noob here, have a question

[PNY PWR]

I've been searching all over for info on this, if it's old news then I appologize in advance.

I have ordered a Novi 1000 kit. Looking at the install instructions I got from Paxton's site I notice me not running the smog pump is going to be a problem.

My specific concern is the curved alternator support bracket from Paxton that runs from the smog pump to the alternator. I know a delete pulley will fix the belt routing problem but does it allow for mounting the alternator support bracket supplied by Paxton?

I'm tying to get the right parts rounded up in advance so any help would be appreciated. I do have my old smog pump as well if I need to use it.

Do I need a vac/boost gauge or just boost? I plan on getting the Bosch bypass valve. Which spark plugs while I'm here.

[5150 LX]

I know that there are several of us who have run w/o the smog pump, what you'll need to do is make a bracket to anchor the alt., you do not have to run a delete kit, the belt routing will work w/o anything there.

Vac/boost is what I have, mechanical gauge, pretty cheap. You will want to use plugs 1-2 heat ranges cooler, just the el cheapo copper plugs (no Platnum's) gap them down to around .032" to start. Definitely get the bypass, the driveability and all around street manners will improve dramatically.

What does the rest of your combo consist of???

[regattacoupe]

The smog elim does have provisions for the lil "L" bracket for alt. I Tried it without the elim and it would not clear the water pump. I think this is a two-belt version?

[regattacoupe]

Start @ 7* initial timing and creep up on it. Have you ever tried the spout out method?

[PNY PWR]

I could see not running a delete kit on on a single belt system, but looking at the belt routing in the instructions on the dual belt it won't work. It's a new kit, so it's the new 8 rib 2 belt version. So one of the smog delete pulleys will work right?

This is the stuff I've done to the car...MP Motorsports cowl hood*Proform elec. fan*3 core radiator*smog/ac delete*rear bumper delete*ES front swaybar kit*FRPP "C" coil springs*ES coil isolators*KYB shocks/struts*weld-in SFC's*FRPP alum. driveshaft*Jeg's loop*Superchip*FRPP clutch/PP/cable*FRPP 3.73 gears*275/50/15 BFG DR's*new original color paint, SW base/clear*Pilot steering wheel, airbag deleted and cruise moved to ash tray

I know almost nothing about running a s/c so any advice is appreciated.

[5150 LX]

Pull that superchip before the install & in my case I did some back to back testing one night at the track I ran nearly 2 tenths quicker w/o the so called "Superchip", this was prior to my S/C install.

[PNY PWR]

I've had good luck w/ Superchips, had a Jet chip once too. I was wondering if I needed to pull it with the s/c install. I think I'll do that. What about having it reprogrammed for boost?

I won the chip, so it was a freebie.

[5150 LX]

I would not spend the coin, mail order chips are wayy too hit & miss, mostly miss when it somes to tuning a combo.......

[PNY PWR]

Is there another way to do this "tune" I keep hearing about? All I know to do is cooler plugs gapped smaller, bypass valve, and retard the timing. :weird:

[5150 LX]

Unless you spend the money for a dyno tune & custom chip.....no or pick up one of the aftermarket tuning devices such as Tweecer or PMS....

[PNY PWR]

I ordered the Bosch #0 280 142 110 bypass valve which is supposed to be one of the better Bosch valves.

[regattacoupe]

Are you planning on buying a MAF/injector combo>?

[PNY PWR]

Are you planning on buying a MAF/injector combo>?

Yeah, a little later on. along with intake, heads, headers, ignition.......on and on :shocked:

[PNY PWR]

Do I need to get an AFPR and gauge? As in, do I need them at the time of the install?

I got my 3/8 NPT tap, bypass valve, and boost gauge takin care of. Still need spark plugs though, anyone gotta p/n on the cooler ones?

[regattacoupe]

I think a Fuel pressure guage is important as an oil pressure guage in a supercharged motor. Yes you'll need a AFPR. Whats your fuel system consist of? As far as plugs i don't even know what stock heads take. I ran the autolite 3923's with great success @ .032. Maf/inj/fuel pumps is should be high on your list because they "allow" and support more power and the FMU is hit or miss.