dragonaudiop’s 1999 Chevrolet Malibu

Dragon Audio ProductionsFuture ModificationsSome of these mods are just options I have to choose from, obviously I wont be modifying my engine with all these modsVortech Supercharger Kit- Vortech supercharger kit for 2.4L Twin Cam LD9 230 HP at 6000RPM @ 6 PSI boost. Comes with Vortech supercharger, all brackets and oil lines, belt and pulleys, ECU, adjustable blow-off valve, induction piping and K&N cone filter. $3600.00 though RSM RacingTurbo KitSpeed Craft is proud to introduce our exclusive Bolt-on Turbo Kit for the 2.4 ltr Quad 4. This Bolt-on turbo system for the 2.4L TwinCam LD9 of normal aspiration, Will Exceed your wildest bolt on imagination! What this package offers is a complete system that can reliably deliver double the BHP you initially purchased from the dealership. From the factory your system only produces 120-150 BHP, with the factory quoting the kit will produce 220 HP. After installation of the complete turbo system you can increase the usable (to the tires) HorsePower by 75% !!! $3500.00 through Speed Craft TurbosBetter Intake Kit2.4L LD9 Air Intake System comes with PCV bypass hose and MAT sensor hole$199.99 through RSM RacingCoil OversCoil Over Bilstein Struts & Springs: These are specially built to be shorter and are valved for stiffer spring rates. The best German quality gas shocks for extreme useage. Complete with fully adjustable coil over springs and all mounting hardware. Available in various valving setup for different applications, lowers car up to 4". Set of front and rear struts. Part#: OP 1201BNC $1,500.00 through MantapartSlotted & Cross-Drilled RotorsSlotted and Cross Drilled Sports Rotors. Special design gives increased resistance to fade, warpage and overheating, while being reliable and easy on pads. Come with rotors and ceramic pads for best performance and less dust. Part #: OP 1833NSX $275.00 through Mantapart Rear Disc Brake ConversionRear Disk Brake Converison: This conversion is the best way to remove weight and improve the overall braking power and balance of any cars that came stock wiht the rear drums. This kit includes rear rotors, calipers and mounting knuckle, all hardware, and lines to install the rear brakes. Kit mounts with stock rear wheel bearings. Calipers have emergency brake and cable conversion. Part #: OP 1831NR $750 through Mantapart Rear Swaybar22mm Sports Rear Swaybar Kit: Highest quality upgrade for rear suspension of your car. Comes complete with urethane bushings and top grade hardware. We recommend this bar be used first to improve chassis balance. This rear swaybar upgrade is the best starting point for your chassis mods. Simple bolt on application. Part#: OP 1192LN $175.00 through Mantapart IgnitionMSD Programmable DIS-2Four cylinder distributorless ignition applications (with two coil packs) will benefit from the incredible spark energy of the the new MSD Programmable DIS-2 Ignition Control as well as its ignition programming capabilities! MSD"s CD circuits work with state-of-the-art IGBT coil drivers to deliver a spark with 190 mj of spark energy! Below 3,300 rpm, there is series of multiple sparks that burns in the cylinder for 20� producing a smooth idle with great throttle response. You get to control all of this spark energy through an incredible array of timing and rpm programs. The heart of the Programmable DIS-2 is a 15Mh microprocessor that reviews, analyzes and manages every trigger signal and is capable of up to 15 million instructions per second! The end result is a powerful ignition control with endless programming capabilities to produce reliable performance.Specifications: - Spark Energy: 190 millijoules Per Spark - Primary Voltage: 500 Volts Output Voltage - 50,000 w/ Blaster Coils - Spark Duration: 20� - Operating Voltage: 11-18 Volts, Negative Ground - Current Draw: 8 Amps @ 10,000 RPM - RPM Range: 15,000 RPM with 14 Volt InputPart#: 6212 through MSD IgnitionNitrous KitTalk about a sleeper, the competition will be stunned and you will be turning in the fastest times in your class. While some companies continue to offer technology and the same old hardware they've been using for years, Nitrous Express has taken nitrous injection technology to the next level. If you are looking for the most bang for your buck, Nitrous Express will not let you down with their safe and reliable nitrous systems. Kits available with 50-150 hp increases. All nitrous systems come complete and include: Lifetime guaranteed large solenoids, heavy duty 40 amp anti-fly-back relay, hinged steel bottle brackets, 14 foot steel braided line, and all necessary hardware. Part#: 020920216 $549.95 through RKSportEngine Oil CoolerIMPORT ENGINE OIL COOLER Fits most imports w/ 20mm x 1.5mm or 3/4 inch oil filter threads Keep your import engine cool with B&M's oil cooler. It comes with a remote oil filter kit, for that racing look and feel. Part#: 47ZX9810Y $117.95 through JCWhitney 2.4L LD9 Header and Down PipeThe same technology that was applied in building the RKSport LT1 header systems was exercised in building the RKSport Cavalier header systems. The engineers produced 2.2L and 2.4L headers that increase horsepower and fuel economy and create better airflow throughout the entire exhaust system. The head pipe is 2.5 in., the individual tubes are 1.5 in. in diameter and the flanges are 3/8 in. thick. The header features a 4 into 1 design offering more efficient flow. Each system includes flanges at the main head section and the down pipe for the connection between the header pipe and the catalytic converter. All of the headers are offered in ceramic coating and are manufactured from extremely strong 14-gauge steel. Installation instructions and hardware is included.Part #: 020910024 $395.00 through RKSportTable of Contents:Page 1: OverviewPage 2: Sound System Progress and Install LayoutsPage 3: Sound System Final ProductPage 4: Exterior Car PhotosPage 5: Performance, Under-the-Hood Shots, and Previous SetupsPage 6: New Upgrades and PicsPage 7: Local IASCA PicsPage 8: Concept Malibu from n-body.netPage 9: Future ModificationsPage 10: Useful Links for Malibu OwnersPage 11: Turbo Knowledge 101Page 12: Nitrous Knowledge 101Dragon Audio Productions

Dragon Audio ProductionsTurbo Knowledge 101Plain English:A turbo is a device that increases horsepower and torque by increasing the air pressure forced into the intake side of the engine. The turbo accomplishes this task by using the exhaust coming out of the engine to make the turbos parts spin and cause air pressure buildup, known as boost. The rest of this page explains in greater detail the workings of a turbo and its parts. Basics:- A turbocharger is a very efficient way to supercharge an engine by pumping more air into it than it could breath normally. - A turbo uses the engine's exhaust gasses to drive it.- Unlike a nitrous system, a turbo is on all the time and requires little maintenance.- Turbos also need extra fuel to burn with all the extra air, so any turbo upgrade will probably require a fuel system revamp.- Turbos run "dry", boosting only inlet air; fuel is mixed in downstream, usually just before the boosted air enters the cylinder head.Avoiding Turbo Failures:- possible reasons for failure are Lubrication Problems, Foreign Object Damage, Temperature Extremes- turbos are lubricated and cooled by engine oil, so its important to maintain a strict oil/cooling system maintenance schedule.- when adding a turbo to your daily driver, it's not a bad idea to switch to 100% pure synthetic motor oil, due to its high heat-handling capacities- installing dual, remote oil filters connected to an auxiliary oil cooler is also a good idea- the turbo's bearings are lubed with pressurized oil from the engine's oil pump, and since pressures are lowest at idle, a turbocharged car should not be idled after a hard run, instead, slowly drive the car around in low gear, maintaining highoil pressure, but opening the throttle as little as possible so there won't be much exhaust gas flowing to load the turbo.- the best defense against destroying a turbo on the intake side is a tightly sealed air intake using a high quality filterTurbo Parts Breakdown:Compressor Housing = aluminum housing where the boost is made.- race-sanctioning bodies dictate how big of a turbo can be used by the compressor housing's inlet opening.- the inlet opening directly controls how much air will get into the turbo to make boost.Center Housing Rotating Assembly (CHRA) = where the shaft and bearings reside.- the CHRA is cooled by engine coolant.- the coolant flows around the bearing mounts and back into the engine.- the CHRA is lubricated by engine oil.- the turbine wheel is on the turbine housing side- the compressor impeller is on the compressor housing sideTurbine Housing = cast iron housing where the exhaust gasses enter and drive the turbo.- contains the turbine wheel which is investment-cast in a vacuum-melt foundry from extremely high-grade materials.Wastegate/Swing Valve/Poppet Valve = bypasses exhaust gasses around the turbo, controlling the turbo speed- mounted upstream between the exhaust gasses coming out of the cylinder head and the turbine housing inlet.- the wastegate is controlled by boost pressure.The Flow of Things:Wastegate/Swing Valves/Poppet Valves:- the wastegate bypasses extra exhaust gasses from the header collector, allowing only the correct amount of exhaust into the turbo housing.Turbine Housing:- Hot exhaust enters the turbine inlet, where the wastegate is typically mounted,- the exhaust is then routed directly into the housing's volute,- the exhaust gasses then strike the Turbine Diameter blades, connected to a common shaft driving the compressor's impeller,- the exhaust gas then exits the turbine housing and goes straight out the tailpipe.Compressor Housing:- through the side of the compressor housing, filtered air is introduced into the compressor,- the air is then accelerated through the impeller wheel and across the radius contour,- the impeller discharges the air into the diffuser, which slows the air down and increases its pressure, creating boost,- the boosted air is recovered in the volute and is directed through the discharge nozzle, into the engine or into the intercooler then the engine.Forced Induction Links:- Innovative Turbo Systems- Paxton Superchargers- Turbo City- Vortech Engineering- Kuhl Superchargers- PowerDyne- ATI- Weiand- Chassis Craft / Speed Craft- Mooneyham Blowers- Street & Performance- Whipple Industries- Carroll Supercharging- Gale Banks Engineering- Jackson RacingAll Information derived from:- "Turbogineering", SUPER CHEVY, Nov 2001- "Turbochargers 101", WWW.INNOVATIVETURBO.COMTable of Contents:Page 1: OverviewPage 2: Sound System Progress and Install LayoutsPage 3: Sound System Final ProductPage 4: Exterior Car PhotosPage 5: Performance, Under-the-Hood Shots, and Previous SetupsPage 6: New Upgrades and PicsPage 7: Local IASCA PicsPage 8: Concept Malibu from n-body.netPage 9: Future ModificationsPage 10: Useful Links for Malibu OwnersPage 11: Turbo Knowledge 101Page 12: Nitrous Knowledge 101Dragon Audio Productions

Dragon Audio ProductionsNitrous Knowledge 101Plain English:Nitrous Oxide Systems are just a way to add a more pure dose of oxygen into the air intake side of the engine. This dose when mixed with fuel and the spark plug's spark causes a reaction much stronger than a regular air intake would. The result is more horsepower and torque for a temporary amount of time.Basics:- To the engine, nitrous is simply a more convenient form of natural air.- The engine is only interested in the oxygen contained in that air.- Nitrous provides a simple tool for manipulating how much oxygen is packed in with that air.- Nitrous Oxide is a mixture of 2 Nitrogen (N) atoms and 1 Oxygen (O) atom, chemically bound together to form an Nitrous Oxide (N20) molecule.- The Nitrogen is actually an inert element that wont burn by itself.- The benefit of Nitrous is the combination of two major elements of earth's natural atmosphere into an easily injectable micxture to burn the extra fuel.The "How" of Nitrous:- The power created with a nitrous oxide system comes from the additional fuel it sprays, along with the extra oxygen it brings.- If you left the additional fuel out of the equation, the nitrous oxide would just speed up the rate at which the engine normally burns its fueland would lead to a catastrophic failure.- Since nitrous really just allows your engine to burn a greater quantity of fuel and oxygen in the same time period, you're able to add tremendous power without making radical changes.- The engine will run like its on steroids, because it will be burning an amount of fuel and air that only a much bigger engine normally could.Recommendations for Nitrous Effeciency:- For a basic Nitrous oxide system 92 Octane gas or higher is a must.- Typically racers use 110-plus octane and some will even inject alcohol into the mix.- A decent street nitrous motor should be setup for less compression than 10:1- If you insist on running on strictly pump gas with your doses of nitrous oxide, then consider taking lots of ignition timing out of the equation.- The bare minimum for ignition timing is 2 degrees reduction of the advance for every 50 hp of nitrous, but you're safer with 4 degrees reduction for every 50 hp.- Most successful racers run as little as "0" degrees advance when their nitrous systems are at the highest power levels.- Reducing the advance is the only way to keep the engine alive, and although higher octane helps, too much advance can still be a killer with nitrous.- Anytime you run nitrous you should run "colder" spark plugs.- The plug gap should be decreased to around 0.005-0.010 when running nitrous.- Constantly check the spark plugs until you get the mixture of fuel-to-air just right.- NEVER go too lean by running low fuel pressure.- ALWAYS stay on the slightly rich side to be safe with nitrous (an extra quarter-pound of fuel pressure goes a long way with nitrous).- Running the proper flowing fuel pressure is ultra-critical with nitrous.- As long as the motor's fuel system is up to snuff, the smaller 150-hp-and-below kits can get by without running a dedicated fuel system.Nitrous Oxide System Links:- Edelbrock- Holley Performance Products- Nitrous Express- Nitrous Oxide Systems NOS- Nitrous Works- Vrbancic Brothers Racing- Wilson Nitrous Systems- ZEX Nitrous SystemsTable of Contents:Page 1: OverviewPage 2: Sound System Progress and Install LayoutsPage 3: Sound System Final ProductPage 4: Exterior Car PhotosPage 5: Performance, Under-the-Hood Shots, and Previous SetupsPage 6: New Upgrades and PicsPage 7: Local IASCA PicsPage 8: Concept Malibu from n-body.netPage 9: Future ModificationsPage 10: Useful Links for Malibu OwnersPage 11: Turbo Knowledge 101Page 12: Nitrous Knowledge 101Dragon Audio Productions

Dragon Audio ProductionsLocal IASCA Pics:IASCA Competition: June 10, 2001Sound Advice, St. Petersburg, FloridaCompetitions: IdBl and SQSponsor: SONYTable of Contents:Page 1: OverviewPage 2: Sound System Progress and Install LayoutsPage 3: Sound System Final ProductPage 4: Exterior Car PhotosPage 5: Performance, Under-the-Hood Shots, and Previous SetupsPage 6: New Upgrades and PicsPage 7: Local IASCA PicsPage 8: Concept Malibu from n-body.netPage 9: Future ModificationsPage 10: Useful Links for Malibu OwnersPage 11: Turbo Knowledge 101Page 12: Nitrous Knowledge 101Dragon Audio Productions

Dragon Audio ProductionsSound System Final Product:The epicenter installed in the glove box and the Pioneer head unit's clean "single din install in a double din location" is visible here. As well as epicenter control in center console.The Matrix layered over the EpiCenter in the Glove Box.MB Quart Tweeters mounted on the front A-poles to raise the sound stage.Table of Contents:Page 1: OverviewPage 2: Sound System Progress and Install LayoutsPage 3: Sound System Final ProductPage 4: Exterior Car PhotosPage 5: Performance, Under-the-Hood Shots, and Previous SetupsPage 6: New Upgrades and PicsPage 7: Local IASCA PicsPage 8: Concept Malibu from n-body.netPage 9: Future ModificationsPage 10: Useful Links for Malibu OwnersPage 11: Turbo Knowledge 101Page 12: Nitrous Knowledge 101Dragon Audio Productions

Dragon Audio ProductionsExterior Car Photos:The lead installer/engineer and the owner of Da Pimp Audio Productions, Inc. "Twin Malibu's"Table of Contents:Page 1: OverviewPage 2: Sound System Progress and Install LayoutsPage 3: Sound System Final ProductPage 4: Exterior Car PhotosPage 5: Performance, Under-the-Hood Shots, and Previous SetupsPage 6: New Upgrades and PicsPage 7: Local IASCA PicsPage 8: Concept Malibu from n-body.netPage 9: Future ModificationsPage 10: Useful Links for Malibu OwnersPage 11: Turbo Knowledge 101Page 12: Nitrous Knowledge 101Dragon Audio Productions

Dragon Audio ProductionsNew Upgrades and Pics: After several trial runs with the earlier setup, intake turbulence was evident, so reinstalled the factory intake adapter with a new intake kit. A noticeably controlled difference was evident. As well as removed the heat shield for obvious reasons.I'm not sure if I even like the blue looming yet, just thought I'd try something different. Let me know what you think. The Malibu SS (Featured in Popular mechanics, PM used to have a link containing this Malibu SS, but they've taken that link down, unfortunately)Table of Contents:Page 1: OverviewPage 2: Sound System Progress and Install LayoutsPage 3: Sound System Final ProductPage 4: Exterior Car PhotosPage 5: Performance, Under-the-Hood Shots, and Previous SetupsPage 6: New Upgrades and PicsPage 7: Local IASCA PicsPage 8: Concept Malibu from n-body.netPage 9: Future ModificationsPage 10: Useful Links for Malibu OwnersPage 11: Turbo Knowledge 101Page 12: Nitrous Knowledge 101Dragon Audio Productions

Dragon Audio ProductionsPerformance, Under-the-Hood Shots, and Previous Setups:The all-classic under the hood shot. Visible here is the Optima "yellow-top" battery, circuit breaker, and air filter system behind battery.Close up of the intake install. More pics to come (see page 5) with some revisions that were made to the intake system. Upgrades: (1)Heat Barrier and (2)Utilizing the bottom of the original filter box and some duct work to create a "forced air" effect.Close up of the exhaust and spare tire mounting.Check out the custom lower grill. Headlights: LUKS High and Low BeamsTable of Contents:Page 1: OverviewPage 2: Sound System Progress and Install LayoutsPage 3: Sound System Final ProductPage 4: Exterior Car PhotosPage 5: Performance, Under-the-Hood Shots, and Previous SetupsPage 6: New Upgrades and PicsPage 7: Local IASCA PicsPage 8: Concept Malibu from n-body.netPage 9: Future ModificationsPage 10: Useful Links for Malibu OwnersPage 11: Turbo Knowledge 101Page 12: Nitrous Knowledge 101Dragon Audio Productions

Dragon Audio ProductionsConcept Malibu from n-body.net Companies Involved In Creation: Unknown Based On: 2002 MalibuDate of Release: 2001 SEMA Show, Las Vegas Production Plans: None Details: The Malibu Cruiser concept car was designed "to show Malibu�s potential and how it can be customized to attract everyone from the youthful enthusiast to the empty nester seeking more performance and fun from a daily driver" - Malibu Brand Manager Lew Elbert. Specs:- Turbocharged 3500 SFI 60-degree V6 engine with larger cylinder bore and combustion chamber - 4T65-E transaxle, four-speed automatic - Independent Bilstein coil-over strut front and rear suspension - Aerodyne Aerocharger 53000 series turbocharger - Unique airbox for increased airflow demand - BASF Sublime Lime exterior paint - Black leather Sparco Milano interior - Unique front and rear fascias, rear spoiler, rocker trim and raised cowl hood - Mille Miglia EVO 19X8.5 tires - Toyo Proxes T1-SP235/35 ZR 19 tires Performance Data:230 Horsepower 286 lb/ft Torque Currently Available Accessories From This Vehicle:- Stainless Steel 4-Wheel Disc Brakes - Stainless Steel Brake Corporation- Bilstein Coilover Struts - MantapartAll information and photos compiled by n-body.netTable of Contents:Page 1: OverviewPage 2: Sound System Progress and Install LayoutsPage 3: Sound System Final ProductPage 4: Exterior Car PhotosPage 5: Performance, Under-the-Hood Shots, and Previous SetupsPage 6: New Upgrades and PicsPage 7: Local IASCA PicsPage 8: Concept Malibu from n-body.netPage 9: Future ModificationsPage 10: Useful Links for Malibu OwnersPage 11: Turbo Knowledge 101Page 12: Nitrous Knowledge 101Dragon Audio Productions

Dragon Audio ProductionsExterior Car Photos:The lead installer/engineer and the owner of Da Pimp Audio Productions, Inc. "Twin Malibu's"Table of Contents:Page 1: OverviewPage 2: Sound System Progress and Install LayoutsPage 3: Sound System Final ProductPage 4: Exterior Car PhotosPage 5: Performance, Under-the-Hood Shots, and Previous SetupsPage 6: New Upgrades and PicsPage 7: Local IASCA PicsPage 8: Concept Malibu from n-body.netPage 9: Future ModificationsPage 10: Useful Links for Malibu OwnersPage 11: Turbo Knowledge 101Page 12: Nitrous Knowledge 101Dragon Audio Productions

Dragon Audio ProductionsSound System Progress and Install Layouts:Current Design LayoutWiring Installation SchematicRed - Battery Black - Ground -Orange - ACCBlue - RemotePurple - Speaker Wire Gray - Speaker Wire -Green - Signal WireThe completed carpeted box with IDQ 12"s installed.The naked amp rack with 6 cooling fans.The amp rack again this time textured and gloss painted, wiring ran, capacitor, fuses, spare fuses, and lighting installed.Again the amp rack with amps in place.Table of Contents:Page 1: OverviewPage 2: Sound System Progress and Install LayoutsPage 3: Sound System Final ProductPage 4: Exterior Car PhotosPage 5: Performance, Under-the-Hood Shots, and Previous SetupsPage 6: New Upgrades and PicsPage 7: Local IASCA PicsPage 8: Concept Malibu from n-body.netPage 9: Future ModificationsPage 10: Useful Links for Malibu OwnersPage 11: Turbo Knowledge 101Page 12: Nitrous Knowledge 101Dragon Audio Productions

Dragon Audio ProductionsConcept Malibu from n-body.net Companies Involved In Creation: Unknown Based On: 2002 MalibuDate of Release: 2001 SEMA Show, Las Vegas Production Plans: None Details: The Malibu Cruiser concept car was designed "to show Malibu�s potential and how it can be customized to attract everyone from the youthful enthusiast to the empty nester seeking more performance and fun from a daily driver" - Malibu Brand Manager Lew Elbert. Specs:- Turbocharged 3500 SFI 60-degree V6 engine with larger cylinder bore and combustion chamber - 4T65-E transaxle, four-speed automatic - Independent Bilstein coil-over strut front and rear suspension - Aerodyne Aerocharger 53000 series turbocharger - Unique airbox for increased airflow demand - BASF Sublime Lime exterior paint - Black leather Sparco Milano interior - Unique front and rear fascias, rear spoiler, rocker trim and raised cowl hood - Mille Miglia EVO 19X8.5 tires - Toyo Proxes T1-SP235/35 ZR 19 tires Performance Data:230 Horsepower 286 lb/ft Torque Currently Available Accessories From This Vehicle:- Stainless Steel 4-Wheel Disc Brakes - Stainless Steel Brake Corporation- Bilstein Coilover Struts - MantapartAll information and photos compiled by n-body.netTable of Contents:Page 1: OverviewPage 2: Sound System Progress and Install LayoutsPage 3: Sound System Final ProductPage 4: Exterior Car PhotosPage 5: Performance, Under-the-Hood Shots, and Previous SetupsPage 6: New Upgrades and PicsPage 7: Local IASCA PicsPage 8: Concept Malibu from n-body.netPage 9: Future ModificationsPage 10: Useful Links for Malibu OwnersPage 11: Turbo Knowledge 101Page 12: Nitrous Knowledge 101Dragon Audio Productions

Dragon Audio ProductionsTurbo Knowledge 101Plain English:A turbo is a device that increases horsepower and torque by increasing the air pressure forced into the intake side of the engine. The turbo accomplishes this task by using the exhaust coming out of the engine to make the turbos parts spin and cause air pressure buildup, known as boost. The rest of this page explains in greater detail the workings of a turbo and its parts. Basics:- A turbocharger is a very efficient way to supercharge an engine by pumping more air into it than it could breath normally. - A turbo uses the engine's exhaust gasses to drive it.- Unlike a nitrous system, a turbo is on all the time and requires little maintenance.- Turbos also need extra fuel to burn with all the extra air, so any turbo upgrade will probably require a fuel system revamp.- Turbos run "dry", boosting only inlet air; fuel is mixed in downstream, usually just before the boosted air enters the cylinder head.Avoiding Turbo Failures:- possible reasons for failure are Lubrication Problems, Foreign Object Damage, Temperature Extremes- turbos are lubricated and cooled by engine oil, so its important to maintain a strict oil/cooling system maintenance schedule.- when adding a turbo to your daily driver, it's not a bad idea to switch to 100% pure synthetic motor oil, due to its high heat-handling capacities- installing dual, remote oil filters connected to an auxiliary oil cooler is also a good idea- the turbo's bearings are lubed with pressurized oil from the engine's oil pump, and since pressures are lowest at idle, a turbocharged car should not be idled after a hard run, instead, slowly drive the car around in low gear, maintaining highoil pressure, but opening the throttle as little as possible so there won't be much exhaust gas flowing to load the turbo.- the best defense against destroying a turbo on the intake side is a tightly sealed air intake using a high quality filterTurbo Parts Breakdown:Compressor Housing = aluminum housing where the boost is made.- race-sanctioning bodies dictate how big of a turbo can be used by the compressor housing's inlet opening.- the inlet opening directly controls how much air will get into the turbo to make boost.Center Housing Rotating Assembly (CHRA) = where the shaft and bearings reside.- the CHRA is cooled by engine coolant.- the coolant flows around the bearing mounts and back into the engine.- the CHRA is lubricated by engine oil.- the turbine wheel is on the turbine housing side- the compressor impeller is on the compressor housing sideTurbine Housing = cast iron housing where the exhaust gasses enter and drive the turbo.- contains the turbine wheel which is investment-cast in a vacuum-melt foundry from extremely high-grade materials.Wastegate/Swing Valve/Poppet Valve = bypasses exhaust gasses around the turbo, controlling the turbo speed- mounted upstream between the exhaust gasses coming out of the cylinder head and the turbine housing inlet.- the wastegate is controlled by boost pressure.The Flow of Things:Wastegate/Swing Valves/Poppet Valves:- the wastegate bypasses extra exhaust gasses from the header collector, allowing only the correct amount of exhaust into the turbo housing.Turbine Housing:- Hot exhaust enters the turbine inlet, where the wastegate is typically mounted,- the exhaust is then routed directly into the housing's volute,- the exhaust gasses then strike the Turbine Diameter blades, connected to a common shaft driving the compressor's impeller,- the exhaust gas then exits the turbine housing and goes straight out the tailpipe.Compressor Housing:- through the side of the compressor housing, filtered air is introduced into the compressor,- the air is then accelerated through the impeller wheel and across the radius contour,- the impeller discharges the air into the diffuser, which slows the air down and increases its pressure, creating boost,- the boosted air is recovered in the volute and is directed through the discharge nozzle, into the engine or into the intercooler then the engine.Forced Induction Links:- Innovative Turbo Systems- Paxton Superchargers- Turbo City- Vortech Engineering- Kuhl Superchargers- PowerDyne- ATI- Weiand- Chassis Craft / Speed Craft- Mooneyham Blowers- Street & Performance- Whipple Industries- Carroll Supercharging- Gale Banks Engineering- Jackson RacingAll Information derived from:- "Turbogineering", SUPER CHEVY, Nov 2001- "Turbochargers 101", WWW.INNOVATIVETURBO.COMTable of Contents:Page 1: OverviewPage 2: Sound System Progress and Install LayoutsPage 3: Sound System Final ProductPage 4: Exterior Car PhotosPage 5: Performance, Under-the-Hood Shots, and Previous SetupsPage 6: New Upgrades and PicsPage 7: Local IASCA PicsPage 8: Concept Malibu from n-body.netPage 9: Future ModificationsPage 10: Useful Links for Malibu OwnersPage 11: Turbo Knowledge 101Page 12: Nitrous Knowledge 101Dragon Audio Productions

Dragon Audio ProductionsFuture ModificationsSome of these mods are just options I have to choose from, obviously I wont be modifying my engine with all these modsVortech Supercharger Kit- Vortech supercharger kit for 2.4L Twin Cam LD9 230 HP at 6000RPM @ 6 PSI boost. Comes with Vortech supercharger, all brackets and oil lines, belt and pulleys, ECU, adjustable blow-off valve, induction piping and K&N cone filter. $3600.00 though RSM RacingTurbo KitSpeed Craft is proud to introduce our exclusive Bolt-on Turbo Kit for the 2.4 ltr Quad 4. This Bolt-on turbo system for the 2.4L TwinCam LD9 of normal aspiration, Will Exceed your wildest bolt on imagination! What this package offers is a complete system that can reliably deliver double the BHP you initially purchased from the dealership. From the factory your system only produces 120-150 BHP, with the factory quoting the kit will produce 220 HP. After installation of the complete turbo system you can increase the usable (to the tires) HorsePower by 75% !!! $3500.00 through Speed Craft TurbosBetter Intake Kit2.4L LD9 Air Intake System comes with PCV bypass hose and MAT sensor hole$199.99 through RSM RacingCoil OversCoil Over Bilstein Struts & Springs: These are specially built to be shorter and are valved for stiffer spring rates. The best German quality gas shocks for extreme useage. Complete with fully adjustable coil over springs and all mounting hardware. Available in various valving setup for different applications, lowers car up to 4". Set of front and rear struts. Part#: OP 1201BNC $1,500.00 through MantapartSlotted & Cross-Drilled RotorsSlotted and Cross Drilled Sports Rotors. Special design gives increased resistance to fade, warpage and overheating, while being reliable and easy on pads. Come with rotors and ceramic pads for best performance and less dust. Part #: OP 1833NSX $275.00 through Mantapart Rear Disc Brake ConversionRear Disk Brake Converison: This conversion is the best way to remove weight and improve the overall braking power and balance of any cars that came stock wiht the rear drums. This kit includes rear rotors, calipers and mounting knuckle, all hardware, and lines to install the rear brakes. Kit mounts with stock rear wheel bearings. Calipers have emergency brake and cable conversion. Part #: OP 1831NR $750 through Mantapart Rear Swaybar22mm Sports Rear Swaybar Kit: Highest quality upgrade for rear suspension of your car. Comes complete with urethane bushings and top grade hardware. We recommend this bar be used first to improve chassis balance. This rear swaybar upgrade is the best starting point for your chassis mods. Simple bolt on application. Part#: OP 1192LN $175.00 through Mantapart IgnitionMSD Programmable DIS-2Four cylinder distributorless ignition applications (with two coil packs) will benefit from the incredible spark energy of the the new MSD Programmable DIS-2 Ignition Control as well as its ignition programming capabilities! MSD"s CD circuits work with state-of-the-art IGBT coil drivers to deliver a spark with 190 mj of spark energy! Below 3,300 rpm, there is series of multiple sparks that burns in the cylinder for 20� producing a smooth idle with great throttle response. You get to control all of this spark energy through an incredible array of timing and rpm programs. The heart of the Programmable DIS-2 is a 15Mh microprocessor that reviews, analyzes and manages every trigger signal and is capable of up to 15 million instructions per second! The end result is a powerful ignition control with endless programming capabilities to produce reliable performance.Specifications: - Spark Energy: 190 millijoules Per Spark - Primary Voltage: 500 Volts Output Voltage - 50,000 w/ Blaster Coils - Spark Duration: 20� - Operating Voltage: 11-18 Volts, Negative Ground - Current Draw: 8 Amps @ 10,000 RPM - RPM Range: 15,000 RPM with 14 Volt InputPart#: 6212 through MSD IgnitionNitrous KitTalk about a sleeper, the competition will be stunned and you will be turning in the fastest times in your class. While some companies continue to offer technology and the same old hardware they've been using for years, Nitrous Express has taken nitrous injection technology to the next level. If you are looking for the most bang for your buck, Nitrous Express will not let you down with their safe and reliable nitrous systems. Kits available with 50-150 hp increases. All nitrous systems come complete and include: Lifetime guaranteed large solenoids, heavy duty 40 amp anti-fly-back relay, hinged steel bottle brackets, 14 foot steel braided line, and all necessary hardware. Part#: 020920216 $549.95 through RKSportEngine Oil CoolerIMPORT ENGINE OIL COOLER Fits most imports w/ 20mm x 1.5mm or 3/4 inch oil filter threads Keep your import engine cool with B&M's oil cooler. It comes with a remote oil filter kit, for that racing look and feel. Part#: 47ZX9810Y $117.95 through JCWhitney 2.4L LD9 Header and Down PipeThe same technology that was applied in building the RKSport LT1 header systems was exercised in building the RKSport Cavalier header systems. The engineers produced 2.2L and 2.4L headers that increase horsepower and fuel economy and create better airflow throughout the entire exhaust system. The head pipe is 2.5 in., the individual tubes are 1.5 in. in diameter and the flanges are 3/8 in. thick. The header features a 4 into 1 design offering more efficient flow. Each system includes flanges at the main head section and the down pipe for the connection between the header pipe and the catalytic converter. All of the headers are offered in ceramic coating and are manufactured from extremely strong 14-gauge steel. Installation instructions and hardware is included.Part #: 020910024 $395.00 through RKSportTable of Contents:Page 1: OverviewPage 2: Sound System Progress and Install LayoutsPage 3: Sound System Final ProductPage 4: Exterior Car PhotosPage 5: Performance, Under-the-Hood Shots, and Previous SetupsPage 6: New Upgrades and PicsPage 7: Local IASCA PicsPage 8: Concept Malibu from n-body.netPage 9: Future ModificationsPage 10: Useful Links for Malibu OwnersPage 11: Turbo Knowledge 101Page 12: Nitrous Knowledge 101Dragon Audio Productions

Dragon Audio ProductionsLocal IASCA Pics:IASCA Competition: June 10, 2001Sound Advice, St. Petersburg, FloridaCompetitions: IdBl and SQSponsor: SONYTable of Contents:Page 1: OverviewPage 2: Sound System Progress and Install LayoutsPage 3: Sound System Final ProductPage 4: Exterior Car PhotosPage 5: Performance, Under-the-Hood Shots, and Previous SetupsPage 6: New Upgrades and PicsPage 7: Local IASCA PicsPage 8: Concept Malibu from n-body.netPage 9: Future ModificationsPage 10: Useful Links for Malibu OwnersPage 11: Turbo Knowledge 101Page 12: Nitrous Knowledge 101Dragon Audio Productions

Dragon Audio ProductionsNew Upgrades and Pics: After several trial runs with the earlier setup, intake turbulence was evident, so reinstalled the factory intake adapter with a new intake kit. A noticeably controlled difference was evident. As well as removed the heat shield for obvious reasons.I'm not sure if I even like the blue looming yet, just thought I'd try something different. Let me know what you think. The Malibu SS (Featured in Popular mechanics, PM used to have a link containing this Malibu SS, but they've taken that link down, unfortunately)Table of Contents:Page 1: OverviewPage 2: Sound System Progress and Install LayoutsPage 3: Sound System Final ProductPage 4: Exterior Car PhotosPage 5: Performance, Under-the-Hood Shots, and Previous SetupsPage 6: New Upgrades and PicsPage 7: Local IASCA PicsPage 8: Concept Malibu from n-body.netPage 9: Future ModificationsPage 10: Useful Links for Malibu OwnersPage 11: Turbo Knowledge 101Page 12: Nitrous Knowledge 101Dragon Audio Productions

Dragon Audio ProductionsSound System Final Product:The epicenter installed in the glove box and the Pioneer head unit's clean "single din install in a double din location" is visible here. As well as epicenter control in center console.The Matrix layered over the EpiCenter in the Glove Box.MB Quart Tweeters mounted on the front A-poles to raise the sound stage.Table of Contents:Page 1: OverviewPage 2: Sound System Progress and Install LayoutsPage 3: Sound System Final ProductPage 4: Exterior Car PhotosPage 5: Performance, Under-the-Hood Shots, and Previous SetupsPage 6: New Upgrades and PicsPage 7: Local IASCA PicsPage 8: Concept Malibu from n-body.netPage 9: Future ModificationsPage 10: Useful Links for Malibu OwnersPage 11: Turbo Knowledge 101Page 12: Nitrous Knowledge 101Dragon Audio Productions

Dragon Audio ProductionsExterior Car Photos:The lead installer/engineer and the owner of Da Pimp Audio Productions, Inc. "Twin Malibu's"Table of Contents:Page 1: OverviewPage 2: Sound System Progress and Install LayoutsPage 3: Sound System Final ProductPage 4: Exterior Car PhotosPage 5: Performance, Under-the-Hood Shots, and Previous SetupsPage 6: New Upgrades and PicsPage 7: Local IASCA PicsPage 8: Concept Malibu from n-body.netPage 9: Future ModificationsPage 10: Useful Links for Malibu OwnersPage 11: Turbo Knowledge 101Page 12: Nitrous Knowledge 101Dragon Audio Productions

Dragon Audio ProductionsPerformance, Under-the-Hood Shots, and Previous Setups:The all-classic under the hood shot. Visible here is the Optima "yellow-top" battery, circuit breaker, and air filter system behind battery.Close up of the intake install. More pics to come (see page 5) with some revisions that were made to the intake system. Upgrades: (1)Heat Barrier and (2)Utilizing the bottom of the original filter box and some duct work to create a "forced air" effect.Close up of the exhaust and spare tire mounting.Check out the custom lower grill. Headlights: LUKS High and Low BeamsTable of Contents:Page 1: OverviewPage 2: Sound System Progress and Install LayoutsPage 3: Sound System Final ProductPage 4: Exterior Car PhotosPage 5: Performance, Under-the-Hood Shots, and Previous SetupsPage 6: New Upgrades and PicsPage 7: Local IASCA PicsPage 8: Concept Malibu from n-body.netPage 9: Future ModificationsPage 10: Useful Links for Malibu OwnersPage 11: Turbo Knowledge 101Page 12: Nitrous Knowledge 101Dragon Audio Productions

Dragon Audio ProductionsSound System Progress and Install Layouts:Current Design LayoutWiring Installation SchematicRed - Battery Black - Ground -Orange - ACCBlue - RemotePurple - Speaker Wire Gray - Speaker Wire -Green - Signal WireThe completed carpeted box with IDQ 12"s installed.The naked amp rack with 6 cooling fans.The amp rack again this time textured and gloss painted, wiring ran, capacitor, fuses, spare fuses, and lighting installed.Again the amp rack with amps in place.Table of Contents:Page 1: OverviewPage 2: Sound System Progress and Install LayoutsPage 3: Sound System Final ProductPage 4: Exterior Car PhotosPage 5: Performance, Under-the-Hood Shots, and Previous SetupsPage 6: New Upgrades and PicsPage 7: Local IASCA PicsPage 8: Concept Malibu from n-body.netPage 9: Future ModificationsPage 10: Useful Links for Malibu OwnersPage 11: Turbo Knowledge 101Page 12: Nitrous Knowledge 101Dragon Audio Productions