[ronbuickr]

OK guys, I'm a noob to the 1994-1996 Impala SS vehicles, I have been a Turbo Buick guy til now, so I'm looking for help on which units if any are a
plug and play system for our cars, I'm not looking for a large increase in
HP, a 100 or so increase would be nice so all help and info would greatly
be helpfull, thanks,

Ron

 

[Bad Imp]

Well I'm no expert, but I don't think any are really "plug and play". Any forced induction mods will require you to get a tune, different spark plugs, and injectors to get the performance out of it. Then with a SC it is a good idea to get the F-body MAF too. I'm sure some of the guys who are much smarter then I am will chime in and add or correct my inputs.

 

[BABYBLUE9C1]

Jim, ive never asked but how much HP are you putting out?

 

[Bad Imp]

Jim, ive never asked but how much HP are you putting out?

Not sure, maybe I'll by on the dyno Friday night at WCG

 

[350]

On top of lots of fabrication, tuning, etc, you're probably gonna need trans upgrades too, really not plug and play. If you just wanna add 100HP you'd be better off doing heads and cam, take it from someone who Procharged their car and thinks it's a headache.

 

[ronbuickr]

I understand that a tune will be needed and a set of colder plugs and injectors, fuel,etc, I'm concerned about the install being a plug and play with the hardware itself with out doing a bunch of fab work and umpteen trips to the machine shop, thanks.

Ron

 

[Bad Imp]

Well, that is good. Most kits should come with everything you need to bolt on. I have the powerdyne, see sig, it had everything needed to install, no fab work needed.

 

[ronbuickr]

d how do you like your

thanks Bad Imp, I will check them out for sure, and how do you like
there system? and the pro's and con's of this unit,thanks.

Ron

 

[Bad Imp]

The powerdyne setup is exactly what I wanted. It is a setup that fits perfect, looks great, and gives me the additional performance I was looking for, without getting too radical. My motor is still stock, so the 6 psi setup is perfect. Plus I still have the ability to drive the car anywhere. I have taken it to San Diego for events with absolutely no issues and I still get good MPG on the highway. The only issue with the powerdyne is it does not come with an air-to-air intercooler. This is a bigger deal in hot areas, like here in Vegas. I get past this by having the Snow Performance water/meth injection. This system keeps the intake temps down under boost.

 

[ronbuickr]

Bad, I looked under Google and could not find a Powerdyne web site,
are these guys still around?? LMK if you have some insight that I could
look into or help me out if you would or I just could not see the tree thru
the foresr,lol!!!. thanks

Ron

 

[Bad Imp]

Ron,

Sorry forgot to mention they are not around anymore. But you can pick up the setups (used) all the time. There is a guy here that has his for sale, do a search in the for sale section. I think one of the forum supporting vendors is RCR. They sell kits too, but I think their kits are Pro Charger ones. I don't know anything about how theirs is. Pro Charger is a great product too.

Jim

 

[94SSman]

Ron,

Sorry forgot to mention they are not around anymore. But you can pick up the setups (used) all the time. There is a guy here that has his for sale, do a search in the for sale section. I think one of the forum supporting vendors is RCR. They sell kits too, but I think their kits are Pro Charger ones. I don't know anything about how theirs is. Pro Charger is a great product too.

Jim

RMCR sells Vortech kits and their stuff performs well from what I have heard.

 

[ronbuickr]

thanks 94SS, will give them a call, thanks

Ron

 

[Curless Auto Repair]

Check out my post on this subject...we are working on it.

http://www.impalassforum.com/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=264835

 

[Bigfred5998]

I saw this and tought of you maybe you could workout a deal with this guyhttp://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/pts/2815125767.html

 

[Bigfred5998]

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/pts/2815125767.html

 

[sc0001]

SuperchargerRebuilds.com still has, and reproduces, some parts for these, and other older kits too... Supercharger Rebuilds » MOUNTING BRACKETS, INSTALL KITS – Vortech, Paxton, ProC, Powerdyne

 

[thorn3686]

if you're still messing with the Powerdyne on the Impala motor.... be aware that 928motorsports.com is heavily involved in repairing and improving those old superchargers. Apparently the Porsche community uses them often.
I sent mine to them some years ago and had them install better ceramic bearings and a new and better turbine that builds and flows more boost and air charge. It worked great..immediately broke a piston leading to a forged rotating assembly and new AFR heads, performance built trans, and, and, ....

 

[nsaness]

Well back in the day, SVI out of Colorado made one for the Impala! I have the kit on my 95 SS! Don't know if they are still in business. Sorry I have been out of the car seen for 30 yes! I still have my show winner SS and just pulled her out to get her going. 15,000 miles. It was the grand champion winner in 96 at the Impala SS event at Bowling Green. Ky.. it was Signed by Jon Moss the designer of the SS.

Quite an old thread here.
Why don't you tell us about yourself and the car in the "new members introduction" section?
Be sure to post pictures of that car!

Oh, and SVI is now Rocky Mountain Competitive Research. Mike Wendling still works there, and some of the old fellows are still there with him.

 

[nsaness]

Hello, That is good to know. (About SVI) Car has been sitting in the garage since 2000! I keep airplane fuel in it. Did not want the alcohol stuff in it. I got a lot of work to do to it. The window clips have broken on it. My Climate control panal will have to be replaced. The car cranks great and runs good except 3/4 throttle it wants to stall. i think its a fuel pressure issue. Going to try to get her back in shape! Will try to post more.

My supercharged Impala was down for many years as well. After cycling through 20 years of new cars, I decided to go back and rebuild the Impala (as opposed to selling it in pieces). It was a 3 year process, but I am really enjoying the Impala now. It is even more unique all these years later. I hope you do get yours going.