opinion on ls1 powerdyne 6psi system??

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Dec 22, 2005 | 01:12 PM

1fastz

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opinion on ls1 powerdyne 6psi system??

im very close to purchasing a used powerdyne system for a good price, im just wondering what you guys think of it, as far as the bang for your buck. and if anybody knows the main problems with them. im not planning on building a full out drag car, i know procharger and vortech are one of the best, but all im looking for is mid 12 to low 12s and ill be happy with that, thanx.

Dec 22, 2005 | 01:15 PM

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Just put a cam in and do the bolt ons and go 12's more reliably. For less $$$, and less headaches with the internal belt issues of the powerdyne.

Dec 22, 2005 | 01:39 PM

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ill let you know in a day if our headaches go away or not.. we are doing a little bit different setup that a generic powerdyne. for what our guy wants, and pushing the minimal boost it looks to be what he's looking for. we are really only have small issue at the moment with cooling

Dec 23, 2005 | 06:13 AM

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The internal belt commonly breaks on the Powerdynes. I wouldn't buy a used one unless you get some sort of warranty. Bob

Dec 23, 2005 | 06:43 AM

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I wouldn't wates time on the Powerdyne.It makes very limited power and the internal belt breaks alot.

Dec 23, 2005 | 09:27 AM

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What about with the Kevlar belt upgrade? Is there still the breakage with just running 6psi.

Dec 23, 2005 | 09:42 AM

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It probably wouldn't break on the street, but once you start hooking at the track the belts start dropping like flies.

I would only get the kit if it came with the Spal fans, you don't plan on running at the track, and you don't mind changing your main engine accessory belt every month or so because of slippage. I thought my kit was a lot of fun on the street, for what it cost.

-Geoff