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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 06:09 PM
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Originally posted by rominl
man i probably should stop reading this thread, coz' maybe one day i will pull the trigger too, sigh....


hehe henry
you should definately get some F/I kit for the GS!

very very nice info pics there lee!
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 12:30 AM
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Originally posted by kyle3481
well too bad, i called around and seems like all rmm kits are sold out
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 11:34 AM
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Originally posted by rominl
well too bad, i called around and seems like all rmm kits are sold out
Henry, if there is a will there is a way!!!
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 12:59 PM
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Henry, if there is a will there is a way!!!
and you stop tempting me! having a shop custom do it will just cost more money!
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Old Jun 13, 2004 | 10:37 PM
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OK, here is a quick short little video I put together on the initial start up. Install is about 90% completed. I am waiting for the SRT ECU and then put the front end together once I am satisfied the hoses are all fit. So far no leaks and it appears to be a solid install. Kudos to RMM for quality products.

http://www.tundraworld.com/Lees_SC_GS400.wmv

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This video is 15.6 mgs long, so broadband is HIGHLY recommended.

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Originally posted by Pearlpower
OK, here is a quick short little video I put together on the initial start up. Install is about 90% completed. I am waiting for the SRT ECU and then put the front end together once I am satisfied the hoses are all fit. So far no leaks and it appears to be a solid install. Kudos to RMM for quality products.

http://www.tundraworld.com/Lees_SC_GS400.wmv

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This video is 15.6 mgs long, so broadband is HIGHLY recommended.

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Nice job on the video Lee, very cool! Sounds awesome

Where did you put the BOV on yours, didn't see it but thought I heard it? On the setup Jeff did (now mine), he located it right up top between the radiator and SC piping.

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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 12:19 AM
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Very nice pic Dave. Do you have a picture of the top of the BOV? I am interested in how it is installed into the pipe
thank you
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http://www.tundraworld.com/Lees_SC_GS400.wmv

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Originally posted by Pearlpower
Do you have a picture of the top of the BOV? I am interested in how it is installed into the pipe
Like these?
http://www.somniplex.com/gallery/Inprocess/IMG_3711
http://www.somniplex.com/gallery/Inprocess/IMG_3709
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Awesome. Thank you Dave. BTW, how does mine sound in the video compared to yours, minusing out the BOV?
I was curious of the butterfly sound and higher RPM's as if the air filter is not large enough for the application.
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About the same. Here are a couple of dyno videos (only from my digital camera, not camcorder so you can't really tell).

Hmmmph, I always thought the 'butterfly sound' was from the BOV. Kind of like a pressure cooker releasing steam.

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http://www.somniplex.com/gallery/alb...s/MVI_3683.avi
http://www.somniplex.com/gallery/alb...s/MVI_3684.avi

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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 10:21 AM
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Originally posted by Pearlpower
Very nice pic Dave. Do you have a picture of the top of the BOV? I am interested in how it is installed into the pipe
thank you
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GS400 SC Install
http://www.tundraworld.com/Lees_SC_GS400.wmv
Sweet Vid Lee.
Can't wait to see more of the beast.
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Originally posted by DaveGS4
About the same. Here are a couple of dyno videos (only from my digital camera, not camcorder so you can't really tell).

Hmmmph, I always thought the 'butterfly sound' was from the BOV. Kind of like a pressure cooker releasing steam.

Right click save as:

http://www.somniplex.com/gallery/alb...s/MVI_3683.avi
http://www.somniplex.com/gallery/alb...s/MVI_3684.avi
Dave whats the loud noise ?

is that the slound of the blow-off valve
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Originally posted by Pearlpower
What I have left to do:

Install Apexi SFC-II unit-. Have no idea. Have factory manuals for reference.
Should be done within the next day or so. Dyno tuning will follow this week as well. Wish me luck.

Lee
Pearl did you install the Apexi unit yet

if so any instal pics ?
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I decided to forgo the SAFC setup and get the SRT ecu. That did not work and Mo talked me into a Greddy Emanage computer. I have been waiting patiently now on my 4th week for delivery. Will be able to update once I get it installed.
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Old Oct 12, 2004 | 01:20 AM
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The "butterefly" sound you guys are hearing is compressor surge.Either there is no BOV installed or if there IS one installed it needs to be coming open more to get rid of the excess air.Cause when the throttle body is closed that air needs to go SOMEWHERE.

Most blower cars I have ever built had adjustable BOVs so we could "tune" it.I always set them up to blow off under vaccuum and then close under boost.That way the compressed air has somewhere to go.

It might seem weird but when the car was idleing I set the blow off to open and bleed off SOME of the pressure, then as soon as I hit gas it closes and has BOOST.
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