For you guys who have done this, what are the real all-in cost of this mod? How has the reliability and runability been? Gas mileage etc?
It entirely depends on what type of supercharger you buy, what other mods you do at the same time ( such as throttle body, headers, exhaust, cam, rockers, pulley system, coil covers, air intake, polishing, and on and on), and whether you perform the labor or have it performed.
That said, a 112 Magnacharger installed by others, with a tune, will run you around $ 8K, bare bones.
Yes, he alive and well ... Well ... that was about a month or two ago when I was at his place.
Here his web site & he'll see his phone number on the upper left side. LeftCoast 32
That's great he was a big help to me when i was putting the 4:10s in my 05 6speed so that I could finally use 6th without lugging the engine or going way over the speeeeed limit. He came over to Cost Mesa Gear and retuned me for the new gear settings. Gratis, I might add. Another Mike kind of guy.
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My SSR: 2003 "Ilsa" True Duals w/Jones Glasspacks, Eibach Springs, Addco Sway Bars, 4.56 Gears
Yep, around $7K for me with somebody who knew what they were doing installing it. It was a huge expense for me since I had to push the envelope to purchase Ilsa in the first place; but I just couldn't accept having a truck that looked like a beast, but didn't have the horses to back it up.
CAUTION: if you have altered the exhaust (as in true duals) the stock Magnacharger tune won't do much good. Joe is working with me presently to rectify that.
It cost me $5500 non-polished with a k&N intake installed. I got it when they were having a "inventory reduction sale" The shop that installed it was a legit shop that has done a ton of superchargers prior one of which was on an 03 ssr. Mine is a 2005 6sp.
Gas mileage on the freeway improved by about 10% however city MPG suffered dramatically.
Never had any problems with mine, the truck is for more drivable now because it isnt lugging around. When you hit the gas you GO!!!!
CAUTION: if you have altered the exhaust (as in true duals) the stock Magnacharger tune won't do much good. Joe is working with me presently to rectify that.[/QUOTE]
Are you saying that if you leave the exhaust stock you're OK, but if you go the true dual route it causes problems? At first blush that makes no sense, but I'd never question Joe D.
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CAUTION: if you have altered the exhaust (as in true duals) the stock Magnacharger tune won't do much good. Joe is working with me presently to rectify that.
Are you saying that if you leave the exhaust stock you're OK, but if you go the true dual route it causes problems? At first blush that makes no sense, but I'd never question Joe D.[/QUOTE]
Makes sense. Of course it's very dependent on cam selection and how good a scavenging job the new exhaust does.
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That's a good lookin coffee cup
Indeed it is. A wise*** old friend gave it to me. Somehow, it fits.
Are you saying that if you leave the exhaust stock you're OK, but if you go the true dual route it causes problems? At first blush that makes no sense, but I'd never question Joe D.
Makes sense. Of course it's very dependent on cam selection and how good a scavenging job the new exhaust does.
Indeed it is. A wise*** old friend gave it to me. Somehow, it fits.[/QUOTE]
Wow, I just looked at your profile and was struck by two thoughts. 1. You're feeding your cat too much and 2. You probably know the answer to this: a² + b² = c²
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Wow, I just looked at your profile and was struck by two thoughts. 1. You're feeding your cat too much and 2. You probably know the answer to this: a² + b² = c²[/QUOTE]
Better feeding the cat than the cat feeding on me. Though, as I understand it, the cat doesn't like white meat
Three lines with a right angle in the mix? e to the i pi has an interesting result though.
Better feeding the cat than the cat feeding on me. Though, as I understand it, the cat doesn't like white meat
Three lines with a right angle in the mix? e to the i pi has an interesting result though.
Better feeding the cat than the cat feeding on me. Though, as I understand it, the cat doesn't like white meat
Three lines with a angle in the mix? e to the i pi has an interesting result though.
1. I don't think the cat will be fooled by your epidermis and 2. Close but no.....no not even close. ( http://www.suite101.com/content/fermats-last-theorem-a50596} The answer requires more than 100 pages.
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My SSR: '03 RED vin1337, '06(lastoneinblack) vin 24107..Sadly sold '04UV,'05SILVER,'06PACBLU FPR
First hand experience here. I bought my Maggie in June of 2005 directly from Magnason . It was the PAINTED 112. I installed it myself. I used their tune(included shipping MY ECM back to them for tuning.) Got it back three days later, by which time, I was done with the installation of the Charger. THERE WERE NO OTHER MODIFICATIONS made to the truck. Used the same FACTORY EXAUST, and even the air intake was FACTORY with the Factory air filter. The SSR was a 2005 with a six speed. I drove it 750 miles without the charger. Then I installed the Maggie. Here's what I can tell you.
Huge difference in the pulling power right off the line. Even, smooth power throughout the entire RPM range. Traction was not a problem on the street, but 1/4 mile times were hampered by the stock tires' low profile. Best time was 13.2 seconds, but the best 60 foot times were 2.23 and higher.
Fuel mileage INCREASED about 1 mpg. It ran way cooler (never broke 215 in traffic.
TOTAL COST WAS $6,700. Worth every penny.
As for issues, the Magna-Volt boost/fuel electronics went bad at about 11k miles. This is a $250.00 part and now I recommend carrying one with you. The belt squeek was an issue for the whole time I owned it, but the new owner fixed that (THANX again to JOE D. LEFT COAST 32)
AGAIN, THIS WAS THE ONLY MOD TO THE TRUCK. AND IT WAS AMAZING !!
JIM ssrtruck
MAGGIE with a yank ptb3200 stall and 4.10 gears. Hands down best way to go and will run in the 12s all day long.
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First hand experience here. I bought my Maggie in June of 2005 directly from Magnason . It was the PAINTED 112. I installed it myself. I used their tune(included shipping MY ECM back to them for tuning.) Got it back three days later, by which time, I was done with the installation of the Charger. THERE WERE NO OTHER MODIFICATIONS made to the truck. Used the same FACTORY EXAUST, and even the air intake was FACTORY with the Factory air filter. The SSR was a 2005 with a six speed. I drove it 750 miles without the charger. Then I installed the Maggie. Here's what I can tell you.
Huge difference in the pulling power right off the line. Even, smooth power throughout the entire RPM range. Traction was not a problem on the street, but 1/4 mile times were hampered by the stock tires' low profile. Best time was 13.2 seconds, but the best 60 foot times were 2.23 and higher.
Fuel mileage INCREASED about 1 mpg. It ran way cooler (never broke 215 in traffic.
TOTAL COST WAS $6,700. Worth every penny.
As for issues, the Magna-Volt boost/fuel electronics went bad at about 11k miles. This is a $250.00 part and now I recommend carrying one with you. The belt squeek was an issue for the whole time I owned it, but the new owner fixed that (THANX again to JOE D. LEFT COAST 32)
AGAIN, THIS WAS THE ONLY MOD TO THE TRUCK. AND IT WAS AMAZING !!
JIM ssrtruck
I finally got the answer I was looking for.
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Originally Posted by ssrtruck
First hand experience here. I bought my Maggie in June of 2005 directly from Magnason . It was the PAINTED 112. I installed it myself. I used their tune(included shipping MY ECM back to them for tuning.) Got it back three days later, by which time, I was done with the installation of the Charger. THERE WERE NO OTHER MODIFICATIONS made to the truck. Used the same FACTORY EXAUST, and even the air intake was FACTORY with the Factory air filter. The SSR was a 2005 with a six speed. I drove it 750 miles without the charger. Then I installed the Maggie. Here's what I can tell you.
Huge difference in the pulling power right off the line. Even, smooth power throughout the entire RPM range. Traction was not a problem on the street, but 1/4 mile times were hampered by the stock tires' low profile. Best time was 13.2 seconds, but the best 60 foot times were 2.23 and higher.
Fuel mileage INCREASED about 1 mpg. It ran way cooler (never broke 215 in traffic.
TOTAL COST WAS $6,700. Worth every penny.
As for issues, the Magna-Volt boost/fuel electronics went bad at about 11k miles. This is a $250.00 part and now I recommend carrying one with you. The belt squeek was an issue for the whole time I owned it, but the new owner fixed that (THANX again to JOE D. LEFT COAST 32)
AGAIN, THIS WAS THE ONLY MOD TO THE TRUCK. AND IT WAS AMAZING !!
JIM ssrtruck
a real answer to a real question a lot of us are wondering!!!
thank you jim!!
My SSR: 2003 "Ilsa" True Duals w/Jones Glasspacks, Eibach Springs, Addco Sway Bars, 4.56 Gears
Yep, my new Maggie had an awful belt squeak too. The mech changed the belt to a gatorback, and I've had no problems since.
The belt squeek was an issue for the whole time I owned it, but the new owner fixed that (THANX again to JOE D. LEFT COAST 32)
AGAIN, THIS WAS THE ONLY MOD TO THE TRUCK. AND IT WAS AMAZING !!
JIM ssrtruck [/QUOTE]
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