Supercharging a 93/94 80
A couple of items from the guy with the most recent BTDT on a 94
The SC kit for the 93/94 carries two part numbers
00646-17620-501 = SC kit for 1995-1997 LC with 4.5L I6
00602-17620-505 = Pulsed Secondary Inj Valve kit (93/94 app)
IIRC, the list price on 501 is3899 and list price on the 505 is around 260 or so. 93/94 trucks carry the unique mounting of the Sec Inj Valve kit (EGR). From my research you can get the 501 to fit without 505, but you will no longer be EO (Emissions exempt), and you will have quite obvious problems passing a visual with EGR blocking. EGR blocking is EPA's latest target in the war on fumes, so think twice about not getting 505. IIRC II, Dan indicated to me that the 505 is really a tough find.
Directly commenting on a 2500kit... It is a Buy it Now. Going discount rate is 3k for a new one, plus another couple for the 505(expect to pay full list for the 505 if you find one). I'm not convinced the guy is scamming yet, more likely, he figures it is what it is, and the price reflects that. IOW, it's YOUR risk to make sure it fits. I'd think with a bit of research and cooperation, you could get your seller to help you out. I'd advise before you do that, make sure you are a committed buyer first, it helps your negotiation standpoint, and doesn't piss off the seller (BTDT many times selling overstock at my shop).
Me, when I was shopping for my SC as a committed buyer, I already knew list, had the manual, knew the discount, and contacted Dan for his price (which btw, was dead nuts on with the 'unknown entity' quotes). I posted up my desire to find one, but until mine was in a box at my shop, I wouldn't post a darn thing here. Paranoid, vulture theory, or just smart shopping? Well, I found one used, at a significant discount, and with manuals in hand, was able to verify what the seller was shipping me, was complete (ok, he skipped pulling the 1.50USD IM plug), and in fact, negotiated extra parts with it.
Yes, premium gas is a must, rechip is not mandatory, but probably worthwhile (I haven't done my research on this, a lot of weeding to do here). The truck doesn't squeal tires like the 4R 3.4 app my buddy has, but the torque hit is significant, the hwy gas mileage is no different, and it moves the big rig really well. It's a gentlemens tweek, it's quiet, has a phenom torque band, and adds only good character to a classic toy. Really allows you to run with the 470's and the X5, without losing all the goodness of the 80.
HTH and my .02
Scott Justusson
'94 FZJ80 Supercharged
A couple of items from the guy with the most recent BTDT on a 94
The SC kit for the 93/94 carries two part numbers
00646-17620-501 = SC kit for 1995-1997 LC with 4.5L I6
00602-17620-505 = Pulsed Secondary Inj Valve kit (93/94 app)
IIRC, the list price on 501 is3899 and list price on the 505 is around 260 or so. 93/94 trucks carry the unique mounting of the Sec Inj Valve kit (EGR). From my research you can get the 501 to fit without 505, but you will no longer be EO (Emissions exempt), and you will have quite obvious problems passing a visual with EGR blocking. EGR blocking is EPA's latest target in the war on fumes, so think twice about not getting 505. IIRC II, Dan indicated to me that the 505 is really a tough find.
Directly commenting on a 2500kit... It is a Buy it Now. Going discount rate is 3k for a new one, plus another couple for the 505(expect to pay full list for the 505 if you find one). I'm not convinced the guy is scamming yet, more likely, he figures it is what it is, and the price reflects that. IOW, it's YOUR risk to make sure it fits. I'd think with a bit of research and cooperation, you could get your seller to help you out. I'd advise before you do that, make sure you are a committed buyer first, it helps your negotiation standpoint, and doesn't piss off the seller (BTDT many times selling overstock at my shop).
Me, when I was shopping for my SC as a committed buyer, I already knew list, had the manual, knew the discount, and contacted Dan for his price (which btw, was dead nuts on with the 'unknown entity' quotes). I posted up my desire to find one, but until mine was in a box at my shop, I wouldn't post a darn thing here. Paranoid, vulture theory, or just smart shopping? Well, I found one used, at a significant discount, and with manuals in hand, was able to verify what the seller was shipping me, was complete (ok, he skipped pulling the 1.50USD IM plug), and in fact, negotiated extra parts with it.
Yes, premium gas is a must, rechip is not mandatory, but probably worthwhile (I haven't done my research on this, a lot of weeding to do here). The truck doesn't squeal tires like the 4R 3.4 app my buddy has, but the torque hit is significant, the hwy gas mileage is no different, and it moves the big rig really well. It's a gentlemens tweek, it's quiet, has a phenom torque band, and adds only good character to a classic toy. Really allows you to run with the 470's and the X5, without losing all the goodness of the 80.
HTH and my .02
Scott Justusson
'94 FZJ80 Supercharged
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