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LyonsViper27 · 10-20-2012, 11:08 AM

What are you guys using for coolant? just dex-cool?

Kronix · 10-20-2012, 08:37 PM

Must use Distilled water & Dexcool

JHall651 · 10-21-2012, 02:01 AM

Hope I'm not high jacking but what addition maintenance is added after you add S/C to stock camaro?

Kronix · 10-21-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JHall651

Hope I'm not high jacking but what addition maintenance is added after you add S/C to stock camaro?

A big advantage of the Maggie kits is the lack of any scheduled maintenance. The only item to keep an eye on is the drive belt. Just as any drive belt, if it shows any signs of wear, immediately replace it. The drive gear oil, however, has a service life of 80,000 miles. This oil is available as supercharger oil, and can be purchased directly through GM dealerships.

AngelSpeedFreak · 10-21-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kronix

A big advantage of the Maggie kits is the lack of any scheduled maintenance. The only item to keep an eye on is the drive belt. Just as any drive belt, if it shows any signs of wear, immediately replace it. The drive gear oil, however, has a service life of 80,000 miles. This oil is available as supercharger oil, and can be purchased directly through GM dealerships.

I think most of us expect the SC to outlive the engine by a longshot

zebra · 10-21-2012, 08:01 PM

well that's just when you transfer it to a bigger forged engine... duh!

bikerdan · 10-22-2012, 03:12 PM

How do you change the oil?

Jessika · 10-22-2012, 03:32 PM

I recommend to use green coolant in the intercooler reservoir.
The only reason, is to help diagnose a coolant leak in the event that is needed.
Dex-cool NEEDS to be in the radiator system.

zebra · 10-22-2012, 11:17 PM

okay, so what if you wanted green, but the shop used Dexcool? will a water hose flush & refill be fine?

Iron Maiden · 10-22-2012, 11:21 PM

I just completed my whipple install today and ran what whipple recommended in their instructions. 50-50 of distilled water and dex cool, plus a bottle of redline water wetter.

Jessika · 10-22-2012, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by zebra

okay, so what if you wanted green, but the shop used Dexcool? will a water hose flush & refill be fine?

Yes. As long as the water runs clear (obviously )

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10-20-2012, 11:08 AM	#1
LyonsViper27 Drives: 2011 1SS/RS - JRE 415 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 29	Supercharger coolant? What are you guys using for coolant? just dex-cool? __________________ Black '11 SS/RS 1 7/8 Dynatech Stainless Headers, Cold Air Inductions CAI, E-force, JRE Tune - SOLD

10-20-2012, 08:37 PM	#2
Kronix NJ/SoCal HT5 COTW 3/25/12 Drives: 2015 Z06/14 C7/08 Z06/07 Tahoe Z71 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Jersey & SoCal Posts: 1,961 View My Garage	Must use Distilled water & Dexcool __________________ Built by Late Model Racecraft Fastest C7 in Tri-State 10.13 @ 134mph 7/26/14 Corvette Challenge Raceway Park, E-Town, NJ

10-21-2012, 08:01 PM	#6
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	well that's just when you transfer it to a bigger forged engine... duh! __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

10-22-2012, 03:12 PM	#7
bikerdan BLOWNSS Drives: 2011 SUPERCHARGED Camero SS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: maryland Posts: 201	How do you change the oil? __________________ 2011 LS3 SS/RS, M6, Maggie TVS2300 - cog drive, CAI, ZL1 fuel pump, Autometer gages, BEHE Performance tune , boost and AFR gages, MGW shifter, SLP long tube headers with high flow cats, Flowmaster Pro ex., Pfadt trailing arms, toe rods & bushings, G-Force axles, American Racing wheels, 305 mm P zero on rear, Elite catch can, SLP hood, amp & sub.

10-22-2012, 11:17 PM	#9
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	okay, so what if you wanted green, but the shop used Dexcool? will a water hose flush & refill be fine? __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

10-21-2012, 02:01 AM	#3
JHall651 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS LS3 Ashen Grey Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 478	Hope I'm not high jacking but what addition maintenance is added after you add S/C to stock camaro?

10-22-2012, 03:32 PM	#8
Jessika Account Suspended Drives: Anything Blown Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,194	I recommend to use green coolant in the intercooler reservoir. The only reason, is to help diagnose a coolant leak in the event that is needed. Dex-cool NEEDS to be in the radiator system.

10-22-2012, 11:21 PM	#10
Iron Maiden Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 30	I just completed my whipple install today and ran what whipple recommended in their instructions. 50-50 of distilled water and dex cool, plus a bottle of redline water wetter.