Not really much driving time with it yet. I've been street tuning the Opal '96 in my free time.Have you spent much time driving it yet? Any thoughts on the quality of the build and tuning?
Track times?
Thanks for asking about the build and tuning.
I've been doing a lot of research on Kenne Bell setups. The standard boost levels with this blower is 7 psi advertised to be +108 RWHP/+98 RWTQ. This particular combo is putting out probably 11 psi which should be good for +170 RWHP/+155 RWTQ according to KB. With the finding of paraphernalia and documentation left with the car, it was tuned using the Moates QuarterHorse system with Binary Editor. There also was a multi-channel data logger device in the trunk which implies there was more than the typical tuning and datalogging done.
With that being said, I have taken the advice of Kenne Bell and plan to run Torco octane booster as a fuel system additive to ward off detonation and maximize performance. Since I don't really know any specifics of the tune on the car, I'd rather err on the side of caution for now. Besides the fuel pressure gauge and boost gauge, it does have a wideband and knock sensor gizmo for what that's worth.
No track times, and I'm not sure when that may happen (though I'm sure it will one day).
There's still some getting acquainted to be done. I plan to one day pull the differential cover and see what type of locking differential it has. I am certain it has stock gears however. I haven't actually driven it on the highway after dark yet but I know the headlamps need adjusted since the passenger side shines much lower than the drivers side. But the aftermarket HIDs actually seem to be pretty decent, even with the stock halogen housings. I have some 96 HID housings on the shelf if need be. It has an aftermarket head unit (Kenwood) and signs of a used to be amplifier and subwoofer setup which are gone. There were some ignition components (coils/plug wires) in the trunk along with an Accufab throttle body and a VSS unit, more signs of past testing and tuning.
As for performance, well let's just say I have some seat of the pants comparison.
I think it's comparable to a Terminator swap with stock gears? Hard to put numbers to it but I'd feel safe to say north of 400 RWHP. But the torque from the Kenne Bell blower is unmatched IMHO. The tires seem to be decent performance tires but they are no match for a WOT blast... from a standing start it will launch with the tires broiling well into second gear. It will power slide corners like a hollywood stunt car. Yet it is entirely well mannered... with a straight launch it wiggles side to side a bit and lurches into second gear but never seems out of control. I actually think the car would benefit from a set of gears, 3.55s or 3.73s, but not sure if I will go there.
For now, I just plan on little beautification details and enjoy it for what it is as we become better acquainted.