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Final phase of C55 SC project finally started

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Old 02-24-2011, 08:35 PM
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The Quaife is an LSD.. Traction is not really an issue compared to the power the modified 55k, 63 or 65TT cars. Besides the LSD, I also have 8 adjustible control arms and the KMAC caster kit in the suspension which helps traction as well.
Oh god, did not see that.

do you recommend Quaif? as I'm thinking of installing an LSD on my C55.

sounds like your running a sweet c55, would love to see some images of the beast
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I got to ask how much have you spent on her since you bought it? just in mods?
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A thicker head gasket is a bad idea according to all the expert tuners I spoke to. The dispersion of the gas vapors will be very uneven and will cause detonation.

Do you have the Eaton or Autorotor SC? Both are very good blowers. I would not run with a 65mm pulley even if you put the extreme wrap on it unless you find a way to lower the compression or else the engine life would be drastically shortened.
I have the autorotor, same unit as Blkbnzz and he does run a 65 with no issues at all. Mike( Alumar) has a smaller pulley too on his autorotor and its been fine?? I may just shave mine down 2 to get 1-2 more lbs of boost!!
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I never heard a response to what you think is the "safe" pulley set up to use on a Kleemann SC? I'm looking to make some "tweaks" in the not too distant future

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OK, so where can I get me one of these 65 MM pulleys (EC or Dynocomp) for the autorotor?? I'll stick with the stock cranker. I am wondering how small I can go on the Kleemann SC pulley before belt slippage becomes an issue.

Cant you just reduce the CR by raising the heads with gaskets??
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You can search and read other posts on this topic for a SC'd C55 but I would say 8PSI or a 65mm pulley should be Ok. A 60mm (10psi) pulley will slip unless you install an tensioner pulley to increase the wrap to over 180 degrees but not recommended with stock compression. My compression ratio was lowered so I plan on running a 60mm pulley with tensioner pulley and a 170mm (stock is 150mm) crank will get me to 14psi.

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I never heard a response to what you think is the "safe" pulley set up to use on a Kleemann SC? I'm looking to make some "tweaks" in the not too distant future
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Originally Posted by Newzchspy
I have the autorotor, same unit as Blkbnzz and he does run a 65 with no issues at all. Mike( Alumar) has a smaller pulley too on his autorotor and its been fine?? I may just shave mine down 2 to get 1-2 more lbs of boost!!
Alumnar went back to a 70mm pulley so something did not work right before he sold his car.
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...Car is scheduled to be completed in another 3-4 weeks.
How's it running?
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How's it running?
It's proven a bit challenging even for Richard. So far they replaced the MAF sensor ($480 part - OEM, not Ebay knockoff), a new set of OEM plug wires ($360 - OEM) and the car ran fine for a little while before reverting back to a rough idle. They are trying to modify the ECU to disregard the Kleemann voltage clamp. This was the news about 5 days ago.
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It's proven a bit challenging even for Richard. So far they replaced the MAF sensor ($480 part - OEM, not Ebay knockoff), a new set of OEM plug wires ($360 - OEM) and the car ran fine for a little while before reverting back to a rough idle. They are trying to modify the ECU to disregard the Kleemann voltage clamp. This was the news about 5 days ago.
Any luck?
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Any luck?
They had to replace the rubber TB elbow with a fabricated metal piece because the elbow was collapsing under high boost. They also repaired the wire harness caused by Vadim's engine fire.

They are waiting for the header fabricator to finish up the elbow by next week and then proceed with tuning the car with high boost.

Looks like with their busy schedule that my car will ready for pick-up in ANOTHER two weeks.

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