoke machine BUT that was what the first mechanic/dyno shop(Porsche shop too) did for me along with a whole tear down and re-install......just to find out my install was flawless...and 4 PSI was all it made.

 

The only Porsche engines that produce 5.8 psi of boost are the 3.4 engines and that is with a 3.80" pulley. All other engines, using the same pulley size. have less boost. The bigger the engine, the less the boost. There is also a 3.4 engine that is producing more than 9 psi of boost. Boost level is also dependent on what your redline is.

I know since you have "seen" 2 of these kits, you may be more of an expert than I am, but you should check your facts, anyway.

Please give be a REP for my advice to you. Thank you.

 

Great post 1999.........spanked

 

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Crossing Guard, do you work for VF E? You seem to know more then you are letting on to, especially for some one who has only seen two systems. 1999 and Justatoy have installed and succesfully modified there SC systems to produce the claimed HP if not more. They have provided a lot of supporting info to support there mods, this wasn't to make VF look bad, but rather to provide information to 6speed members with there experiences.

Thanks for providing some entertainment, as this forum has been a little slow lately.

 

The Supercharger's intercooler doesn't share coolant with the engine- it has it's own, closed, system.

Nonetheless, I think potentially it may just be full. We'll see.

Tonight I T'd into the hose from the throttle body with a handheld boost/ vacuum gauge to check for vacuum at idle. Once warm, it read about 20 units ofvacuum, which is right on target.

I also disconnected the oil supply line at the top of the charger, secured it inside a big bag and ran the engine for 2-3 seconds (thanks, 1999!) to ensure that oil was flowing to the charger. As you can see, the bag filled with oil very quickly, so there's definitely oil going through the charger, also right on target. And yes, I am Mr. ZipLock. Ignore the label on that oil bag though.

Next I just let it idle, warmed up, for about 10 mins, and it idled very smoothly and consistenly at about 700rpm, no white smoke, nothing alarming, just nice smooth juicy goodness. On target.

So I put on the rear decklid (with Misha GT2) wing, and GASP, it closed! All the way, no problem! I will trim the oil fill tube an inch perhaps, but not really necessary as it can be placed out of the way to close the lid. Again, right on target.

Next up: get back under the car to secure all the IC lines (brackets and zip ties), secure the new coolant pump wiring, and put the car's underpanels and front bumper back on in preparation for the maiden voyage tomorrow! I'll be VERY conservative at first, of course, and use my Durametric to clear all the codes that arose from the ECU being bench-flashed, and then start data-logging. I'll post the data logs here, or send to anyone interested, for evaluation of AFR, air intake temps, etc.

The rats are making a lot of noise tonight- I think the thrill of hearing my SC beast wake up got them frisky!

Finally, I wet my finger and drew an "SC" into the rear lid, in the dust. I am going to use the "S" and "C" from my old carrera S badge, paint them chrome, and put them on! You like that?

 

Great news all around. Have fun on your "first drive" tomorrow!

You don't have to put the "S" and "C" on, you just scratched those letters into your paint with your finger and all that dust

Awesome job! You must be proud.

 

Thanks, I do feel like I've accomplished something big.

In terms of having etched the "SC" into my paint, Haha, I know. Listen, I usually jump out of my skin when ANYTHING brushes against my paint, but after this installation, it ain't nothin. The entire car has had hands and fabrics all over it, not to mention all the nastiness of the dust, rats, etc.

I can polish all of those scratches and swirls out, so I am not worried. Yes, it'll take one of my 20 hr. details, but no big deal.

Actually, I may just write the check to my detail guy- no need to "prove" I can do it myself at this point
CATTMAN

 

Man that looks awesome! You really did a great job and should be proud.

Enjoy the maiden voyage and keep us posted, really looking forward hearing about your first impressions

 

Congrats, I am very impressed!

 

+1, I think we are all pretty impressed when someone accomplishes an install of this magnitude just as you and Stacy have.

 

Thanks- all the support and interest is what kept me going. It's also this danged forum that even got me thinking about it in the first place- double-edged sword, that's for sure!

Stacy and I are blood brothers. We've both bled over this charger. I was on stage today giving a presentation of front a lot of people, all dressed in a grey Canali suit, shined up shoes, cuff-links, and my hands were covered in cuts and scabs, and my nails were nasty. Someone noticed and commented, LOL! At least I had good excuse!
CATTMAN

 

I am too,NO offense,BUT I didn't epect you to get through this as well as you did...SORRY,LOL!
BUT JOB WELL DONE FOR SURE!

Thanks...BUT like John,I could not have done the install without this forum and the pressure to get it done......OH and lets NOT forget all who helped myself and John get through it!
Standing ovation for them!

No kidding.....BUT once you get used to the power...whatcha going do...?
Oh I know have me build a water/meth kit for you.....and UP the boost some more,LOL!

Stacy