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05-07-2013, 12:39 AM | #1 |
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brz vortech supercharger install?
Planing on buying the complete kit in a few months.
Just wondering on the install if it can be done as a DYI home garage? I've heard some modification and shaving and cutting the wires on the MAF which i dont feel very comfortable doing, maybe a plug and play later on? can someone clarify this? I do have good tools, not air tools Thanks |
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Seems the vast majority are doing the install themselves. There was talk of premade maf wiring but I don't know if that came to be just yet.
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Hey dude I am 20 years old and know nothing about cars and I was able to install the kit. I did it all in my garage. Just need to pick up a few tools or you can borrow them from friends. Hardest thing for me really was drilling the hole for the intercooler. Going into the project I thought the MAF was kind of scary to cut and solder but it was very easy. Just watch a few youtube tutorials prior to install. Tip: Take your time and read instructions. USE REFERENCE PHOTOS! if you have any questions about the install you can PM me.
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I saw your install, very nice, feeling more confident now. Im planning on getting UEL headers,overpipe, catless pipe and q300 exhaust first, and then the SC later when i crack the 10k or 20k miles, does anybody know if i would need a different tune with the complete kit or it doesnt matter? not sure if they would charge or not to change maps |
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There's a video on youtube that a forum member named "staycrushing" made. It goes into depth on the install, watch that and see for yourself.
Doesn't look too involved, you should be fine. Maybe have a friend help out, wrenching on cars with two people is generally a good time had by all. Don't forget some beers. |
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http://store.drifting.com/mrescfrbrzvo.html You mean this? Its $24 to buy, i might just get that |
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The kit comes with instructions that are very detailed that are over 40 pages long! I can email it to you if you like. Plus there's a lot of guys on here that have done the install, and you can even contact Vortech directly. They're super helpful.
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Well i order the kit, i just wish they had a plug and play MAF so i dont have to cut the wires |
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