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papabearcamaro · 10-25-2010, 10:27 AM

November 15th my car is scheduled to go in for upgraded heads and TVS 2300 install. I have a couple of questions .
I see alot of the supercharger builds use a 160 degree thermostat. In my quote,they are not calling for a different thermostat. Should I specify I want one or just keep the stock one?
Also,I have a CAI intake installed. Is this compatible with the Maggie or does it need to be changed out? (If it does,I have no problem with that as it is easily saleable).
Thanks for the help.

Jessika · 10-25-2010, 01:17 PM

I would recommend to ask the shop that is doing the install about the thermostat. With the stock kit & stock boost, we recommend keeping the stock thermostat but the heads may change that.

Also, what type of CAI do you have? I have a rotofab on my 6.0L and was able to modify the intake tube to work with the magnacharger.

papabearcamaro · 10-25-2010, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jessika@Magnacharger

I would recommend to ask the shop that is doing the install about the thermostat. With the stock kit & stock boost, we recommend keeping the stock thermostat but the heads may change that.

Also, what type of CAI do you have? I have a rotofab on my 6.0L and was able to modify the intake tube to work with the magnacharger.

I will be using PRC L92 heads....stainless valves and .675 lift dual springs
FAST 65lbs LS7/L92 Precision Flow injectors
GM head gasket
ARP 12pt head stud kit.
Pully down to 3.6
10% overdrive 8 rib crank pullyNGK copper plugs
crankshaft pinning kit
secondary fuel pump
The air intake that is on now is the Cold Air Inductions unit (plexiglass top,enclosed)
If anyone notices anything wrong or something that can be improved in this package please let me know. I appreciate all the help offered.

SC2150 · 10-25-2010, 02:32 PM

You need a good FI configured oil separating can as well.

Jessika · 10-25-2010, 02:40 PM

My suggestion is to talk to the shop doing the installation...
They should be able to fill you in on any other recomendations, but a oil catch can is always a good idea, IMO.

Slowhawk · 10-25-2010, 03:54 PM

We ussually throw in the 160 t-stat and NGK TR6 plugs. Mag recommends stock plugs but we have seen alot of problems running stock plugs on FI.

Jessika · 10-25-2010, 04:01 PM

Stock plugs are recommended for 6lb boost applications, also they are needed for the EO certification/emissions.

If it isnt a stock setup blower, then the advise should be that of the tuner/installer

Total_Perf_Eng · 10-25-2010, 07:23 PM

We ALWAYS run a 160* t-stat, and NGKTR6, gapped at .035". We have an LS3 Camaro in the shop right now that has the base kit, and 4 out of 5 times on the dyno, it knocked, and pulled timing. We switched to TR6's, and we made the best power, with 0 knock retard.

Jchaluja · 10-25-2010, 07:29 PM

"secondary fuel pump"? Is this a dual pump, BaP or something else?

rgrizzard · 10-25-2010, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by papabearcamaro

November 15th my car is scheduled to go in for upgraded heads and TVS 2300 install. I have a couple of questions .
I see alot of the supercharger builds use a 160 degree thermostat. In my quote,they are not calling for a different thermostat. Should I specify I want one or just keep the stock one?
Also,I have a CAI intake installed. Is this compatible with the Maggie or does it need to be changed out? (If it does,I have no problem with that as it is easily saleable).
Thanks for the help.

The LS engines run better in the 180-190 range. I would ask for a thermostat in theat range and the tune to match it.

BlownSS · 10-26-2010, 12:22 AM

Watching
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papabearcamaro · 10-26-2010, 08:46 PM

Bump for any more thoughts or comments.

GJG · 10-26-2010, 08:52 PM

10-25-2010, 10:27 AM	#1
papabearcamaro Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: WI. Posts: 1,744	Questions before Maggie install. November 15th my car is scheduled to go in for upgraded heads and TVS 2300 install. I have a couple of questions . I see alot of the supercharger builds use a 160 degree thermostat. In my quote,they are not calling for a different thermostat. Should I specify I want one or just keep the stock one? Also,I have a CAI intake installed. Is this compatible with the Maggie or does it need to be changed out? (If it does,I have no problem with that as it is easily saleable). Thanks for the help. __________________ SOLD(Traded for 2012 Silverado Z71 4x4 and 2012 Sonic Hatch.)...2010 Camaro 1SS/RS/LS3,yellow with House of Kolor Tangerine Pearl rally stripes,manual trans.Hurst short throw shifter,4 pack rally gauges,Roto-Fab air intake,Kooks long tube headers with high-flow cats,Borla S-Type catback exhaust,Comp Cam,PRC ported heads,Maggie with 3.6 pulley and 1:1 cog drive,secondary fuel system with 65lb injectors,ADM digital A/F and Boost gauge,Pfadt trailing arms and subframe bushings.614.25rwhp/566.82rwtq on 8# of boost. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EX.Cab 4X4 Z71.

10-26-2010, 12:22 AM	#11
BlownSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lincoln Nebraska Posts: 1,754	Watching ! __________________ 2010 IOM SS/RS LS3, Hennessey HPE550 Polished Magnuson TVS2300 Supercharger. 3.4 Pulley. Kooks long tube headers / high flow cats. GHL Full exhaust. ZL1 Fuel Pump/ADM FPCM. MSW Bap. JRE ZL1 Race cam with new springs/pushrods/Trunion Upgrade. FIC 850cc injectors. ZR1 Map sensor. CAI Induction. JRE Tune.

10-26-2010, 08:46 PM	#12
papabearcamaro Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: WI. Posts: 1,744	Bump for any more thoughts or comments. __________________ SOLD(Traded for 2012 Silverado Z71 4x4 and 2012 Sonic Hatch.)...2010 Camaro 1SS/RS/LS3,yellow with House of Kolor Tangerine Pearl rally stripes,manual trans.Hurst short throw shifter,4 pack rally gauges,Roto-Fab air intake,Kooks long tube headers with high-flow cats,Borla S-Type catback exhaust,Comp Cam,PRC ported heads,Maggie with 3.6 pulley and 1:1 cog drive,secondary fuel system with 65lb injectors,ADM digital A/F and Boost gauge,Pfadt trailing arms and subframe bushings.614.25rwhp/566.82rwtq on 8# of boost. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EX.Cab 4X4 Z71.

10-26-2010, 08:52 PM	#13
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10-25-2010, 01:17 PM	#2
Jessika Account Suspended Drives: Anything Blown Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,194	I would recommend to ask the shop that is doing the install about the thermostat. With the stock kit & stock boost, we recommend keeping the stock thermostat but the heads may change that. Also, what type of CAI do you have? I have a rotofab on my 6.0L and was able to modify the intake tube to work with the magnacharger.

10-25-2010, 02:32 PM	#4
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	You need a good FI configured oil separating can as well.

10-25-2010, 02:40 PM	#5
Jessika Account Suspended Drives: Anything Blown Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,194	My suggestion is to talk to the shop doing the installation... They should be able to fill you in on any other recomendations, but a oil catch can is always a good idea, IMO.

10-25-2010, 03:54 PM	#6
Slowhawk Drives: 1999 Trans Am Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bridgewater,Ma Posts: 2,017	We ussually throw in the 160 t-stat and NGK TR6 plugs. Mag recommends stock plugs but we have seen alot of problems running stock plugs on FI.

10-25-2010, 04:01 PM	#7
Jessika Account Suspended Drives: Anything Blown Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,194	Stock plugs are recommended for 6lb boost applications, also they are needed for the EO certification/emissions. If it isnt a stock setup blower, then the advise should be that of the tuner/installer

10-25-2010, 07:23 PM	#8
Total_Perf_Eng Drives: Corvette Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 509	We ALWAYS run a 160* t-stat, and NGKTR6, gapped at .035". We have an LS3 Camaro in the shop right now that has the base kit, and 4 out of 5 times on the dyno, it knocked, and pulled timing. We switched to TR6's, and we made the best power, with 0 knock retard.

10-25-2010, 07:29 PM	#9
Jchaluja Drives: ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,321	"secondary fuel pump"? Is this a dual pump, BaP or something else?