supercharger install
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supercharger install
I was wondering how many people have installed their own supercharger versus having someone else do it? On one hand it seems like a pretty difficult job to tackle but on the other it's a little lame to just pay to have the work done. The scariest part I see is drilling holes in the crankshaft. What are everyones thoughts on this? Also, what are the labor costs usually?
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Re: supercharger install (crom)
Ine install itself is not that hard. Pinning the crank can be a pain without a lift if you have not done it before. The biggest challenge is getting the car properly tuned. Feel free to give us a call if you have any questions. :seeya
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Re: supercharger install (CHRIS NJ C5)
The biggest challenge is getting the car properly tuned.
I installed my Magnuson S/C myself, no problem. I put the front of the car on jack stands to pin the crank and that was the only difficult part of the job but it only took a couple of hours :cheers:
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Re: supercharger install (runamuk)
Pinning the crank is a PIA. You may be able to get a local shop to pin it for you. Since you will have the balancer off it would be a good time to install the 8 rib balancer too.
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Re: supercharger install (crom)
If you are half way compatent and not even as a mechanic, you can install the Magnacharger. It comes with great instructions as long as you can read you'll be fine. :lol: Also you must have the obvious tools. You can see at LPE website for instruction download in adobe. I did mine originally and later had 21 Century do heads and cam.
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Re: supercharger install (ICULUKN-C5)
Pinning the crank is a PIA. You may be able to get a local shop to pin it for you. Since you will have the balancer off it would be a good time to install the 8 rib balancer too.
Why is pinning the crank such a pain? Is there a lot of parts removal or is it just difficult to get in there with the drill to drill the holes?
If it's the drilling aspect, I have a high powered dremel with a flexible shaft, would that help at all?
Also, what's involved with going to the 8 rib setup? My tuner recommended this highly. How does this interact with the MMS bracket?
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Re: supercharger install (crom)
I installed mine with help from my CF friends... some 30 hours later I had really wished I had paid someone else to do it... I did learn a lot about the system though... Eventually, every piece of the ATI kit that I had installed had been taken off and replaced with a new/better piece.. there goes $6,000 out the window! :eek:
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VR :cheers:
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Re: supercharger install (GraveDigger)
I also installed and later install '03 LS6 Cam. :) :)
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Re: supercharger install (CHRIS NJ C5)
Chris,
I've heard good things about your business and have a couple of questions. Do you install Magnachargers?
How much are your labor or package prices?
Is there a tuning included or do you just use the reprogram provided in the kit?
Do you include a new painted hood?
Do you offer a warranty?
Would there be a discount if I was having other things done such as rear end gears and exhaust?
Thanks!
I've heard good things about your business and have a couple of questions. Do you install Magnachargers?
How much are your labor or package prices?
Is there a tuning included or do you just use the reprogram provided in the kit?
Do you include a new painted hood?
Do you offer a warranty?
Would there be a discount if I was having other things done such as rear end gears and exhaust?
Thanks!
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Re: supercharger install (crom)
I did not do the install, simply because I don't have enough free time. :mad The standard supercharger install from my tuner was $1200 and tuning was extra. :cheers:
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Re: supercharger install (SleepieAce)
I did my own ATI from A & A. About halfway though it hit me how much easier the magnusun would have been. But I'm happy now its done. I did my own because there is noone around here I would trust with my car and now if something goes wrong I should be able to better understand and fix it. Took about 25-30 hours for everything including fuel pump, gauges, ati and pin the crank and cost about $100 in tools. Drilling the crank is easier than taking the lug nuts off your car, its moving that rack that will kill you! :crazy: Its amazing what you can do with four jackstands and a printed set of intructions from the internet!
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Re: supercharger install (crom)
I installed my Vortech myself. I was a little intimidated to tear into my then new 2000 mile car but it wasn’t a big deal at all. It took me a little longer because I had never worked on a C5 or LS series engine. If you have some experience and mechanical aptitude you can install the ATI, Magnuson, or Vortech.
The current kits are quite good but still may need a little bit of fiddling and fitting to make right.
The current kits are quite good but still may need a little bit of fiddling and fitting to make right.
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Re: supercharger install (SleepieAce)
Jim,
I live in the Columbus area and have been considering a supercharger. Do you mind sharing with me the name of your tuner?
Thanks
I live in the Columbus area and have been considering a supercharger. Do you mind sharing with me the name of your tuner?
Thanks
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Re: supercharger install (crom)
I installed my Vortech myself. It was quite a job for as out of shape guy like
myself. I'm glad I did though. Very pleased with myself and the supercharger too!
myself. I'm glad I did though. Very pleased with myself and the supercharger too!
