Started the blower install...

[TireSmokinLS1]

finally, after having the kit for 3 months!

Friday: tear down, relocated the horn (pulled it down, realized it was on the correct side for the relocation, put it back, took it down because it needed the ATI bracket..GRRRR) pulled the fan out, and all of the induction pieces.
Spent the majority of the day working on the crank bolt..no breaker bar, electric impact, air impact (crappy one) would work. We had to pull the car down, re connect some shit and take it to a shop a mile down the road (no fans in the car at all). They put it on a lift and popped the bolt right off

THIS IS THE WORST PART.....ATI forgot to include the fucking new crank bolt/washer and the stock one cannot be used!!!!!!!!! They are Fedexing it to me, it should be here this week. finally, after having the kit for 3 months!

Saturday: installed the intercoolers....that was way more of a PITA then i thought it would be....getting the bolts in the radiator support was a whore.
also mounted the blower bracket.

Sunday: installed the injectors, new ATI fan, blower.

So next weekend will just be putting on the crank pulley/sc belt, and running the tubing (and surge stuff)

All in all, it went ok...i probably spent 7 hours on the crank bolt/intercooler bolts :mad:

[soslow99ta]

glad to see it's coming together for you. dont forget to get tuning done before taking it over 3k :)

Also, just a recommendation, but that ATI fan is a piece of crap. Go spend another 150 on a spal 16" straight blade high flow fan. I think it flows 2360 cfm vs the ati 1600 something.

Are you taking it to FBC for dynotuning?

[TireSmokinLS1]

Originally posted by soslow99ta
glad to see it's coming together for you. dont forget to get tuning done before taking it over 3k :)

Also, just a recommendation, but that ATI fan is a piece of crap. Go spend another 150 on a spal 16" straight blade high flow fan. I think it flows 2360 cfm vs the ati 1600 something.

Are you taking it to FBC for dynotuning?

yeah, as soon as the budget permits, i'll swap out the fans...

Yeah, jeff is going to do the tuning for me...Was your car in the shop at FBC 2 weeks ago? I think I saw it there

[Teufel Hunden]

Good luck with the rest of the install. Be sure to post some pics of the completed project!

[TireSmokinLS1]

Originally posted by Teufel Hunden
Good luck with the rest of the install. Be sure to post some pics of the completed project!

definately!

[SScamaro387]

The 1st time u do it, it is a BIT. but everytime after, it gets better.

[soslow99ta]

Originally posted by TireSmokinLS1
yeah, as soon as the budget permits, i'll swap out the fans...

Yeah, jeff is going to do the tuning for me...Was your car in the shop at FBC 2 weeks ago? I think I saw it there

Yeah, it was up there from Nov - Mar :o

I'll probably be up there again thursday for a pulley swap and dynotune

[TireSmokinLS1]

Originally posted by soslow99ta
Yeah, it was up there from Nov - Mar :o

I'll probably be up there again thursday for a pulley swap and dynotune

:cool:

hopefully i'll have everything finished up this weekend, so i can have it tuned next week. Hopefully I can pull 450+ (put down 342 w/headers/lid/catback)

[Got Me SOM]

so is this fawker running now or what? :D

[TireSmokinLS1]

Originally posted by got me som
so is this fawker running now or what? :D

lol, not yet!

I have a few minor details left including:
-putting in the new AC belt
-running the blow off tube to the vaccum source
-mounting my gauge sender
-running wire loom

So prolly bout an hour's worth of work..but the car is going to be fired up this weekend for sure.

I got all hung up because i didn't realize that i needed the ATI super dampener (since i got an 8 rib). So at first i called ATI and was like "um i'm missing something" and so i had to wait a week for a crank bolt/washer. Then i got the part and thought "hmm, this ain't gonna work" and did some research to learn that i had to spend another $500 and wait ANOTHER week to get the Super Dampener.

So thats the story, here are a few crappy pics i took...I'll have more pics, maybe some vid next week.

Blower mounted
http://www.mustangmods.com/data/5830/picture_001.jpg
Passenger side intercooler
http://www.mustangmods.com/data/5830/picture_002.jpg
blower from top (looks real easy to change oil :o
http://www.mustangmods.com/data/5830/picture_004.jpg

(these were from 2 weekends ago..all the tubing is now run, and the plenum is on etc....)

[Ed Blown Vert]

I would be interested in any other comments or suggestions on the install.

[TireSmokinLS1]

Originally posted by Ed LS1 Vert
I would be interested in any other comments or suggestions on the install.

sure no prob..

-make sure you have an impact for the crank bolt.
-if you are getting an 8 rib, make sure you buy the Super Dampener as well.
-when installing your super dampener, make sure to boil the hub in hot water for about 6 minutes before installation (causing it to expand, then contract when cool and on the crank snout).
-hanging the intercoolers is a PITA. You may have to cut access holes (as you can see that I did). Having a friend/wife/gf with long small hands really helps here.
-if you get a procharger, ATI's directions suck...really.
-pull the fan before working on the crank pulley, and don't put it back on until the blower is mounted.
-buy a nice 3 arm pulley puller from autozone (bout $30)
-a little WD40 on the rubber tubes makes installation easier.

thats all i can think of at the moment. Let me know if you have any other specific questions...keep in mind this is my first time really working on the engine of a car (besides doing my headers a few weeks ago).

[Exotic Performance Plus]

I have a lot of pic's on the new 8 rib installation on my website in the Project car section, on a '00 SS Camaro.
http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com :)

[Ed Blown Vert]

Thanks, right now I am having issues with the intercooler and piping. Can't figure out an easy way to get the bolts in the radiator support. And the tubing seem to hang too low.


Originally posted by TireSmokinLS1
sure no prob..

-make sure you have an impact for the crank bolt.
-if you are getting an 8 rib, make sure you buy the Super Dampener as well.
-when installing your super dampener, make sure to boil the hub in hot water for about 6 minutes before installation (causing it to expand, then contract when cool and on the crank snout).
-hanging the intercoolers is a PITA. You may have to cut access holes (as you can see that I did). Having a friend/wife/gf with long small hands really helps here.
-if you get a procharger, ATI's directions suck...really.
-pull the fan before working on the crank pulley, and don't put it back on until the blower is mounted.
-buy a nice 3 arm pulley puller from autozone (bout $30)
-a little WD40 on the rubber tubes makes installation easier.

thats all i can think of at the moment. Let me know if you have any other specific questions...keep in mind this is my first time really working on the engine of a car (besides doing my headers a few weeks ago).

[TireSmokinLS1]

Originally posted by Ed LS1 Vert
Thanks, right now I am having issues with the intercooler and piping. Can't figure out an easy way to get the bolts in the radiator support. And the tubing seem to hang too low.

Yeah, getting the bolts in the radiator support is a pain. I had to cut small access holes in the support with a sawzall...Long, thin fingers are key for slipping the bolts in from the top!

The tubing hangs low in my car too, and my intercoolers are crooked. I've been told you can straighten this out by trimming the tube...but i was wary of doing that.

[Ed Blown Vert]

Originally posted by TireSmokinLS1
Yeah, getting the bolts in the radiator support is a pain. I had to cut small access holes in the support with a sawzall...Long, thin fingers are key for slipping the bolts in from the top!

The tubing hangs low in my car too, and my intercoolers are crooked. I've been told you can straighten this out by trimming the tube...but i was wary of doing that.

Whew, got them in.

My tubing was all crooked till I trimmed them. Now everything fits nice and straight and is tucked up nicely. :)

Install is done btw. :)

[TireSmokinLS1]

Originally posted by Ed LS1 Vert
Whew, got them in.

My tubing was all crooked till I trimmed them. Now everything fits nice and straight and is tucked up nicely. :)

Install is done btw. :)

awesome, i just saw your post over on Tech, so i figured you got it done!

I need to trim my tubing up soon!

[Ed Blown Vert]

Do you know if it matters which way the surge valve goes? Instructions say install it with the head of the nut on the butterfly facing the J-Tube. But the pic in the instructions show the reverse.

[uLs1a]

Ed, you got a blower?

[Ed Blown Vert]

Originally posted by A4_Red_Z28
Ed, you got a blower?

Who me? Naaa, just researching. :)

[uLs1a]

Originally posted by Ed LS1 Vert
Who me? Naaa, just researching. :)

Still?;) When you do you plan on getting one?

[Ed Blown Vert]

Oh sooner that you think. ;)

[uLs1a]

Originally posted by Ed LS1 Vert
Oh sooner that you think. ;)

Please say its before the end of summer?

[Ed Blown Vert]

:yup:

[LSs1Power]

Originally posted by TireSmokinLS1

-buy a nice 3 arm pulley puller from autozone (bout $30)


I got the 8 rib setup too, but im still waiting on ATI to replace the broken fan. Do u have the pinning kit for the crank pulley? Do u have the part number for the three arm puller? Where did u buy it? Im only 20 miles way from germantown.

[TireSmokinLS1]

Originally posted by LSs1Power
I got the 8 rib setup too, but im still waiting on ATI to replace the broken fan. Do u have the pinning kit for the crank pulley? Do u have the part number for the three arm puller? Where did u buy it? Im only 20 miles way from germantown.

nice, i didn't pin my crank (i guess i should have, but after having to spend an extra $500 on the pulley..i couldn't swing the pinning kit at the same time!).

I don't have a part number for the 3 arm pulley, I bought mine at Autozone. I'm suire Pep Boys, Track Auto etc... carry them as well. Let me know if you have any questions along the way.

[LSs1Power]

Originally posted by TireSmokinLS1
nice, i didn't pin my crank (i guess i should have, but after having to spend an extra $500 on the pulley..i couldn't swing the pinning kit at the same time!).

I don't have a part number for the 3 arm pulley, I bought mine at Autozone. I'm suire Pep Boys, Track Auto etc... carry them as well. Let me know if you have any questions along the way.

So pinning the crank is not a must??!! I really dont feel like spending the extra money to get the pining tool. I tried looking for the three arm pulley puller on autozone with no luck. I also called pep boys and track auto and they have all two arm pulley puller only. It would really help if u can find a part number or give me the phone number for the autozone u delt with. Also if u feel like helping installing another SC tell me :D I just dont feel like spending 900-1200 for a SC install.

[TireSmokinLS1]

Originally posted by LSs1Power
So pinning the crank is not a must??!! I really dont feel like spending the extra money to get the pining tool. I tried looking for the three arm pulley puller on autozone with no luck. I also called pep boys and track auto and they have all two arm pulley puller only. It would really help if u can find a part number or give me the phone number for the autozone u delt with. Also if u feel like helping installing another SC tell me :D I just dont feel like spending 900-1200 for a SC install.

some people have problems with the crank bolt backing out...i haven't yet..but i've only driven the car around 100 miles so far. I'm checking everything out this weekend, so i can see if it backed out any. It's definately not a "must" though.

I have to go to autozone to return a belt, and i'll see if i can get a part number for the puller when i go.

Have you ever done any engine work before? I hadn't, and did the SC install myself. It took a while, but I got it done...it's really not that hard...i wrote a bunch of tips i learned somewhere (maybe on this thread, i can't remember while i'm typing this)

[LSs1Power]

I spoke to Bob at EPP and he said its better to pin the kit. They do it at most of their cars when installing the 8 rib setup. Im getting a pinning kit soon so if u need to use it just tell me :)

[soslow99ta]

Originally posted by LSs1Power
... but im still waiting on ATI to replace the broken fan. ....

:hellno: :nono: :nosad:
their fan is a piece of junk, get a spal high-flow, much more airflow, but you are warned, it's loud :eek:

I may be interested in renting the pinning kit from you for a day or 2 in the future :)

[Ed Blown Vert]

What causes the engine to stay hot longer even when you are on the freeway? Is it because part of our radiator is covered?