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Gizmo · 04-27-2015, 11:19 PM

Anybody care to make a video of using the tool?

EvilZL1 · 04-27-2015, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Gizmo

Anybody care to make a video of using the tool?

I wanna say there is a video but I'm not sure

Sent from Wayne's Manor

ss/rs/378 · 04-28-2015, 05:44 AM

I live 30 minutes from Lingenfelters shop I think I will be going there Saturday for sure! Save that $8 dollars on shipping but spend the $10 in gas and have a blast doing it LOL

ValZL1 · 04-28-2015, 12:53 PM

Correct me if I am wrong, but folks are basically using the tool to ensure the rod is aligned with the valve first and then tightening that down, and then adjusting the set screw itself to barely touch plus 1/4 turn to preload right?

ss/rs/378 · 04-28-2015, 06:27 PM

Just checked mine and it isn't even touching the set screw so I don't have to adjust it! Unless there is a gap preference between the set screw and the blowoff arm there is about 1/8 inch between them so it is totally closed! And it was like that all winter and I did drive it in pretty cold temps but never experienced any problem with it sticking!

ValZL1 · 04-28-2015, 07:33 PM

I looked at mine and it is preloaded a wee bit, didnt need to adjust though. Screw is touching. I get into boost easily and peak at prob mid 9's so im happy where it is.

97ChameleonTA · 04-28-2015, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ss/rs/378

Just checked mine and it isn't even touching the set screw so I don't have to adjust it! Unless there is a gap preference between the set screw and the blowoff arm there is about 1/8 inch between them so it is totally closed! And it was like that all winter and I did drive it in pretty cold temps but never experienced any problem with it sticking!

I don't think the preload is there for when it gets too cold. I think it's there for when the metal expands when the engine gets on the hotter side. That said, I think the preload is more of a factory safeguard and probably isn't necessary 99% of the time.

Sven59 · 04-28-2015, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 97ChameleonTA

I don't think the preload is there for when it gets too cold. I think it's there for when the metal expands when the engine gets on the hotter side. That said, I think the preload is more of a factory safeguard and probably isn't necessary 99% of the time.

Actually the opposite but probably same result. If the metal gets too cold and contracts it could close it completely not allowing it to release pressure if needed. People in warmer climes are probably safe.

ValZL1 · 04-29-2015, 08:54 AM

Made a video of the boost gauge reading since the tech replaced my supercharger under warranty. Is this the normal gauge reading for stock boost? Looks like the middle between 7.5 and 15 would be about 11 and its almost there at peak, seems high or?

Six.Two SC · 04-29-2015, 09:20 AM

I hit 10.10 PSI on the dyno stock.

DarthZL1 · 04-29-2015, 09:44 AM

I've found that the center console boost gage isn't that reliable (for me at least). Hard to get an exact reading. I get the boost from the ODBII connection (using Torque app on Android phone and the MX OBDLink dongle). I generally get between 8 - 9 psi on that (seem to get more when colder). That's why this specific adjustment sounds like it's needed for me!

ValZL1 · 04-29-2015, 10:27 AM

Is 10psi ok for the blower to be making via the stock tune? I assume so since the car is bone stock and all, but just curious.

For the Torque app, I heard a lot of negative stuff about it vs Dashlogic/etc. Is it accurate and whats the difference, besides having it display on the dash of course?

Balasarius · 04-29-2015, 11:06 AM

Odd that the boost isn't in the HUD.

Six.Two SC · 04-29-2015, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ValZL1

For the Torque app, I heard a lot of negative stuff about it vs Dashlogic/etc.

Like what?

04-27-2015, 11:19 PM	#183
Gizmo Drives: ZL1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Kansas Posts: 109	Anybody care to make a video of using the tool? __________________ 2014 BRM ZL1 #229 Rotofab, VMax, Moroso, MGW I used to be schizophrenic, but we're okay now.

04-28-2015, 05:44 AM	#185
ss/rs/378 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Camaro Victory Red Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 333	I live 30 minutes from Lingenfelters shop I think I will be going there Saturday for sure! Save that $8 dollars on shipping but spend the $10 in gas and have a blast doing it LOL __________________ 2.55 UPPER PULLEY,100MM IDLER PULLEY,160 STAT,PORTED TB,PORTED SNOUT,MSD PLUG WIRES,NKG PLUGS,KENNE BELL EXTERNAL FUEL PUMP,2"KOOKS HEADERS,HIGH FLOW CATS,3"CORSA 60LB DEKA INJECTORS TUNED BY FROST 580RWHP,571RWTQ.

04-28-2015, 06:27 PM	#187
ss/rs/378 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Camaro Victory Red Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 333	Just checked mine and it isn't even touching the set screw so I don't have to adjust it! Unless there is a gap preference between the set screw and the blowoff arm there is about 1/8 inch between them so it is totally closed! And it was like that all winter and I did drive it in pretty cold temps but never experienced any problem with it sticking! __________________ 2.55 UPPER PULLEY,100MM IDLER PULLEY,160 STAT,PORTED TB,PORTED SNOUT,MSD PLUG WIRES,NKG PLUGS,KENNE BELL EXTERNAL FUEL PUMP,2"KOOKS HEADERS,HIGH FLOW CATS,3"CORSA 60LB DEKA INJECTORS TUNED BY FROST 580RWHP,571RWTQ.

04-29-2015, 09:20 AM	#192
Six.Two SC Drives: 2018 Summit White Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 352	I hit 10.10 PSI on the dyno stock. __________________ '18 Satin White Vinyl Wrapped 1SS, 6MT, Low Gloss Black Wheels, NPP Dual Mode Exhaust Added: Diode Dynamics Black LED Sidemarkers, GM Dark Finish Tailights, GM ZL1 Black 3rd Brake Light, Black Plastidipped Bowties(front/rear), AFE Dry Drop In Filter, 12mm Spacers(front/rear)

04-29-2015, 09:44 AM	#193
DarthZL1 Drives: 2014 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 331 View My Garage	I've found that the center console boost gage isn't that reliable (for me at least). Hard to get an exact reading. I get the boost from the ODBII connection (using Torque app on Android phone and the MX OBDLink dongle). I generally get between 8 - 9 psi on that (seem to get more when colder). That's why this specific adjustment sounds like it's needed for me! __________________ --- DarthZL1 - 2014 ZL1 #2095 M6 Black. Bone Stock --- --- BigNLo - 1996 Impala SS Hot Rod Black. Lots of mods --- Last edited by DarthZL1; 04-29-2015 at 09:49 AM. Reason: Rechecked my logs... lower boost than thought. :(

04-28-2015, 12:53 PM	#186
ValZL1 Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Posts: 112	Correct me if I am wrong, but folks are basically using the tool to ensure the rod is aligned with the valve first and then tightening that down, and then adjusting the set screw itself to barely touch plus 1/4 turn to preload right?

04-28-2015, 07:33 PM	#188
ValZL1 Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Posts: 112	I looked at mine and it is preloaded a wee bit, didnt need to adjust though. Screw is touching. I get into boost easily and peak at prob mid 9's so im happy where it is.

04-29-2015, 10:27 AM	#194
ValZL1 Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Posts: 112	Is 10psi ok for the blower to be making via the stock tune? I assume so since the car is bone stock and all, but just curious. For the Torque app, I heard a lot of negative stuff about it vs Dashlogic/etc. Is it accurate and whats the difference, besides having it display on the dash of course?

04-29-2015, 11:06 AM	#195
Balasarius Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: SF East Bay Area Posts: 129	Odd that the boost isn't in the HUD.