The Grond Chronicles : Supercharger Install Part I [Dialup, you know the script]
04-14-2006, 08:02 PM
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Ummmm...lemme rephrase that, Jack Daniels is over visiting. Dammmnit....
04-14-2006, 08:29 PM
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EG,
Another funny observation....the distance between your tire and top of the wheel well is still less than 90% of the cars even when you have it on jack stands!!!! You're still the slammedest owner I've seen!!
Glen
Another funny observation....the distance between your tire and top of the wheel well is still less than 90% of the cars even when you have it on jack stands!!!! You're still the slammedest owner I've seen!!
Glen
04-15-2006, 01:17 AM
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UPDATE : Day 5
Made my second parts run today - got 3 gallons of oil, 2 oil filters, Dexcool, etc. Chris (Stangkiller) came over to give me a hand until Sunday morning - thanks Chris!
Changed my diff oil to the new DTE Redline. Installed the fuel pump and started the final mock up of the blower. Will be ready for first fire tomorrow.
Here are the "in progress" pics
Started by draining the fuel tank with homemade jumper. Thanks to Connecticut for this tip
Got the old fuel pump out
And began the disassembly
Moved the fuel level sender over
And disconnected the old pump
Made my second parts run today - got 3 gallons of oil, 2 oil filters, Dexcool, etc. Chris (Stangkiller) came over to give me a hand until Sunday morning - thanks Chris!
Changed my diff oil to the new DTE Redline. Installed the fuel pump and started the final mock up of the blower. Will be ready for first fire tomorrow.
Here are the "in progress" pics
Started by draining the fuel tank with homemade jumper. Thanks to Connecticut for this tip
Got the old fuel pump out
And began the disassembly
Moved the fuel level sender over
And disconnected the old pump
04-15-2006, 01:19 AM
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This is your fuel level sender AKA your gas guage. This is the little demon that stops working and leaves you wondering if you have enough gas. Price? $235 at the stealership
New Racetronix fuel pump
New pump (top) and old pump (below)
Changed the fuel filter as well. Might as well do this while doing everything else.
New Racetronix fuel pump
New pump (top) and old pump (below)
Changed the fuel filter as well. Might as well do this while doing everything else.
04-15-2006, 01:22 AM
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New fuel pump installed
And wired up for more juice
Ran the wires down the driver's side rocker panel
Got the belt installed and tensioned
And started the final mock up
And wired up for more juice
Ran the wires down the driver's side rocker panel
Got the belt installed and tensioned
And started the final mock up
04-15-2006, 01:24 AM
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Installed the restrictor plate (to limit maximum boost and allow boost to come on earlier
And did the final mock up - ready for lockdown tomorrow and first fire
And did the final mock up - ready for lockdown tomorrow and first fire
04-15-2006, 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by torch2000vert
EG
Your getting close man, how can you sleep tonight? hope you make some videos and some sound clips, cant wait to hear that
SC sound.
Your getting close man, how can you sleep tonight? hope you make some videos and some sound clips, cant wait to hear that
SC sound.
I should have first fire by lunchtime tomorrow. Still have to install the T1 sways, get the charge tube to fit with it installed and up my ground clearance (kinda important for me )
04-15-2006, 01:39 AM
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I must say that I am somewhat bemused by the Florida crowd's reaction (or lack thereof) to my Mod Party; prior to the install - many expressed interest in a supercharger install, but when I go and do it - no one seems interested. Oh well, their loss.
Many more mods to come - but I will not announce them anymore.
EG
Many more mods to come - but I will not announce them anymore.
EG
04-15-2006, 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
There will be a few videos in the works. I should have first fire by lunchtime tomorrow. Still have to install the T1 sways, get the charge tube to fit with it installed and up my ground clearance (kinda important for me )
I should have first fire by lunchtime tomorrow. Still have to install the T1 sways, get the charge tube to fit with it installed and up my ground clearance (kinda important for me )Many more mods to come - but I will not announce them anymore.
I hope you keep me in the loop, and you know all the real performance nuts are on the other coast.
No more slamin and jammin?
the lowered look is your TM Makes your ride look like a racing car
04-15-2006, 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by torch2000vert
I hope you keep me in the loop, and you know all the real performance nuts are on the other coast.
Originally Posted by torch2000vert
No more slamin and jammin? the lowered look is your TM Makes your ride look like a racing car
the lowered look is your TM Makes your ride look like a racing car 
I am not raising Grond !!! I am raising the charge tube !! 
04-15-2006, 01:45 AM
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And here we are... thousands miles away and anxious as hell to see the updates Really wish I was there bud 
Hell, this thread has been my home page for 4 days now
Cant wait for tomorrow to find out the verdict
Really wish I was there bud Hell, this thread has been my home page for 4 days now Cant wait for tomorrow to find out the verdict
04-15-2006, 01:46 AM
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all expenses paid trip to the Montery Bay area
If you ever want an all expenses paid trip to the Montery Bay area for another Paxton install, Well you know were to find me, and bring your clubs if you play
"Oh no! I am not raising Grond !!! I am raising the charge tube" !!
Oh thank goodness, I was really worried
"Oh no! I am not raising Grond !!! I am raising the charge tube" !!
Oh thank goodness, I was really worried
04-15-2006, 01:47 AM
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I got word today that the LS2 is in my very near future.... VERY near future
04-15-2006, 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by torch2000vert
If you ever want an all expenses paid trip to the Montery Bay area for another Paxton install, Well you know were to find me, and bring your clubs if you play
04-15-2006, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by FactoryRaceCar
And here we are... thousands miles away and anxious as hell to see the updates Really wish I was there bud Hell, this thread has been my home page for 4 days now
Cant wait for tomorrow to find out the verdict
Really wish I was there bud Hell, this thread has been my home page for 4 days now Cant wait for tomorrow to find out the verdict
04-15-2006, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by shakainc
I need to wash my car and go to the bank. Then I'll be on my way to hear Grond once again.
woohoo!See you in a bit