IPF Supercharger FAQ

[djrasras]

Well looks like my self-gapped NGK plugs were not causing all the misfire issues. After 2 local mechanics and 2 chevy dealerships looked at the car, this 5th shop that I have my Camaro at just called saying it looks like its an internal engine problem and that I might need to swap in a new LLT :(

[sycraft]

Check your cats first.. if theyvare bad you will have issues

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[djrasras]

Cats are looking ok

[djrasras]

The shop just called and told me the engine was 4 quarts too low on oil (my fault, I checked it when I first had problems a month ago but not since), and that all cylinders are running low on compression, indicating most likely issues with the bearings and such. He said that it would be cheaper to replace the engine rather than pay to tear it apart. So now my question is, where can I find a Reman or used LLT?
All I can think of at the moment is craigslist, which doesn't have anything atm, and new crate engines from Chevy, but I really don't have 7k to blow right now

[Maniature]

Originally Posted by djrasras

The shop just called and told me the engine was 4 quarts too low on oil (my fault, I checked it when I first had problems a month ago but not since), and that all cylinders are running low on compression, indicating most likely issues with the bearings and such. He said that it would be cheaper to replace the engine rather than pay to tear it apart. So now my question is, where can I find a Reman or used LLT?
All I can think of at the moment is craigslist, which doesn't have anything atm, and new crate engines from Chevy, but I really don't have 7k to blow right now

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=428535
25000miles
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=423957
70000miles

goodluck

[djrasras]

Originally Posted by Maniature

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=428535

25000miles

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=423957

70000miles



goodluck

Thanks a lot buddy! Boutta send some PM's

[Dizzy82]

So my IPF/KPE Supercharger is finally installed and is running great. The power is smooth. I do have some questions though. Is it normal for fuel economy to drop? My highway cruising has gone from 28mpg to 21mpg. When should the first oil change to the supercharger be performed? I'm getting code: P0113, which is Intake Air Temperature Circuit High Input. Can this be tuned out or is there something wrong with the MAF or subsequent wiring?
P0113 - Intake Air Temperature Circuit High Input

Read more at: http://www.obd-codes.com/p0113
Copyright OBD-Codes.com

[sycraft]

Economy can go down.. change sc oil at 500 miles. Then every 3k after. Clear code and see if it comes back

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[Dizzy82]

So, first major issue with the supercharger. Went out to the car this evening to go get dinner, started the car up, as soon as the engine fired up it died. I thought, "huh, that was weird". So I tried again, engine fired up, immediately died. This happened four more times. I decided to give it a little gas while starting. It started, but it was extremely erratic and would die as soon as I let off the gas. My neighbor said it was putting out white smoke from the exhaust, and it smelled "rich". I have no idea what the issue is. It has was operating fine yesterday, this had to happen Saturday night, I'm so pissed.

[sycraft]

Check charge pipes. Make sure there are no leaks

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[Dizzy82]

I looked through the PDF install manual and can't find the "charge pipes", do you mean boost pipes/tubes? How can I check for leaks if I can't get the car started?

[sycraft]

yes the silicone pipes, if one comes loose there in no airflow across the MAF, which will not allow car to start. You need to physically check all the connection points and make sure they are clamped tight. I see the connection from the intercooler to the tube to the throttle body come loose and same for SC to intercooler pipe. Rarely at the intercooler or tbody.

[C-redfly]

Originally Posted by Dizzy82

I looked through the PDF install manual and can't find the "charge pipes", do you mean boost pipes/tubes? How can I check for leaks if I can't get the car started?

Did you get the issue fixed? What was wrong?

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[Dizzy82]

Yes, the issue has been fixed. I had a shop solder the MAF extension wires to the stock wiring and the problems went away. Do not use the harness that comes with the kit, it's a piece of crap. The prongs would not lock in the harness and the connections would not be complete. I was running really rich and my MAF was reading -40 degrees at idle.