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SKULLBOY
04-29-2009, 01:13 PM
I was privileged to be the First up here in Canada to own the new Modern Muscle 3.5L supercharger kit.

I did the install myself over the course of a weekend (I think I am also the first to tackle the install by ones self)...........

The Kit is well thought out, and contains everything you need.The S/C itself was pretty straight forward to install, but the optional water/meth injection system was a little more complicated.

The biggest pain in the butt is having to remove the upper intake manifold in order to change injectors, and access the spark plugs.........

The strut brace needs to be removed in order to get the upper intake off and out. Word of advice, have a new intake and EGR seal/gasket on hand........Don't risk using the old ones......don't want a vacuum leak.......I also changed the spark plugs while I was at it. Since the upper intake is a pain to take off, you might as well change everything, so you don't have to do it over again....;)

The Injectors were easy to swap.Just don't lose the little clips that lock them in!!!!!!

The plugs can be removed only by using a thin wall socket, and extendable magnet as they are way down inside the head.

IMHO, Kind of a silly design.......requires intake removal to change plugs........:roll:

The Crew At Modern Muscle are always there if you need help, and are quick to get back to you. :thumbs_u:

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Painted the ProCharger Coolant tank to match my engine cover...
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Factory Injectors.....
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Little bit of a "grit" build up....
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New Injectors installed.....
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S/C Bracketry......
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Ties into the power steering pump mount...
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Additional Idler installed...
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Coolant tank installed.....

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Since this coolant tank doesn't overflow back into itself like the factory tank, the overflow line feeds down into a catch can I installed in front of the front wheel well.......you will need to do this if you race on the track.......

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The SRT/4 MAP Sensor....
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Blow off valve...
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Location of the water/meth injection controller.......I wanted a "stealth like" install.......
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Finished Install.......
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I have set up the Meth Injection to pull from the washer tank, and mounted the pump up in front of the drivers side fender well, on the bumper mount.

Since I have an older Calibration ID (The oldest one MM has seen so far...), I have some tuning issues with the MM Base S/C tune. Justin & John are working very hard to sort this issue out.Their Customer Service has been outstanding..........

When properly tuned, and with the Water/Meth injection running, I should be dyno-ing at around 320 to 340 RWHP!!!!!! :racing:

Overall I am Extremely happy with this kit!!! :thumbs_u:

If you are mechanically inclined, and have basic tools, you can do this in a weekend.

Cheers....:beerchug:

Rollin on Dueces
04-29-2009, 01:18 PM
that is awesome!! once you get it tuned put a few videos up for us to see

J Field
04-29-2009, 02:10 PM
Congrats Ed, Once you get her tuned It will be Quick, after seeing the install last night if and when I pick one up I will have you do the work...LOL!!!

Dave's not here
04-29-2009, 02:15 PM
Looked great last night Ed.... can't wait to see you fly down the track.

loweredtoy
04-29-2009, 03:13 PM
looks awesome I can't wait to see what it does on the track

RTVIC
04-29-2009, 03:19 PM
THATS FREAKIN INSANE!!!!!!!!!Congrats bro on being the first!!Im jealous..Great install VERY stealth like indeed!!! WOW

sulzerdrone
04-29-2009, 03:23 PM
Bad ass mutha...

V_G
04-29-2009, 03:32 PM
Nice job bro!! Im jealous

DannyBoy
04-29-2009, 03:39 PM
e x c e l l e n t !

teamo
04-29-2009, 05:47 PM
that looks awsome Ed cand wait to see it run down the track

ms mopar
04-29-2009, 06:59 PM
it does look killer, can't wait to see what kind of times it gets in the 1/4 mile

MAGUIRE
04-29-2009, 07:28 PM
May the Boost be with you, Let's see some video's!!

chris_stx
04-29-2009, 09:31 PM
Man that looks good can't wait tell I can get mine.

Firewalker
04-29-2009, 11:26 PM
all I can say is WOW! nice job!

FW

SKULLBOY
04-29-2009, 11:47 PM
all I can say is WOW! nice job!

FW

How'd you make out with that Template Murray????

JBJR1979
04-29-2009, 11:55 PM
looks awesome can wait to see it

Kuldip
04-30-2009, 03:02 AM
Fantastic write up Bro and congrats on being the first !!!
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PNY KLR
04-30-2009, 11:33 AM
Very nice ED, hmmm.... mid, or lower 13's to start. can't wait till u get her dialed in a 3.5 sleeper for sure!

dwight-mandy
04-30-2009, 09:15 PM
VERY cool, Mr. Eduardo!

AbbyCharger
05-11-2009, 07:18 PM
I don't have a clue how I missed this thread but great write up Ed, install looks awsome. I'm going to have to get some info off of you soon. Damn I'd love that for my car.

SKULLBOY
05-13-2009, 01:22 AM
I don't have a clue how I missed this thread but great write up Ed, install looks awsome. I'm going to have to get some info off of you soon. Damn I'd love that for my car.

Maybe if you came out to a meet once in awhile.................:Na_Na_Na_Na: :mrgreen: :doh:

bryan_k47
05-13-2009, 01:24 AM
Got to ask how much the kit costs ?

SKULLBOY
05-13-2009, 01:33 AM
Got to ask how much the kit costs ?

If you get in on the current Modern Muscle group buy, the S/C kit is $4999.99 U.S.

The optional LaBonte Water/Methanol Injection kit is $398.00 U.S.

I had my kit shipped to the border,then went across and picked it up and brought it back myself.

All totaled, the S/C kit, H2O/Meth injection kit, shipping, GST, & PST, it came to roughly $7000.00 Cdn.

I did the install myself, so I saved money there.......

TimR/T
05-13-2009, 01:33 AM
can't wait to see the #'s she put out Ed! Nice job.:not_worth

SKULLBOY
05-13-2009, 01:35 AM
can't wait to see the #'s she put out Ed! Nice job.:not_worth

Have a new SRT4 MAP sensor on route to try out........If that doesn't work, it may be up to Jaak and the Star Scan unit.........And since Funky is out this weekend.......:wink:

Wellsy
05-13-2009, 10:38 AM
Have a new SRT4 MAP sensor on route to try out........If that doesn't work, it may be up to Jaak and the Star Scan unit.........And since Funky is out this weekend.......:wink:
(next weekend Eduardo...23rd)...

Sketchy Clown
05-13-2009, 09:32 PM
That looks absolutely awesome! I've heard amazing things about the methanol injection. Should pull off some serious good times on the track once it is dialed in. Nice job!:rock:

AbbyCharger
05-14-2009, 12:51 AM
Maybe if you came out to a meet once in awhile.................:Na_Na_Na_Na: :mrgreen: :doh:


Ok, I deserve that. But the nice weather is back and the trip to Alberta should be fun.

leveil22
05-20-2009, 11:00 PM
where does the fuel pump go? and hard is it to install?

SKULLBOY
05-21-2009, 03:26 AM
where does the fuel pump go? and hard is it to install?

You don't need to upgrade the fuel pump.......MM had a better look at the factory one and it can handle the required volume.........

But just For future reference, you access the fuel tank/ pump through floor pan under the back seats......

Now if only that new MAP sensor would finally show up..........