HEY Y'ALL! Any back yard mechanics do their own S/C installation?
07-29-2001, 07:05 PM
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I was just wondering if this can be done by the "do it your selfer"? I generally do all my own mods, but was wondering if the S/C is a PIA? I've heard it is difficult and Stillen suggests that a mechanic beyond normal capacity take on this task! Is this the way it is?
07-29-2001, 07:44 PM
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Originally posted by yourmove
I was just wondering if this can be done by the "do it your selfer"? I generally do all my own mods, but was wondering if the S/C is a PIA? I've heard it is difficult and Stillen suggests that a mechanic beyond normal capacity take on this task! Is this the way it is?
I was just wondering if this can be done by the "do it your selfer"? I generally do all my own mods, but was wondering if the S/C is a PIA? I've heard it is difficult and Stillen suggests that a mechanic beyond normal capacity take on this task! Is this the way it is?
07-29-2001, 07:56 PM
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I installed my SC all by my self during a huge snow storm outside on a gravel driveway last winter. It took me 4 solid days{40+Hours} to install the SC properly. Before installing the SC I did exaust work and suspension work etc. Nothing to hard. Basically if you have the will to learn and I high threshhold for aggrevation and self louthing you can do it! I whould say it was probably one of THEY worst experieces of my life. I was yelling and swearing during most of the job and wishing I had someone else do it! Now that I look back on it I could install the SC pretty easaly nad whould do it again. It whould probably take me about 15-20 hours to do now.
07-29-2001, 08:04 PM
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S/C instals
Originally posted by emax95
I installed my SC all by my self during a huge snow storm outside on a gravel driveway last winter. It took me 4 solid days{40+Hours} to install the SC properly. Before installing the SC I did exaust work and suspension work etc. Nothing to hard. Basically if you have the will to learn and I high threshhold for aggrevation and self louthing you can do it! I whould say it was probably one of THEY worst experieces of my life. I was yelling and swearing during most of the job and wishing I had someone else do it! Now that I look back on it I could install the SC pretty easaly nad whould do it again. It whould probably take me about 15-20 hours to do now.
I installed my SC all by my self during a huge snow storm outside on a gravel driveway last winter. It took me 4 solid days{40+Hours} to install the SC properly. Before installing the SC I did exaust work and suspension work etc. Nothing to hard. Basically if you have the will to learn and I high threshhold for aggrevation and self louthing you can do it! I whould say it was probably one of THEY worst experieces of my life. I was yelling and swearing during most of the job and wishing I had someone else do it! Now that I look back on it I could install the SC pretty easaly nad whould do it again. It whould probably take me about 15-20 hours to do now.
07-29-2001, 08:35 PM
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Re: S/C instals
Originally posted by yourmove
EXCELLENT!!! i'm really motivated. how is your system functioning? How long have you had it installed?
EXCELLENT!!! i'm really motivated. how is your system functioning? How long have you had it installed?
07-29-2001, 08:45 PM
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Re: Re: S/C instals
Originally posted by emax95
It ran great until I blew a bunch of clutches and my MAF sensor broke and made my car run like crap. I had the SC on for 2K miles and sold it. If I was ever going to put a SC on a car again I whould first have take it for a test and tune{Air/Fuel ratio} and I whould defiantly get a ACT clutch from the get go. I don't want to scare you away from getting a SC because it was definatly a whole lot of fun and it attracted tons of attention. Basicaly I don't think a SC is right for everybody. I could go on for hours about this stuff.
It ran great until I blew a bunch of clutches and my MAF sensor broke and made my car run like crap. I had the SC on for 2K miles and sold it. If I was ever going to put a SC on a car again I whould first have take it for a test and tune{Air/Fuel ratio} and I whould defiantly get a ACT clutch from the get go. I don't want to scare you away from getting a SC because it was definatly a whole lot of fun and it attracted tons of attention. Basicaly I don't think a SC is right for everybody. I could go on for hours about this stuff.
I've followed your story w/ your s/c and I am interested in knowing why you think it is not right for everyone. If it is installed and maintained correctly it would be right for any one. no?
07-30-2001, 05:04 AM
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Originally posted by emax95
I installed my SC all by my self during a huge snow storm outside on a gravel driveway last winter. It took me 4 solid days{40+Hours} to install the SC properly. Before installing the SC I did exaust work and suspension work etc. Nothing to hard. Basically if you have the will to learn and I high threshhold for aggrevation and self louthing you can do it! I whould say it was probably one of THEY worst experieces of my life. I was yelling and swearing during most of the job and wishing I had someone else do it! Now that I look back on it I could install the SC pretty easaly nad whould do it again. It whould probably take me about 15-20 hours to do now.
I installed my SC all by my self during a huge snow storm outside on a gravel driveway last winter. It took me 4 solid days{40+Hours} to install the SC properly. Before installing the SC I did exaust work and suspension work etc. Nothing to hard. Basically if you have the will to learn and I high threshhold for aggrevation and self louthing you can do it! I whould say it was probably one of THEY worst experieces of my life. I was yelling and swearing during most of the job and wishing I had someone else do it! Now that I look back on it I could install the SC pretty easaly nad whould do it again. It whould probably take me about 15-20 hours to do now.
07-30-2001, 07:19 AM
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Originally posted by Turbo95Max
hey EMax, something i noticed and im not trying to flame you. but you spell "would" like "would" not "whould"
sorry it was really buggin me.
hey EMax, something i noticed and im not trying to flame you. but you spell "would" like "would" not "whould"
sorry it was really buggin me.
This guy and I installed my SC over a few days.
07-30-2001, 10:58 AM
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Originally posted by Turbo95Max
hey EMax, something i noticed and im not trying to flame you. but you spell "would" like "would" not "whould"
sorry it was really buggin me.
hey EMax, something i noticed and im not trying to flame you. but you spell "would" like "would" not "whould"
sorry it was really buggin me.
? I have always sucked at spelling, it's not that I don't try.. 
.Screaminfast , I am not really feeling this Albany thing, it's a long ride from R.I. Ok I am lazy, email me or PM any questions or problems you run into and I am sure I can couch you along. You should be all right since you have tools and all.
s1rch, It's hard to explain realy. Let's see, I felt like I was destroying my car really quickly because crap on the car kept braking{not the SC} and the repair bills were begining to cost a lot more then I was willing to pay. For the sensible weekend racer who does not constatly push the car, I do not see a problem but if your like me and you push the car hard day in day out I think a SC a bad idea because stuff brakes and it is expensive to fix as specially if you wreck your engine or tranny. I just think I got turned off from the huge amount of money involved and risks. To each his own.
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