Debating on FI
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Debating on FI I am debating on buying a powerdyne non intercooled system(running 6psi) from a buddy of mine to put on the basically stock m6 z along with a mild reverse split cam,arp rod and head bolts, ls6 intake, headers and tru duels. Is this a good set up for the street? If so, what kind of power would i make and will i have to worry about blowing the guts out of my engine?
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I am debating on buying a powerdyne non intercooled system(running 6psi) from a buddy of mine to put on the basically stock m6 z along with a mild reverse split cam,arp rod and head bolts, ls6 intake, headers and tru duels. Is this a good set up for the street? If so, what kind of power would i make and will i have to worry about blowing the guts out of my engine?
1. Tune, tune , tune. Can't overemphasize this. Good tuning is MANDATORY!! A crappy tune will blow the engine, even at 6PSI w/ ARP rod-bolts!!!
2. FMIC is a must on daily driven FI cars. Intake temps get way too hot in stop/go traffic otherwise. (They get hot WITH a FMIC during street driving, but no where near as bad as non-intercooled).
3. Aftermarket valvesprings. 918's at a minimum....duals are even better.
4. My personal perference....a wideband O2. No other gauge says "hey stupid, get off the f$%^n gas like a wideband O2. It's saved my engine on 2x occasions.
5. Recommend some hardened pushrods to go with the new springs.
I have no personal experience with Powerdyne systems, but
most of what I've heard is negative. Problems with the internals not lasting. Others can probably chime in w/ better info. Unless youre getting a smoking deal on it, might want to consider a Procharger setup if going the SC route. Turbos are also nice
Hope this helps ya'.
Powerdyne's are pretty inefficient. Even with an intercooler the design is pretty poor. I'd spend the money on a set of used longtubes, a good n/a cam, and a tune instead. You'll make similar power and be out a lot of headache. Whys is your friend removing the powerdyne?
You might research powerdyne, they're not too popular for a reason.
You might research powerdyne, they're not too popular for a reason.
Ah I see. Yeah he definitely made the right move. Don't get too ahead of yourself, nothing will benefit you more than researching around and talking to people that have proven combinations. It's not in the pieces themselves, it's the combination of parts working well together to make the power you desire and where you want it. Check out this thread...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/dynamometer-results-comparisons/906564-2003-z06-cam-only-432rwhp-400rwtq-guess-cam.html
Thats a good mild street cam with really good all around numbers. Something similar to a cam like this one will work well in a street car and run great at the track as well.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/dynamometer-results-comparisons/906564-2003-z06-cam-only-432rwhp-400rwtq-guess-cam.html
Thats a good mild street cam with really good all around numbers. Something similar to a cam like this one will work well in a street car and run great at the track as well.
Powerdyne's are pretty inefficient. Even with an intercooler the design is pretty poor. I'd spend the money on a set of used longtubes, a good n/a cam, and a tune instead. You'll make similar power and be out a lot of headache. Whys is your friend removing the powerdyne?
You might research powerdyne, they're not too popular for a reason.
You might research powerdyne, they're not too popular for a reason.
