Quoted: $400-600 and 1 WEEK to install V1 S/C
12-22-2002, 02:37 PM
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Quoted: $400-600 and 1 WEEK to install V1 S/C
"Turbo" Tom stopped by today to give me some estimates. He said installation at his shop would be $400, maybe higher if any custom fabbing was needed. The thing is, he said I would have to leave my car there for a WEEK just to be safe. I thought this S/C could be installed in a days work? What do you guys think?
And if anyone knows anyone who could help me install in Central Florida, please let me know.
And if anyone knows anyone who could help me install in Central Florida, please let me know.
12-22-2002, 03:20 PM
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Re: Quoted: $400-600 and 1 WEEK to install V1 S/C
My wife an I did ours in one week. We would work on it for 1 to 2 hours each night. $400 sounds fair is you take in to account that most shops charge 75 to 90 bucks an hour for labor. There are a few modification that need to be done during the install. (Power Steering lines...Fuse box...battery placement) I would have the techs review the instructions and get an estimate in writing before any work is done. That way, there are no surpises.
If you have a descent collection of tools and have patience, you could try it yourself. (With help for the ORG) If you dedicate an entire weekend to the job, you should get it done. That way, you can save the $400 to $600 bucks for gauges or getting it tuned.
If you have a descent collection of tools and have patience, you could try it yourself. (With help for the ORG) If you dedicate an entire weekend to the job, you should get it done. That way, you can save the $400 to $600 bucks for gauges or getting it tuned.
12-22-2002, 03:38 PM
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It took me one week for finish the install on my SC. That was my first time installing the SC by myself, so I took my time on purpose. I would try to do it myself Craig. It's not really that hard, just time consuming. I think it's easier than a 5spd swap judging by the instructions on Harold's site. So if you could do a 5spd swap, why not do the SC too?
12-22-2002, 03:39 PM
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Re: Re: Quoted: $400-600 and 1 WEEK to install V1 S/C
Originally posted by smokedford
My wife an I did ours in one week. We would work on it for 1 to 2 hours each night. $400 sounds fair is you take in to account that most shops charge 75 to 90 bucks an hour for labor. There are a few modification that need to be done during the install. (Power Steering lines...Fuse box...battery placement) I would have the techs review the instructions and get an estimate in writing before any work is done. That way, there are no surpises.
If you have a descent collection of tools and have patience, you could try it yourself. (With help for the ORG) If you dedicate an entire weekend to the job, you should get it done. That way, you can save the $400 to $600 bucks for gauges or getting it tuned.
My wife an I did ours in one week. We would work on it for 1 to 2 hours each night. $400 sounds fair is you take in to account that most shops charge 75 to 90 bucks an hour for labor. There are a few modification that need to be done during the install. (Power Steering lines...Fuse box...battery placement) I would have the techs review the instructions and get an estimate in writing before any work is done. That way, there are no surpises.
If you have a descent collection of tools and have patience, you could try it yourself. (With help for the ORG) If you dedicate an entire weekend to the job, you should get it done. That way, you can save the $400 to $600 bucks for gauges or getting it tuned.
12-22-2002, 03:41 PM
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Originally posted by Cumalot
It took me one week for finish the install on my SC. That was my first time installing the SC by myself, so I took my time on purpose. I would try to do it myself Craig. It's not really that hard, just time consuming. I think it's easier than a 5spd swap judging by the instructions on Harold's site. So if you could do a 5spd swap, why not do the SC too?
It took me one week for finish the install on my SC. That was my first time installing the SC by myself, so I took my time on purpose. I would try to do it myself Craig. It's not really that hard, just time consuming. I think it's easier than a 5spd swap judging by the instructions on Harold's site. So if you could do a 5spd swap, why not do the SC too?
12-22-2002, 04:46 PM
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Re: Quoted: $400-600 and 1 WEEK to install V1 S/C
sounds like he giving you a conservative estimate on the time just in case.. the price is very good if the work is good.
Originally posted by Craig Mack
"Turbo" Tom stopped by today to give me some estimates. He said installation at his shop would be $400, maybe higher if any custom fabbing was needed. The thing is, he said I would have to leave my car there for a WEEK just to be safe. I thought this S/C could be installed in a days work? What do you guys think?
And if anyone knows anyone who could help me install in Central Florida, please let me know.
"Turbo" Tom stopped by today to give me some estimates. He said installation at his shop would be $400, maybe higher if any custom fabbing was needed. The thing is, he said I would have to leave my car there for a WEEK just to be safe. I thought this S/C could be installed in a days work? What do you guys think?
And if anyone knows anyone who could help me install in Central Florida, please let me know.
12-22-2002, 04:47 PM
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It usally will take the good amount of 2 days to get the supercharger in and all up and good. 400 bucks sounds good, if you think about it, he plans to do a little here and there, if he did it straight through it would cost you more.
12-22-2002, 06:23 PM
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That is a good price, however, go through the list of parts with them and make sure you've got everything before you commit to that. I missed acouple of things due to my inexperience and it nearly doubled the amount of time that it took to install the thing 
12-22-2002, 08:33 PM
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Originally posted by ereet
That is a good price, however, go through the list of parts with them and make sure you've got everything before you commit to that. I missed acouple of things due to my inexperience and it nearly doubled the amount of time that it took to install the thing
That is a good price, however, go through the list of parts with them and make sure you've got everything before you commit to that. I missed acouple of things due to my inexperience and it nearly doubled the amount of time that it took to install the thing
Edit: Forgot to mention Thomas was working with me, and we didn't work on it for like 2 days in the week.
12-22-2002, 09:23 PM
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Originally posted by seximagtr
Do it yourself, I finished mine tonight... takes 1 weeke xactly... including a vb swap, guages and fuel pump... the experience is good that you get out of it.. Either way, 400 is a very good price, my best price here was like 600 without guage install.
Edit: Forgot to mention Thomas was working with me, and we didn't work on it for like 2 days in the week.
Do it yourself, I finished mine tonight... takes 1 weeke xactly... including a vb swap, guages and fuel pump... the experience is good that you get out of it.. Either way, 400 is a very good price, my best price here was like 600 without guage install.
Edit: Forgot to mention Thomas was working with me, and we didn't work on it for like 2 days in the week.
12-22-2002, 09:37 PM
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Craig, if you must have a professional do the install, the $400 price is a great deal. Before I installed the SC myself, I just went around to some local speed shops and see how much they would charge for the install. Of course I had no intention of letting them do it, I can't trust guys that work exclusively on Hondas to mess with my car. Price varied from $700-$900! That's crazy! And who knows if they know what they are doing or do it correctly.
12-22-2002, 10:38 PM
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Well I must say I was in your situation and luckily everything worked out very good. You are in Central Flordia right? If you aren't that far from Atlanta I would reccommend you taking your car there and letting Jaime do it. I took mine there. I didnt want to do it by myself. It was like a 6-7 hour drive for me. Well worth it. I helped with the install along with his little brother. I am very glad I helped and all, because when it comes time to put a new belt on I know exactly what to do. I am not scared at all to take it apart by myself now. I would defintily say I would recommend you at least being there when the plate and blower go on, so you will know how the belt goes on, that way you won't have to fork out big bucks for a 30 dollar belt. Well good luck in either way you choose. 
12-23-2002, 06:49 AM
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Re: Quoted: $400-600 and 1 WEEK to install V1 S/C
Originally posted by Craig Mack
"Turbo" Tom stopped by today to give me some estimates. He said installation at his shop would be $400, maybe higher if any custom fabbing was needed. The thing is, he said I would have to leave my car there for a WEEK just to be safe. I thought this S/C could be installed in a days work? What do you guys think?
And if anyone knows anyone who could help me install in Central Florida, please let me know.
"Turbo" Tom stopped by today to give me some estimates. He said installation at his shop would be $400, maybe higher if any custom fabbing was needed. The thing is, he said I would have to leave my car there for a WEEK just to be safe. I thought this S/C could be installed in a days work? What do you guys think?
And if anyone knows anyone who could help me install in Central Florida, please let me know.
That is a great price. The CHEAPEST i was quoted for install was 780, not including vb or Oil cooler, etc. the most I was asked to do it for was well over 1400 (1400 was just for S/C install). What a rip! Anyway I would do it, but ask "turbo tom" if you can assist/help/learn in the process. Doing it yourself was what I was going to do, but now I'm getting rid of the S/C
Oh well, it makes me look forward to a nice boosted Z350 if/when they come out. Next car I buy will be boosted from the factory
12-23-2002, 08:13 AM
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Thats a heck of a quote! I'd have that in writing so you can protect yourself. I got a quote of $600 and the shop was kind enough to stick to it despite working on it for 10 days.
Something to consider.
If something goes wrong you can take it back to the shop if they worked on it. If you worked on it then you're responsible.
Something to consider.
If something goes wrong you can take it back to the shop if they worked on it. If you worked on it then you're responsible.
12-23-2002, 09:10 AM
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Originally posted by BlackCat
Thats a heck of a quote! I'd have that in writing so you can protect yourself. I got a quote of $600 and the shop was kind enough to stick to it despite working on it for 10 days.
Something to consider.
If something goes wrong you can take it back to the shop if they worked on it. If you worked on it then you're responsible.
Thats a heck of a quote! I'd have that in writing so you can protect yourself. I got a quote of $600 and the shop was kind enough to stick to it despite working on it for 10 days.
Something to consider.
If something goes wrong you can take it back to the shop if they worked on it. If you worked on it then you're responsible.
Since I highly doubt any custom fabbing will be needed, $400 will most likely be it. I showed him the gauges too so he knows that will be included.
The reason why the price is soo good is becuase a guy at Nissan with his own car club is hooking me up. Turbo Tom does all their custom work. I think he is wanting me to join his club tho, something I don't wanna do right now.
(It's all honda's, and sooby's, and a couple cavaliers)
12-25-2002, 06:46 AM
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he doesnt have to custom fabricate anything just scoot the fuse box back, and route your powersteering lines out of the way. Everything else is all slide on and bolt on. Takes about a one day maybe half of another day.
12-25-2002, 10:41 PM
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he doesnt have to custom fabricate anything just scoot the fuse box back, and route your powersteering lines out of the way. Everything else is all slide on and bolt on. Takes about a one day maybe half of another day.
he doesnt have to custom fabricate anything just scoot the fuse box back, and route your powersteering lines out of the way. Everything else is all slide on and bolt on. Takes about a one day maybe half of another day.
If he's 28 and now resides in Florida.
12-26-2002, 02:19 PM
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Guys,
I just remembered, Coolkids sent me a 8:1 disc, and a 6:1 disc. I was planning on running a 3.33 or 3.125, so I was gonna use the 8:1 disc. Turbo Tom said since i'm on stock clutch we should start out with stock boost (3.6) and for safety reasons. Will I be able to use the 8:1 disc with it? What about my Walbro fuel pump? I hear without an automatic fuel regulator that I would be running rich and ruining my spark plugs.
Is that true, or am I safe on my stock FPR with a beast like the Walbro?
BTW, My clutch is extremely weak. It's the smoothest engaging clutch ever, it's a pleasure to drive, but when I want to romp on it, it's like trying to chirp with a clutch made outta butter. It's not even OEM , but a generic clutch. I can't even chirp second anymore and sometimes when I gas it while engaged in first gear @10ish mph, it lags, bogs, then I jet off. WTF?
I just remembered, Coolkids sent me a 8:1 disc, and a 6:1 disc. I was planning on running a 3.33 or 3.125, so I was gonna use the 8:1 disc. Turbo Tom said since i'm on stock clutch we should start out with stock boost (3.6) and for safety reasons. Will I be able to use the 8:1 disc with it? What about my Walbro fuel pump? I hear without an automatic fuel regulator that I would be running rich and ruining my spark plugs.
Is that true, or am I safe on my stock FPR with a beast like the Walbro?BTW, My clutch is extremely weak. It's the smoothest engaging clutch ever, it's a pleasure to drive, but when I want to romp on it, it's like trying to chirp with a clutch made outta butter. It's not even OEM , but a generic clutch. I can't even chirp second anymore and sometimes when I gas it while engaged in first gear @10ish mph, it lags, bogs, then I jet off. WTF?
12-26-2002, 05:24 PM
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Originally posted by Craig Mack
Guys,
I just remembered, Coolkids sent me a 8:1 disc, and a 6:1 disc. I was planning on running a 3.33 or 3.125, so I was gonna use the 8:1 disc. Turbo Tom said since i'm on stock clutch we should start out with stock boost (3.6) and for safety reasons. Will I be able to use the 8:1 disc with it? What about my Walbro fuel pump? I hear without an automatic fuel regulator that I would be running rich and ruining my spark plugs. Is that true, or am I safe on my stock FPR with a beast like the Walbro?
BTW, My clutch is extremely weak. It's the smoothest engaging clutch ever, it's a pleasure to drive, but when I want to romp on it, it's like trying to chirp with a clutch made outta butter. It's not even OEM , but a generic clutch. I can't even chirp second anymore and sometimes when I gas it while engaged in first gear @10ish mph, it lags, bogs, then I jet off. WTF?
Guys,
I just remembered, Coolkids sent me a 8:1 disc, and a 6:1 disc. I was planning on running a 3.33 or 3.125, so I was gonna use the 8:1 disc. Turbo Tom said since i'm on stock clutch we should start out with stock boost (3.6) and for safety reasons. Will I be able to use the 8:1 disc with it? What about my Walbro fuel pump? I hear without an automatic fuel regulator that I would be running rich and ruining my spark plugs.
Is that true, or am I safe on my stock FPR with a beast like the Walbro?BTW, My clutch is extremely weak. It's the smoothest engaging clutch ever, it's a pleasure to drive, but when I want to romp on it, it's like trying to chirp with a clutch made outta butter. It's not even OEM , but a generic clutch. I can't even chirp second anymore and sometimes when I gas it while engaged in first gear @10ish mph, it lags, bogs, then I jet off. WTF?
12-27-2002, 10:13 AM
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Originally posted by max'n out
Makes A Big diff weather or not you go 3.33, or 3.125..With the 3.125 you need the 8:1, with the 3.33 prob not. I would swap the clutch without a doubt if not for risk of killing it at least to put the powre your making down, why make power and not put it down? ON the 3.6 NO not the 8:1, and if you go down to the 3.125 I would swap the spark plug colder too, 2 steps, Is what I recomend, and if you havn't done it a cold air intake. Hope that gets you going some.
Makes A Big diff weather or not you go 3.33, or 3.125..With the 3.125 you need the 8:1, with the 3.33 prob not. I would swap the clutch without a doubt if not for risk of killing it at least to put the powre your making down, why make power and not put it down? ON the 3.6 NO not the 8:1, and if you go down to the 3.125 I would swap the spark plug colder too, 2 steps, Is what I recomend, and if you havn't done it a cold air intake. Hope that gets you going some.
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