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Redline Motorsports · 08-31-2012, 11:14 AM

We where wondering why we where loosing coolant in the supercharger coolant system.

Just putting it here for a FYI in case someone has the same issue as we've seen this before.....this is not meant to start panic attacks which are known to happen on forums.....LOL!

Howard

*radz28* · 08-31-2012, 11:30 AM

Meth' injection!!! Hey - you guys just did a feature with GMHTP - what's the problem

jk

That's a little scary. Is there a pump upgrade or anything on your car? I can't remember reading anything along those lines, and I'm not suggesting that could cause something like this, but that's pretty interesting...

JANNETTYRACING · 08-31-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Redline Motorsports

We where wondering why we where loosing coolant in the supercharger coolant system.

Just putting it here for a FYI in case someone has the same issue as we've seen this before.....this is not meant to start panic attacks which are known to happen on forums.....LOL!

Howard

That is one way to put out the Fire

Good to know you found it, thanks for Sharing.

Ted.

*radz28* · 08-31-2012, 11:49 AM

Wasn't spraying a tiny bit of water the way to clean-out the combustion chambers back in the day?...

Redline Motorsports · 08-31-2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by radz28

Wasn't spraying a tiny bit of water the way to clean-out the combustion chambers back in the day?...

Cleanest TVS blower I've seen inside! Good thing we where running water...

We also haven't spray anything in this blower either...

Good ole crap parts.

Howard

MrDew · 08-31-2012, 01:39 PM

was that with the stock pump or did you upgrade the IC-pump? I remember reading about someone who installed a bigger meziere pump.
(The added pressure on all those components would be my biggest concern if i'd upgrade the pump...)

Redline Motorsports · 08-31-2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MrDew

was that with the stock pump or did you upgrade the IC-pump? I remember reading about someone who installed a bigger meziere pump.
(The added pressure on all those components would be my biggest concern if i'd upgrade the pump...)

Nope. Stock pump and stock Heat Exchanger....

Pure crap part....

sammyv · 08-31-2012, 03:25 PM

Thanks for sharing!

joes407 · 08-31-2012, 03:30 PM

hope my super chiller doesnt expand and contract mine too much so it cracks :(

thespymaster · 08-31-2012, 03:36 PM

The obvious question, how are you planning to FIX the problem on your part?

Anyone on the Camaro Team made aware of your findings?

htron50 · 08-31-2012, 03:42 PM

How do you check the supercharger coolant level? I know the valve is under the plastic cover on the front. When you open the valve on top is it simply supposed to be a "visual check"...??

RoketRdr · 08-31-2012, 03:46 PM

Just put some Bars Leak in it.

Redline Motorsports · 08-31-2012, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by thespymaster

The obvious question, how are you planning to FIX the problem on your part?

Anyone on the Camaro Team made aware of your findings?

Replaced it with another one....the side tanks are paper thin. Not enough to weld..

Howard

Redline Motorsports · 08-31-2012, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by htron50

How do you check the supercharger coolant level? I know the valve is under the plastic cover on the front. When you open the valve on top is it simply supposed to be a "visual check"...??

if its empty its empty!

08-31-2012, 11:14 AM	#1
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08-31-2012, 11:30 AM	#2
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,809 View My Garage	Meth' injection!!! Hey - you guys just did a feature with GMHTP - what's the problem jk That's a little scary. Is there a pump upgrade or anything on your car? I can't remember reading anything along those lines, and I'm not suggesting that could cause something like this, but that's pretty interesting... __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

08-31-2012, 11:49 AM	#4
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,809 View My Garage	Wasn't spraying a tiny bit of water the way to clean-out the combustion chambers back in the day?... __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

08-31-2012, 03:36 PM	#10
thespymaster Drives: C7 / ZL1 / SS / trucsk Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: G4 CLASSIFIED Posts: 4,528 View My Garage	The obvious question, how are you planning to FIX the problem on your part? Anyone on the Camaro Team made aware of your findings? __________________ 2014 C7 Stingray 3LT/Z51 2013 Camaro SS 2012 Camaro ZL1 - 850 HP 2015 GMC Denali 3500HD 4x4 2012 GMC Sierra 3500HD 4x4

08-31-2012, 01:39 PM	#6
MrDew Drives: 2012 ZL1 #165 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Switzerland (no longer Houston, TX) :-( Posts: 479 View My Garage	was that with the stock pump or did you upgrade the IC-pump? I remember reading about someone who installed a bigger meziere pump. (The added pressure on all those components would be my biggest concern if i'd upgrade the pump...)

08-31-2012, 03:25 PM	#8
sammyv Drives: 2013 red Lingenfelter ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: zionsville IN Posts: 567	Thanks for sharing!

08-31-2012, 03:30 PM	#9
joes407 Drives: 2014 ZL1m6 red hot #569 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: florida Posts: 2,422	hope my super chiller doesnt expand and contract mine too much so it cracks :(

08-31-2012, 03:42 PM	#11
htron50 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Status "Thank You!" Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,498	How do you check the supercharger coolant level? I know the valve is under the plastic cover on the front. When you open the valve on top is it simply supposed to be a "visual check"...??

08-31-2012, 03:46 PM	#12
RoketRdr Drives: 2010 Duramax; 2012 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 387	Just put some Bars Leak in it.