08 Alpha Final Numbers with Supercharger
#11
11-26-2011, 07:39 AM
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Rural, MI (Thumb Area)
Posts: 252
I was told that isn't legal in Michigan. "Anything adjacent to or in front of the driver can't be tinted." It was state trooper buddy of mine who told me that. I never checked into it any further.
#12
11-26-2011, 08:26 AM
#14
11-26-2011, 02:34 PM
I had it done at an auto window tinting shop. Can't remember what 'percentage' tint they used (I think it was 20%). Only cost $70 for both front windows. Just tell them you want the closest match to the other windows......they'll know what to use. Looks great on my white Alpha...will look even better on your black.
#15
11-27-2011, 05:54 PM
If anyone else is thinking about doing this to their Alpha I would suggest contacting Magnuson ASAP. When I talked to them in August they said they had plenty of the MP112 superchargers, but had very few kits for the H3 5.3L application. In fact, when they were putting my kit together they discovered one part was missing. They had to have that part made made by their vendor.
The MP112 stands for Magnuson Products 112 cu.in. (approx. 1.84L).
The MP112 stands for Magnuson Products 112 cu.in. (approx. 1.84L).
How much was the install?
#16
11-28-2011, 05:51 AM
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Rural, MI (Thumb Area)
Posts: 252
Installed with the Magnaflow #16832 exhaust and a new K&N air filter. Total price was around $8,700.00.
This price included parts, freight costs to ship the parts to Livernois Motorsports, labor to install, new spark plugs, antifreeze, dyno time and miscellaneous shop supplies used during the installation.
This price included parts, freight costs to ship the parts to Livernois Motorsports, labor to install, new spark plugs, antifreeze, dyno time and miscellaneous shop supplies used during the installation.
#18
11-29-2011, 08:48 PM
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Rural, MI (Thumb Area)
Posts: 252
Magnuson gave us the numbers they got with their H3 Alpha test. They are in California, I'm in Michigan.
We got higher boost than they did (could be air density at 40 degrees vs 85 degrees), and a little less hp's due to the oversized tire/wheel combination on our rig. Numbers were close enough to be fairly certain that the different conditions were the cause.
The dyno tune was done by Dan Millen (owner of Livernois Motorsports and ADRL drag racer) who tunes their completed projects himself to get the most hp and best efficiency from each vehicle. They also did driveability tests to make sure shift points were all good (automatic tranny).
The dyno tune isn't required by Magnuson, but for a couple extra bucks I wasn't gonna complain.
We got higher boost than they did (could be air density at 40 degrees vs 85 degrees), and a little less hp's due to the oversized tire/wheel combination on our rig. Numbers were close enough to be fairly certain that the different conditions were the cause.
The dyno tune was done by Dan Millen (owner of Livernois Motorsports and ADRL drag racer) who tunes their completed projects himself to get the most hp and best efficiency from each vehicle. They also did driveability tests to make sure shift points were all good (automatic tranny).
The dyno tune isn't required by Magnuson, but for a couple extra bucks I wasn't gonna complain.
#19
11-30-2011, 02:15 PM
You got a nice setup, I would look into upgrading that transmission when you get a chance. Not for any other reason than to give it longevity.
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