Supercharger vs. Headers and all the upgrades...

[timgco]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:

2005 Stealth Grey H2 SUV </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Turn the volumn waaaay up: http://www.lingenfelter.com/0-60.mpeg[/quote]
Damn it Ken! You had to post that AGAIN... didn't you!?! I have one more month to go til I can get mine done! Tha's it.... I am E Mailing your wife tons of H3 pics.

on a side note... What's with the slugishness around town. i have heard this from another "blown H2 owner." Is this just the programming? I was quoted $7K for Crsa Sport/ full Volant kit w/ MAF sensor and Radix Charger? Too much/

[Klaus]

Kevin,

The dealership is robbing you bind. I bought my SC for $4400 and my dealership installed it for $600. I believe you would be much happier with the $5K spent on a SC instead of the bolt-ons.

I've been involved with muscle cars on and off for 25 years. Bolt-ons can only do so much.

BTW - I'm looking for a 1971 Plymouth GTX/Roadrunner with a 440, A/C, PS, PB, and AT. There's one on ebay, but the guy is asking too much for it. If anyone knows of one for sale, let me know!

eBay GTX

[timgco]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
Tim:
You better not send those pics!

I have no sluggishness at all. I've heard that once before and it must be a programming issue. When I first had mine done it was sluggish above 80mph. We fixed that problem. Of course you just have to mash the gas to eliminate the sluggishness.

I think Klaus got the SC for under 5k. Are you talking installed price? If not, they're charging you 2k for the exhaust and intake. That's alot. Better check with Klaus. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

That is the installed price.... But after checking my quote over it is $7400 plus tax installed. I still didn't think it was that bad. On top of that I'm thinking about the dual electric fans (with switch). Do I really need these?

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by W1N:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">When I first had mine done it was sluggish above 80mph. We fixed that problem. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

How did you fix it and what was the problem?

Thanks </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Timing, just reprogrammed it. Of course that was after sending the SC to have the bearings replaced. They needed it, though.

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

Fubar not sure what is going on. EADS perf. is no longing caring the fans and Nelsonperformance.com has a harness for the camaro LS1/LT1 and says it will work on trucks using those fans.
Allen is the owners name and I got My harness from Him for the 2500 HD GM dual electric fans. It says the harness will work for FLEX-A-LITE fans also on the harness He shows.
I can only recommend calling and asking for Allen Nelson the owner. He has added other things and may have added employees. He not to long ago worked just by Himself with His wife working the office.
He has other size pulleys for the Magnuson SC. I run the 2.75 at 12 lbs. of boost.
He can do a custom tune even for a stock H2 that will improve performance allot. He will swap the new for the old core and give refund when He gets it back. If You do not like something about it He will change it free.
He has been as good as gold to Me. He has many tunes just sitting on the shelf for many applications.

Just call Him as I'm not sure what is going on.
Sorry I cold not be of more help. Let Me know how it goes.

I just thought of another company that does custom harness. I will check on it tonight and may have something Sat. as a backup.

TAZ

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by casey2:
Ken, I really can't go to another H2 dealer as you've suggested as all 3 dealerships here are owned by the same family! So far they have been very accomadating over the whole issue, hey, I'm not saying it doesn't drive better now, just not $5400.00 worth as was promised. And as far as Supercharger noise under a load? Well, that would be music to my ears I'm certain. Thanks again.

Kevin (casey2)
2005 Stealth Grey H2 SUV </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Turn the volumn waaaay up: http://www.lingenfelter.com/0-60.mpeg

[Denny Crane]

Could you post the part numbers and everything related to change the fan for dual elec. ?

Please ?

D

[Spenser]

I received a response from Klaus this morning (many thanks) that has me thinking. While at the dealer for service, I made reference to wishing that my H2 had a little more "pep". The rep responds with options that included, Headers, catback exhaust, computer reprograming, and cool Air intake. These were the options unless I wanted to go with the Supercharger. The Supercharger was priced to me at $11,000.00 which seemed a bit much after reading responses here. Well, I opted for the reprogramed computer, catback exhaust, and the cool air intake, and while stressing the importance of wanting to keep the "quiet cabin" ride as in my business I didn't want to have to talk over a loud exhaust, nor be on trips and get a headache from the harmonics. Dealer say's the catback exhaust (volant) would be almost factory quiet, and I'd see a major difference. Then I mentioned the more "pep" in town, and the dealer says the best bet there would be to add the Headers, as with the exhaust it would remain quiet, so therefore I reluctantly had them add those as well. They had her 4 days, got her back, drove like ****, saw little to no difference for the money and was VERY loud throughout acceleration and highway speeds. Took it back, they changed the exhaust to a B&B and recalibrated the computer, picked it up lastnight under the understanding that I'd drive it over the holiday weekend and decide what I wanted to do. I can remove the headers to quiet it down even more (per them) or change whatever I want, even remove most of the upgrades and move upto the Supercharger. Well, she runs much better now, is a little quieter, however still pretty aggressive sounding. I really don't see the $5,000.00 difference I paid and I'm about to have them put her back to full blown stock, keep the cool air intake, and the computer program, and find someone who is reliable to add the Suppercharger for half of what they want, although if they don't do it there's the warranty issue. (They claim that the reason I pay so much is that they warrant all add ons to match the factory warranty. I love my H2, I really do, I was just wanting a little more response from her, here in town, and hope I could gain a bit more power on the open road when heading uphill. I really appreciate the responses here, The dealer now wants to have me change the gears and add a double core radiator for cooling, I feel I'm spending money, and a lot of it, but I'm heading in the wrong direction, and not getting the real "bang" for my buck. I've got three days to decide, and I'm a bit lost here. I'm not a race around town, loud exhaust, mean sounding ride, kind of guy. I think the dealer is thinking only about the $$ factor and isn't listening to what I'm wanting here. To me, you guys are the experts as you've "been there, done that" and I need some help here which will be greatly appreciated. Have a great weekend and as always, thanks.

Kevin (casey2)
2005 Stealth Grey SUV
Just a little mixed up presently.

[ROX]

casey: They told you they wrote their own computer program? That is a bunch of c r a p.
I'd have them take everything off. Like Ken said the SC does come with it's own programmer.

Another question about these parts would be: Does a SC come with new headers and cats?
Good Luck.

[KenP]

W1N: No, this was a warranty issue that LPE took care of.

Tim: We've discussed the electric fans before. Have an interior switch to shut them off when going through deep water. Remember I shredded my fans when I hit deep water. That's no fun on the trail. The ones TAZ has are stronger than the Flex-a-lite.

Denny: The ones Taz has are just GM, dual electric fans. I believe they are for the 2500 series trucks. Any good parts person at the dealership can figure it out for you if no one posts the part numbers. Check with Partsguy, too.