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GM Stage Two Performance For The Supercharged LSJ Ecotec - Power Up

GM Performance Stage Two Kit-A Slap And Tickle For Your Supercharged Ecotec With A 36hp Happy Ending

By Gim Dandy, Photography by Ionna Cobalt
  • Ecotec Lsj Blower Removal
    Unbolt the four 6mm bolts holding the blower onto the intake manifold and remove blower. Cover the inlet on the intake to prevent debris from falling into the engine and causing damage.
    Ecotec Lsj Blower Removal
    Unbolt the four 6mm bolts holding the blower onto the intake manifold and remove blower. C
  • Ecotec Lsj Pulley
    Rest the pulley on the 'press plate' with the blower hanging below and use a spacer to push the shaft out of the stock pulley.
    Ecotec Lsj Pulley
    Rest the pulley on the 'press plate' with the blower hanging below and use a spacer to pus
  • Ecotec Lsj Blower Pulley Hub
    Install the Stage Two blower pulley hub by carefully pulling it onto the blower shaft with an 8x1.25mm pitch threaded rod pulley installer.
    Ecotec Lsj Blower Pulley Hub
    Install the Stage Two blower pulley hub by carefully pulling it onto the blower shaft with
  • Ecotec Lsj Stage 2 Pulley
    Install the smaller Stage Two blower pulley on the Stage Two hub and torque the four provided fasteners with the provided tool to 18 lb-ft in a radial pattern.
    Ecotec Lsj Stage 2 Pulley
    Install the smaller Stage Two blower pulley on the Stage Two hub and torque the four provi
  • Ecotec Lsj Blower Install
    Reinstall the now-Stage Two upgraded blower on the engine intake manifold. Make sure the blower aligning pins are seated in the intake manifold and that the intake-to-blower gasket is in place. Thread the new blower belt over the pulley. Torque the 6mm bolts to 18 lb-ft. Install throttle body and gasket, torquing the four bolts to 89 lb-in. Install other components removed in previous steps.
    Ecotec Lsj Blower Install
    Reinstall the now-Stage Two upgraded blower on the engine intake manifold. Make sure the b
  • Ecotec Lsj Install Injectors
    Remove the injector electrical connectors on each of the injectors by depressing the connector lock tab and pulling up. Remove the injectors from the fuel rail by pulling the 'C' shaped metal lock tabs off the side of the fuel injectors with a flat screwdriver-saving them for reuse. Note the 'clocking' of the fuel injector, the new injectors need to be installed in the same position. Lube up each of the O-rings on the fuel injectors with Vaseline. Preinstall the fuel injector rail hold-down clips on all four injectors.
    Ecotec Lsj Install Injectors
    Remove the injector electrical connectors on each of the injectors by depressing the conne
  • Ecotec Lsj Reconnect Electrics
    Now that you know how to safely remove the injectors you can install the Stage Two injectors/rail onto the engine after checking to make sure the green washer and blue O-ring are seated in the fuel rail fitting. Make sure the injector wiring is not crushed between the mounting points before torquing down the two hold-down bolts. Install all previously removed wiring, lines and fasteners.
    Ecotec Lsj Reconnect Electrics
    Now that you know how to safely remove the injectors you can install the Stage Two injecto
  • Ecotec Lsj Assembly Inspection
    Install the battery cable and turn the ignition key to the 'on' position to check for fuel system leaks. If there are no leaks, crank the engine until it starts and let it run for a few minutes. Check the fuel rail again for leaks once everything has come up to operating temperature. With no leaks, shut the engine off and install the engine cover.
    Ecotec Lsj Assembly Inspection
    Install the battery cable and turn the ignition key to the 'on' position to check for fuel
  • Ecotec Lsj Ecu Tuning
    Once the parts are installed, immediately and carefully drive the vehicle to a GM dealership to receive the performance calibration... Finally, slap on the supplied EO sticker over the existing engine sticker to signify the 50-state legality of this system (and to keep the po-po at bay). Make sure you give her premium fuel to allow you to break people off by the largest of margins-on a sanctioned track of course.
    Ecotec Lsj Ecu Tuning
    Once the parts are installed, immediately and carefully drive the vehicle to a GM dealersh
By Gim Dandy
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