Installation of a ProCharger at home! *** Many Pics! ***
07-07-2008, 07:27 PM
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I installed my SC myself.
I will tell you this for sure. The satisfaction of doing it yourself is awesome.
Next by doing it yourself you will have a very good understanding of how it all works and will then be able to diagnose and repair anything that may pop up down the road.
btw. You'll also know it was done right.
I will tell you this for sure. The satisfaction of doing it yourself is awesome.
Next by doing it yourself you will have a very good understanding of how it all works and will then be able to diagnose and repair anything that may pop up down the road.
btw. You'll also know it was done right.
07-07-2008, 08:51 PM
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Looking great so far!
After I did mine my buddy Joe and I did his on his stock '04 M^ with full exhaust and Methanol Injection and he laid down 525 RWHP and 494 RWTQ
Excellent
YOU WILL ENJOY 
What is you RWHP and RWTQ Goal?
Thanks,Matt
After I did mine my buddy Joe and I did his on his stock '04 M^ with full exhaust and Methanol Injection and he laid down 525 RWHP and 494 RWTQ
Excellent
YOU WILL ENJOY What is you RWHP and RWTQ Goal?
Thanks,Matt
07-07-2008, 09:48 PM
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Looking forward to seeing the entire process documented. Nice job so far.
07-08-2008, 08:33 AM
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Day 4
Well, on Monday, Day 4, I did not get much accomplished. With working on my primary job, I did not get started until late. Anyway, today, I got in my new Corsa Pace Car cat-back system! So, I began unhooking the old stock Cat-back mufflers.
Old muffler:
New Corsas:
Oh, here is the kit for pinning the crank shaft, if anyone is interested:
After I worked on the exhaust, I pulled my old 26 lb injectors out:
... and installed the provided 38 Lb injectors:
While I had the injectors off, I installed a new check-valve in the PCV line. I also capped a vacuum port on the throttle body (all documented in the ProCharger manual):
Old muffler:
New Corsas:
Oh, here is the kit for pinning the crank shaft, if anyone is interested:
After I worked on the exhaust, I pulled my old 26 lb injectors out:
... and installed the provided 38 Lb injectors:
While I had the injectors off, I installed a new check-valve in the PCV line. I also capped a vacuum port on the throttle body (all documented in the ProCharger manual):
07-08-2008, 09:14 AM
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This is an excellent thread -- will show everyone just how much work installing one of these 'bolt-on' kits is.
I'm happy to see that Procharger's instructions are just as full of understatements as they were when I installed one of their kits on my '92 Vette back in 1998.
Step 46: Remove engine.
Step 47: Balance on end of your d**k.
Step 48: Reinstall engine.
I'm happy to see that Procharger's instructions are just as full of understatements as they were when I installed one of their kits on my '92 Vette back in 1998.
Step 46: Remove engine.
Step 47: Balance on end of your d**k.
Step 48: Reinstall engine.
*PM me!* Thanks dood!
Thanks!
07-08-2008, 10:43 AM
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Melting Slicks
Looks like a great jobso far... A much biggerproject than I would ever attempt on my own...
good luck as the end result will be worth it!!
good luck as the end result will be worth it!!
07-08-2008, 01:59 PM
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Nice work! To do the job with jack stands must really be a pain. When mine goes out of warranty I'm thinking about installing one. Keep up the awesome work . David
. David
07-08-2008, 02:12 PM
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10
Yes, the jack stands are a little pain to work with, but, they do work fine. I will try to get more done this evening and post more in the morning! keep watching, and ask any questions you want. This thread is to help anyone who may want to do an install themselves.
Last edited by clif; 07-18-2008 at 12:52 PM.
07-08-2008, 03:43 PM
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I am assuming that you have some sort of a handheld tuner with your kit if you are already changing out the injectors. When I changed mine from the stock injectors to 42 lb ones the car really wouldn't start without the additional tune change. I had to put the stock injectors back in to be able to drive it around and get it to the shop for a dyno tune.
07-08-2008, 08:59 PM
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10
Great job so far. I know you can't wait to experience the boosted power.
I am assuming that you have some sort of a handheld tuner with your kit if you are already changing out the injectors. When I changed mine from the stock injectors to 42 lb ones the car really wouldn't start without the additional tune change. I had to put the stock injectors back in to be able to drive it around and get it to the shop for a dyno tune.
I am assuming that you have some sort of a handheld tuner with your kit if you are already changing out the injectors. When I changed mine from the stock injectors to 42 lb ones the car really wouldn't start without the additional tune change. I had to put the stock injectors back in to be able to drive it around and get it to the shop for a dyno tune.
I have not yet loaded the new tune from the Predator. I will before I crank it up in a day or two.
Last edited by clif; 07-18-2008 at 12:53 PM.
