View Full Version : Beef up my LD9
fisdad
01-28-2014, 12:36 AM
With tax money about to come in and my judgment once again being a little impaired... I'm debating finally picking up a supercharger kit, doing the secret cam swap and upgrading my header and throttle body to help give the old girl a little extra kick. Is there anything else that I should be considering to get the most out of my LD9 if I go ahead and start into it?
If I do all of this I'm probably looking at around $3000 in parts alone. I have virtually no clue what I"m doing when it comes to all of this customizing, but I'm sure that I can figure it out or pay Milzy to do it for me. What am I missing?
xXManwhoreXx
01-28-2014, 05:30 AM
The header is simple... the super charger isnt hard it nothing needs fabbed... but the cams I wouldnt feel comfortable doing
[ion] C2
01-28-2014, 06:37 AM
get this guy's supercharger kit http://www.j-body.org/classifieds/engine/61674/
don't waste your time on the cams
djwikit
01-28-2014, 07:41 AM
There is a sc kit for sale here in st louis for $300 that came off an ion, not sure if that's a 2.2 or 2.4. PM me if you want me to go check it out.
guiguilandry
01-28-2014, 09:07 AM
dude, ecotec s/c don't work on the ld9...
03glgold
01-28-2014, 09:28 AM
There is a sc kit for sale here in st louis for $300 that came off an ion, not sure if that's a 2.2 or 2.4. PM me if you want me to go check it out.
On the otherhand not to thread jack too much but how.complete is that kit
djwikit
01-28-2014, 09:57 AM
I didn't know if it was for his car but I thought I'd offer.
03glgold
01-28-2014, 06:27 PM
I didn't know if it was for his car but I thought I'd offer.
how complete is the kit and is there a link it is posted at, those of us with an ecotec may like to see it :awesome:
fisdad
01-28-2014, 07:46 PM
C2;651042']get this guy's supercharger kit http://www.j-body.org/classifieds/engine/61674/
don't waste your time on the cams
Can you confirm that this kit is complete 100%? It looks to be missing several small parts vs the Gm stock photo on pace preformance.
djwikit
01-28-2014, 08:48 PM
Supercharger available here is just the mp62 with snout and 3.1" pulley for $300. Intake manifold is $100. I asked and no brackets, plumbing, or bolts included.
sleepyalero
01-28-2014, 08:55 PM
Yeah screw that deal then. It would be no fun tracking down all needed bolts and other misc things.
[ion] C2
01-28-2014, 11:56 PM
Can you confirm that this kit is complete 100%? It looks to be missing several small parts vs the Gm stock photo on pace preformance.
complete super kit for a 2.4, comes complete, tune etc
yeah picture shows everything you need basically. small parts are bolts, spark plugs, no big deal
tw0123
01-29-2014, 09:36 AM
The other guy is confusing this thread with the info for the eco kit (which is not.complete)
The ld9 kit on j-body is complete and a damn fair price IMO!! Ryan, if you're serious about doing the motor work this is a good buy compared to buying new... if anything find out more about the kit and why he's selling it and search through j-body to see if.he has posted any threads looking for advice or problems while owning the kit...
Just my 2¢ though ;)
[ion] C2
01-29-2014, 09:55 AM
I sold mine for $800 back in the day, it's a good price for something that goes for what, $2500 nowadays new? ridiculous
hop on that deal fisdad
fisdad
01-29-2014, 09:54 PM
The other guy is confusing this thread with the info for the eco kit (which is not.complete)
The ld9 kit on j-body is complete and a damn fair price IMO!! Ryan, if you're serious about doing the motor work this is a good buy compared to buying new... if anything find out more about the kit and why he's selling it and search through j-body to see if.he has posted any threads looking for advice or problems while owning the kit...
Just my 2¢ though ;)
Good point to check for issues. There is also a new kit on ebay for $1400.
C2;651107']I sold mine for $800 back in the day, it's a good price for something that goes for what, $2500 nowadays new? ridiculous
hop on that deal fisdad
I'm debating it. I can also buy new on ebay.... I'm also considering buying another members car. I'm still checking on the details.
[ion] C2
01-29-2014, 10:03 PM
there's really no reason to buy new, save your money and use the extra for other things
if the MP62 kit was still around, i'd say get that, looks much nicer in the bay. i used to have a goal of putting that supercharger on my car. i had a flange, a fabricator, and a supercharger.
http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae324/jaredmethe/0527001542.jpg
3800l67gam
01-30-2014, 12:53 AM
Found one
http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=111264754437
[ion] C2
01-30-2014, 06:37 AM
Found one
http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=111264754437
Fixed link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/111264754437?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2F i.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D1112647 54437%26_rdc%3D1
Who knows if that includes anything but the manifold/supercharger.
fisdad
01-30-2014, 01:06 PM
C2;651159']Fixed link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/111264754437?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2F i.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D1112647 54437%26_rdc%3D1
Who knows if that includes anything but the manifold/supercharger.
I don't think it does, but it's nice.
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