they started out with the Ebrock tuner that comes w/ it, but then they dyno tuned it up a notch. They had it higher but was a little lean, so I think their comfortable with 504. did I mention its sleeper quiet...

 

How much does the shop want for a turnkey install?

 

Dropped my driver's side only fuel tank this afternoon solo. Took slightly over an hour after I got the car up on jackstands and tires/wheels off.

Definitely do-able following the directions posted earlier but definitely a ROYAL PITA. Collapsing the crossover tube is tricky.

One mistake I made....gravity is not your friend...do your best to drain the tank completely before you get started...every gallon weighs 7-ish lbs and I had more than two gallons left!

You are only half-way home when you get the tank out. The fuel pump appears to be slightly larger than the hole!...no kidding....SECOND PITA event was getting the fuel pump out of the tank.

 

It's supposed to rain tomorrow so give me a shout if you're doing anymore wrenching. I'll be home most of the day. Hopefully your kit gets here on time.

PS - Your garage smells like gasoline.

 

Smells like fun to me....just checked and my 1591 is now in Birmingham. It goes from there to Dothan and I suspect they'll call me Monday afternoon for a Tuesday delivery.

I could use a hand tomorrow slipping the front fascia off. Other than that I've just about disassembled everything else.

 

 

"Out For Delivery"

 

DELIVERED! Had to chase the semi driver down at an off ramp on the Interstate to get it but it's now in my hands. That's sure one big azz box it came in!..about 30"x36"x24" if anyone cares...shipping invoice said 199lbs!

First step... Fuel pump goes in tomorrow.

 

 

Let us know how that fuel pump goes in since it was such a pain coming out. If you can get any pics that would be great.

 

You bet...will do. Since this thread has gone all over the place I will probably start with a fresh thread. I won't document the standard install info as A&A has already done an excellent job of it in another thread. I'll focus on the little gotchas I've uncovered/observed as I go.

As for the tank and fuel pump, I think once a guy has done one of these it really isn't a big deal...on a MN6 car that is. You need to be able to visualize in your head how the crossover tube connects and things such as that because you'll be working pretty much in the blind. I'll shoot a picture or two of that coupler (tank end) while the car is apart and I'll also have a few comments on R&R'ing the fuel pump from the tank to start off with.

My next challenge will be trying to fit the heat exchanger up in the radiator baffle along with my Z06 oil cooler. Ideally I'd want the sandwich to be s/c cooler, oil cooler, AC condenser and radiator but there are clearance issues going that route so the s/c cooler may have to go behind the oil cooler...less than optimal. Depending on what I see with respect to IATs I may downsize to the 1/3 size Z51 oil cooler which will allow alot more airflow directly to the s/c heat exchanger. I've watched my oil temps closely since installing that Z06 cooler and I think for a car that is 95% street use the Z06 oil cooler is overkill anyhow.

fun...fun....fun!

 

I never got a definitive invoice from that shop.

I am in the process of having the install done by someone else, so I would rather not say right now. But I will tell you this .....its on the way

PM me and I'll tell you what the shops ballpark $ was.

 

A few pics....

The driver's side tank


The lines in the tank


The dreaded crossover tube connector


What the crossover tube connects to


Fuel Sending Unit which has to be swapped to new pump


These are the two sending unit wires that have to be swapped to new connector


Getting the new pump in the tank is a challenge. The even larger challenge for me was getting that crossover tube reconnected...spent an entire morning swapping the pump and finally getting the crossover tube aligned and reconnected...it will definitely try your patience!

 

Great info and pics. Looking at the crossover tube I can see that really being fun. Without seeing what it looks like ahead of time I'm not sure how you ever got it.

 

Here are a couple more shots for those interested.

The pump which extends from the very top of the tank to the floor of it. You have to slip the pump half way in and then fish the two lines inside the tank out so you can connect them to the pump...a CHINESE PUZZLE for sure!


The other side of the crossover tube as seen from where the fuel tank rests..sorry about the focus...hard to get a clean shot up there


I should wrap up the Edelbrock install today. I spent some time yesterday afternoon trying to get both my Z06 oil cooler and s/c heat exchanger both fitted in the radiator plastic "baffle". I was really hoping to stack the s/c heat exchanger forward of the oil cooler but I was unable to come up with a solution that gave me the clearance I needed. The end result is the stack is oil cooler, s/c heat exchanger, a/c condenser and then radiator. I'll shoot a picture or two this morning. Although the oil cooler and s/c heat exchanger don't touch, there isn't much more than about 1" of clearance between them. I'll run with this setup for a while and will consider downsizing to the Z51 oil cooler which is about 1/3 the size of the Z06 oil cooler...same hoses and mounting holes. This would give at least 2/3 of the s/c heat exchanger direct exposure to the cool air. IMHO the Z06 oil cooler is overkill anyhow for a car that spends most of it's time on the streets.

I'm also running a Dewitts radiator so I expect little to no change in engine temps.

Oh and for those that were asking...this head unit is one big porker!....


I wonder how that weight compares to a Maggie?

More to come

 

I'll see you around noon to slap that "porker" on there.

 

 

The head unit has been installed. For you DYI people this is a two man job. Now it's time to hook up the hoses, fuel delivery, and electronics. More to follow.

 

A few more photos

Cooler sandwich


Water pump is in


Almost done

 

Wow, thanks a lot for the excellent photos!