BSER Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 Yes it was meant for you. And since I have most of the mods you have done (and then some) I can give you some base lines on what to expect. Drop me a line if you want and we can discuss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 putting a BSER roll pan on that SS might take care of that production quantity issue. the guys out there that don't know one is made for the SS will be calling..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEAR M UP Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 is part 3 hitting the shelves soon? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm still reading this, and part 3 is out. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just got/read Jan 2005 issue, part 3 today, once again great write up on the SSS....... Congrats Zippy........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
styleandspeed Posted November 12, 2004 Report Share Posted November 12, 2004 Thought of a couple more suggestions if it isn't too late. Maybe a comparison on TB's. Stock vs. S2 ported or lingenfelter ported vs. BBK throttle body #1757 Also, maybe a comparison of a couple different headers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyHighPerformance Posted November 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 Style and Speed, I like the TB idea. As a consumer I would like to see an answer to "is there a gain with an aftermarket product" and which "product produces the highest gain". The problem is running the test. To be fair to each manufacturer for an accurate head-to-head comparison, the testing has to be highly repeatable and performed under the exact same test conditions (same weather, ECT, IAT, drivetrain temperature, etc.). To make up numbers for example, an aftermarker TB might provide a 5-7 HP gain. A 5 HP gain on a stock SS is about a 1.5% improvement and the range of HP gain is about a 0.5% change. I couldn't honestly do a head-to-head TB comparison test and tell you the absolute winner because I would have to make a decision based on a 0.5% change for which my equipment could not accurately resolve and the testing condition repeatabiliy is also suspect (a 5 degree change in ECT impacts timing advance, engine clearances, oil windage losses, oil pumping losses, etc.). However, I could show that the aftermarket TB's produced some gain and that answers my first question from above. However, I couldn't honestly say (or let the reader believe) what product was best. The other aspect is that your "engine" has to be considered a system not just a set of parts. The "worst" product on our truck may work best on your truck because we have headers and you have the stock manifolds, for example. This is why I typically won't do a head-to-head comparison with such a small expected improvement. I don't feel this is fair to the reader or the manufacturer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hank Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 good points. i got to read the jan 2005 issue. i just picked it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 couple things i was going to point out. for dyno purposes, i believe it would be easier to dyno the truck by putting the shifter in the 2 position. you should be able to go w.o.t. off idle and only have second all the way from idle to rev limiter. as for the early downshifting, i don't know if it's from the shift kit or the extra air the maf sensor is seeing and interpreting as extra load therefore forcing the downshift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyHighPerformance Posted November 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 zippy, Thanks for the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 zippy, Thanks for the advice! no problem, i was going to call, but i've been rather busy. hopefully that does the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hank Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 i just read new issue today. lots of info in there. great job on the trans zippy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodwardspecialties Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 the hotckis sway bars i put on my SS were the best mod i have done so far. i woud love to see some tests on shocks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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