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Big C CamaroSS · 07-25-2013, 08:17 PM

My mechanic friend just called me. We are trying to install a red Magnuson supercharger on my 2013 1LE. The instruction booklet says 2010-2013 camaro but that's BULLSH^T because my 2013 has the electronic steering so the pulley's are different and the belt is a good 3" to big. I have to find the part number for the proper Gates belt. In my other post I asked for help with torquing the crankshaft bolt, but we could use the stock bolt to get me home until we get the tool to help us. Now we can't even move my camaro. Nickey has the same 1LE and same supercharger so I hope they can help me. This has been a nightmare and the supercharger better be worth it

Nitroman28 · 07-25-2013, 08:57 PM

So your only problem is the belt being to long? Just go down to Napa and get the right belt.

Big C CamaroSS · 07-25-2013, 09:11 PM

Nickey Chicago sent me a reply PM and gave me the correct belt part number! Thank you Nickey Chicago

Camper · 07-25-2013, 09:36 PM

that a serious huge problem..

cvp33 · 07-25-2013, 09:42 PM

I suspect a fouled plug will warrant caps lock.

babytiger · 07-25-2013, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cvp33

I suspect a fouled plug will warrant caps lock.

Modern07 · 07-25-2013, 09:51 PM

Dramatic much?!

Dznts · 07-25-2013, 10:07 PM

wtf

Big C CamaroSS · 07-26-2013, 05:40 AM

Maybe I was a bit over the top, but it just seems like we have one problem after another putting this supercharger on my 1LE. And when Magnuson claims the unit is for a 2013 Camaro, they are 90% correct. And we are both working nights this weekend so I would like things done and my car back home so I'm not worrying about it instead of sleeping during the day. And my mechanic friend has a car to do on Monday that he will have to leave outside to work on if we can't get our hands on the correct belt. It isn't life threatening, but just a huge pile of sh*t dumped at once.

I expected some glitches along the way, but I hoped we would be done by the end of the second day so I could relax today (Friday) before going in to work.

realcanuk · 07-26-2013, 06:24 AM

Wow...that car could be down for months !

Seriously? Just go to any big auto parts. Buy a belt the size you think you need, and also buy the next 2 sizes bigger and smaller. This way you won't run back and forth to the store. Just return the ones you don't use.

The Beard · 07-26-2013, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by realcanuk

Wow...that car could be down for months !

Seriously? Just go to any big auto parts. Buy a belt the size you think you need, and also buy the next 2 sizes bigger and smaller. This way you won't run back and forth to the store. Just return the ones you don't use.

sycraft · 07-26-2013, 06:49 AM

I hope everything works out, yes the kit may be for a normal 2013 Camaro, but your car is a 1LE, several differences. Be prepared for small issues, driving and mechanically. Going FI is not for everyone, expect to "tinker" with it to keep it running strong. Do not freak out everytime something farts or stumbles, its part of going FI. If you have small problems that freak you out, reconsider FI..

Mchlgrrsn · 07-26-2013, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by realcanuk

Wow...that car could be down for months !

Seriously? Just go to any big auto parts. Buy a belt the size you think you need, and also buy the next 2 sizes bigger and smaller. This way you won't run back and forth to the store. Just return the ones you don't use.

Keep a couple spares in the trunk and a 15mm socket. I would really hate to see how mad you'll get if a belt snaps. OMG

600hp-lpe · 07-26-2013, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Big C CamaroSS

Maybe I was a bit over the top, but it just seems like we have one problem after another putting this supercharger on my 1LE. And when Magnuson claims the unit is for a 2013 Camaro, they are 90% correct. And we are both working nights this weekend so I would like things done and my car back home so I'm not worrying about it instead of sleeping during the day. And my mechanic friend has a car to do on Monday that he will have to leave outside to work on if we can't get our hands on the correct belt. It isn't life threatening, but just a huge pile of sh*t dumped at once.

I expected some glitches along the way, but I hoped we would be done by the end of the second day so I could relax today (Friday) before going in to work.

Guess you don't belong in "the mod club".

Mod Rules #1: Change 1 part and 3 others need to be adjusted/modded/changed out.

I started building parts for my Camaro because I no longer can purchase what I need.. since there is so little stock Camaro left.

And you complain about a belt being incorrect for your application.. jeez.

07-25-2013, 09:42 PM	#5
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07-25-2013, 09:51 PM	#7
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07-25-2013, 10:07 PM	#8
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07-26-2013, 06:24 AM	#10
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07-26-2013, 06:49 AM	#12
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	I hope everything works out, yes the kit may be for a normal 2013 Camaro, but your car is a 1LE, several differences. Be prepared for small issues, driving and mechanically. Going FI is not for everyone, expect to "tinker" with it to keep it running strong. Do not freak out everytime something farts or stumbles, its part of going FI. If you have small problems that freak you out, reconsider FI.. __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

07-25-2013, 08:17 PM	#1
Big C CamaroSS Drives: Black Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belleville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,145	MORE HUGE bad news :>( My mechanic friend just called me. We are trying to install a red Magnuson supercharger on my 2013 1LE. The instruction booklet says 2010-2013 camaro but that's BULLSH^T because my 2013 has the electronic steering so the pulley's are different and the belt is a good 3" to big. I have to find the part number for the proper Gates belt. In my other post I asked for help with torquing the crankshaft bolt, but we could use the stock bolt to get me home until we get the tool to help us. Now we can't even move my camaro. Nickey has the same 1LE and same supercharger so I hope they can help me. This has been a nightmare and the supercharger better be worth it

07-25-2013, 08:57 PM	#2
Nitroman28 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 416/4L80 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,835 View My Garage	So your only problem is the belt being to long? Just go down to Napa and get the right belt.

07-25-2013, 09:11 PM	#3
Big C CamaroSS Drives: Black Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belleville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,145	Nickey Chicago sent me a reply PM and gave me the correct belt part number! Thank you Nickey Chicago

07-25-2013, 09:36 PM	#4
Camper Banned Drives: 10' 2SS LS3 M6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 1,370	that a serious huge problem..

07-26-2013, 05:40 AM	#9
Big C CamaroSS Drives: Black Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belleville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,145	Maybe I was a bit over the top, but it just seems like we have one problem after another putting this supercharger on my 1LE. And when Magnuson claims the unit is for a 2013 Camaro, they are 90% correct. And we are both working nights this weekend so I would like things done and my car back home so I'm not worrying about it instead of sleeping during the day. And my mechanic friend has a car to do on Monday that he will have to leave outside to work on if we can't get our hands on the correct belt. It isn't life threatening, but just a huge pile of sh*t dumped at once. I expected some glitches along the way, but I hoped we would be done by the end of the second day so I could relax today (Friday) before going in to work.