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:
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/035-2.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/033-1.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/001-16.jpg
Painted the ProCharger Coolant tank to match my engine cover...
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/003-14.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/004-15.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/006-13.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/007-11.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/009-8.jpg
Factory Injectors.....
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/010-7.jpg
Little bit of a "grit" build up....
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/012-6.jpg
New Injectors installed.....
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/013-8.jpg
S/C Bracketry......
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/014-4.jpg
Ties into the power steering pump mount...
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/015-5.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/016-5.jpg
Additional Idler installed...
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/018-5.jpg
Coolant tank installed.....
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/020-8.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/021-6.jpg
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.......
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/064-1.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/065-1.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/067.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/068.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/068.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/070.jpg
The SRT/4 MAP Sensor....
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/071.jpg
Blow off valve...
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/072-1.jpg
Location of the water/meth injection controller.......I wanted a "stealth like" install.......
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/003-13.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/001-13.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/002-14.jpg
Finished Install.......
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/006-11.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/049-2.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/016-4.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/015-4.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/013-7.jpg
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:
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:
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/035-2.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/033-1.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/001-16.jpg
Painted the ProCharger Coolant tank to match my engine cover...
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/003-14.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/004-15.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/006-13.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/007-11.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/009-8.jpg
Factory Injectors.....
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/010-7.jpg
Little bit of a "grit" build up....
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/012-6.jpg
New Injectors installed.....
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/013-8.jpg
S/C Bracketry......
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/014-4.jpg
Ties into the power steering pump mount...
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/015-5.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/016-5.jpg
Additional Idler installed...
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/018-5.jpg
Coolant tank installed.....
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/020-8.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/021-6.jpg
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.......
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/064-1.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/065-1.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/067.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/068.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/068.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/070.jpg
The SRT/4 MAP Sensor....
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/071.jpg
Blow off valve...
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/072-1.jpg
Location of the water/meth injection controller.......I wanted a "stealth like" install.......
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/003-13.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/001-13.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/002-14.jpg
Finished Install.......
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/006-11.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/049-2.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/016-4.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/015-4.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee274/EvilSkull666/013-7.jpg
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: