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Forum: Wheels and Tires
07-26-2019, 09:10 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 23,723
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Hawks Ronal R-15 18x10 Reproduction Poll

I will third that I am ready to purchase a set I would even take some prototypes if you have a set
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-08-2019, 09:17 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,933
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Hawks' R15 FINAL Wheel Poll

closed all the way!!! im ready to buy cash in hand:thumbsup:
Forum: Wheels and Tires
02-20-2019, 10:52 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 23,723
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Hawks Ronal R-15 18x10 Reproduction Poll

B Please
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-11-2018, 11:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,282
Posted By rfoster23g

Cool, Interesting, Meh, or Abomination?

What do you guys think about this its still a thirdgen right?
https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/johnson-phantom/6652883434.html
Forum: Power Adders
11-14-2017, 08:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,578
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Centrifugal supercharger "balancing"

Actually I put both bearings on the impeller shaft before putting them back in the case since the case is aluminum( liable to break or damage the case doing it the other way). what I did is freeze...
Forum: Power Adders
11-10-2017, 11:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,578
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Centrifugal supercharger "balancing"

Dang man I should have warned you about those high speed bearings really though I am not sure how avoidable scattering those bearings are. Same thing happened to me ball bearings flew everywhere. I...
Forum: Power Adders
11-09-2017, 03:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,578
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Centrifugal supercharger "balancing"

Here is the link to the guide I used it is for a v1 with straight cut gears but it might help abit. http://www.starrland.com/Supercharger%20rebuild%20instructions%202-22-08.pdf I think both seals...
Forum: Power Adders
11-09-2017, 12:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,578
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Centrifugal supercharger "balancing"

Hey Dan,
I have a Paxton novi 1200 (same thing as a v2 from what I have researched) installed on my car which I rebuilt about 6000 miles ago. So far everything seems fine and mine should be very...
Forum: TPI
11-07-2017, 08:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 748
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Tpi will not idle

Thanks for the help guys turns out number 2 plug was fouled and number 8 plug wire had slipped off enough that it was missing. The car still would not idle but ran alot smoother so I did the idle...
Forum: TPI
11-03-2017, 10:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 748
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Tpi will not idle

so I checked the injectors one by one and the only one that doesn't change is number two all others result in dip in rpm. Anybody have a set of used injectors or any suggestions? I am going to check...
Forum: TPI
11-02-2017, 10:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 748
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Tpi will not idle

yes we set the timing with the est but I believe it is a little too high at the moment since it cranks slowly at first. The engine is running pretty rough the lower the rpm goes I am going to check...
Forum: TPI
11-02-2017, 09:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 748
Posted By rfoster23g

Tpi will not idle

I have a 1987 z28 with a 5.7l l98 with aluminum heads from a corvette. Just got the engine in and been trying to get it running right. I can keep it running if I keep it revved up but it seems to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-29-2017, 08:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,581
Posted By rfoster23g

which way does the engine torque?

I know engines torque to the passenger side when under load but when you are engine braking which way does it torque? What I mean by engine braking is when you leave the car in gear (manual) and can...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-30-2016, 01:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 436
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Figure this one out

check and clean all your grounds before going any farther.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-30-2016, 01:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 347
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: 2nd alternator, same issues...

I have seen factory voltage gauges read pretty far off I would confirm that it really is charging that high with a multi meter first before going any farther. If it is the alternator where are you...
Forum: Power Adders
10-19-2016, 11:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,213
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Rear mount turbo or Centrifugal Supercharger for 5.3l

no prob man I was thinking the same thing about the bov I see alot of people placing them right after the supercharger or before the throttle body. I tried to place it as far from me as possible. In...
Forum: Power Adders
10-19-2016, 06:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,213
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Rear mount turbo or Centrifugal Supercharger for 5.3l

been awhile but here is an update car is running with the supercharger and cam installed will update further later in the week

https://youtu.be/PrGr2A6Tqpc
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-03-2016, 04:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,336
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: A/C for F-Body LT1 Swap- Finally!

:thanks:
Forum: Power Adders
04-03-2016, 10:20 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,213
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Rear mount turbo or Centrifugal Supercharger for 5.3l

Also Blackbird could you get me some pictures of your belt setup for comparison. Thanks
Forum: Power Adders
04-03-2016, 10:19 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,213
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Rear mount turbo or Centrifugal Supercharger for 5.3l

I went ahead and redesigned the supercharger bracket once again pushed it up and over almost 2 inches. I also wasn't happy with the amount of idlers I was using for a small gain in belt wrap so I...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-24-2016, 02:20 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 35,615
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: 5.3 centrifical supercharger engine swap

Looking good man cant wait to hear her run! Also where did you get those spacers for the strut mounts because I was thinking of making some.
Forum: Power Adders
03-24-2016, 01:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,213
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Rear mount turbo or Centrifugal Supercharger for 5.3l

here are some pics to show what it should look like
Forum: Power Adders
03-24-2016, 01:23 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,213
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Rear mount turbo or Centrifugal Supercharger for 5.3l

Thanks for the input guys I am going to stick with the fake tial but I will definitely try him out for my next build hopefully a turbo bbc or 6.0ls. I am going to be buying some stuff that I needed...
Forum: Power Adders
03-06-2016, 06:43 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,213
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Rear mount turbo or Centrifugal Supercharger for 5.3l

Also I looked for that wyntomn guy and couldn't find his profile
Forum: Power Adders
03-06-2016, 06:41 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,213
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Rear mount turbo or Centrifugal Supercharger for 5.3l

Thanks for the warning on those injectors I didn't know they were fake I'm def going to buy the real ones. Though the fake tial 50 is actually a really nice piece if the diaphragm ever blows out tail...
Forum: Power Adders
03-03-2016, 01:36 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,213
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Rear mount turbo or Centrifugal Supercharger for 5.3l

Also I am running a 6 rib setup but I have over 280 degrees of belt wrap so I am hoping for no belt slip.
Forum: Power Adders
03-03-2016, 01:15 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,213
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Rear mount turbo or Centrifugal Supercharger for 5.3l

So so far things I have so far for my supercharger kit

$520 Used Paxton Novi 1200
$150 rebuild kit for Supercharger
$160 for bracket
$40 Tial 50 bov

Things I need

$70 Intercooler
Forum: Power Adders
01-09-2016, 01:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,213
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Rear mount turbo or Centrifugal Supercharger for 5.3l

I definitely want my belt spacing to be dead on that is why I chose to model it in solidworks and the reason im going with waterjet cutting. Also Its not too bad to build brackets i had to hand...
Forum: Power Adders
01-05-2016, 10:12 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,213
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Rear mount turbo or Centrifugal Supercharger for 5.3l

I would but I kind of like the idea of piecing the kit together like I did with the ls I came out a lot better in the long run by doing that. What kit do you have I was looking at the gto setup and...
Forum: Power Adders
12-30-2015, 11:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,213
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Rear mount turbo or Centrifugal Supercharger for 5.3l

So I measured and if I run the intercooler piping over the intake I should be able to fit at least a 2.5 inch pipe under the strut tower brace.
Forum: Power Adders
12-30-2015, 11:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,213
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Rear mount turbo or Centrifugal Supercharger for 5.3l

posted the pics in png so you don't have to download the pdf
Forum: Power Adders
12-30-2015, 11:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,213
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Rear mount turbo or Centrifugal Supercharger for 5.3l

So Im bringing this thread back from the dead!!!!
Thanks for all the feedback so far guys I think I want to go supercharged for this build. So I have been looking for different options that could...
Forum: Power Adders
10-28-2015, 12:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,213
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Rear mount turbo or Centrifugal Supercharger for 5.3l

Well I was thinking of a setup like the procharger setup that Hawks sells for the TPI setup that is mounted on the drivers side. Also if you look at the alternator on my setup it is not the truck...
Forum: Power Adders
10-27-2015, 08:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,213
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Rear mount turbo or Centrifugal Supercharger for 5.3l

Ok thanks for the input on the rear mount but lets switch modes, How do you guys feel about a vortech/paxton, or procharger hanging off the driver side. I would be using the truck serpentine system...
Forum: Power Adders
10-23-2015, 09:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,213
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Rear mount turbo or Centrifugal Supercharger for 5.3l

I would be running a separate oil reservoir in the spare tire space. Ok and thanks for the suggestions on turbos Orr89RocZ so do you think the cats would help with keeping the exhaust gasses hot....
Forum: Power Adders
10-23-2015, 07:13 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,213
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Rear mount turbo or Centrifugal Supercharger for 5.3l

Thanks for the input! Since no matter what the turbo would change the sound I am thinking maybe just going with a single turbo. What size hotside piping and coldside would you suggest running. Also I...
Forum: Power Adders
10-23-2015, 03:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,213
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Rear mount turbo or Centrifugal Supercharger for 5.3l

Ok so what do you guys think about a single rear mount turbo fed by an external oil reservoir?
Forum: Power Adders
10-23-2015, 09:15 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,213
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Rear mount turbo or Centrifugal Supercharger for 5.3l

Ok thanks I will definitely check them out
Forum: Power Adders
10-23-2015, 09:07 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,213
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Rear mount turbo or Centrifugal Supercharger for 5.3l

That looks pretty good any idea what brand superchargers they are selling? As far as tuning I am going to take it down to atlanta for a dyno tune.
Forum: Power Adders
10-23-2015, 08:41 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,213
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Rear mount turbo or Centrifugal Supercharger for 5.3l

for some reason I am really leaning towards a twin set up out back just for sheer budget of ebay turbos
Forum: Power Adders
10-23-2015, 12:41 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,213
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Rear mount turbo or Centrifugal Supercharger for 5.3l

What I want it to look like lol

saw this at Ls Fest 15 beautiful by the way anybody knows whose car this is?
Forum: Power Adders
10-23-2015, 12:27 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,213
Posted By rfoster23g

Rear mount turbo or Centrifugal Supercharger for 5.3l

Hey guys I have been building a 5.3l ls camaro for about 6 months and I know I want to to go forced induction with this set up. The problem is that I don't know what kind of forced induction I want...
Forum: Electronics
07-20-2015, 09:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,175
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: a/c wiring help

great thread
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
01-23-2015, 11:29 AM
Replies: 5
[For Sale] Lsx parts
Views: 1,088
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: Lsx parts

will that cam work in a 5.3l ls block?
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-24-2014, 09:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,112
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: So...rebuilding a 5.3 with No previous experience.... Thread

Wow that is awesome have you thought about throwing a cam in it to see how much power you can get it?
Forum: Camaros for Sale
11-22-2014, 11:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,003
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: What should I pay for this 91 Z28?

I would say as long as there is no Cancer (Rust) in it I would say that is a fair maybe see if you could get it for 5.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-19-2014, 11:16 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,783
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: failed emissions miserably

Wow you need to move lol
I live in Tennessee and our limit is
Hc-220ppm
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-17-2014, 10:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,243
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: 91 RS won't crank, battery good, terminals clean, fuel pump runs, fuses good

Get a long screwdriver out wit a good insulated handle and touch the two terminals closest to the block on your starter just see if it will crank that way you know if you are dealing with a starter...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-17-2014, 10:38 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,783
Posted By rfoster23g

Re: failed emissions miserably

I would swap the cats to the newer style our old cars didn't have the best... not to mention how old that ones to to be... you would be surprised how much a new cat can improve your emission numbers
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