BlueAKSSS Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Well I've had this Magnacharger sitting in a box for over a year now and I couldn't resist installing it on my SS. My original plan was to install it on my 57 Chevy or a hot rod LS swap project which may happen down the road but for the mean time I figured I would test it out on my SS.... My truck is pretty stock-ish and the supercharger will be its main power adder. The blower is a older Magnacharger MP122 jackshaft style drive that used to have over-driven rear pulleys, but I replaced them and put them back to the original stock setup as over-driven pulleys would yield way to much boost for my 173,000 mile LQ9. Below is what the build will consist of. Build list: E-Fan swap w/oem relay system and fuse box connections Zippy Tune MP122 3.2" front pulley stock under driven rear setup 60lb Deka injectors 87mm truck throttle body w/ Xlink 3.5 Larger tank made by Vortech has a big lid so I assume you can put ice in it? Aftermarket black heat exchanger 24"x10" Bosch heat exchanger pump Walbro 255 being used as an inline boost pump Hacked stock air intake tube Hacked evap system with hoses and zip tie... (legit) lol Original wiring, didn't take the time to reroute it or do anything special, maybe one day I will AEM Wideband Boost Gauge Without to much more rambling lets get to the install pics! Blower awaiting install... Engine covers, intake and everything pulled apart New valley cover plate installed, getting ready to trim the alternator bracket for clearance Test fit successful! Intercooler doesn't look perfect but it works and you don't see it once the grill is on Just got back from the first test drive and it runs good on the initial tune Zippy gave me. I did not get into the throttle much (30-40%) and immediately noticed some KR on the scanner and heard some slight detonation under low rpm loads so I didn't push it and I am going to see what Zippy says tomorrow. Enjoy the pics and I'll be updating this with more info and pics when I install the gauges, updates and videos... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianVRss Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Cool, ill be keeping a eye on how this turns out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC03SS Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 I'd love to do this one day. GL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcapone Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Man you slapped that thing right on there, great job! Didn't know they made the 112 in a jackshaft model - looks sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Looking good Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKSSS Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Dang Matt. Just had to be a little Ak competition for Brandon and I huh?! Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Haha yeah but he doesn't fu** around. He slapped it on and went. Lol. Great job Matt. I've been waiting to see if you were going to install it. Haha maybe Mr. 400 shot will stop bugging you for it now. I'm sure that 122 can yield great numbers, being as you can overdrive it pretty well if you wanted. I'm excited to see it. Hoping Harley, Justin, and myself will all have our blower/turbo builds done by August and we can come down and hangout with everyone. That'd be a good cruise! The 4 of us have had these trucks for too long without getting together and enjoying them. Lol. I've hardly driven mine since I bought it cuz I can't stop screwing with it! Lol anyway, I'll keep and eye on this thread. Get some vids once zippy gets your tune straightened out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Any updates? Curious how much of a difference the 122 made. Im glad you decided to put it on the SS. We want a video! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAKSSS Posted June 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Thanks guys, your definitely right I didn't mess around slapping it on there. I do have some updates, most of my mid day was spent doing some short log runs and sending them back and forth to Zippy and each time it keeps getting better. He sent me a config I need to scan with now but I didn't get a chance to so I am going to try and get some logs in the morning. The sound of that blower is addicting and I haven't even gone full throttle yet! Seems to have a really amazing power band so far. Makes a huge difference in the way the truck drives, I really like it. Highest I took it was 4500 rpm under I'm guessing about 60-70% throttle, afr is running right about 11.2-11.5 under boost it looks like for the most part. I need to run it with the latest tune and see how it runs and scan it with the new config. Once everything is up and running 100% I'll get the Gopro out and make a YouTube video... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcapone Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Cant wait man! Bet the blower sounds good! Get a set of cogs for the rear and itll sound REALLY good. Lol. Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akslowroller Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 It should be a good time if we can all get together and cruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 It should be a good time if we can all get together and cruise. Oh yeah man.. You can plan on that happening! 3 blown SSs and then theres Justin.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKSSS Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Oh yeah man.. You can plan on that happening! 3 blown SSs and then theres Justin.... WTF does this mean! Lol!! Your just scared. And you should be. My motor is sitting in my shop now. Just waiting. I am getting closer everyday. It is going to be scary!! I can't wait to get to Palmer. So much that I bought something last night. Just to come down there Matt. And not the pickup either. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSenvy Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Not sure how I missed this. Glad you decided to put it in the SS matt. You need to take me for a ride man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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