What is easier (Installation Question)
05-31-2005, 08:10 PM
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What is easier (Installation Question)
Ok this summer or as soon as I get money I am planning a supercharger. I am also more then likely going to buy another engine because mine has 210XXX on it. Would it make more sense for me to do any other modifications to the engine before I put it in and just wait until I have the kit to put the engine in? Would it make sense to attach all the parts I can before dropping it in? I have been reading everything on here about Superchargers, but I didn't find an answer to this. If I ask newbie questions flame me all I really know is that I have to read up on this to learn so thats what I have been doing. Thanks in advance.
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05-31-2005, 08:26 PM
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Get the kit and then put the engine in...you can buy the engine first....
If you buy a replacement engine, you can put on the important things first...Drain Back plate, Oil Feed line...dont put on the blower before the engine gets dropped in, it may be trickey to drop it in nice and not damage anything.
You may want to change on the injectors while the engine is out since it will be all easily accesable, if you plan on doing injectors and such....
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If you buy a replacement engine, you can put on the important things first...Drain Back plate, Oil Feed line...dont put on the blower before the engine gets dropped in, it may be trickey to drop it in nice and not damage anything.
You may want to change on the injectors while the engine is out since it will be all easily accesable, if you plan on doing injectors and such....
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06-01-2005, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by subs1000w
the only thing that might keep me from doing that would be having to trobleshoot twice as many things both blower and new engine related
06-01-2005, 12:08 PM
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I'd not do a different engine unless you have reason to believe your current engine has actual problems (other than having alot of miles).
And yes I agree don't do them both at the same time if you decide to do both, do the engine, get any problems with that worked out, then do the SC.
And yes I agree don't do them both at the same time if you decide to do both, do the engine, get any problems with that worked out, then do the SC.
06-01-2005, 12:44 PM
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what is easier to install? a Engine or a SCer?
A SCer install is about a 12 hour install for someone that has not done it. A engine install is two complete days for someone that has not done one.
A bad azz can drop a SCer in under 9 hours or less. A engine install can be done in 12 hours on the dot. I 've done plenty and seems to be pulling engines on a regular bases. Maybe thats the reason I can t seem to boost my car again
A SCer install is about a 12 hour install for someone that has not done it. A engine install is two complete days for someone that has not done one.
A bad azz can drop a SCer in under 9 hours or less. A engine install can be done in 12 hours on the dot. I 've done plenty and seems to be pulling engines on a regular bases. Maybe thats the reason I can t seem to boost my car again
06-01-2005, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Nealoc187
I'd not do a different engine unless you have reason to believe your current engine has actual problems (other than having alot of miles).
And yes I agree don't do them both at the same time if you decide to do both, do the engine, get any problems with that worked out, then do the SC.
And yes I agree don't do them both at the same time if you decide to do both, do the engine, get any problems with that worked out, then do the SC.
06-01-2005, 04:49 PM
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do not i repeat do not do all you mods at once. I have just experienced alot of problems due to doing a whole bunch of modifications at once(i am sure some of you guys remember what i am talking about 
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If your motor checks out fine just buy a spare and have it ready to swap in if something happens
)If your motor checks out fine just buy a spare and have it ready to swap in if something happens
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Originally Posted by Zach95SE
Ok this summer or as soon as I get money I am planning a supercharger. I am also more then likely going to buy another engine because mine has 210XXX on it. Would it make more sense for me to do any other modifications to the engine before I put it in and just wait until I have the kit to put the engine in? Would it make sense to attach all the parts I can before dropping it in? I have been reading everything on here about Superchargers, but I didn't find an answer to this. If I ask newbie questions flame me all I really know is that I have to read up on this to learn so thats what I have been doing. Thanks in advance.
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06-01-2005, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by JAY25
dont fix it if it aint broken 
06-01-2005, 10:08 PM
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So based on this thread I should not worry about S/Cing my engine with 140K since it is running good.... sweeet....! So much more bang for buck than weight reduction!
I wouldn't worry. Most of the strongest running cars on this board have or had very high mileage. My old car, krismax, my current beater, etc etc etc.
06-02-2005, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Spaniard
So based on this thread I should not worry about S/Cing my engine with 140K since it is running good.... sweeet....! So much more bang for buck than weight reduction!
Higher mileage cars weigh less???
Actually there is no better bang for the buck than weight reduction. Weight reduction is free.
06-02-2005, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ptatohed
Higher mileage cars weigh less???
Actually there is no better bang for the buck than cranking up the boost. it is free.
Actually there is no better bang for the buck than cranking up the boost. it is free.
wieght reduction leeds to compramises cranking the boost (in most cases) doesnt
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