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11-26-2006, 09:41 PM
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| Older--but Getting Wiser  Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Posts: 2,020
|  Used SMC Alky Kit I just rec'd my used SMC alky kit in the mail & don't know what I really have?? I was told it was a progressive kit--but I'm not smart enuf to verify that? I know it's an older system, with the pump located in-tank. Attached is a pix of tank & in-car controller--perhaps some of you can help ID it for me--progressive or non, etc. I see a pump speed control knob, so it looks like that is a manual setting (thereby not progressively increasing with boost?). I ckd smc site & saw nothing re: these older kits or replacement parts. I assume I should, as a minimum, purch & install a new pump!? TIA for help, 
__________________ Monte   87GN, TE60, 23#, 60#Injrs, 214/214 hyd roller, Mild-ported hds & int, Dutt Nk, V booster, Old-style SMC alky, Q-Boost, Remote Oil Filter/Turbo Saver, KB 3" down & test pipe w/ cut-out, TTwk93-alky, SM 2.1, 3000 stall CK 10.5" L/U, CK Stg2 tranny kit+ some hard parts, Ext trans cooler, Dual 2.5" Hookers, Frt & bk braces, Hollow 36mm frt bar + Bilsteins, Air Bags + KYBs, Hotwired Wlbro/Racetronix GSS340M(new), 255x60x15 street meats, Factory Astroroof...Just replaced as my Daily-Driver by a '00 Ford Focus. Some other stuff laying around: 51 Merc Cpe, 49 Ford/T-Bird, 83 Riviera Conv, 96 F-150 5.8L "Pig" 4x4 tow vehicle, '00 Ford Focus as "new" Daily Driver... |
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11-26-2006, 11:01 PM
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| An American American  Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: East of Eden, Texas
Posts: 37,158
| non progressive...lower knob sets the boost the pump comes on...and the upper knob regulates the volume of flow...
__________________ ------------------ 'A government that is big enough to give you everything you want, is also big enough to take away everything you have.' - Thomas Jefferson I think one should worry more when people are lining up to get out of a country rather than into it. If they're sneaking in, we must be doing something right. The Chronicles of Zap, from the early 21st century www.vortexbuicks-etc.com   |
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11-27-2006, 08:24 AM
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| Older--but Getting Wiser Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Posts: 2,020
| Thanks--non-progressive was my vote also. Guess I'll E-mail Steve _____? @ SMC & chat about pump checkout-rebuild-replace options. And/or, perhaps I should 1st install & test circuitry/ components??... |
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11-27-2006, 09:23 AM
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| An American American Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: East of Eden, Texas
Posts: 37,158
| I would talk to Steve and see what he can do, or suggests....Chlupsa.... 
__________________ ------------------ 'A government that is big enough to give you everything you want, is also big enough to take away everything you have.' - Thomas Jefferson I think one should worry more when people are lining up to get out of a country rather than into it. If they're sneaking in, we must be doing something right. The Chronicles of Zap, from the early 21st century www.vortexbuicks-etc.com |
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11-27-2006, 07:58 PM
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| Older--but Getting Wiser Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Posts: 2,020
| Talked to Steve today & we agreed I could/would "bench test" system prior to installing and/or prior to just sending all to him for ck-out/rebuild/replace... I spent much of the day locating 100% methanol & "lube" additive--min. meth purch quant = 5 gal & enuf lube addy for 55 gal--so I'm set for awhile... Next I need install my Walbro 340 & hotwire prior to alky testing. Rec'd my new alky chip from Eric today also--hot dammmm, getting excited--gotta go! Monte Last edited by turbomonte2 : 11-27-2006 at 08:01 PM. |
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11-28-2006, 07:38 AM
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| UL LUZE is in the club.  Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cottam, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 537
| Could you please post Steves' e-mail / phone # / address ? I have a kit that needs his attention and I lost his info. 
__________________ '87 Turbo-T Lmtd. Full weight fat-ass. Mototron 60's,Ta-49, Stretch Intercooler,Alky Drive to track, lower air pressure, Run 11.82@114.50 Drive home.  |
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11-28-2006, 07:04 PM
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| UL LUZE is in the club. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cottam, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 537
| Thanks Mr. Wood. I'll save it this time.
__________________ '87 Turbo-T Lmtd. Full weight fat-ass. Mototron 60's,Ta-49, Stretch Intercooler,Alky Drive to track, lower air pressure, Run 11.82@114.50 Drive home. |
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12-02-2006, 10:38 PM
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| Older--but Getting Wiser Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Posts: 2,020
| Update Well, my pump failed to start/run (  ) for bench test so, off the kit/system went to SMC Steve for ck-out/ refurbishing.Did "baseline runs" today at "the Rock" & proved (for umpteenth time, no doubt!) street meats don't stick/launch. My goal for the day was to get in 12's--but I kept coming up .0.04-0.08 short. It felt good after being away from the starting-line for 45 years!  Monte |
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12-12-2006, 11:38 AM
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| I Buried Beachbum Here!  Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto
Posts: 10,810
| You will be VERY HAPPY with Steve & his prices to upgrade the old to new! I actually just sent my progressive kit back for a freshen up (had a quirk) that he fixed for free, paid postage back to me & threw in a new overflow tank & brass nozzle for FREE even tho I asked repeatedly to charge me something! He is a Great Vendor to have & I told him many times! Just a little low key I think as he never posts, & keeps his answers short & to the point in e-mail. Always answers his phone when I have called him! Again, Great Vendor!!
__________________ 87 LTD. Purchased May 88 Doeskin leather, coach lites, moonroof & carpeted trunk. No Factory Hood Ornament!  Special order by the VP of GM Canada! Not another like it! Lots of Go Fast goodies! 11.5 is as Fast as I go! Thats what the track told me!  It's a Small World, but I wouldn't want to Paint It!! |
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12-13-2006, 06:54 PM
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| 2 GN's = No money!!  Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Keswick, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 3,387
|  Quote:
I have to agree with you 100%, when I installed my kit years ago I broke a small piece. I called him for a new piece and when he didn't ask for my CC # I offered it to him but he wouldn't charge me anything. He just sent me a new part (nozzle) and said to call him if I needed anymore help. I have met him now a number of times in Bowling Green and he has always been a great vendor. I am thinking about upgrading my kit to his progressive kit also.
__________________ Paul Beal pbeal@sympatico.ca First official Canadian member of the DSR..... That's just how we roll. 1986 GN # 1 11.38 @ 120.25 mph with 1.501 60' 1986 GN # 2 13.25 @ 102.95 mph with 2.086 60' | |
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12-13-2006, 07:44 PM
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| Older--but Getting Wiser Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Posts: 2,020
| Rec'd kit back yesterday--Steve had note in return box that they fixed the float and all else was working perfect--pump at 100psi & controller & harness all OK too. Of course there was no invoice for repairs & I was unable to reach him today (but left him a message...) to ask him about same & thank him for quick turnaround. Based on others' reported experiences I probably won't receive an invoice either, but he'll have my gratitude & business for life. My mind is already made up should I get the Progressive Kit bug. Monte P.S. Steve, if you're out there somewhere in the background, a BIG THANKS & I'll keep trying to contact you directly on the tele... |
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12-14-2006, 04:07 PM
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| An American American Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: East of Eden, Texas
Posts: 37,158
| Yes, Steve C is a class act. I have been doing business with him beginning with his first kits. I currently have another progressive kit on order and am upgrading the other one to dual feeds. He is a great guy even tho he does not use many words when he communicates...but, that means I can get all mine in without interruption!
__________________ ------------------ 'A government that is big enough to give you everything you want, is also big enough to take away everything you have.' - Thomas Jefferson I think one should worry more when people are lining up to get out of a country rather than into it. If they're sneaking in, we must be doing something right. The Chronicles of Zap, from the early 21st century www.vortexbuicks-etc.com |
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12-14-2006, 05:04 PM
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| Older--but Getting Wiser Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
Posts: 2,020
| DID speak w/ Steve C today & as expected==no charge for my system ck-out & float repair. I DID get my THANKS in for the quick turn-around & $-free service. Business-for-life--Julio who? Monte |
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