Wow that looks to be one of the orginal kits because it is black. They are usually grey/silver. Only ones I have seen black like that have been prototypes. Interesting.
FU Tuning
Mine was $1500 new. Where the hell did $2800 come from??
ve seen them in the $500-1000 range quite often
the one that i have "was" black before i stripped it... and i got mine for about $800 hope that helps. also make sure that the bolts for the manifold come with it also the mounting brackets
Thanks guys, I thought it seemed a little high. I have no idea where he got $2800 from. If I ever hear back from him, I'll definitely have to get that price down..
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He might be thinking he can find a sucker, because the eco kits go for more new
I do believe when the 2.4 kit first come out it was around that price, but they dropped as the sales were not what they thought they would be. Also some dealers charged more than others.
FU Tuning
^He's right.
Back in 2004 when I bought my S/C I got it for $1900 shipped, when the price was $2500+ in those times.
One way in finding out if that is a prototype, is if the upper triangle support bracket has circles in its structual design. I know "97cavie24ls(™)" has or had a prototype S/C, he'll be your best resource on that type of S/C.
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We need to see the underside of the charger to see if it is a prototype unit. But 97cavie24ls(™) or AZSpitFire97+01 (Todd) would be your best source of information on that.
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I still haven't heard back from him. The ad is still up, I might just shoot him another email..
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AZSpitFire97+01 has the 2.4 prototype kit on his car now. ive seen it in person many times, the one pictures is definitely not a proto charger.
i bought mine with less than 1000 miles on it for 700 with everything except the cruise control bracket.
if you cant get it for less than 1000 i wouldnt bother.
Eat my shift
So other than being black and being able to say you have a prototype kit what is the difference?
todd's 'm45' is actually a two piece and utilizes some kind of heat exchanger. this one is just a regular unit.
prolly black because maybe gm did that for the first run on them or something?
from what i remember you can still buy a brand new kit through pace performance for around $1500. why buy a used one that may not have absolutely everything for $1500 when you can get a brand new, SEALED unit for the same exact price?
If it takes forever.... I will die trying. Underdog Racing
ahh so where the production was just one giant piece that bolted up the prototype was like the m62 blower and manifold 2 separate pieces?
z yaaaa wrote:todd's 'm45' is actually a two piece and utilizes some kind of heat exchanger. this one is just a regular unit.
prolly black because maybe gm did that for the first run on them or something?
from what i remember you can still buy a brand new kit through pace performance for around $1500. why buy a used one that may not have absolutely everything for $1500 when you can get a brand new, SEALED unit for the same exact price?
Yep, he's correct on the two pieces as if it had a provision for an intercooler. Now if memory serves me right, the reason they went sealed one piece was the lack of space. Back in the 90s GM was testing the M60s series charger for the LD9, but later GM decided to sell the M45. My guess GM did want the soon to be retired LD9 to look to good with the M60s series S/C as the L61 was in the horizon to be unleashed. Hell... in 1997/98 GM had a 2.0L Eco S/C that had a valve cover of the L61 running around. lol (?)
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i have my m62 sc kit for sale if your interested man..... polished stegemier m62 quick change pulley, custom manifold, front mount intercooler,,,,a completely bolt on kit man.....2500 email or text me if your interesed jaredmethe@yahoo.com 413-348-4154
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http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2623318
looks like oil build-up to me. standard procedure on an LD9....
ps, finding those missing o-rings is a bitch. pretty much need to buy the exact ones from gm is what ive heard...
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Well I searched and found a part number for the seal kit. 88960489 I'm guessing this just includes just the 4 o-rings.
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That part number if you listed 88960489 "manifold gasket" is actually for only 1 o ring. I know this because last summer I bought two of them from the local stealer ship for about $60. Sucks having to pay so much for just one gasket.
Dang.. Is it just a round o-ring or is it shaped? I might be able to get one from work.
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no sir you do not need to buy the ones from the dealer... you can just bring one to a local place that sells o rings and have them match them up. i went to a local place when i had my m45 and i spent 10 bucks total,,,,, that is your best bet. hope that helps you out
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2623318
That does help, I was hoping that was the case.
So which Cartech is everyone using, the 2025?
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