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UBB · 03-19-2018, 01:56 PM

Who is running one on their 5th Gen?

Like it? Not?? why??

UBB · 03-20-2018, 08:54 AM

My 5th Gen will be the first to have that Supercharger here? Cool!!

RedTexasSS · 03-20-2018, 07:49 PM

You won't be the first but neither was I, there are some others out there. I think it is great. It has exceeded my expectations. When I wanted some more power I called GPI, Aaron was great to work with. He makes wise recommendations based on your goals. I started my horsepower quest by installing the GPI SS1 VVT camshaft. GPI's tuner, Ryan, remote tuned it for me using HP tuners. After a couple of years I wanted my power. I liked everything I was reading and was seeing about the Heartbeat. Again I contacted Aaron at GPI. He spec'd everything I would need to install the Heartbeat. He worked out a very good deal for me. He upgraded the kit for me which got me bigger injectors and a smaller pulley. The install was very straight forward, I installed in in my garage at home. The kit is very high quality, someone who doesn't know Camaros would think it was OEM. Again, Ryan did the tune remotely. It has amazing power. Mine is making about 8 1/2 pounds of boost. You can boil the tires at just about any speed. I have not put the car on a dyno yet but hope to do so soon. Also plan to make some passes at the drag strip this spring. I think you will be very pleased. I wanted mine to be a daily driver, it is very driveable. It even gets decent gas mileage. Let me know if you have any specific questions.

DBHWT · 03-20-2018, 08:17 PM

I have one and very happy w/it.... well made and has plenty of power at all speeds.

1911 1LE · 03-21-2018, 08:08 AM

I've had mine for 9 months and love it. If I remember correct it made 603rwhp with stock pulley and 640 with 2 sizes smaller. My builder made a one off 2.8" 10 rib set up and last Saturday evening on the rollers it made 760/720 with 3.23's in the rear. Leaving tomorrow to see what she will do at the Texas Mile.

UBB · 03-21-2018, 08:58 AM

what suspension mods would you suggest if any? I'm anticipating being in the 500-520'ish WHP after the install? The car currently has the Eibach Pro+ kit on it. Also, the car is strictly a street car. Odds are it won't ever see a drag strip.

Unavowed · 03-21-2018, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1911 1LE

I've had mine for 9 months and love it. If I remember correct it made 603rwhp with stock pulley and 640 with 2 sizes smaller. My builder made a one off 2.8" 10 rib set up and last Saturday evening on the rollers it made 760/720 with 3.23's in the rear. Leaving tomorrow to see what she will do at the Texas Mile.

Post back your results. Good luck and be safe.

1911 1LE · 03-21-2018, 04:30 PM

^^^Will do and thanks^^^

Camaro Dude · 03-25-2018, 11:19 PM

Indeed, something about the Heartbeat that entices me....

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedTexasSS

You won't be the first but neither was I, there are some others out there. I think it is great. It has exceeded my expectations. When I wanted some more power I called GPI, Aaron was great to work with. He makes wise recommendations based on your goals. I started my horsepower quest by installing the GPI SS1 VVT camshaft. GPI's tuner, Ryan, remote tuned it for me using HP tuners. After a couple of years I wanted my power. I liked everything I was reading and was seeing about the Heartbeat. Again I contacted Aaron at GPI. He spec'd everything I would need to install the Heartbeat. He worked out a very good deal for me. He upgraded the kit for me which got me bigger injectors and a smaller pulley. The install was very straight forward, I installed in in my garage at home. The kit is very high quality, someone who doesn't know Camaros would think it was OEM. Again, Ryan did the tune remotely. It has amazing power. Mine is making about 8 1/2 pounds of boost. You can boil the tires at just about any speed. I have not put the car on a dyno yet but hope to do so soon. Also plan to make some passes at the drag strip this spring. I think you will be very pleased. I wanted mine to be a daily driver, it is very driveable. It even gets decent gas mileage. Let me know if you have any specific questions.

What made you choose the PD Heartbeat over say, a top rated Centri kit?

This is not a loaded question. I'm simply intrigued by the Heartbeat users, since they paid a lil' more $$$ for the Heartbeat premium, vs the lower price of other PD and centri kits out there.

PlatinumIce · 03-26-2018, 01:27 AM

I love the clean style look, very quiet to almost a sleeper sound. 3 yrs, 46,000 and going strong. Thinking about adding even more boost this fall. Found zero slippage with my stock pullies.

1911 1LE · 03-26-2018, 10:42 AM

My Texas mile update:
There was some lost communication between my brain and right hand. I kept missing 5th gear. I ran between 174.7 and 184.5 with a best 1/2 of 160.7
Going for 190+ in October

UNRIVALED SS · 03-27-2018, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1911 1LE

My Texas mile update:
There was some lost communication between my brain and right hand. I kept missing 5th gear. I ran between 174.7 and 184.5 with a best 1/2 of 160.7
Going for 190+ in October

AWESOME! I love it! Running the mile with PD blower.

I`m a big fan. That's a strong run. I think power made early on the RPM band is overlooked and you are kind of proving the value.

Keep us posted in October.

Camaro Dude · 04-22-2018, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1911 1LE

My Texas mile update:
There was some lost communication between my brain and right hand. I kept missing 5th gear. I ran between 174.7 and 184.5 with a best 1/2 of 160.7
Going for 190+ in October

How were the IAT’s readings?

bayarea408 · 04-23-2018, 12:24 AM

are there advantages to the heartbeat over getting a whipple 2.9?

03-19-2018, 01:56 PM	#1
UBB Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bismarck Posts: 572 View My Garage	Maggie Heartbeat System Who is running one on their 5th Gen? Like it? Not?? why??

03-20-2018, 07:49 PM	#3
RedTexasSS Drives: 2012 SS Red w/ black rally stripes Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 45	You won't be the first but neither was I, there are some others out there. I think it is great. It has exceeded my expectations. When I wanted some more power I called GPI, Aaron was great to work with. He makes wise recommendations based on your goals. I started my horsepower quest by installing the GPI SS1 VVT camshaft. GPI's tuner, Ryan, remote tuned it for me using HP tuners. After a couple of years I wanted my power. I liked everything I was reading and was seeing about the Heartbeat. Again I contacted Aaron at GPI. He spec'd everything I would need to install the Heartbeat. He worked out a very good deal for me. He upgraded the kit for me which got me bigger injectors and a smaller pulley. The install was very straight forward, I installed in in my garage at home. The kit is very high quality, someone who doesn't know Camaros would think it was OEM. Again, Ryan did the tune remotely. It has amazing power. Mine is making about 8 1/2 pounds of boost. You can boil the tires at just about any speed. I have not put the car on a dyno yet but hope to do so soon. Also plan to make some passes at the drag strip this spring. I think you will be very pleased. I wanted mine to be a daily driver, it is very driveable. It even gets decent gas mileage. Let me know if you have any specific questions. __________________ 2012 SS Camaro, Victory Red w/black rally stripes, SLP front splitter, ZL1 Rocker panels, ZL1 Add-ons Stealth Wickerbill, L99, Magnuson Heartbeat supercharger, 65 lb. injectors, 87 mm pulley, ZL1 fuel pump, ADM FPCM,1 7/8 Texas Speed long tube headers, v-max ported throttle body, Rotofab cold air intake with Apex scoop, Apex catch can, MSD plug wires, AEM AFR and Boost gauges, GPI SS1 VVT Cam, HP tuners with remote tune by Ryan at GPI, Solo axleback exhaust w/j pipes and stock resonator.

03-26-2018, 01:27 AM	#10
PlatinumIce WILD CANADIAN HEARTBEAT Drives: 2014 2SS 1LE RS, 2014 ZL1& 2024 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Camrose, Alberta Posts: 477	I love the clean style look, very quiet to almost a sleeper sound. 3 yrs, 46,000 and going strong. Thinking about adding even more boost this fall. Found zero slippage with my stock pullies. __________________ 700/633 91Octane Street Tune=750/670 VP109 Race Tune TVS2300 Heartbeat SC,ADM Dual Fuel Pumps/ Module, BRM lowered 1", performance rotors, hawks pads, SS Braided lines, GT-14cam, 78mm pulley, AR LT Headers, Cat Deletes, Borla S catback, tinted, 1/LE emblems, 65lb Injectors, Elite catch can,dual valve springs, titanium retainers, super conductor wires and insulators, Robo Fab CAI, Oversize intercooler reservoir, Oracle ghost side markers, Black out Bowties & SS,ZL1 splash guards, Michelin PSS. Built and tuned by Davenport Motorsports (WILD1LE)

03-20-2018, 08:54 AM	#2
UBB Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bismarck Posts: 572 View My Garage	My 5th Gen will be the first to have that Supercharger here? Cool!!

03-20-2018, 08:17 PM	#4
DBHWT Drives: 2013 SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cincinnati / N KY area Posts: 559	I have one and very happy w/it.... well made and has plenty of power at all speeds.

03-21-2018, 08:08 AM	#5
1911 1LE Drives: 2015 SW 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: 78155 Posts: 308	I've had mine for 9 months and love it. If I remember correct it made 603rwhp with stock pulley and 640 with 2 sizes smaller. My builder made a one off 2.8" 10 rib set up and last Saturday evening on the rollers it made 760/720 with 3.23's in the rear. Leaving tomorrow to see what she will do at the Texas Mile.

03-21-2018, 08:58 AM	#6
UBB Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bismarck Posts: 572 View My Garage	what suspension mods would you suggest if any? I'm anticipating being in the 500-520'ish WHP after the install? The car currently has the Eibach Pro+ kit on it. Also, the car is strictly a street car. Odds are it won't ever see a drag strip.

03-21-2018, 04:30 PM	#8
1911 1LE Drives: 2015 SW 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: 78155 Posts: 308	^^^Will do and thanks^^^

03-26-2018, 10:42 AM	#11
1911 1LE Drives: 2015 SW 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: 78155 Posts: 308	My Texas mile update: There was some lost communication between my brain and right hand. I kept missing 5th gear. I ran between 174.7 and 184.5 with a best 1/2 of 160.7 Going for 190+ in October

04-23-2018, 12:24 AM	#14
bayarea408 Drives: T Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CA Posts: 803	are there advantages to the heartbeat over getting a whipple 2.9?