what the heck does the base model run then? or do the base and GT models run the same powertrain?

 

i have a LSJ header im selling for like 25+shipping...should of said something...

 

Dude it's like you didn't even read what I wrote, lol.

For 2009 the GT and the standard have the same powertrain! It is very sad, but true!

I asked if I could buy one from you as you mentioned you had 2 and you said you didn't have a box

Last night i finished up the bracket and all to hold in the LSJ 1 bar map into the intake. I'll get the pics out of the camera later today and post.

For those who say I do not have a GT, lol, here are a couple of photos of my car.

http://www.gmpartshouse.com/calipers/car%20002.jpg
http://www.gmpartshouse.com/calipers/car%20004.jpg
http://www.gmpartshouse.com/calipers/car%20005.jpg
http://www.gmpartshouse.com/calipers/car%20007.jpg
http://www.gmpartshouse.com/calipers/car%20008.jpg
http://www.gmpartshouse.com/calipers/car%20010.jpg
http://www.gmpartshouse.com/calipers/car%20012.jpg
http://www.gmpartshouse.com/calipers/car%20013.jpg
http://www.gmpartshouse.com/calipers/car%20014.jpg

 

ok. So basically im going to have to follow your rout. i have the 2.2 L61. Im trying to do my build/swap off a 2003 or 4 ion redline. i knwo there is going to be more trouble with the MA sensor and all but its going to be cheaper i hope. My old teach has one at the shop that just basically sits there. I was thinking getting about $2000 together. i know ppl so it isnt going to be full price for everything. might have to hit you up on rewiring though lol. Thanks man. ive been looking around to see if someone has done this and you did it right.

 

car looks nice, and man am i glad i powdercoat myself and dont have to pay

 

ok, i didnt know the gt and base model use the same power train....your title is VERY misleading as NO ONE (save for you aparently) nows this lol

 

Ok, here are some things to consider.

My price at $2400 is light as I am a GM Parts Dealer and I have bought a ton of new parts for this build and I bought them all at dealer cost, so even a "good guy" or buddy discount is going to be +200 on the GM Parts.

As far as the exhaust. I am doing it for 2 reasons. If you look around on the site there are pics showing the difference in size of the 2.2 and the LSJ downpipes and it adds a lot more output, which is great for the added hp.

The second reason is you could take the tube off that goes to the air pump and block off it at the valve on the exhaust manifold, but I am the type of guy who does things right so I decided to get the exhaust manifold and downpipe.

The powdercoater is a fellow vendor on the Corvette Forum and we refer a lot of business to one another, so it was relatively inexpensive.

I don't follow you again. My title is Gene's 2.2 LAP Supercharger Build.

My name is Gene.
My engine is a 2.2 LAP
I am adding a supercharger.

Ok, so for some pictures that I have been promising.

To hold down the 1 bar LSJ Map to the intake manifold I am using the bracket that holds the same sensor to the supercharger. The first pic here shows how the bolt hole is off.



The next pictures just show that I modified the bracket. I also used a piece of shrink wrap, opened up, to use as a gasket to seal it to the intake manifold.









I have also painted the LSJ header with 2000 degree paint and baked it in the oven as per the instructions on the can.





Also, I had my supercharger out today and I figured I'd take another pic, closer up.

 

lawl, reading> me
anywho, i dont see how its a gt then...but ok
maybe thats why pontiac isnt a brand anymore though...they didnt make any sense

 

If you look at nearly all recent built cars. Most "GT's GTS's Sport" models are nearly all based on cosmetics and maybe a differnt tune. At least thats what i have come to see so far. If it doesnt say its got a sc or tc its prolly just a plain motor just like the base models put into a nicer looking car. thats saying "most", not all. Ford has their own thing there.

 

Are spark plugs really nessecary to change, or can I run my stock Iridiums?

 

you can run stock. I ran my stockers for about a month and didnt notice any issues at all.

 

Btw, what psi rang is safe for the stock internals on our 2.2? i dont wanna spend 3 grand and blow it in a month, i heard its about 6? Or up to 250 hp

 

Sweet, one less hassle.

 

its more like 11-14 psi for a supercharger. for a turbo its about 6psi, tho there are members running higher than that on stock internals just fine.

 

The spark plugs was one of my last demons. I bought the NGK's that were suggested on the list, just in case I need them on install day. I really want to use GM plugs as I am a GM man. I saw someone post recently that they are using the LSJ plugs. I think I'll buy a set of LSJ plugs as well so that way on install day I have the NGK's, the LSJ's and my originals.

 

the spark plugs in the tc that gm uses are rebranded NGK's, but the name says AC Delco even though they're not

get either ac delco or ngk plugs

 

the thing about LSJ plugs is that they're shorter than stock

they work but I don't know how you would feel about running a plug that is significantly shorter than stock

 

I got the 1step colder ngk iridiums

 

Cool, i just dont wanna blow the thing up. Thanks

 

well, they work just fine. lol. I ran the stock plugs for a month, then got 1 step colder plugs for the ss/sc and have been running those ever since.

 

Now I'm all confused on plugs. I bought LSJ plugs today. I have the NGK's suggested on the parts list and then I'll have my stockers!

 

Are those GM bolts "11516342 – LSJ Intake Manifold Mount To Block Bolts (2)" special or something?

 

No. The reason I bought them from GM is because they didn't list the size in the GM catalog and it wasn't something like the front IC pump to rear IC pump bracket bolts that I could figure out by holding it in my hand, so I ordered them.

 

im on stock lsj plugs for now, untill the 2.8

 

Ok, thanks for letting me know. I bought the stock LSJ plugs, so I have 2 sets of plugs to try lol.