Thread: What pulley should I run?

Originally Posted by bluegtp91

I understand...I'm just saying that to get potential out of the setup I wouldn't go little part by part...I'd wait and throw it all on at once.

Agreed. My plans are a 2-step process based on money & time. Step 1: 3.4" gen 3 setup. Step 2: throw on I/C, LIM, GenV, N* & rockers. I'm gonna try to score the N* & gen V from a junkyard, which will take some time, so I want to hold myself over with Step 1 for the time being.

Originally Posted by bluegtp91

The tune takes care of the fan turn on points for the 180* T-Stat to when the motor gets to 180* the fans kick on vs. the stock points...that is all that does...

Maybe I'll wait to drop pulleys till I intercool. I hate the idea of constantly running the engine at 180*... I feel like I'd be killing it (as if modding wasn't gonna do that first). Not to mention the crappy MPG's. However, I suppose I could switch back to the 195* after I intercool.

Originally Posted by bluegtp91

^^I knew I typed that sometime lol....

Thanks. I remember reading that.

One more: how essential is the ported TB/SC for running knock-free at the 3.4" level? I should mention I use 93 octane. Trying to avoid the hassle when I'm gonna toss the gen 3 & tb eventually.

Will I also need a custom tune for the N*, or do Overkill, etc. use the standard MAF tables for LQ4 + N* that I see on ZZP's website?

And basically, we're stuck with a 2-3MPG hit when we go to the 180*.

If your car is going to be modded enough for an aftermarket MAF you'll want an in car tune.

So, to sum it up, I think I'll drop to the 3.4 after getting my 180* & canned tune in there. So it will be headers, intake, 180, 104s, overkilled. Obviously I'll be scanning.

From there I'll work on getting my genV. When I make my next drop, I'll be at gen V, full IC, 1.9RR, N*, LQ4. At that point I'll go for the in-car tune. Which reminds me, will I need a wideband for the tuner?

Sound good? Thoughts on pulley size for my second setup?

I'll put new injectors on, no problem. I planned to, just forgot to mention them.

Bio, what's your opinion on the t-stat... I'm interested to hear as I'd like to avoid the 180 if at all possible - for mileage and the health of the engine.

Also, I really really would like to learn to tune on my own. I guess I just need to read up on what the best way to do that is...

What pulley do you think I could run on the 3.4 setup sans 180? I'm willing to sacrifice some performance to stay with the 195 and combat knock in better ways.

You think I should add a wideband now and tune myself for the 3.4 setup? Otherwise, isn't Reptile in NW Indiana (I'm in SW MI)?

Anybody running a stock t-stat w/ a 3.4 or 3.5 pulley?

Originally Posted by bluegtp91

Probably not...and honestly...as long as the fan turn-on points are set correctly...you aren't going to really notice the difference in a cooler T-Stat. Also, the MPG's you MIGHT lose from tossing in a cooler T-Stat, your going to gain back (plus more)with headers/intake/tune

I think the one way to know is to try it... I'll get a 3.5 for now and once I find a tuner near me, I'll put it on. But I'm pretty dead-set on keeping the 195 stat.... sorry, but I just feel like it matters, not only MPG's but longevity too.

As far as fan turn-on points, I'm not really into the strip and I don't live in the city, so it's not as huge for me as it is for some. If I can street my car and wax enough people there I'll be more than happy. But just in case I'll make sure when I tune to get the turn-on points lowered. Where should I set them for a 195 stat... 195?