I recently came across a smoking deal on a Procharger + intercooler kit for an LT1. Being new to efi forced induction, I'm looking for some advice/help/options regarding the matter.
Here is some info about the motor I plan to put the kit on:
1. 1993 stock 2 bolt LT1 with the following additions
a. custom headers complete with EGR.
b. injectors are 24lb (upgraded from stock 22lb because they were cheaper)
c. braized a fitting on the oil pan incase I ever go into a situation like this.
2. 60k miles on motor.
Here are the goals:
1. daily driving is key (reliability and longitivity)
2. bang for the buck factor (I'm not spending $$$$ for a billet crank/rods)
3. not looking for a huge upgrade in performance (I would be very happy with 350 rwhp)
4. not looking for tons of maintenence, like every 6 months rebuilding the supercharger.
questions that I'm thinking about:
1. How will boost work with the EGR? I can imagine once the manifold is presurized and the valve opens, it will just blow out into the exhaust (header).
2. I hear mixed reviews on the stock bottom end with boost. some people say it will explode with 3lbs of boost, where some say they run 8+psi no problem. Theres one guy who claims he's pushing 500++ rwhp on a stock 2bolt lt1...
3. What would be a good computer/sensors to upgrade to that can make decisions with this type of set up?
4. what fuel should I be running? Stock compression is 9.0:1
Any thoughts or suggestions would be apprisheated.
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