I started at 9:30 this morning and I finished at 8:00. Here is a list of what I did.

1. Walbro in tank pump, used the CJM install guide and it was so easy.
2. RC 550 injectors
3. NGK 1 step colder plugs
4. Tapped the upper oil pan
5. oil filter sandwich plate with oil feed line
6. installed iso thermal gasket and had no clearance issues with lower plenum and injectors.
7. installed intake pipes, mounting braket, blower, intercooler, and bypass valve.

The one thing that became a real pain was some of the clamps provided by Vortech were to small, so I'll be buying new ones tomorrow.

I want to give a shout out to JonnyC and Shariff at Forged Performance for their help. Thanks Guys.

Next thing to do is reinstall bumper add oil, GTM pulley, and belt and get tuned by Japtrix next week.
NOW here are the pics

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nice congrats on the install

 

nice bud i do all my work to but not be ignorant or anything but its not going ot be enuff for you i was procharger for 8 months and it was fun but once you drvie a turbo or twin turbo z your vortech wont be enough but congrats on the install thats a pretty good time on install

 

did you prep the engine for FI, or are just riding it till it blows?

 

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I'm not sure what you mean. Are you asking if I have a built motor? I do not. I only plan to push 400-420 whp.

 

i thought it wasnt good to go past 360whp on stock internals?? i could be wrong though

 

There are plenty of vortechs putting more than 400 ponies to the ground on stock internals. As long as you have a good tune you should be fine. Thats why I'm going to Japtrix, They are local to me and very reputable.

 

Congrats Gabe! Glad I could help out. Hopefully you didn't have a hard time finding a 3/8 NPT tap.

But man, you suck - I'm on like my 4th day of my install. But that's taking my time and doing my wideband and gauge install. How are the clearances by the cog belt? I'm afraid the belt might shred up some wires on either side.

To everyone else about the power...a lot of people are running Vortechs on completely stock motors - and this is what I'm going to be doing. I know I run the risk of bending some rods, but I'm going to be really conservative for a while.

 

Congratz on a sick setup. Must have felt nice when you finished the install.

 

I found the NPT right down the street from my house. I'm sticking with the 32 tooth cog pulley for now and It is very close to the wires but I think it will be OK. The pipes were a pain to couple but I managed. Trying to get the intercooler straight was also a task. I still have to install my gauges which will take place this weekend and I have to figure out how to install the utec MAP sensor.

 

congrats on the install man!

 

Damn it im so jealous. Nice install bro!

 

I wish I was retarded, I would've installed my own! When people ask if I did it myself, I tell them I dont have a lift

 

I have heard 400 to 450 on stock block with good tune I am shooting for the 400 mark.Going to upgrade to the 9psi setup once I get my injectors lined out.
Procharger was a simple install all you need is jack stands your all good.Anyways good luck with install and tune.

 

Congratz! What front pulley do you plan on running? Real men run atleast a 3.12 .

 

I went for the 3.12 on the pulley. I just routed all the vacume lines for the bypass valve , boost gauge, and utec MAP sensor. I started her up for the first time also but without the cog pulley belt. I just don't want to take that chance. I was going to drive to Japtix like this but the car is way to rich and wants to stall. Looks like I'm going to be towing the car there.

 

Hey gabe, how did you run the oil return line down to the fitting? I'm wondering if the route I went will cause any kinks. From the blower I ran it towards the passenger side down and around the charge pipe along with the rubber a/c line. Did you run it the same way? Or did you run it behind the charge pipe against the frame?

 

What I did is I ran it down the between the a/c line and the intake up-pipe on the driver side, then I secured it to the sway bar with a zip tie. I left the zip tie loose so that there would be some play. Now my question to you is the hose that was connected to the OEM intake, which is now connected to the air filter, how did you run that, cause I fought like hell to get this on. What is the point of having this on the air filter? Is there an alternative to this?

 

Thats really tite u installed in one day.. Pics are too small.. wtf