Vf Supercharger install(do it yourself style)
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02-04-2009, 01:45 PM
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#242
02-04-2009, 02:13 PM
PROPS to you Stacey!
I was brought up as a DIY mech having rebuilt a Javlin AMX, Mustang GT and helped on dads vette. It really makes me feel good to see people out there continuing to tackle projects like this.
When I picked up my first pcar last year people asked if I was concerned about maint costs. My answer to them was no way, still gonna DIY. At which point they thought I was nuts. I explained to them 2 things: One our cars are race designed and therefore designed for maint. Second the amount of DIY information available to me is incredible.
To me this has been one of the greatest contributions the internet has brought to the modern world. The amount of information available for us is 1000x more then a Chilton book could ever provide to our previous generations.
I would love to do this mod at some point in the future. Thank you so much for the great writeup on your project. I expect to see some youtube videos of this car running soon!!!!
I was brought up as a DIY mech having rebuilt a Javlin AMX, Mustang GT and helped on dads vette. It really makes me feel good to see people out there continuing to tackle projects like this.
When I picked up my first pcar last year people asked if I was concerned about maint costs. My answer to them was no way, still gonna DIY. At which point they thought I was nuts. I explained to them 2 things: One our cars are race designed and therefore designed for maint. Second the amount of DIY information available to me is incredible.
To me this has been one of the greatest contributions the internet has brought to the modern world. The amount of information available for us is 1000x more then a Chilton book could ever provide to our previous generations.
I would love to do this mod at some point in the future. Thank you so much for the great writeup on your project. I expect to see some youtube videos of this car running soon!!!!
I just spent the last two days under my 98 M3 replacing bushings! What a pain! I felt like giving up more than once but with a little patience and care I was able to get the job done and I saved hundreds over what the dealer or private shop would have cost. The best part, the knowledge that the parts are installed correctly and with care.
My 997S is already racking up an expensive mods list and in the future I plan do the majority of them myself. I have to say from experience, if you want a certain amount of care and precision with your mod installs, you need to do them yourself. I think this attitude comes from me being a little bit of perfectionist. I wish I had done my exhaust install myself....although GMG does excellent work.
May be tackling a Supercharger install myself sometime in the distant future!
Jason
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#243
02-04-2009, 07:09 PM
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And yes Ken I am there(light at the end of the tunnel),LOL.
Gonna wash and clean all the underbody panels and bolt them back on,along with the bumpers this weekend!
Wait for my ECU to come back from VF.Once installed,fire it up(bad word..I mean START),let it warm up and then take it for a lesiure drive working the boost up to be sure all hoses are connected properly(advice from IAPorscheDoc),give her a quick look-over and THEN go out and 'MASH' that pedal,I am gonna push that gas pedal through the floor boards,LOL!!!
Probably not....
Do it !
It is a nerve racking experience but well worth it so far!
The support from everyone is overwhelming,something you will experience installing the charger or doing any other major mod.
There are a few people here that I owe 'HUGE' for their help/advice and quite sure they would have hepled anybody in my shoes!
For that I am sincerely grateful and hopefully,I will have the chance to help somebody,liked they helped me(something that these forums are all about)!
I have NOT ONE COMPLAINT !
I already feel differently about/towards my car.
I was afraid to touch this car 'mechanically' when I bought it,but now I am very comfortable with working on it!
To describe the exact feeling I got by doing this,I couldn't even begin to put into words!
Stacy
#245
02-07-2009, 09:36 AM
Justatoy,
Be advised the miles per gallon and miles to go computer will be inaccurate. The GIAC programming does not take into account the larger diameter fuel injectors. Sean said they would be working on that programming but it may take a while.
Be advised the miles per gallon and miles to go computer will be inaccurate. The GIAC programming does not take into account the larger diameter fuel injectors. Sean said they would be working on that programming but it may take a while.
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02-07-2009, 10:04 AM
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Thanks!
Thanks,I never look at that function anyway.I always go by the needle!
Here is what I am working on right now while I wait for my ECU to come back.
Oil Catch Can:
This is still in the 'building stage'.I need to have two bungs welded on,one line in and one out.On my car I will NOT be running the line out back to the intake.
Three piece design.The base is machined with a friction so that the cap and can will not move.Once place together looks like a solid piece.
Hard to see but the cap is threaded to the can so that all you do is lift it out,unscrew the cap,empty and clean.No need to disconnect any lines.We are also going to machine in an o-ring in the cap to be sure of a tight seal.
I am also going to fill it with fuel filter foam to help trap the oily vapour.
I will post more pics once I get further along.
Here is what I am working on right now while I wait for my ECU to come back.
Oil Catch Can:
This is still in the 'building stage'.I need to have two bungs welded on,one line in and one out.On my car I will NOT be running the line out back to the intake.
Three piece design.The base is machined with a friction so that the cap and can will not move.Once place together looks like a solid piece.
Hard to see but the cap is threaded to the can so that all you do is lift it out,unscrew the cap,empty and clean.No need to disconnect any lines.We are also going to machine in an o-ring in the cap to be sure of a tight seal.
I am also going to fill it with fuel filter foam to help trap the oily vapour.
I will post more pics once I get further along.
Last edited by justatoy; 02-07-2009 at 10:13 AM.
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02-07-2009, 10:17 AM
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You can also eliminate ever having to drain the can by tapping into the hose you installed for the oil return line for the SC.
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02-08-2009, 09:23 PM
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Redridge,
Neat looking piece!
I noticed you ran a return line.
Did you put anything inside the can to hep with trapping the oil?
What are the outside dimensions of that 'can'?
How fast does it fill,if at all?
What did you use for sight glass?
Does the the joint where the glass mounts leak at all?
I do not think that I am going to put a sight glass on mine as I figure it will be so easy to check,(the hoses will not need to be removed to be cleaned).
Wow,I am glad I decided to do it....I didn't think anyone had one as nobody said anything about it!
Any other little tid-bits you guys are hiding,LOL!
Any water-injection ideas(for safety)?
Stacy
PS you guys amaze me!
Neat looking piece!
I noticed you ran a return line.
Did you put anything inside the can to hep with trapping the oil?
What are the outside dimensions of that 'can'?
How fast does it fill,if at all?
What did you use for sight glass?
Does the the joint where the glass mounts leak at all?
I do not think that I am going to put a sight glass on mine as I figure it will be so easy to check,(the hoses will not need to be removed to be cleaned).
Wow,I am glad I decided to do it....I didn't think anyone had one as nobody said anything about it!
Any other little tid-bits you guys are hiding,LOL!
Any water-injection ideas(for safety)?
Stacy
PS you guys amaze me!
#253
02-10-2009, 08:09 AM
see below...
Redridge,
Neat looking piece! Thanks
I noticed you ran a return line.... Yeah, its mostly gas thats going in there...
Did you put anything inside the can to hep with trapping the oil? no, the way the can is design, oil cant cross over from the inlet/outlet bungs... and as for draining, it has a drain screw on the bottom.
What are the outside dimensions of that 'can'? maybe 3X5 inches, its small...
How fast does it fill,if at all? Ive used it maybe 1.5K miles havent drained it yet... though the real test is at the track... this is the main reason why I put it in.... I tend to fill my oil all the way to the top, but I find oil in the intercooler (maybe because of codensation, not sure) at very agressive driving.
What did you use for sight glass? correct, high press plastic air/hose tubing... no leaks.
Does the the joint where the glass mounts leak at all? none
I do not think that I am going to put a sight glass on mine as I figure it will be so easy to check,(the hoses will not need to be removed to be cleaned).
Wow,I am glad I decided to do it....I didn't think anyone had one as nobody said anything about it!... you'd be suprised what people are doing to this kit... liquid injection for cooling, temp monitors for water pump failure, boost gauges... custom intercooler brackets... manual on/off engine fan..... all sorts of stuff
Any other little tid-bits you guys are hiding,LOL! can't give it all away.... ask 1999Porsche911, he's mod his to go faster than a stage 1 turbo
Any water-injection ideas(for safety)?... its not necessary for street, but on track its a diff story... especially if youre behind a car for a long time (insufficient air to the front air exchanger)...
Stacy
PS you guys amaze me! Welcome to the club!
Neat looking piece! Thanks
I noticed you ran a return line.... Yeah, its mostly gas thats going in there...
Did you put anything inside the can to hep with trapping the oil? no, the way the can is design, oil cant cross over from the inlet/outlet bungs... and as for draining, it has a drain screw on the bottom.
What are the outside dimensions of that 'can'? maybe 3X5 inches, its small...
How fast does it fill,if at all? Ive used it maybe 1.5K miles havent drained it yet... though the real test is at the track... this is the main reason why I put it in.... I tend to fill my oil all the way to the top, but I find oil in the intercooler (maybe because of codensation, not sure) at very agressive driving.
What did you use for sight glass? correct, high press plastic air/hose tubing... no leaks.
Does the the joint where the glass mounts leak at all? none
I do not think that I am going to put a sight glass on mine as I figure it will be so easy to check,(the hoses will not need to be removed to be cleaned).
Wow,I am glad I decided to do it....I didn't think anyone had one as nobody said anything about it!... you'd be suprised what people are doing to this kit... liquid injection for cooling, temp monitors for water pump failure, boost gauges... custom intercooler brackets... manual on/off engine fan..... all sorts of stuff
Any other little tid-bits you guys are hiding,LOL! can't give it all away.... ask 1999Porsche911, he's mod his to go faster than a stage 1 turbo
Any water-injection ideas(for safety)?... its not necessary for street, but on track its a diff story... especially if youre behind a car for a long time (insufficient air to the front air exchanger)...
Stacy
PS you guys amaze me! Welcome to the club!
Last edited by Redridge; 02-10-2009 at 08:15 AM.
#254
02-10-2009, 06:33 PM
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Sorry,just got a little excited!
All parts will be here for the weekend,or a suppose to be,to finish this off!
Just received confirmation that VF has programmed the ECU and aske me how I want it shipped.......OVERNIGHT I replied,LOL!
Hopefully car will be on the ground early next week!
Stacy
PS Redridge I would 'kill' to be in the same club as you guys,LOL!
All parts will be here for the weekend,or a suppose to be,to finish this off!
Just received confirmation that VF has programmed the ECU and aske me how I want it shipped.......OVERNIGHT I replied,LOL!
Hopefully car will be on the ground early next week!
Stacy
PS Redridge I would 'kill' to be in the same club as you guys,LOL!
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02-10-2009, 07:27 PM
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