Supercharger install pics!
 

Ok here is the first installment of me doing this. The package arrives sometime today by FedEx, so decided to start work anyway.

First.....the shop is cleaned up and counters are ready for work.

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Next, pulled hood off.

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I hope I find out where this goes after the install.

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Getting ready to pull steering rack to pin the crank. I don't really want to cause I hate all the trouble....but.

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Of course I NEVER do anything without ****ing something up, notice the nipple broken off the radiator? That's going to involve some creative repair later.

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Seems like a good excuse for a shorter rad purchase. That hose will just come off. Leave where it's connected to open to atmosphere.

What kit did you get?

BOX ARRIVED....A BIG BOX!

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How exciting! Keep us posted!

A&A's V3 Si trim package.

Gotta find the instructions............

A very well packed box and NO damage to box anywhere! FedEx did a super job and even used a dolly to take it to my shop.... :smash:

your so lucky. Mabey Ill have one someday. Good luck with the build rick

way to go! congrats on getting brand new, instead of someone else's junk. I love these kinds of threads, with the weekly updates and great pics! keep 'em coming, Rick!:thumbs:

Downloaded from A&A Corvette......ALL 41 pages!

Geeeee, this is gonna take a WEEK or so. :ack:

Pinning the crank tomorrow....... wow, this is going to be a job for an old man.

Cool mod.
Very good pics. too. :thumbs:

Go Rick Go!! :thumbs:

I'll be following this thread!!!! :D

You are a lucky guy - should be a great addition to your car. Will follow your posts as you go along.

Congrats on joining a whole different side of owning a Vette. You're gonna love it and tires are going to cost you:reddevil Good luck with the install man:rock: Venture over to the blown side of the hose if you have questions. Those guys know there stuff for sure.

Wheres the Alkey Control Box Rick? I don't see it?:toetap:

Hope you went with the 3.4 pulley from the start, if not it's going to cost you later when you pulley down!

But my gut is telling me you went with the 3,6

3.6...... I'm much more concerned on where to put my "supercharged" logo's ..... :rofl:

You already now where this is all headed in the end. But I'm taking it step by step to drag the enjoyment duration for at least a few years. Money and time are on my side.

Looks like a fun project. :D

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:cheers::thumbs:

Awesome Rick. I'm wanting to SC my car too. Can't wait to see your progress.

You are old .....
 

Lol:thumbs:

Hell Rick, Your not an old man. Your still a little boy. Well, At least Ill bet you feel Like it still..I know I do when I get new toys...

The blower was hands down the best mod I ever did, your going to really enjoy that additional power, it's going to be a long week 4 sure.

Heck I pinned my crack last year at the old age of 52 in less than a 1/2 hour. Get on with it.

awesome! :thumbs:

One day I will have one but for now I'll just enjoy the stories you guys have with the kit!!! Congrats!!

:iagree: Looking forward to following this process and seeing the transformation of the beast leaving the N/A world! :rock: on!

How is this chrome going to fit your color scheme?

:lurk: Good luck with the install. Everyone is on pins and needles!! :cheers:

Yea, that's going to be a sore spot for sure, maybe I should paint it checkered flag pattern? Hahahahahah :rofl:

No, it's staying polished and I'm just going to shoulder the burden and Drive on.

"High speed, low drag"

My favorite vehicle, so the Vette has a lot to live up to and the S/C will help with that.

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How did you do that? :toetap:

You should be used to the "Look at how fast I can do things" posts by now :lol:

Subscribed to this thread for sure Rick! Best of luck on the install!

I've been wanting to SC my Z06, been holding off cause I want to upgrade all down the line so I don't start breaking the weak links later on. I went through that on my 70 Mach 1, build engine = four broken trannies. Build tranny = twisted driveshaft+ broken U joints + broken tailshaft housing. Upgrade driveshaft + U joints = Broken U bolts holding axle to leaf springs + broken axle studs and almost losing wheel, only 1 lug holding it on. Don't want to follow that path again.

In for more pics :D

From a engineering standpoint and years designing, THERE WILL ALWAYS BE A WEAK POINT. Finding them is easy, avoiding them is just time related.

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I tried pinning my crack too but it just hurt too much and I had to stop:smash:

Sometimes we have engineered weak links. Usually someting that is not cost prohibitive and easily replaced is best. Just how weak to make it can be difficult, want it just weak enough to fail before other more costly parts, but don't want it to fail too easily.

Curious to see what numbers and performance levels get generated.

Working still...... had to pause and install the A/C in the shop to keep temps at bay.

See you have a '98 too. Have you done anything to the motor yet and how many miles do you have? Mine is still pretty much stock and I probably have a few more miles on mine than you do on yours. Been debating this for a while now. Have fun with the install. Looks like fun.:thumbs:

Awesome! You sound like me, everytime I work on my car, either I break something or mess up my hands really good! GL!

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sfc rick is in the house ! ! ! :thumbs:

Toque

Today I completed the crank pinning.....and it was a pain just like the last time I removed the steering rack, although I'll admit it wasn't as bad since I knew what to get and where it was.

First had to remove stuff and make way to the crank and pull the crankshaft bolt.

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Then I used the simple jig provided in the kit and drilled the 1/4" hole and installed the pin.

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Now it's all back together waiting for tomorrow to begin the next phase of supercharger upgrade.

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Done for today....will start again in the morning.

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Nice day's work Rick. Now time for a Bud!

I don't drink a drop, but.... I've certainly earned a cold glass of tea and a rest in my easy chair for the evening. :yesnod:

good job !!

keep the pics coming!!!! :thumbs:

I like that special tool hanging on your side in that last pic :thumbs:

In for the pics and updates. Looks like fun :thumbs:

Sad to say, but a guy just barely survived getting away alive when a car loaded with 4 criminals pulled up for a home invasion a few miles away. All 4 were armed and shot up his house when he refused to unlock his door. They are still at large and local LEO's are on the hunt. Fortunately I'm a very active shooter and armed to the teeth so it would be a crooks or crook's BAD DAY to pull in my drive. It would also be a good time to put some tannerite in their car and play shoot the orange jar. LOL!!!!

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Great job Rick,I wish I had the knowledge and patience you have. I just removed mine to help pay for a engine replacement,enjoy the power and be careful. L8R ZFLASH

He pinned his crack and did the job fast...lol :rofl:

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I am inspired! Can't wait for the next installment.

Keep the pics coming Rick :rock:

Thanks for the thread Rick. Your an inspiration to me as well. I've had the YSI kit sitting here for months, just haven't budgeted the time to install it. I'll keep on eye on your progress and then install mine after seeing how you do on yours.

My kind of guy! I Noticed the firearm as well. Keep up the good work!

why would you need to carry inside your own garage?

Because I can't always give the crooks a scheduled appointment to wait in the lobby for the time I will be carrying. There are still 4 criminals on the loose in the area, and last year there was a guy who murdered 2 people and had to be tracked with dogs and helicopter just a 1/2 mile from my house hiding in the woods. :pistols:

I also carry a pocket knife and the pistol is another tool I always carry.

Looks like it's going to be late today before I get back in the shop. :(

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because that's how it is in tx... I do the same thing, I always have mine within reach whether I'm inside or out in the garage... no matter how nice of an area you live in you never know when a criminal will pop up... its better to have it and not need it then to need it and not have it in my opinion

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Same here, and I dont live on the best side of denton...

Not to Hijack the thread but its actually the law here in Kennesaw.

We like our safe community!:thumbs: Rick good luck with the project


Gun Ownership - It's The
Law In Kennesaw

By Jonathan Hamilton and David Burch

Marietta Daily Journal Staff Writers




KENNESAW, Ga - Several Kennesaw officials attribute a drop in crime in the city over the past two decades to a law that requires residents to have a gun in the house. In 1982, the Kennesaw City Council unanimously passed a law requiring heads of households to own at least one firearm with ammunition. The ordinance states the gun law is needed to "protect the safety, security and general welfare of the city and its inhabitants." Then-councilman J.O. Stephenson said after the ordinance was passed, everyone "went crazy." "People all over the country said there would be shootings in the street and violence in homes," he said. "Of course, that wasn't the case." In fact, according to Stephenson, it caused the crime rate in the city to plunge. Kennesaw Historical Society president Robert Jones said following the law's passage, the crime rate dropped 89 percent in the city, compared to the modest 10 percent drop statewide. "It did drop after it was passed," he said. "After it initially dropped, it has stayed at the same low level for the past 16 years." Mayor Leonard Church was not in office when the law was passed, but he said he is a staunch supporter of it. "You can't argue with the fact that Kennesaw has the lowest crime rate of any city our size in the country," said Church, who owns a denture-making company in Kennesaw.

In for progress pics. Nice job so far!

Thanks for sharing the pics of your progress as you go along. No need to try and justify your carrying a firearm. Those of us that understand, well, we understand.

An honest, hard-working, gun carrying man working on his Corvette. How American is that! :thumbs: :flag:

Same here, I have one with me in case I need it and another one in case I cant reach the reach the first one. :yesnod:

UPdate.... I didn't get much done today cause of taking care of my parents. BUT, this afternoon I did drill the mounting holes for the new air dam and mounted it. Pulled horns off for their new mounting place, drilled and mounted the IAT sensor in new location. Installed new colder range sparkplugs(gaped .035) per instructions.

I had to pull the C4 out of the garage and dust it off, washed it, aired up the tires, checked the fluid levels and drove it while my C5 is being upgraded. Man, life is good!
Tomorrow begins a full day of wrenching.

Order that Alkey Meth setup Rick before your tune. You will gain 50-75hp and your IATs will be way cooler to help make your motor last in the Texas heat! Don't get cheap, DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

$600 for a Meth kit VS. New motor?.................................. ......What would you choose?

Nice! :thumbs:

Thank you for this thread and the pics. Please don't forget to take and post the in progress step by step pics. I know it may be a pain to stop and take pics while you're trying to get something done but they are greatly appreciated and you'll be glad you have them in the long run.

Rick it's 6:20 you're burning daylight, lets see some progress :toetap:

Waiting for my coffee........ then off to the shop! :thumbs:

LOL

At first glance I thought Rick had an old school flip phone ;)

:thumbs: awesome good luck

Rick I'm in as well!!

Can't wait to see it all done :thumbs:

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Schwwweet !!! You are going to love the extra power. Great Job.

Congrats on the purchase Rick. Kudos to you for doing all the work (as you typically do). Thanks for sharing your progress with us.

As we say here in huskernation...

I'm http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...psb141acd0.jpg for the pics/updates!

Right on! Looking good! :D

Keeeeeeep going! Don't stop! :thumbs:

You did get thee most difficult part done and out of the way, the Crank Pinning! :yesnod:

Just make sure that when you get to installing the INJECTORS you "WAIT" to have that done at the shop - your PCM is not scaled to run on the larger injectors! :nono:

Keep us posted on the results!

Did you get or are you going to do new valve springs or do you have aftermarket heads?

Thanks,Matt

Today's work...

Installed the spacers on the lower radiator support....

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Repaired the broken nipple I screwed up....

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Also cleaned up the radiators so they cool better.

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V3 is in place and it's getting closer to being finished.

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This is a problem I found trying to install the V3, a tab of some sort sticking up on the thermostat housing.....I'm going to grind it off tomorrow. Too wore out to do more today.

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Did you buy the stronger cover from gm that they recommend

No.......

I wonder if a lot of people don't buy them . Your almost there can't wait to hear it . What's your rpm idle at

.... 850 .... :thumbs:

LOL.. Yep, Ill bet that's what ricky looks like..LOL.I know I would look like that...Cant wait to here it rick...

I bought new PAC Beehive springs a couple of years ago when I did the headwork. :yesnod:

Yep that's pretty much how I feel.

Unsure about the cover people get but I wish I wouldn't have been in denial and purchased the later model power steering bracket like the instructions highly recommend... I got by with my oem 2000 bracket for about 3 months, then during aggressive driving the bracket snapped right at the idler mount, tossing the belt, causing an overheat , and rendering the car non operational. Thought I could be one of those that slip by on luck. lol

Done for today....will start again in the morning.

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Mr. Rick.....are you packing heat on your right hip??

Mr. Rick.....are you packing heat on your right hip??[/QUOTE]

Yes it is heat. Read earlier in the thread. There are a bunch of juvenile Supercharger banditos in the Lone Start State.

Thanks for the warning.....I'll get one before I'm done with this. :thumbs:

After fighting this belt getting it on...I don't want to do it again if the bracket fails.

Yes it is heat. Read earlier in the thread. There are a bunch of juvenile Supercharger banditos in the Lone Start State.[/QUOTE]

Awesome. I like how Rick operates! I carry also!!!!!!!

not sure if this will work on an a&a kit but ecs sells a fixed idler so you don't have to replace the whole bracket... basically you cut off part of the bracket and the idler bolts on using the existing bracket hole and the 2 lower waterpump bolts... that might be another option to look into

Todays progress...

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Cut out the radiator relief for the piping...pretty easy.

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Here's the belt.....yep it's behind the stuff put there so you can't get to it....go figure? The most cursing happens here..... I've shouted all sorts of words here.

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Here is the intercooler shroud you have to install....fairly easy.

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Look at this mess of hoses and tubing, it's not very clearly noted in the instructions on which hose is which......definitely could be better illustrated and match the part numbers to the instructions.

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More tomorrow.....

Damn, You are almost done.....
Good job.