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Kpeters  POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Josephine , Texas, United States |
posted 09-13-2024 08:24 PM
    
Wondering what your thoughts are on the Paxton on theses cars. To noisy? More maintenance? Transmission issues. Thank you for your comments good or bad. Kirk |
dru              POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:East, TX, US |
posted 09-13-2024 08:36 PM
I think one of the biggest issues was throwing belts. And as I recall occasional overheating. And it does have a decided whine. But there are many more knowledgeable than me that may chime in. This message has been edited by dru on 09-13-2024 at 08:38 PM |
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Kpeters POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Josephine , Texas, United States |
posted 09-14-2024 07:58 AM
Thank you any information will be helpful, considering on putting on my car. Looking for the pros and cons. |
cdeluca99 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Naples, FL, USA |
posted 09-14-2024 09:43 AM
IMHO They sound terrible. I have heard em on these cars and I don’t care how much power it makes. I had an s10 blazer with the 4.3 and was so excited to put a Paxton on it. I was beyond disappointed with the sound, truck was a beast but I pulled the blower and sold it at quite a loss. I couldn’t stand the sound at idle. Sounds broken. Look up some YouTube videos. I don’t want to sound negative about your project, just giving you my thoughts from personal experience.  |
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cdeluca99 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Naples, FL, USA |
posted 09-14-2024 09:47 AM
quote: The new Lotus has a 3.5 with a Roots type blower (replaces the entire intake manifold) I have been thinking about what it would take to machine custom adapter plates for something along those lines. Can of worms though you know the deal!! Fuel system etc.
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Kpeters POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Josephine , Texas, United States |
posted 09-14-2024 10:37 AM
Will do , thanks for the advice. I’ve seen some videos and your right I don’t like the sound at idle either. That and the heat I’m still kicking it around |
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cdeluca99 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Naples, FL, USA |
posted 09-14-2024 11:56 AM
quote: That’s a big investment. Smart move digging for information before you jump into it. I wish I had before I did that S10. I don’t know your budget but if I were looking for some power I would get a hold of johnonecatnodg or Tony. They know the answer to anything I have ever hit either one of them with and they’re 2 great guys as well. Good luck brother, keep us posted. |
RPL        POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Rochester Hills, MI, USA |
posted 09-15-2024 01:50 PM
They can have an issue with both heating and throwing AC belts, but the whistle is worth the price of admission. Now if I can just figure out how to keep an AC belt on it.... |
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cdeluca99 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Naples, FL, USA |
posted 09-15-2024 02:20 PM
Is it an alignment issue? I would love to get my hands on one and try to figure that one out! A/C unit has a “V” belt. I don’t know how much the Paxton modifies this configuration but I have always wanted to design a serpentine system that utilizes one belt and a spring loaded tensioner for everything. New pullies throughout 5-6 rip serpentine system I believe would solve that problem I need to get an engine on a stand over here, I really do. I also want to fabricate that coolant line that rots out, out of stainless steel or aluminum. And the list continues to grow lol
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padroo POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Chesterton, IN, USA |
posted 09-16-2024 07:39 AM
They make laser alignment tools that take the guess work out of belt alignment. |
WildCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Oldest kid in the neighborhood..... East side Indy, Indiana, USA |
posted 09-16-2024 11:35 AM
quote: Loved the sound of the one Ed had at Deadwood in 01 that just sold think this year |
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u00tjs2 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:ft wayne, in, usa |
posted 09-16-2024 06:57 PM
I love the whistle-just tell everyone have an exhaust leak- most look questioning?? I have outside air intake and no cooler. Never had an overheat issue in Fl. Not a lot of miles, just 19K. Never had an AC belt issue-but had to replace AC hose and small change to ac hose routing as it was rubbing the compressor pulley. Definitely Worth It! ------------------ |
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Ross L From:Eldorado, AR, US |
posted 09-16-2024 09:27 PM
Also LOVE the whistle. Wouldn't want to drive one without that sound, lol. Yes, it does have a slight coffee grinder/gear backlash noise, not bad, but notable. Never overheated either, in up to 95 deg weather with ac blasting. Never thrown a belt. We've put about 8k miles on ours this year. I did add an air-to-air intercooler under the car. Dropped intake temp a solid fifty degrees or so, on the highway. I'd like to get another 20 degrees of intake temp out of it, maybe a spare side panel with a NACA duct? |
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cdeluca99 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Naples, FL, USA |
posted 09-17-2024 07:49 AM
quote: Brother, you and I definitely have to drag race when you get back down here. You SHOULD spank me. I am curious to see how much power that Paxton really makes. Just to be clear this is a friendly suggestion, no bad vibes at all I just am very curious about how much scoot my car has up to a supercharged car. If you don’t want to there is absolutely no problem with that. |
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u00tjs2 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:ft wayne, in, usa |
posted 09-17-2024 08:30 AM
Will plan on it! Thanks ------------------ |
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cdeluca99 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Naples, FL, USA |
posted 09-17-2024 08:45 AM
😁 Awesome!! 😁 |
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cdeluca99 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Naples, FL, USA |
posted 09-17-2024 09:20 AM
Tyson fights never gonna happen! We should turn this into an event lol we get a crew together for a weekend and cruise around! Older more knowledgeable with obviously more power (Tyson-you) younger and from what I understand from my modifications considerably lighter with a little more power than most (Me-the other guy) I’m not expecting to win but we could make this a lot of fun. Maybe we rent the track for the day between a few guys it ain’t that bad and everyone messes around a bit? I am curious about a lot with leaving it in “D” vs auto-stick. I have no idea how to set something up, I am positive Steve wants in. I believe he is on the road for a little while tho. This would be a lot of fun and give me a reason to put a hitch on the Jeep 😉This message has been edited by cdeluca99 on 09-17-2024 at 09:27 AM |
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