My Maggie install.........

[PQ]

Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Yup, but your dealing with higher pressure with injected systems...

I'll just have Tim or Jessika send me one.

[Jessika]

...Wow...

:and now back to my regularly scheduled weekend:


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[jimmyj333]

Originally Posted by PQ

I can't get this intake to match up with the blower.

Do I not use the brackets?

Is there kit with braket extensions?

My installer ground off the upper mounting bracket that is supposed to bolt to the cylinder head. Fits like a charm, and is very solid.

I didn't get a chance to look at it before he mofified ( cut off the bracket ) to see what other options there were, but like I say it is a very solid.

[jimmyj333]

Originally Posted by PQ

Or a bolt with extra threads on top. Like the coil pack threads.

It'll work but it kinda sucks because, though I can make it meet the other tube, it will have to come out of the TB crooked. I may have to change up the bottom bracket on the other tube too.

If you loosen the bottom bolt will the pipe, and filter rotate enough to line up straight with the upper pipe. Also I am thinking it would be best to use a sleeve spacer and longer bolt up top rather than cutting off the upper bracket, like my installer did. However like I say my system is mounted rather solid, and I do check it very often.

[CamaroSpike23]

Originally Posted by zebra

you better rekunize!!

Originally Posted by GJG

longer bolt with a spacer bushing between the bracket and engine block???

This

Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Randy, do not cut anything yet....in the morning take the bracket bolt out, and go to a good hardware store. find a piece of all thread and get some nuts to go with it. screw in the all thread and determine how long it needs to be. cut it off with a hacksaw and run it into the head or whatever that is...run a washer on first and then a nut. tighten it to the base to stiffen the mount. then run a second nut on and screw it just past the inside of the bracket for the intake pipe. Now add two washers on, one against the nut inside the bracket and the other outside the bracket. Now all you have to do is run one more nut on and adjust them to fit properly and then tighten them down against each other...

this should secure it firmly until you can get an opinion on other fix's. I would not cut anything until you know for sure...

this too

Originally Posted by PQ

A 'USED' super charger install.

And I've yet to be able to spend more than a few hours out there. :(

told ya you should have brought it to my house.

Originally Posted by zebra

yeah... i'm thinking i messed one of my A/C lines up when putting the motor in
it's that same kind of tubing & this summer (when i finally put freon back in it) it was great, but now, i can blast it on max a/c & it still blows warm :(
i probably over-torqued it when i was reinstalling it because it kinda twisted a little.

all that's just to say - be careful with that line

check your system for leaks and check the pressure in it. might just need a recharge.

Originally Posted by PQ

I remember you doing it. lol


I think I'll just wait for the right fuel line. I can't order it till Monday.

yes, wait for it.

[Darth_Emma]

I actually switched to the Roto-fab intake because they make one specifically for the maggie. My shop cut the tube on the old intake to fit, but it didn't look quite right. I also picked up some hp by swithching to the Roto-fab.

I know with some intakes, if you loosen the bracket where the tube goes into the intake box, it may allow the tube and filter to move enough to help get the tube to match up at the maggie.

Don't cut off any fingers or toes if you have to cut the tube!

[CamaroSpike23]

btw randy... I love Bonnie's new sig. lmao

[PQ]

Originally Posted by jimmyj333

My installer ground off the upper mounting bracket that is supposed to bolt to the cylinder head. Fits like a charm, and is very solid.

I didn't get a chance to look at it before he mofified ( cut off the bracket ) to see what other options there were, but like I say it is a very solid.

How long have you driven like that? It does seem like it would be pretty solid.

Originally Posted by jimmyj333

If you loosen the bottom bolt will the pipe, and filter rotate enough to line up straight with the upper pipe. Also I am thinking it would be best to use a sleeve spacer and longer bolt up top rather than cutting off the upper bracket, like my installer did. However like I say my system is mounted rather solid, and I do check it very often.

I'mm just gonna extend the bolt in the block.

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

yes, wait for it.

Nuff said. I'll wait. Between you, SSE 4 2SS, and Zebra, .... that's a pretty solid 'Hey, PQ, Don't be stupid' factor.

Too much crap to go throug to start it today as apposed to Wed.

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I actually switched to the Roto-fab intake because they make one specifically for the maggie. My shop cut the tube on the old intake to fit, but it didn't look quite right. I also picked up some hp by swithching to the Roto-fab.

I know with some intakes, if you loosen the bracket where the tube goes into the intake box, it may allow the tube and filter to move enough to help get the tube to match up at the maggie.

Don't cut off any fingers or toes if you have to cut the tube!

No injuries thus far. lol

I do want to keep this intake. Espec. since I've heard from two shops so far that this is one of the better intakes, by numbers, for this car. I can make it work. I guess I just didn't want to have to mess with it too much.

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

btw randy... I love Bonnie's new sig. lmao

lol, It looks like I'm throwing it in the trash. hahaha

That's the other guys whipple box it was shipped to me in.

[CamaroSpike23]

Originally Posted by PQ

Nuff said. I'll wait. Between you, SSE 4 2SS, and Zebra, .... that's a pretty solid 'Hey, PQ, Don't be stupid' factor.

pretty much. just wait till you get the fuel line you need. no sense in trying to use a bent line that could have lost structural integrity from bengin it.

Too much crap to go throug to start it today as apposed to Wed.


I do want to keep this intake. Espec. since I've heard from two shops so far that this is one of the better intakes, by numbers, for this car. I can make it work. I guess I just didn't want to have to mess with it too much.
fiddle around with it some more, you might find something that works
lol, It looks like I'm throwing it in the trash. hahaha

That's the other guys whipple box it was shipped to me in.

lmao. bet bonnie feels like it should stay in the trash. lol

[PQ]

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

lmao. bet bonnie feels like it should stay in the trash. lol

I have been in the garage for 3 hours a night. lol

But, ya. I'll make this intake work. 500.00 frekin' intake. I BETTER make it work. Bonnie will kick my ass. lol

I'm headed to Lowes to get some hardware. I'm not worried about it. Just didn't want to have to fool with nothing else. But since I'm gonna wait for the fuel line, I got time. I am gonna drop that strut tower brace as well. Some of this crap is better done from beneath the car.

I can't find a thick enough bolthead screw for the water pump. I improvised and got it on there. It won't come off but it wobbles a bit.

[KILLER74Z28]

Originally Posted by PQ

I have been in the garage for 3 hours a night. lol

But, ya. I'll make this intake work. 500.00 frekin' intake. I BETTER make it work. Bonnie will kick my ass. lol

I'm headed to Lowes to get some hardware. I'm not worried about it. Just didn't want to have to fool with nothing else. But since I'm gonna wait for the fuel line, I got time. I am gonna drop that strut tower brace as well. Some of this crap is better done from beneath the car.

I can't find a thick enough bolthead screw for the water pump. I improvised and got it on there. It won't come off but it wobbles a bit.

Patiently waiting...

[zebra]

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

...

that's "Sir, "

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

...check your system for leaks and check the pressure in it. might just need a recharge...

i know it's gotta be leaking - i never charged it up til this past may. it shouldn't need a recharge in 6 months.

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

...yes, wait for it.

this

Originally Posted by KILLER74Z28

Patiently waiting...

so is he
...well maybe not patiently

[PQ]

Originally Posted by KILLER74Z28

Patiently waiting...

:(It's killin' me.

Originally Posted by zebra

so is he
...well maybe not patiently

It's all done but the fuel line. I may just cut the upper bracket off. Seems sturdy enough. I can always extend the bolt too.

At any rate. I want to start this thing sooooooo bad. I can't even put the tune in it yet. When you turn the key to load the tune, the gas line will try and pressurize and blow gas all over. So I'm done and waiting. I'll order the line tomorrow. I guess Wed. or Thursday before I can start it. Ugh..............

Here is the way the intake fit. Not too bad. I'd rather it line up better but only for a more cosmetic fit. This is about as straight as it's gonna go. I've negotiated it in every possible way. Since the upper brace is not hooked up, I left the lower one in. It's got to be one or the other. This seems to be the best way. (Yes, I put the clamps back on, lol)

[GJG]

didn't the tune go in in the beginning?

even so....i had to reconnect my battery to do the bump start to remove the H bolt....there is a fuse in the trunk that will disable the fuel pump.....

i found the need to find it the hard way....