Going intercooled tomorrow (finished!)

[jayroca]

Goin intercooled tomorrow this is what I got so far
LIM Felpro Gasket premium kind if that matters
L32 Supercharger Gasket (going Gen V)
Fresh 10w-30 Oil and Coolant

Any thing else Guys? I saw on some 3800 sites I need 2 supercharger gaskets do I if I use Rtv?

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[Sven the Sexman]

No gaskets needed if using RTV. If using RTV, I prefer the Permatex Ultragrey. Make sure you get everything put STRAIGHT DOWN if using RTV...any shifting will cause leaks. I torque immediately and let sit overnight before filling with coolant or running the engine. Different people have different methods though and I'm sure someone else will chime in.

[jayroca]

Ok thanks man no shifting I gotcha thanks

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[Sven the Sexman]

No problem. Good luck with the IC job.

[machinegunsquid]

Make sure you have enough coolant to fill the IC and top off the car.

Make sure you have enough wire/heat-shrink and solder (or butt connectors, but I'd advise against it) for the Pump.

Like Sven said, no need to use gaskets. I personally use Permatex copper, cause I use that on everything, even toast. Make sure to set it down straight. A tiny movement is fine, but if it shifts a bunch you'll probably want to pull it, clean it, and retry. I do as Sven does. Apply RTV, immediately put the IC/blower on and torque to proper torque specs. (Make sure the blower spins freely as soon as you're done torquing it.) Let the RTV cure overnight and shouldn't have any leaks.

What FMHE are you using? Most types you'll end up having to trim plastic pieces, a dremel works great.

Always good to have zip-ties. I personally used Teflon tape on my FHME fittings to ensure they wouldn't leak.

Other than that, make sure you have your PCV setup correctly, and you should be golden.

[FriboRage]

Why 10w30 oil? Just curious... from what I know there's no need for that, it's too thick at start up and the same viscosity as 5w30 or 0w30 at operating temp... From what I understand, these engines already lubricate less than ideally, I'd want my oil as flowable as possible at start up. According to BITOG, 0w30 is as good as it gets for a motor that calls for 30 weight, and even that it a little too viscous at start up.

[jayroca]

Make sure you have enough coolant to fill the IC and top off the car.

Make sure you have enough wire/heat-shrink and solder (or butt connectors, but I'd advise against it) for the Pump.

Like Sven said, no need to use gaskets. I personally use Permatex copper, cause I use that on everything, even toast. Make sure to set it down straight. A tiny movement is fine, but if it shifts a bunch you'll probably want to pull it, clean it, and retry. I do as Sven does. Apply RTV, immediately put the IC/blower on and torque to proper torque specs. (Make sure the blower spins freely as soon as you're done torquing it.) Let the RTV cure overnight and shouldn't have any leaks.

What FMHE are you using? Most types you'll end up having to trim plastic pieces, a dremel works great.

Always good to have zip-ties. I personally used Teflon tape on my FHME fittings to ensure they wouldn't leak.

Other than that, make sure you have your PCV setup correctly, and you should be golden.

Sounds good got zipties i'll check your build thread for more info

Why 10w30 oil? Just curious... from what I know there's no need for that, it's too thick at start up and the same viscosity as 5w30 or 0w30 at operating temp... From what I understand, these engines already lubricate less than ideally, I'd want my oil as flowable as possible at start up. According to BITOG, 0w30 is as good as it gets for a motor that calls for 30 weight, and even that it a little too viscous at start up.

So 5w-30?



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[Fivefingerdeathpunch]

Why 10w30 oil? Just curious... from what I know there's no need for that, it's too thick at start up and the same viscosity as 5w30 or 0w30 at operating temp... From what I understand, these engines already lubricate less than ideally, I'd want my oil as flowable as possible at start up. According to BITOG, 0w30 is as good as it gets for a motor that calls for 30 weight, and even that it a little too viscous at start up.

If you lived in a place where it is like summer everyday and you never see temps below 40-50º I'd run 10w30 all the time.

[GTP89]

Saw that you were going gen v and just wanted to make sure you either opened up the gen 3 LIM or have a Gen V Lim?

[Turbocharged400sbc]

if you have a zzp core (or really any core you didnt seal yourself) i recommend yanking it apart and re rtv'n it...so far two ive taken apart have had internal vac/boost to pcv leaks from the worlds ****tiest sealing job.

1 had 3 leaks total

[jayroca]

Update on the install :

Did it the best way I did guys any comments will help


Modded Rails on


Blocked off the evap thank mgs :




Still gotta mount the FHME and wire the Pump but that can wait till tomorrow since I have to let the RTV seal for a day post guys tomorrow


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[GrandPrix06GT]

Hah man you're dedicated doing all this with that snow beside ya!

[REDCRAPGP]

^ now you have no excuse Kory

[GrandPrix06GT]

This Saturday mine is going on

[REDCRAPGP]

Sure ^_^

[machinegunsquid]

Looking good, though not sure you can run a pulley that small. XD

Also, that part you blocked off, that's not the PCV, thats the EVAP. The Gen V PCV is just above and to the right of that plate in the pic.

[jayroca]

Looking good, though not sure you can run a pulley that small. XD

Also, that part you blocked off, that's not the PCV, thats the EVAP. The Gen V PCV is just above and to the right of that plate in the pic.

My bad you are right it is I was typing so quick and thinking of the pcv on the intercooler I forgot lol smh

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[machinegunsquid]

NP, just didn't want you to think that was the PCV and have some issues down the road from an improper setup. Looking good so far.

Have you closed the hood yet to check clearance?

[jayroca]

NP, just didn't want you to think that was the PCV and have some issues down the road from an improper setup. Looking good so far.

Have you closed the hood yet to check clearance?

Thanks Yes sir hood closes no problem i'll be looking at your build for the FMHE do I really have to take the bumps off lol

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[REDCRAPGP]

Emm... How else do you plan on mounting the fmhe without removing the bumper lol..

You tore part the top half of your motor surely removing a bumper won't be challenging.