OFI--need my a/c stuff
#1
OFI--need my a/c stuff
Joel i know you said you are busy but I have had this setup a month with no a/c
now and no progress lately towards getting some. It is getting hot here...87 deg yesterday and a/c retention was half the reason I purchased this setup. So far the kit is working REALLY well and I will post some 11-14psi numbers from the track tonight but A/C is not an option...its a necessity. I found a condenser that MIGHT work and i know your ordered it but I dont want to have to foot the bill for the experimentation with hoses and all but so far we arent really moving forward.
here is some technical info to make this post available to stay here. With the t-6 sized turbos, space is at a premium. i found a k&N air filter to fit..#ru-5163. It does not flow enuff to run at the track so I also have a screen type filter that i purchased from a ford procharger user. The HKS type mushroom looking filter may be a better all around option but I havent gotten that far yet.
I have had no more issues with the plug wires burning...zip tying them to the coil packs worked for me. I am using MSD wires for now...may use taylors later.
Power steering hose is close but has been no problem at all. While i had the header off, i dinged the header right where its closest to the p/s return hose and it has PLENTY of clearance there.
With the support bracket I had made, there have been zero cracking issues...it is strong enuff to support the setup...but it is ugly
Ill post some results on 11-14psi tonight/tomorrow and if all goes well...some higher boost track times May 12th. So far the kit kicks ***...makes great power...just need to get the a/c going and I will be a happy camper
the "tr8" heat range plugs are working OK but I still dont like the idle....after the hot summer months, i may jump up to a "tr7" range
now and no progress lately towards getting some. It is getting hot here...87 deg yesterday and a/c retention was half the reason I purchased this setup. So far the kit is working REALLY well and I will post some 11-14psi numbers from the track tonight but A/C is not an option...its a necessity. I found a condenser that MIGHT work and i know your ordered it but I dont want to have to foot the bill for the experimentation with hoses and all but so far we arent really moving forward.
here is some technical info to make this post available to stay here. With the t-6 sized turbos, space is at a premium. i found a k&N air filter to fit..#ru-5163. It does not flow enuff to run at the track so I also have a screen type filter that i purchased from a ford procharger user. The HKS type mushroom looking filter may be a better all around option but I havent gotten that far yet.
I have had no more issues with the plug wires burning...zip tying them to the coil packs worked for me. I am using MSD wires for now...may use taylors later.
Power steering hose is close but has been no problem at all. While i had the header off, i dinged the header right where its closest to the p/s return hose and it has PLENTY of clearance there.
With the support bracket I had made, there have been zero cracking issues...it is strong enuff to support the setup...but it is ugly
Ill post some results on 11-14psi tonight/tomorrow and if all goes well...some higher boost track times May 12th. So far the kit kicks ***...makes great power...just need to get the a/c going and I will be a happy camper
the "tr8" heat range plugs are working OK but I still dont like the idle....after the hot summer months, i may jump up to a "tr7" range
#2
Coal Mining Director
iTrader: (17)
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Virginia
Posts: 4,442
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
It's time for OFI to send you the parts that you need since it's not a part that requires fabrication lead time like a turbo manifold.
I hope you knock down some killer numbers at the track.
I hope you knock down some killer numbers at the track.
#6
Yeah I am also not real happy about not having a/c for now and till who knows when. It was also a large part of my decision to go with an OFI kit. Hopefully the new pass header Joel is supposed to be getting me (that I've been waiting patiently for 3 weeks now) will at least let me reinstall my compressor.
I agree that the kit will probably make great power but the extent of the modifications and fabrication that have been and will be neccessary to make the kit work make it FAR from a bolt on affair.
I think that Joel's original design ideas are good and all but a LOT more testing and quality control should have been instituted before marketing the kits. I am going to wait until I have the car running before posting a list of all the mods, fab/welding services and extra parts that I have had to purchase to make the setup work. I'm so far overbudget with this project it makes me nauseous to think about it!!!
I guess if it makes awesome power in the end that should make it worth it.
I agree that the kit will probably make great power but the extent of the modifications and fabrication that have been and will be neccessary to make the kit work make it FAR from a bolt on affair.
I think that Joel's original design ideas are good and all but a LOT more testing and quality control should have been instituted before marketing the kits. I am going to wait until I have the car running before posting a list of all the mods, fab/welding services and extra parts that I have had to purchase to make the setup work. I'm so far overbudget with this project it makes me nauseous to think about it!!!
I guess if it makes awesome power in the end that should make it worth it.
Trending Topics
#8
TECH Addict
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Miami, Fl.
Posts: 2,890
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
yes, the kit does indeed retain the a/c parts in stock locations, however, cable found an issue that when driving around, the condenser wasn't efficiently dealing with the heat being heat from the new radiator. It works fine for a bit but then it shuts off or limp-mode.
There are a few ways around this though. One is that joel and cable where getting some ideas ready to fix this really non-issue. Also, we could just move the radiator back a few inches by trimming the crossbar back some, install puller types of fans like stock, and then mount the condenser infront of he radaitor again. This way, there shouldn't be any issues with the a/c and still have enough room, theoretically, for the turbo.
There are a few ways around this though. One is that joel and cable where getting some ideas ready to fix this really non-issue. Also, we could just move the radiator back a few inches by trimming the crossbar back some, install puller types of fans like stock, and then mount the condenser infront of he radaitor again. This way, there shouldn't be any issues with the a/c and still have enough room, theoretically, for the turbo.
#9
Yea...the kit does keep the a/c. Cable found a proplem with it and we are fixing it at this moment. The condensor was getting to hot were it was. I however could not have tested for this sense up here in cleveland the weather is not 80+ in the month of october when the kit was on the car and driving. I am taking care of it and you all will have a/c that order a complete kit.
ssblack98 ...your header went out today.
ssblack98 ...your header went out today.
#10
10 Second Club
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: slocala
Posts: 405
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by SSblack98
I agree that the kit will probably make great power but the extent of the modifications and fabrication that have been and will be neccessary to make the kit work make it FAR from a bolt on affair.
I think that Joel's original design ideas are good and all but a LOT more testing and quality control should have been instituted before marketing the kits. I am going to wait until I have the car running before posting a list of all the mods, fab/welding services and extra parts that I have had to purchase to make the setup work. I'm so far overbudget with this project it makes me nauseous to think about it!!!
I guess if it makes awesome power in the end that should make it worth it.
Joel if your seeing this I need a 90 bend to come off the throttle body to the where the maf would be...the pipe I have is not right
Last edited by Dbluegoat; 05-04-2007 at 06:21 PM.
#13
typing from my phone. of all things, the alternator went out on my 3rd pass. car wouldn't 60 foot to save its life. tune was waaaay toorich down low and we think one plug wire may have been mostly off
pass 1....1.85ish......10.43,,,,,137MPH
PAsS 2....LEANED lOw BOOST a LITTLE...1.75 60foot 10.28...137mph
once I fix the tune down low...it will pick back up the 60foot times. this was 11psi 3960 raceweight. we will hit the track once more to make sure 60' is fixed and then go to 20ish psi and let it eat. I know it will run a 9 on 11psi....just got to get the 60' back
pass 1....1.85ish......10.43,,,,,137MPH
PAsS 2....LEANED lOw BOOST a LITTLE...1.75 60foot 10.28...137mph
once I fix the tune down low...it will pick back up the 60foot times. this was 11psi 3960 raceweight. we will hit the track once more to make sure 60' is fixed and then go to 20ish psi and let it eat. I know it will run a 9 on 11psi....just got to get the 60' back
#15
11 Second Truck Club
iTrader: (34)
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Dallas, Georgia
Posts: 2,858
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
alternator??? I guess the old one didn't like a constant belt tension!
I'm opening this morning...I'll get the part # if you haven't replaced it already and see if we have it in stock...if not I can get it from Forest Park this morning...
so you ended up having to have it towed?
or did it it happen early enough to go get a new one?
I'm opening this morning...I'll get the part # if you haven't replaced it already and see if we have it in stock...if not I can get it from Forest Park this morning...
so you ended up having to have it towed?
or did it it happen early enough to go get a new one?
Last edited by Superado; 05-05-2007 at 05:23 AM.
#18
LS1Tech Sponsor
iTrader: (65)
Are you going with another stock alternator? What was the car doing that made you know it was the alternator? I think mine might be bad as well but i don't know the symptoms. Thanks!
Car really seems like its going to be a good combo when all the bugs are worked out, great work!
Car really seems like its going to be a good combo when all the bugs are worked out, great work!
__________________
Featuring 6 different turbo kits for your F-body!
Check us out on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/HuronSpeed
Featuring 6 different turbo kits for your F-body!
Check us out on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/HuronSpeed
#19
Coal Mining Director
iTrader: (17)
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Virginia
Posts: 4,442
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by cablebandit
typing from my phone. of all things, the alternator went out on my 3rd pass. car wouldn't 60 foot to save its life. tune was waaaay toorich down low and we think one plug wire may have been mostly off
pass 1....1.85ish......10.43,,,,,137MPH
PAsS 2....LEANED lOw BOOST a LITTLE...1.75 60foot 10.28...137mph
once I fix the tune down low...it will pick back up the 60foot times. this was 11psi 3960 raceweight. we will hit the track once more to make sure 60' is fixed and then go to 20ish psi and let it eat. I know it will run a 9 on 11psi....just got to get the 60' back
pass 1....1.85ish......10.43,,,,,137MPH
PAsS 2....LEANED lOw BOOST a LITTLE...1.75 60foot 10.28...137mph
once I fix the tune down low...it will pick back up the 60foot times. this was 11psi 3960 raceweight. we will hit the track once more to make sure 60' is fixed and then go to 20ish psi and let it eat. I know it will run a 9 on 11psi....just got to get the 60' back
137mph at 11 psi is stout! Easy 9 second power with a good 60. How much boost does it build on the TB? Congrats.
#20
gotta look at the logs...alternator was bad...new alternator that we rtested as good and it aint charging....swapped pcms...no we are looking at the exciter wire...waiting for the gmdvd to finish installing to see where it goes to the pcm for a continuity check.