First drive after installing the Magnuson 2650 on my SS

RedlineSS18 · 02-09-2020, 08:34 PM

I spent the better part of a weekend installing the kit I purchased. I found the kit to be extremely well made and fairly easy to install with the right tools and some mechanical ability. The instructions were slightly off as Magnuson provided a different fuel line than depicted in the manual but it was an improvement. Today I took it out for its first spin. This thing is a rocket when you jump on it and feels nearly stock during normal conditions. My only complaint is that I couldn’t hear and whine but assumed that could be the case with a blower that spins so slow for my application.

Thanks for all the people who posted their experiences on the forum it made my installation much easier!

BlaqWhole · 02-09-2020, 10:00 PM

Who did the tuning?

RedlineSS18 · 02-09-2020, 10:32 PM

I used the tune from Magnuson that came with it.

Stefano · 02-09-2020, 10:51 PM

Congrats, your going to have lots of fun with it.

laynlo15 · 02-10-2020, 07:31 AM

They are pretty tame, you have to spin them harder for sure. You'll still enjoy sneaking up on them and then they'll know what you have after they see some tail lights. Congrats.

oneredry · 02-10-2020, 12:03 PM

congrats! may I make a suggestion. get it re-tuned with HPtuners. While the maggie tune is "ok" i found that it runs richer. by getting it tuned i was able to unlock about 30 more HP, but more important the car A/F is right where it needs to be and happy.
2) yes my only complaint was the whine factor as well. I've searched and asked opinions but no dice.

*radz28* · 02-10-2020, 12:10 PM

Eaton tunes these rotor packs for OEMs, and most OEMs want refinement, which means very little noise. I bet you won't find much whine until you're well-into the teens in boost.

KingLT1 · 02-10-2020, 12:58 PM

My Whipple is also fairly quiet, but one thing that did help was removing the rubber seal across the top of the Rotofab box. I can hear a little more Whine since doing that. I basically removed the seal because it was causing my hood to not sit flush. So in the process I noticed I can hear a little more whine in the car. I also Haven't noticed any adverse effects in my data logs from not using the seal.

Tim M · 02-10-2020, 02:03 PM

First drive should be awesome - glad it didn't disappoint!

BlaqWhole · 02-10-2020, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedlineSS18

I used the tune from Magnuson that came with it.

Ok that gives me some peace of mind to know that the Magnuson tunes are pretty good. I know some of these companies put out some really terrible tunes. I'm glad that thing is moving!! Any plans to get it on a dyno?

RedlineSS18 · 02-10-2020, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KingLT1

My Whipple is also fairly quiet, but one thing that did help was removing the rubber seal across the top of the Rotofab box. I can hear a little more Whine since doing that. I basically removed the seal because it was causing my hood to not sit flush. So in the process I noticed I can hear a little more whine in the car. I also Haven't noticed any adverse effects in my data logs from not using the seal.

I have the gm performance intake and another member recommended removing the air box lid. I took it out again today and it might have made a small difference but who knows for sure.

RedlineSS18 · 02-10-2020, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneredry

congrats! may I make a suggestion. get it re-tuned with HPtuners. While the maggie tune is "ok" i found that it runs richer. by getting it tuned i was able to unlock about 30 more HP, but more important the car A/F is right where it needs to be and happy.
2) yes my only complaint was the whine factor as well. I've searched and asked opinions but no dice.

The Magnuson tune does utilize HP Tuners. Ill probably wait to get a custom tune when I upgrade the fuel system and add long tube headers.

RedlineSS18 · 02-10-2020, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BlaqWhole

Ok that gives me some peace of mind to know that the Magnuson tunes are pretty good. I know some of these companies put out some really terrible tunes. I'm glad that thing is moving!! Any plans to get it on a dyno?

The tune does seem pretty good but I’m sure leaves some on the table. Yesterday the trans (A8) seemed to be hunting a bit but seemed better today. The factory tune does not adjust the trans.

laynlo15 · 02-10-2020, 10:02 PM

Our tunes normally don't change the TCM, its just not usually needed as the factory tunes are pretty decent. It usually opens up a new can of worms when you start messing with the torque management and pressures.

02-09-2020, 08:34 PM	#1
RedlineSS18 Drives: 2018 2ss redline Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Spokane wa Posts: 23	First drive after installing the Magnuson 2650 on my SS I spent the better part of a weekend installing the kit I purchased. I found the kit to be extremely well made and fairly easy to install with the right tools and some mechanical ability. The instructions were slightly off as Magnuson provided a different fuel line than depicted in the manual but it was an improvement. Today I took it out for its first spin. This thing is a rocket when you jump on it and feels nearly stock during normal conditions. My only complaint is that I couldn’t hear and whine but assumed that could be the case with a blower that spins so slow for my application. Thanks for all the people who posted their experiences on the forum it made my installation much easier! Last edited by RedlineSS18; 02-09-2020 at 10:33 PM.

02-10-2020, 07:31 AM	#5
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	They are pretty tame, you have to spin them harder for sure. You'll still enjoy sneaking up on them and then they'll know what you have after they see some tail lights. Congrats. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

02-10-2020, 12:03 PM	#6
oneredry HYPER SS Drives: 2016 Supercharged 2SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Troy OH Posts: 1,252	congrats! may I make a suggestion. get it re-tuned with HPtuners. While the maggie tune is "ok" i found that it runs richer. by getting it tuned i was able to unlock about 30 more HP, but more important the car A/F is right where it needs to be and happy. 2) yes my only complaint was the whine factor as well. I've searched and asked opinions but no dice. __________________ Ordered: 1/15/2016 2000 status 02/01/16 3000 status 02/29/16 3400 status 03/07/16 TPW of 03/14/16 4200 status 03/17/16 in transit! Delivered 03/23/16 2SS Hyper Blue \| 6M \| NPP \| Mag ride \| ceramic white Int. \| Black out bow ties \| P3 Gauge\| Front splitter. \| 6 pot upgraded brembo brakes. \| Magnuson Supercharger/95MM pulley \| Rotofab Intake \| ZL1 side skirts \| HRE FF04 wheels - Michelin PSS4 \| ZL1 add ons rock guards and lift points. \| AWE touring - resinated catback with link pipes.

02-10-2020, 12:10 PM	#7
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,186 View My Garage	Eaton tunes these rotor packs for OEMs, and most OEMs want refinement, which means very little noise. I bet you won't find much whine until you're well-into the teens in boost. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

02-10-2020, 12:58 PM	#8
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 6,793	My Whipple is also fairly quiet, but one thing that did help was removing the rubber seal across the top of the Rotofab box. I can hear a little more Whine since doing that. I basically removed the seal because it was causing my hood to not sit flush. So in the process I noticed I can hear a little more whine in the car. I also Haven't noticed any adverse effects in my data logs from not using the seal. __________________ 2016 NFG 1SS A8 Options-2SS Leather/NPP Perf. mods-Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel/103mm TB/Rotofab Big Gulp/Cat Deletes/Corsa NPP Per. times- 10.5 @ 137 w/ 1.8 60ft Full weight on 20's 1200DA

02-09-2020, 10:00 PM	#2
BlaqWhole Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 7,692	Who did the tuning?

02-09-2020, 10:32 PM	#3
RedlineSS18 Drives: 2018 2ss redline Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Spokane wa Posts: 23	I used the tune from Magnuson that came with it.

02-09-2020, 10:51 PM	#4
Stefano Drives: 6th Gen NicKey Camaro & others. Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Loves Park, Illinois Posts: 492	Congrats, your going to have lots of fun with it.

02-10-2020, 02:03 PM	#9
Tim M Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 807	First drive should be awesome - glad it didn't disappoint! __________________ 2018 SS 1LE German Based Nurburgring Visit #19 Ring Laps: 77

02-10-2020, 10:02 PM	#14
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	Our tunes normally don't change the TCM, its just not usually needed as the factory tunes are pretty decent. It usually opens up a new can of worms when you start messing with the torque management and pressures. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

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