Magnacharger is installed! Dyno results...
05-04-2005, 04:12 AM
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Magnacharger is installed! Dyno results... So I installed the Magnacharger on Saturday with the help of my buddies from Magnaflow, did the whole install from beginning to end in one day. Install was pretty straightforward, a bit painstaking at times, but it's a true bolt-on kit. No special tools or skills required. The install manual had a couple flaws, but nothing too difficult to figure out. Initial driving of the car felt awesome, the torque was just everywhere, which really helps this heavy pig of a car git up and go. It just keeps pulling and pulling until you chicken out and let off the gas, it's really a badass street setup. Drivability is completely unchanged. It starts up and idles like a stock motor, and behaves perfectly on the street.
On to the dyno. After reading a lot of the posts on ls1gto.com I was worried about heat soak. I had seen people make good numbers when everything is cold then watch the power go to ***** when it starts warming up. Before making the first dyno run we let it warm up all the way, I didn't want any dyno queen numbers (nothing worse than having to explain why the mph doesn't match the dyno numbers). I wanted to see how much of an issue the heat soak really was so we did three runs back to back with just under four minutes between them, and left the motor running the whole time.
403 rwhp 409 rwtq
You can see here that the numbers are very consistent across all three runs, and it appears that the heat soak power loss is negligible if any. I would expect to lose a few horses between runs, even on a naturally aspirated motor.
Next step: Magnaflow cat-back. I was always impressed with the stock exhaust, so I wasn't expecting much with the addition of an aftermarket catback. The Magnaflow, however, proved to be a bitchin' addition. Apart from looking badass and sounding mean as hell, the kit is MUCH lighter than the stock catback and actually made good power! Here's a graph of my best run bone stock, then with the Magnacharger, and then with the addition of the Magnaflow catback.
418 rwhp 421 rwtq
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On to the dyno. After reading a lot of the posts on ls1gto.com I was worried about heat soak. I had seen people make good numbers when everything is cold then watch the power go to ***** when it starts warming up. Before making the first dyno run we let it warm up all the way, I didn't want any dyno queen numbers (nothing worse than having to explain why the mph doesn't match the dyno numbers). I wanted to see how much of an issue the heat soak really was so we did three runs back to back with just under four minutes between them, and left the motor running the whole time.
403 rwhp 409 rwtq
You can see here that the numbers are very consistent across all three runs, and it appears that the heat soak power loss is negligible if any. I would expect to lose a few horses between runs, even on a naturally aspirated motor.
Next step: Magnaflow cat-back. I was always impressed with the stock exhaust, so I wasn't expecting much with the addition of an aftermarket catback. The Magnaflow, however, proved to be a bitchin' addition. Apart from looking badass and sounding mean as hell, the kit is MUCH lighter than the stock catback and actually made good power! Here's a graph of my best run bone stock, then with the Magnacharger, and then with the addition of the Magnaflow catback.
418 rwhp 421 rwtq
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05-04-2005, 11:32 AM
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If you are using the program that came with the kit. I would highly recommend a custom tune. You could get 20-30 rwhp and tq out of it. Gotta love the table top tq curve.
05-04-2005, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Qwik03
I knew you would like it. 
Speaking of which, Brandin do you have a Hi-Res version of this image?
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05-04-2005, 12:12 PM
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quicksilverado I think you're right, there's probably some more power here with a custom tune. I think the MagnaCharger tune is a bit on the "safe" side.
I think the kit retails for $5995, and you should definitely be able to do the install yourself. Keep in mind that the price sounds like a lot compared to other kits, but it comes with EVERYTHING you need, ie intercooler, upgraded fuel rails with bigger injectors, programmer with custom tune, intake plumbing with K&N, etc, etc.
Originally Posted by YlwGTO4m3
If you don't mind, I was wondering how much all that costs installed. I am comparing packages and it looks like you got very nice results.
05-04-2005, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by xp3nd4bl3
You only knew that because it was your car that made me want a MagnaCharger!
Speaking of which, Brandin do you have a Hi-Res version of this image?
Speaking of which, Brandin do you have a Hi-Res version of this image?
remail rich with what you want and he will send it over
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05-04-2005, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Qwik03
yeah we have the original high res shot
remail rich with what you want and he will send it over
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remail rich with what you want and he will send it over
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That makes a great desktop photo.
05-04-2005, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Relativelyfast
Dang, 6000 is a bit high for a roots blower isn't it???
05-04-2005, 06:06 PM
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I'm in the same boat as you BlueSix, That 2500 rpm 400 TQ is very appealing. I'm having no luck trying to sell the GOAT so I might as well blow it up! Even thogh the Procharger has better number hp wise, cheaper, more potential theres something about the Maggies thats attracting me to it. How was the hood clearence? any pics?
05-04-2005, 06:49 PM
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have fun with your magnacharger, I know mine has been the best thing I have done to any vehicle I have owned. BTW, my dad's I/C magnacharged 04 A4 vette went 11.09@123 last weekend 
05-04-2005, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 1Blown04
have fun with your magnacharger, I know mine has been the best thing I have done to any vehicle I have owned. BTW, my dad's I/C magnacharged 04 A4 vette went 11.09@123 last weekend
wrench, no hood clearance issues, in fact the stock STB fits over the blower.
05-05-2005, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by TITAN
I think Brandin's avatar would make a better desktop photo.....but that's just me....
So, time for HP tuners on the Goat?
So, time for HP tuners on the Goat?
All of you!!!
