Had the 605hp kit installed. Car did not feel like it was running right on the way down to Myrtle Beach. Had the car on a dyno here and only put out 415 rwhp. When you get on it with boost it feels kind of jerky. When I first start out it has a long hesitation or bog until above 2k rpms.....almost like no power. Any ideas???
FRPP Supercharger Upgrade Problem
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Who did the install??? Did it start out running rough, or did it just happen??
It's obviously not right. Since you paid for the install at a dealer I'd take it back to them and explain what it's doing. They need to make it right since it was a paid job.
With that being said, I'd have to agree with f8l. Check the basics, unplugged sensors, vacuum lines, etc. Probably something simple they forgot.
Did it throw the CEL?
+1. I would check this. My bypass valve was bad when I had my TVS installed.
Thanks...will check that as well.
Person who dyno'd my car noted that curves were a series a peaks and valleys (particularly the torque) and not smooth as you would expect. He suggested that the supercharger was blowing the spark out? and to change the plugs and gap at .032
Person who dyno'd my car noted that curves were a series a peaks and valleys (particularly the torque) and not smooth as you would expect. He suggested that the supercharger was blowing the spark out? and to change the plugs and gap at .032
yea the plugs should definitely have been changed, probably to a lower heat level and gapped as suggested by tuner. This is really sad and frustrating to hear this is happening from a Ford Dealership who is supposed to be trained. Who did you speak with when you called to ask about it? if you spoke with customer service or a front desk service person then they are NOT the right people to speak to, often they are not very well educated on specifics for these cars. Definitely speak with technician who worked on your car and make sure you get this right because you don't want a headache on your hands if something goes wrong with the car.
Typical dealer response..... Did the tech who worked on this appear knowledgeable? I'd have the dealer inspect the heat issue
g/l;-)
At the 11-12psi for the 605hp TVS the the stock plugs should be fine. (Ford Racing agrees). You wouldn't get that degree of spark blowout from that much boost. My 08 had the same set-up and ran great on stock plugs.
I'd go with a bad bypass, but doesn't a bad bypass throw a code? I beleive it's P0243 Supercharger wastegate solenoid.
I'd go with a bad bypass, but doesn't a bad bypass throw a code? I beleive it's P0243 Supercharger wastegate solenoid.
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the results should have been night and day, once resolved, find another dealer..
Yes, I agree with standing behind it but now I feel that if I went with one of the "name" mod shops, I may not have had this issue. The wasted time is an issue as I now need to take off from work, go to the shop, wait for them to diagnose, and then determine if I can wait for the fix or have to make another trip back. 
So talked to the dealer service counter person today and this is becoming a nightmare:
1. Told me the recall that was done by another dealer may have caused the problem by way of wiring something incorrectly which affected the chip. Does the 08C02-Reprogram Restraint Control Module involve any rewiring? She realy wasn't sure about this.
2. Had to order a new chip which won't come in until tomorrow, hopefully? Didn't know what chip they were referring to on the paperwork or what caused it to go bad.
3. Cleaned the boost gauge; what would that have to do with it? She couldn't answer.
4. Told me on my new C_R heat exchanger with dual fans that they installed that one of the fans keeps blowing a fuse and they don't know why.
She really couldn't answer any questions I asked.
Any suggestions or ideas other tahn take it to a real shop?
1. Told me the recall that was done by another dealer may have caused the problem by way of wiring something incorrectly which affected the chip. Does the 08C02-Reprogram Restraint Control Module involve any rewiring? She realy wasn't sure about this.
2. Had to order a new chip which won't come in until tomorrow, hopefully? Didn't know what chip they were referring to on the paperwork or what caused it to go bad.
3. Cleaned the boost gauge; what would that have to do with it? She couldn't answer.
4. Told me on my new C_R heat exchanger with dual fans that they installed that one of the fans keeps blowing a fuse and they don't know why.
She really couldn't answer any questions I asked.
Any suggestions or ideas other tahn take it to a real shop?
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