Who is serious about buying Supersix parts?

[ItalianStallion1]

To JP98-3.8, I just had my car smogged and the light was on. I still passed. I have a CAI, headers, high flow cat, 3" I pipe, and a flowmaster. So, again, the light is NBFD.

[John]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Ironman24:
If anyone buys the SSM package let me know, I made a list of part #'s and tools that you will need to install it.<hr></blockquote>


I just e-mailed SSM, and I think I may be buying this within the next 2 or 3 months, I just want to gather some information from them first (I also want it to get a little warmer). So any kind of list of needed materials would be greatly appreciated.

John

John

[Deuce Bigs]

hey Mike if you want to email it to me i'll make a quick webpage for it.

[Tiago]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by TheCardinal:


Aluminum heads/Iron block - you're just asking for a blown head. Look at Ford/Toyota!<hr></blockquote>

really? what about LT1s and L98s from vettes then? they are iron block/aluminum heads. hehe ;)

[RiceCooker]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by JP98-3.8:
Would the service engine light cause problems say for emissions, like not passing smog? Or is the light on not because thier is a real problem but becuase the computer is "confused" by the new cam?<hr></blockquote>

SES lights go on for different reasons. The codes I got were for random mis-fire and something about an emissions canister. As is, I don't think it would pass smog b/c it seems to run a bit rich, and that tends to release more hydrocarbon whatevers (the bad stuff, according to emisssions). Perhaps w/ some tuning w/ the MAFT, it will get better.

[bluecmaro96]

well i will be definately getting the powerpack within the next month :D yay 4 me, well the only thing stopping me from ordering is i want to run 2 more weeks at the track and try to hit my 14.4s again or better [img]tongue.gif[/img] i then will remove the heads and all and send it out, is it 1500.00 counting core charge? do you get money back or something? so basically i have 2 send my upper and lower intake and the 2 heads and my cam to tom? i have chiltons to help with the removal of these parts but how much of a pita is it? i will also be getting puter programmed this winter and getting dr, cant wait till next year. if i had puter programmed would i seriously get close to 60-70 hrsp from the heads/cam install?, that would be sweet one more thing, i know a few things that set the ses off makes you lose power, will having the ses light from the powerpack result in me losing power?, i will have superchips do the puter will this solve all the problems and what all do i tell superchips to do to my puter thanks again guys

[ December 20, 2001: Message edited by: bluecmaro96 ]</p>

[Dominic]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Tiago NOS'd Bird:


really? what about LT1s and L98s from vettes then? they are iron block/aluminum heads. hehe ;) <hr></blockquote>

I didn't say it couldn't be done... But to redo an engine DESIGNED for iron heads to utilize aluminum ones is VERY risky. I drove a Toyota 3.4L for years with no problems (V6, 190hp etc)... yet Toyota continually had headgasket recalls on the trucks - I never took mine in because mine always ran cool and I never had an issue!

Our engines run so hot, and expand so much, it would really take a lot to make one work. I just don't feel its worth the time and effort for it unless you are planning on taking the engine over 7,000RPM for extended periods of time!

[Dominic]

Supersix require 91/93 octane? Or can it still run safely on 87 without knocking/powerloss?

[RiceCooker]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by TheCardinal:
Supersix require 91/93 octane? Or can it still run safely on 87 without knocking/powerloss?<hr></blockquote>

I'm using 89 w/ not problem whatsoever. Just b/c it the compression was raised to 9.6:1. But you definitely don't need 93 unless you're running juice.

As far as core goes, you don't need to send him your parts first. Put in the order, Tom already has parts to work on. You will be charged th $1500 + $200 (I think?) core charge. Once you install the new parts and return your old parts to him, the core charge will be refunded. With computer tuning you should see around a 60 hp gain to the flywheel, that's a little bit over 50 to the wheels. Either way you're looking at being very close to the predicted 270+ flywheel hp. And yes, once the computer is retuned, it should take care of the SES issues and any other issues you may have.

btw, the upper and lower intakes are of an aluminum composite (really light). It's just the heads that are iron, but it's not worth the $4000+ to have some built out of scratch

[pgriffith]

Tom be patient. I also plan on getting the whole supersix package. Give me about 3 months and I will place my order. But please be patient. If it makes it easier I can order one part at a time. I just cant afford all the parts at once. But I garuntee I will be placing my order in the next 3 months or so.

[ItalianStallion1]

I have 700 saved, give me about a month to have the rest. Than it's on. :cool:

[Guardiannknight]

Hello everyone,
Just wanted to add that Yeap, I'll be buying them within the next 8 to 10 months. So, tell Tom to hang in there. ;)

2000 V6 Camaro(bought brand new)
5 speed
Project: Unreal
Will give details when fin.
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[veesix]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by pgriffith:
Tom be patient.....If it makes it easier I can order one part at a time. I just cant afford all the parts at once....<hr></blockquote>


This is my situation too. I plan on buying one part at a time starting at the end of feb. But I have to pay of Credit cards, I have a kid on the way that I have to save up for, and other things. But I plan on buying one piece at a time then putting them all on at once. If everyone here is SERIOUS about buying the parts from SSM then if they could just hang in their for about 6 more months hopfully the SSM sales for the GM 3.8 parts will increase. [img]smile.gif[/img] I agree that it is great he is willing to help us out and make parts for our cars I have been wanting some one to make a heads/cam combo for a long time. and now that they make this combo I do not want to see this oppertunity go by. But I guess that only time will tell what happens. I for one, am going to try my best to purchase these parts in the (hopefully) near future :D

[Slim Asian]

I have to agree with Cardinal, I have a good 15,000 miles left on my warranty. Once it's up, I'll make my Firebird my kit car and hopefully get another car for a daily driver. Maybe a WRX or an RSX. hehehe i still want speed

-e

[navyblue2000]

Magnus, it really depends on the final word of what you say...if i can gain as much from the zzp rockers, and the comp cams cam, or just the ss heads and the comp cam...i might try that combo. I'm trying to go low buck (dammit i hate college). 1500 is just a little too high for me to swing. but if it's worth that extra money, when the time comes, count me in