General Supercharger Thread

Since we are talking about plugs, what would be a reason to go with a different heat range on the plug? Meaning, what signs/issues/problems would one be seeing? I seem to recall discussion being <10PSI, stick with the recommended IHK22's, >10psi, go with a step up in heat range. And the higher number means a colder plug?

I looked like mad for the IKH22's that Whipple suggested, only to realize that it was a typo as noted by @Wynnded and @Mdl. In fact, I still have no idea which is correct.. But I ordered them from RockAuto with some other parts, so shipping didn't bother me. As long as they aren't coming from Amazon or eBay, I don't mind paying a little in shipping - I've personally received too many counterfeit parts from them.

 

A colder plug removes heat faster reducing chances of detonation/pre-ignition. They can have drawbacks like fouling/rough idle/lower mpg. I haven't experienced those well maybe mpg. I went with them as it was suggested when I installed the SC.
The 22's are fine and if the plugs looks like it's over heated/pre ignition maybe try a step colder.
The 24's are 2 steps colder than stock.

 

did he seafoam the gas, oil, or both? I usually do both, and change the oil after 100 miles

 

Both as I understand it, and one or two tanks through and back to what it was doing before. I don't think he's changed the oil yet.

 

Wonder if he goes to a 40w if it'll quiet down?

 

I'm really glad that Whipple went through the effort to Bold and Red THE WRONG PART NUMBER!


I'll order the ones from rock auto.

 

I switched to 10w/30...no change in engine Noise

 

While researching the chain tensioner issues, I’ve seen a few cases where Seafoam has quieted down the timing chain tensioner, only to have it return shortly after. Same goes for a fresh oil change as Viktor said it would. Mine would quiet down after an oil change for 500 miles or so, but mine also only made noise at a very particular temperature. Stone cold or fully warm, it never made noise - just if I idled about 5 minutes in to the warm up cycle.

It would be interesting to know if your customer’s truck is making enough noise from the timing chains to register as knock. It wouldn’t be a total surprise to me.

 

I’d try some Valvoline restore and protect for a few oil changes if I got the tensioner clatter.

 

Also, I got my core deposit back today for the VB. Thanks @Cruisers & Co.

Sounds like Johnny has been very busy with a custom build for an event.

 

I won't regurgitate too much from the Sniv Speed Shop thread, but after 10x revisions over the past two days, I'm finally comfortable offering a 14-21 gauge mount for the center console. If you're interested in a initial production/pseudo prototype model and giving feedback, the prices are lowered and they are ready for shipping/building; lots of options from DIY flat patterns to customized front cut outs! https://www.snivspeedshop.com/product/14-21-tundra-gauge-mount

 

Looks great!

 

Woohoo! Ordered