LS2 403 D1SC Procharged 'street driver'.
03-15-2009 | 05:52 PM
#121
Sorry, never saw this. I got it directly from HOWE Racing (Google). I'm not sure how much the Be Cool and Ron Davis pieces are, but it was custom made for me (first one they made for an LS1 f-bod) and it was right at $900, its a GREAT piece, incredible craftsmanship and fits perfectly.
EDIT: Just looked on their site, $577 for a drop in rad. for a Camaro (you'd have to check to make sure it's a 2 core).
EDIT: Just looked on their site, $577 for a drop in rad. for a Camaro (you'd have to check to make sure it's a 2 core).
Thanks, Awesome build helicoil
03-15-2009 | 06:33 PM
#122
quick question about the radiator... Is this supposed to be a direct bolt in replacement for the factory unit? I bought a "Be cool", but due to it being a little thicker, I would have to modify the support to make it work. Will the "Howe" fit without modification?
Thanks, Awesome build helicoil
Thanks, Awesome build helicoil
03-15-2009 | 08:35 PM
#123
Thanks, I know many are just "I bought this from here and that from there" and I bolted it all togehter and here is my dyno number.....nothing wrong with that, but doesn't make for good reading to me. I am more of a nuts and bolts kind of guy. Besides, I like to read about the trials and tribulations that I am about to experience, thats what makes these forums so good!
03-15-2009 | 08:43 PM
#124
700.00 is not bad at all for their product, that is about what I paid a few years ago for the one I bought. I just recently got an email quote of 849.70 plus shipping from them??
They mention minor modifications on their website. They said in their email quote it was thicker at the tanks, 2.8" thick to be exact. I was a little worried since the ATI fan shroud sets in brackets that mount on the tank....it is already touching the inlet hat to the head unit. When are you installing it? Curious how it fits. I am looking at the Howe also, Trust said it sets right in and took care of his cooling issues.
They mention minor modifications on their website. They said in their email quote it was thicker at the tanks, 2.8" thick to be exact. I was a little worried since the ATI fan shroud sets in brackets that mount on the tank....it is already touching the inlet hat to the head unit. When are you installing it? Curious how it fits. I am looking at the Howe also, Trust said it sets right in and took care of his cooling issues.
Paid 700 from Blanco SS, excellent quality and a great product. Getting ready for the install - got a bit side tracked with installing koni's from Sam. I will probally have Tick Performance install it for me as I need to upgrade the hydro's after the textrella install.
Afco makes a good product as well but I have seen many positive write-ups on the Ron Davis products.
Afco makes a good product as well but I have seen many positive write-ups on the Ron Davis products.
03-15-2009 | 08:45 PM
#125
Nice! this looks like the one. Did you have a part number? You mentioned custom, I just wanted to be sure it is the same they are advertising today for the F-body.
03-15-2009 | 09:38 PM
#127
I couldn't find a listing either.
As far as the "Be Cool" install, we're going to get it running and tuned with the factory radiator. also using the additional 9" spal fan. The problem we're running into is the same as you mentioned. The F1A doesn't afford much clearence.
As far as the "Be Cool" install, we're going to get it running and tuned with the factory radiator. also using the additional 9" spal fan. The problem we're running into is the same as you mentioned. The F1A doesn't afford much clearence.
03-16-2009 | 08:23 PM
#128
Follow link.
http://www.howeracing.com/p-7456-drop-ins.aspx
Called and talked to them today and they said they are rated for 450HP or so. But remember, it is not like we are making 700HP all the time, only when in boost.
They have manual LS1 applications from 487.00 and auto LS1's applications for 577.00.
Here is another prospect, but I don't see where it is worth another 250.00.
http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com...html?item=1228
Trust, what does your car run temp wise on average during city driving on say a 95 degree summer day in Oklahoma, which I will assume in July is about 90% humidity. Then what will it do that evening cruising around after the sun has gone done and it is still say 80-85 out?
Do you have your trans oil cooler running through the radiator? or are you a
6-spd?
http://www.howeracing.com/p-7456-drop-ins.aspx
Called and talked to them today and they said they are rated for 450HP or so. But remember, it is not like we are making 700HP all the time, only when in boost.
They have manual LS1 applications from 487.00 and auto LS1's applications for 577.00.
Here is another prospect, but I don't see where it is worth another 250.00.
http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com...html?item=1228
Trust, what does your car run temp wise on average during city driving on say a 95 degree summer day in Oklahoma, which I will assume in July is about 90% humidity. Then what will it do that evening cruising around after the sun has gone done and it is still say 80-85 out?
Do you have your trans oil cooler running through the radiator? or are you a
6-spd?
Last edited by helicoil; 03-16-2009 at 08:37 PM.
03-16-2009 | 10:12 PM
#129
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700.00 is not bad at all for their product, that is about what I paid a few years ago for the one I bought. I just recently got an email quote of 849.70 plus shipping from them??
They mention minor modifications on their website. They said in their email quote it was thicker at the tanks, 2.8" thick to be exact. I was a little worried since the ATI fan shroud sets in brackets that mount on the tank....it is already touching the inlet hat to the head unit. When are you installing it? Curious how it fits. I am looking at the Howe also, Trust said it sets right in and took care of his cooling issues.
They mention minor modifications on their website. They said in their email quote it was thicker at the tanks, 2.8" thick to be exact. I was a little worried since the ATI fan shroud sets in brackets that mount on the tank....it is already touching the inlet hat to the head unit. When are you installing it? Curious how it fits. I am looking at the Howe also, Trust said it sets right in and took care of his cooling issues.
03-17-2009 | 01:18 PM
#130
Yes, there is a bit of cutting as it is wider than the stocker. I have been doing a bit of research on the install and from what I have learned it seems you can purchase a 9" spal fan and insert in diagonaly to the larger fan. It seems EPP has performed this install a few times and it seems to work well. The other option is to have Ron Davis build in the two fan set-up for about 300.
03-22-2009 | 08:03 PM
#131
Fixed my exploded plenum box today... I double welded where the split was all the way across the bottom of it and added two inside supports to keep it from 'breathing' so much when on and off the gas. If it holds up I will powdercoat black to match the upper radiator shroud later.
I forgot what boost felt like....
I think I can officially say if I were to do it all again, I would buy only a head unit from Procharger and piece together everything else. Not been really impressed with there 'kit', pretty much everything needs modifications or upgrading and for the price they get that shouldn't be the case.
I forgot what boost felt like....
I think I can officially say if I were to do it all again, I would buy only a head unit from Procharger and piece together everything else. Not been really impressed with there 'kit', pretty much everything needs modifications or upgrading and for the price they get that shouldn't be the case.
03-24-2009 | 09:57 PM
#133
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Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Raleigh, NC
Fixed my exploded plenum box today... I double welded where the split was all the way across the bottom of it and added two inside supports to keep it from 'breathing' so much when on and off the gas. If it holds up I will powdercoat black to match the upper radiator shroud later.
I forgot what boost felt like....
I think I can officially say if I were to do it all again, I would buy only a head unit from Procharger and piece together everything else. Not been really impressed with there 'kit', pretty much everything needs modifications or upgrading and for the price they get that shouldn't be the case.
I forgot what boost felt like....
I think I can officially say if I were to do it all again, I would buy only a head unit from Procharger and piece together everything else. Not been really impressed with there 'kit', pretty much everything needs modifications or upgrading and for the price they get that shouldn't be the case.
http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com....html?item=772
03-25-2009 | 11:56 AM
#135
Did you take a look at the EPP set-up that replaces the box?
Yes, not ready to cut the car up, may be down the road. I want it to be a 'true' 9 second street driver before moving to that level. I don't see the need yet, I am only making 9# and my IATs are within a safe area still with the Meth and 4.5" coolers.
http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com....html?item=772
Yes, not ready to cut the car up, may be down the road. I want it to be a 'true' 9 second street driver before moving to that level. I don't see the need yet, I am only making 9# and my IATs are within a safe area still with the Meth and 4.5" coolers.
http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com....html?item=772
10-02-2009 | 10:28 AM
#136
Single digits have been achieved, but not without throwing some more money at it. 
I have since added:
BMR rear Extreme drag bar
Kooks ORY w/ Flowmaster merge
3.5" I pipe with DMH electric 3.5" cutout
3.2" Riechard pulley/ 12-13# (14.5# in really good air)
#14 meth nozzles
2nd Tial BOV
Wolfe 6pt chrome moly bar
restalled PY3400 to a PY3600
More engine tuning and chassis adjusting finally yeilded a 9 sec slip. It was a little more difficult to go from the 10.16 to the 9's than anticipated.
New results:
9.82 @ 138 with a 1.48 60', best MPH was 139 (3800# plus)
I have since added:
BMR rear Extreme drag bar
Kooks ORY w/ Flowmaster merge
3.5" I pipe with DMH electric 3.5" cutout
3.2" Riechard pulley/ 12-13# (14.5# in really good air)
#14 meth nozzles
2nd Tial BOV
Wolfe 6pt chrome moly bar
restalled PY3400 to a PY3600
More engine tuning and chassis adjusting finally yeilded a 9 sec slip. It was a little more difficult to go from the 10.16 to the 9's than anticipated.
New results:
9.82 @ 138 with a 1.48 60', best MPH was 139 (3800# plus)
