Procharger Install Difficulty
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Southern New England
Originally Posted by Skunkworks
Pinning the crank will likely be worst part. It depends on your skills and then the tuning part (never underestimate tuning, your engine will thank you).
Mike
Mike
Isn't the tuning handled by flashing with a handheld programmer?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Chicagoland Area IL
Start by reading https://www.aandacorvette.com/supercharger_inst.asp web site. Tuning from handheld programmers is by most considered a means by which to drive to a qualified tuner. It is generic and not all engines respond the same, the $300-500 you will spend for good tune may save you thousands in long run.
Mike
Mike
Le Mans Master
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From: New Blue 9.80 @ 142MPH stock motor
St. Jude Donor '03-'06-'07-'08
Originally Posted by Beemster
Sounds like a couple PIA items there and if it nedds to be dyno tuned, might just as well see the Vette Drs in the first place.
Thanks
Thanks
Melting Slicks
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From: western colorado colorado
I am an average , maybe sub average back yard mechanic...This spring, i changed my old dual intercooler system the the A&A single system. 30 hours on my ^@ back....I am glad i did it, but i had the old system to follow as a pattern....I would STRONGLY suggest you have it installed by a pro, and most important, TUNED by a pro....You must pin the crank. This is not a job for an average weekend wrencher in my opinion 
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Henderson Texas
Make sure you read my thread about cam bolts backing out...make sure you go in there and retighten them and relocktite them so you don't have the same problem I and many others have had.
I would say if you consider yourself an average mechanic then you need to let someone else do it. I consider myself pretty good and it was somewhat of a challenge to me. If you decide to do it yourself, Private message me and I will give you my number. I will walk you through any tough spots you run into. That goes for anyone else as well. If you need some help or have some questions just let me know.
I would say if you consider yourself an average mechanic then you need to let someone else do it. I consider myself pretty good and it was somewhat of a challenge to me. If you decide to do it yourself, Private message me and I will give you my number. I will walk you through any tough spots you run into. That goes for anyone else as well. If you need some help or have some questions just let me know.
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Pro
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From: North Carolina
Originally Posted by exploder
Make sure you read my thread about cam bolts backing out...make sure you go in there and retighten them and relocktite them so you don't have the same problem I and many others have had.
Thanks
Pro
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: North Carolina
Originally Posted by exploder
there are 3 bolts holding the cam in under the timing cover and crank pulley. you have to remove the bolts put loctite on them and retorque to 14ft/lb.
Just looking for how long the job will take. I'm a newbie to cam work.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Henderson Texas
airbridge, and intake box, a/c condensor needs to be unbolted and tied up out of the way, radiator drained and removed along with the fan assembly, radiator and condensor subframe removed, powersteering rack removed, crank pulley removed, front main seal, timing cover, timing chain, and then the cam bolts.
