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Old Jun 24, 2002 | 09:55 PM
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I was wanting to, but being in FLA and starting with a 90-120* ambient isn't going to get me far. I need the dual ATI intercoolers..

Maybe if I lived in Alaska.. or Sweden.. LOL!

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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 03:20 PM
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Here's the LPE/Magnuson Installation Guide.
Includes pics.
Looks like they do re-route the IAT to the blower area!

http://www.lingenfelter.com/Magna%20...structions.pdf
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Old Jun 25, 2002 | 08:37 PM
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I downloaded the installation instruction for the Magna Kit. I was wonder how much fit trouble is there to go on a F-body. The LS1 does sit alittle lower in the engine bay of a F-body. Maybe need a small bump like the Vettes, but other than that it shouldn't be too much hard to get it on us F-body. What do you other F-body guy think?
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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 03:48 AM
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mellowyellow: Your rationalizing with forced induction. It doesn't play that way there are too many factors. Too many to go into. A lot of us have already rationalized more boost because of whatever reason. And a lot of us have rebuilt their motors too. Well I have at least because I had too with just 8# of boost. But with stock compression ratio so I see what your thinking. But just a word of advice it doesn't quite work out the way you think.

P.S. I'm not an expert but do know some about boost because I've been "FORCED" to learn.
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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 03:49 AM
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Mellow you should run the alky. Just my $.02

I'm runnin a 50 shot ontop my boost.

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Old Jun 29, 2002 | 09:46 AM
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I too am wondering if it will fit on an fbody. If it clears the cowel, it shouldn't be a problem with the hood.

Hmmmm.....this winter might be interesting.

Right now its 382 all bore vs. FI.
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Old Jul 2, 2002 | 09:10 AM
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Let me get your guys input here. Where does the LS1 need more power at. I have a H&C car dyno's on two different dyno's on two different days at two different temps. High 430/400 Low 410/396 RWHP/RWTQ. I have a ATI D1 S/C in my garage waiting for me to install. Lets say the ATI @ 5lbs of boost makes a conservative 500/500 RWHP/RWTQ on my H&C car. I guess what I am trying to avoid is excessive wheel spin. If you are building a lot of torque down low (which I know is ideal for drag racing with slicks) such as with a roots type blower. Wouldn't be better to start building the torque a little later once the car is rolling. I already spin my 335's pretty easy.
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Old Jul 2, 2002 | 10:03 AM
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Agree. One of the nice things about the ATI SC is that the power curve is good for traction. I think you'll want 7# to reach your 500/500 goal tho.
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Mello,
From what I have heard most H&C cars with ATI D1's have been laying down 500-550 RWHP on 5lbs of boost. Have you heard or seen differently. What have been some of the numbers you have seen on H&C cars.
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Old Jul 3, 2002 | 12:11 AM
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The Magnuson takes 1/3 hp when traveling at around 60mph. It has a dump valve that hangs open until mainfold vacumm drops from de-pressing the throttle. Press the throttle, bypass valve shuts, charger starts charging. Or so I have read.
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