FordRocks1 Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted July 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 So far, so good....great work ! Are you going to weigh everything that's going in and everything that's coming out for a net lbs? Interesting, but my Novi looks like it's a little faster than yours No sir but that's a good idea. I'll see if I can't try to figure that out today. And ya know, I was just thinking to myself, 'I wonder how rush_junky' is going to feel when he realizes that he bought the slowest Novi outta the bunch?' Looking good Ken - welcome to the club on wrestling with the fuel pump retaining ring. I remember having bloody knuckles squeezing the fuel pump in and then trying to get the spring loaded hat to seat properly, major pain in the ass. I think that's why the FRPP pump comes with a spare retaining ring. You may want to smooth out the tab you removed on the valve cover a little more to make it more flush. The belt clearance is very tight in that spot. Here's a tip... If you don't already have one you should get a 9/16" Reversible Ratcheting Combination Wrench. You'll want one to attach the Paxton SC head unit to the mounting plate. There are several bolts that come through the back of the plate and very little room to swing a wrench. This one works: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_0...bination+Wrench I'll clean that tab up a little more today. You're right, it looks a little rough in those pics. Thanks for the heads up on the ratchet wrenches. I've got a few full sets already, so I should be good to go! As for the pump, I'm never ever never ever doing another one of THOSE things again! Ken p.s. Thanks for the kind words guys. I'm glad you're enjoying the install! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rush_junky Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 No sir but that's a good idea. I'll see if I can't try to figure that out today.And ya know, I was just thinking to myself, 'I wonder how rush_junky' is going to feel when he realizes that he bought the slowest Novi outta the bunch?' Ken, Well, muah is definitely going to be the slowest installer. Going on 20 days of temps up to 105.... Even golf this morning wasn't very much fun. If I could only say "it's a dry heat"...can't. Did ya notice the price at Jegs is back up to $4300? I did see another place that had it for $3800. Happy Installin' Ken... Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greaser Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 looking great ken thanks for the informative pics also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted July 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Here's what the cam cover tab looks like after working it a little more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted July 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Ken, Well, muah is definitely going to be the slowest installer. Going on 20 days of temps up to 105.... Even golf this morning wasn't very much fun. If I could only say "it's a dry heat"...can't. Did ya notice the price at Jegs is back up to $4300? I did see another place that had it for $3800. Happy Installin' Ken... Ed Yeah Ed I did notice that the price went back up! Man, we sure lucked out at the $3100 price tag we scored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted July 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 I got the Steeda UD pulleys out yesterday and the OEM pulleys back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted July 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Here are the new Paxton injectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted July 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 I had to lift the intake, in order to install this thermostat housing adapter (it rotates the housing for a bit of clearance for the blower). This caused me all sorts of trouble. I broke a bolt inside of the adapter, then stripped some thread from inside a hole in the intake crossover tube. I ended up cutting one of the original bolts to make it work in place of the broken bolt. I solved the stripped thread problem by finding a longer, flush mount, allen head bolt laying around (one of the Scott Drake underhood dress up bolts that I didn't use). I just used my grinder to shave the size of the head down, so that it would fit flush inside of the adapter. This may not all make a lot of sense, but I don't know how to else to describe it and it took me a couple of hours to deal with, so I feel the need to explain it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted July 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Next up, I cut the upper radiator hose in a couple of places and adapted it to the stainless 90 that was included in the kit. Again, this is all for clearance of the blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted July 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Then I re-installed the intake and fuel rails. I also changed the spark plugs out in favor of the FRPP zero-degree plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted July 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Next up, the supercharger mounting plate and belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted July 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Now to the good stuff. Here's where I left off last night. I pulled the radiator hose at first, because I couldn't get the blower to center with it in. I've got it figured out now though and will post updated pics, once I get back on the job today. Anyway, I think I've done alright for just 2 nights of work so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshawk Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Now to the good stuff. Here's where I left off last night. I pulled the radiator hose at first, because I couldn't get the blower to center with it in. I've got it figured out now though and will post updated pics, once I get back on the job today. Anyway, I think I've done alright for just 2 nights of work so far! So which install is easier a Whipple (non-intercooler) or this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted July 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 So which install is easier a Whipple (non-intercooler) or this one? I've never installed a Whipple. This one, however, is quite a lot of work. I'm a skilled technician and a trained mechanic. I've worked with industrial natural gas and diesel engines since I was an 18 year old kid in the shipyard. I most definitely would not recommend the Paxton install for someone without a good deal of engine knowledge and access to a wide array of tools. The HO kit would be even more difficult. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted July 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Well I've done just about all I can do for now. Here are some new pics of the work I completed today. I re-installed the fan and coolant tank. I routed the new power steering hoses and coupled them in with the old ones. I cut/fit the new PCV valve into my air/oil separator system. I got the air intake setup installed, along with the blower bypass valve, belt, and radiator hoses. I haven't installed the inlet elbow, however, because I still need to drill/tap a hole in the bottom of it. This is where the intake air temperature sensor will be relocated to. Besides that, I'll need to refill the coolant and power steering systems and finish the wiring for the MAF. Finally, I'll be waiting on my tune from Justin at VMP. All in all, this was an extremely in depth task and not for the inexperienced. I think it went awfully well for my first blower install, however. I can't wait to hear it spool up for the first time. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jdb9 Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Congrats! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildAzCat Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Awesome progress. It would be sweet if you could somehow cut up the CF intake elbow and reuse it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Looking GREAT KEN!!! Love your thread great pics! BTW: When is your trip up here happening, and are you driving the car up? :party2: :banana piano: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted July 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Awesome progress. It would be sweet if you could somehow cut up the CF intake elbow and reuse it... Thanks man. I was thinking of sending this plastic intake off for a CF dip actually. Stay tuned on that... Looking GREAT KEN!!! Love your thread great pics! BTW: When is your trip up here happening, and are you driving the car up? :party2: :banana piano: Hey thanks Randy! I'm glad you dig the pics! I was supposed to head up there a couple times already since Grabberfest, but work has been non-stop. As soon as I get a break, I'm on the road headed north. I'll drop you a line before I cruise up for sure. And ya I'll be driving the Shelby. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown Away Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Great work Ken. Thanks for posting the photos too. When I am able to get a supercharger I also want to go with paxton. Though I don't think I want to try and do it myself...lol Can't wait to see the finished product and be sure to post a video so we all can enjoy hearing it spool up!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildAzCat Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Thanks man. I was thinking of sending this plastic intake off for a CF dip actually. Stay tuned on that... oooh, you gave me a chubby... That would be so sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Thanks man. I was thinking of sending this plastic intake off for a CF dip actually. Stay tuned on that... Hey thanks Randy! I'm glad you dig the pics! I was supposed to head up there a couple times already since Grabberfest, but work has been non-stop. As soon as I get a break, I'm on the road headed north. I'll drop you a line before I cruise up for sure. And ya I'll be driving the Shelby. Ken Hey man thats AWESOME NEWS maybe we can try to hit a track day or a autocross for a day and some beers in the PM. Again great thread and great job dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CudaFly Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Nice work Ken... It's been over 2 years since I put my Paxton in and I swear I still get excited when it fires up. Hope all works out with the tune and looking forward to see/hear how you do at the track. Good Luck Brian O'C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Hey man thats AWESOME NEWS maybe we can try to hit a track day or a autocross for a day and some beers in the PM. Again great thread and great job dude! That sounds like a great time man! I'd love to check out one of your boat engines too sometime, if ya had the time. Anyway, we'll be cruising in a few weeks for sure. Nice work Ken... It's been over 2 years since I put my Paxton in and I swear I still get excited when it fires up. Hope all works out with the tune and looking forward to see/hear how you do at the track. Good Luck Brian O'C Thanks again for your advice Brian. You gave me a couple of really helpful ideas with this thing. And you were spot on with that cam cover tab. Had I not gone back and cut it down more, I would have had to disassemble the entire kit last night, because the belt would have rubbed! Here are just a couple of updated pics, with a few more pieces loosely assembled. I just got home from Home Depot where I picked up a tap & die set. My old one is at work and I'm getting antsy just staring at this thing installed, so I'm going to see if I can't get the hole tapped in the inlet elbow tonight, instead of tomorrow. The MAF sensor wiring is done, as you can see in the pics. I just need to re-work the PCV valve hosing real quick, take care of the IAT sensor port & wiring, fill the coolant/power steering, and hassle Justin for his tune! Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Kahmann, that is a work of art!! Now when you're completely done we will need sound clips, videos, e.t.'s, ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chill Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Really nice Ken!! I can't wait to hear what you have to say after you drive it!! Congratulations!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IASHELBYGT Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Ken, nice work. We appreciate all the pictures of your install. It helps us novices learn. I'm very impressed. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby2809 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Ken, Great looking install, I was a big Paxton guy for some time now, but ended up getting an Edelbrock installed last week. I do have a quick question/idea ... to go with the theme of you engine bay, could you paint/powdercoat the satin part of the supercharger either Black or Blue like your valve covers? I'm not saying it doesn't look good, it just seems like it would jump off if this could be done. Good luck and great looking install again. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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