I'm running my '99 Buick Regal with frest ATF and SC fluid thanks to the help from you guys at this site!
I just have something I have been curious about. I can't tell whether or not my supercharger is performing its function.
-I have never really seen my boost level change on my dash (the display on my dash also no longer works due to bad resistors). It just stays at 0.0psi, even when I have nearly floored it. (In performance shift, it usually shifts 1-2 right at 5000RPM if that is of significance)
-I seem to get a fair bit of horsepower, but it isn't quite leaps and bounds better than my brother's 3.4L, which would make sense if it was the 3.8L running stock.
-My car apparently requires 91+ octane to prevent knock ("use only premium"). Therefore I should notice either knocking or a reduction in power due to knock retard. I have experienced neither. I can tell no difference between octane selections. So I have been running regular ever since.
-My dad and I checked the vacuum line/valve and it seemed to function properly.
Also, why is both the LS and supercharged GS models rated at 240HP? And why does it feel so much more powerful than my mom's Ford Escape, which is apparently 240HP as well from a 3.0L?
I just have something I have been curious about. I can't tell whether or not my supercharger is performing its function.
-I have never really seen my boost level change on my dash (the display on my dash also no longer works due to bad resistors). It just stays at 0.0psi, even when I have nearly floored it. (In performance shift, it usually shifts 1-2 right at 5000RPM if that is of significance)
-I seem to get a fair bit of horsepower, but it isn't quite leaps and bounds better than my brother's 3.4L, which would make sense if it was the 3.8L running stock.
-My car apparently requires 91+ octane to prevent knock ("use only premium"). Therefore I should notice either knocking or a reduction in power due to knock retard. I have experienced neither. I can tell no difference between octane selections. So I have been running regular ever since.
-My dad and I checked the vacuum line/valve and it seemed to function properly.
Also, why is both the LS and supercharged GS models rated at 240HP? And why does it feel so much more powerful than my mom's Ford Escape, which is apparently 240HP as well from a 3.0L?