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V6owner · 06-26-2012, 09:50 AM

Garage install started last night. Made good progress. Mounted the scoop/ washer bottle relocation. We are not supposed to use the scoop but we are trying to make the intercooler tubing run around it and I think we have it figured out. Have the intercooler mounted and we took off the bumper support to allow better air flow through the intercooler so we had to modify the top mounting of the inter cooler. We did a dry fit to see where all the tubing goes and we were short a couple pieces and Tracy is sending us some more pieces to fit. Other then that if the standard crank pulley arrives today we are mounting the supercharger, pulley, and belts to see what room we have to work with. Over it is a pretty simple DIY install. Mad props to Tracy

SIXJAK · 06-26-2012, 12:43 PM

Awesome V6, you should be up and running in a few days. Depending on when mine gets here, install can begin as soon as Sunday. I've got 3 days off (MTW) so this is perfect timing. Hope I didn't just jinx everything.

V6owner · 06-26-2012, 01:05 PM

Haha your guy will be able to do it fairly easy. I can't wait to be up and running

BaylorCamaro · 06-26-2012, 05:39 PM

Very nice! Guess I won't be the only RX Camaro running around Texas for too much longer.

SIXJAK · 06-26-2012, 08:01 PM

The disease of RX awesomeness is spreading. Somebody call the CDC. It's about to become an epidemic.

smoke1lt · 06-26-2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by V6owner

Garage install started last night. Made good progress. Mounted the scoop/ washer bottle relocation. We are not supposed to use the scoop but we are trying to make the intercooler tubing run around it and I think we have it figured out. Have the intercooler mounted and we took off the bumper support to allow better air flow through the intercooler so we had to modify the top mounting of the inter cooler. We did a dry fit to see where all the tubing goes and we were short a couple pieces and Tracy is sending us some more pieces to fit. Other then that if the standard crank pulley arrives today we are mounting the supercharger, pulley, and belts to see what room we have to work with. Over it is a pretty simple DIY install. Mad props to Tracy

Glad your making good progress on the install,sounds like you will be up and running in no time.Let us know how the pulley swap goes,I think your going to get to your swap before i do.

V6owner · 06-27-2012, 01:31 AM

I'm actually going to be running the standard pulley for now.

Day 2 Progress:

Mounted the S/C and standard pulley and the are off about a rub or 2 (belt ribs). So we are going to shim the S/C a little to line up better. We have all the tubing run except for the air intake tube. We think we have found an excellent place to run the intake filter to where it is out of the engine bay down low but behind the bumper to get cool air. We planed on starting her up but the belt we bought was 2" to long and the auto parts store wouldn't stay open a few minutes for me to run up there. Lazy bastards. Well tomorrow my installer is taking the day off from the install to celebrate his birthday. So we will start up again Thursday. Stay tuned

V6owner · 06-27-2012, 08:52 AM

Also we were not able to keep the scoop/washer bottle relocation.

SIXJAK · 06-27-2012, 09:12 AM

Hmmmmmm. My installer is definitely going to be reading this thread. V6 do you know if this install requires any specialty or job specific tools? I spoke with my installer at length last nite and that was one of his concerns. Since this isn't a roots type I would imagine the answer is probably no. How many hours would you say you're into this project do far?

GretchenGotGrowl · 06-27-2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SIXJAK

Hmmmmmm. My installer is definitely going to be reading this thread. V6 do you know if this install requires any specialty or job specific tools? I spoke with my installer at length last nite and that was one of his concerns. Since this isn't a roots type I would imagine the answer is probably no. How many hours would you say you're into this project do far?

If you guys are installing the HPFP be aware we had an issue with the alignment tool that GM says we should use. It actually doesn't fit into the hole (too large a diameter). We ended up using a deep wall socket that was the same length and it worked fine.

V6owner · 06-27-2012, 09:40 AM

Only special tool he has used so far was the crank puller to hold the crank in place.

I would say we are at a slow rate due to putting the puzzle together and making it work (the piping). We are done with the actual S/C now just need to get a few more clamps and then we got the meth and gauges and what not. All the electrical pretty much

V6owner · 06-29-2012, 02:00 AM

Here is a tease of what I have so far

SIXJAK · 06-29-2012, 02:22 AM

Nice, V6. You're almost there...how exciting! Can't wait to see and hear the finished product.

Ir0nM4n · 06-29-2012, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SIXJAK

Nice, V6. You're almost there...how exciting! Can't wait to see and hear the finished product.

Thus far nice work

06-26-2012, 09:50 AM	#43
V6owner Cedar Creek Woodshop Drives: One Badass 1LE Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rosenberg, TX Posts: 2,227 View My Garage	Garage install started last night. Made good progress. Mounted the scoop/ washer bottle relocation. We are not supposed to use the scoop but we are trying to make the intercooler tubing run around it and I think we have it figured out. Have the intercooler mounted and we took off the bumper support to allow better air flow through the intercooler so we had to modify the top mounting of the inter cooler. We did a dry fit to see where all the tubing goes and we were short a couple pieces and Tracy is sending us some more pieces to fit. Other then that if the standard crank pulley arrives today we are mounting the supercharger, pulley, and belts to see what room we have to work with. Over it is a pretty simple DIY install. Mad props to Tracy __________________ 2014 Black 2SS/RS 1LE

06-26-2012, 12:43 PM	#44
SIXJAK Drives: MO's only SC'd LLT. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Branson MO Posts: 2,574 View My Garage	Awesome V6, you should be up and running in a few days. Depending on when mine gets here, install can begin as soon as Sunday. I've got 3 days off (MTW) so this is perfect timing. Hope I didn't just jinx everything. __________________ IPF supercharger kit, IPF tune, SW LT's, R. Tech HFC's, ARK DT-S catback, SS Brembo brake upgrade, BC Racing adjustable coilovers, Hurst STS, Pfadt rear arm package, Pfadt adjustable sways & end links, Pfadt diff bushings, BMR rear cradle full kit blk bezels,SS diffuser, Innovate gauges.

06-26-2012, 01:05 PM	#45
V6owner Cedar Creek Woodshop Drives: One Badass 1LE Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rosenberg, TX Posts: 2,227 View My Garage	Haha your guy will be able to do it fairly easy. I can't wait to be up and running __________________ 2014 Black 2SS/RS 1LE

06-26-2012, 05:39 PM	#46
BaylorCamaro Track > 1/4 Mile Drives: 2016 C7 Z51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 6,072 View My Garage	Very nice! Guess I won't be the only RX Camaro running around Texas for too much longer. __________________ Automotive YouTube Channel / Texas World Speedway / MSR Houston

06-26-2012, 08:01 PM	#47
SIXJAK Drives: MO's only SC'd LLT. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Branson MO Posts: 2,574 View My Garage	The disease of RX awesomeness is spreading. Somebody call the CDC. It's about to become an epidemic. __________________ IPF supercharger kit, IPF tune, SW LT's, R. Tech HFC's, ARK DT-S catback, SS Brembo brake upgrade, BC Racing adjustable coilovers, Hurst STS, Pfadt rear arm package, Pfadt adjustable sways & end links, Pfadt diff bushings, BMR rear cradle full kit blk bezels,SS diffuser, Innovate gauges.

06-27-2012, 01:31 AM	#49
V6owner Cedar Creek Woodshop Drives: One Badass 1LE Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rosenberg, TX Posts: 2,227 View My Garage	I'm actually going to be running the standard pulley for now. Day 2 Progress: Mounted the S/C and standard pulley and the are off about a rub or 2 (belt ribs). So we are going to shim the S/C a little to line up better. We have all the tubing run except for the air intake tube. We think we have found an excellent place to run the intake filter to where it is out of the engine bay down low but behind the bumper to get cool air. We planed on starting her up but the belt we bought was 2" to long and the auto parts store wouldn't stay open a few minutes for me to run up there. Lazy bastards. Well tomorrow my installer is taking the day off from the install to celebrate his birthday. So we will start up again Thursday. Stay tuned __________________ 2014 Black 2SS/RS 1LE

06-27-2012, 08:52 AM	#50
V6owner Cedar Creek Woodshop Drives: One Badass 1LE Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rosenberg, TX Posts: 2,227 View My Garage	Also we were not able to keep the scoop/washer bottle relocation. __________________ 2014 Black 2SS/RS 1LE

06-27-2012, 09:12 AM	#51
SIXJAK Drives: MO's only SC'd LLT. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Branson MO Posts: 2,574 View My Garage	Hmmmmmm. My installer is definitely going to be reading this thread. V6 do you know if this install requires any specialty or job specific tools? I spoke with my installer at length last nite and that was one of his concerns. Since this isn't a roots type I would imagine the answer is probably no. How many hours would you say you're into this project do far? __________________ IPF supercharger kit, IPF tune, SW LT's, R. Tech HFC's, ARK DT-S catback, SS Brembo brake upgrade, BC Racing adjustable coilovers, Hurst STS, Pfadt rear arm package, Pfadt adjustable sways & end links, Pfadt diff bushings, BMR rear cradle full kit blk bezels,SS diffuser, Innovate gauges.

06-27-2012, 09:40 AM	#53
V6owner Cedar Creek Woodshop Drives: One Badass 1LE Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rosenberg, TX Posts: 2,227 View My Garage	Only special tool he has used so far was the crank puller to hold the crank in place. I would say we are at a slow rate due to putting the puzzle together and making it work (the piping). We are done with the actual S/C now just need to get a few more clamps and then we got the meth and gauges and what not. All the electrical pretty much __________________ 2014 Black 2SS/RS 1LE

06-29-2012, 02:22 AM	#55
SIXJAK Drives: MO's only SC'd LLT. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Branson MO Posts: 2,574 View My Garage	Nice, V6. You're almost there...how exciting! Can't wait to see and hear the finished product. __________________ IPF supercharger kit, IPF tune, SW LT's, R. Tech HFC's, ARK DT-S catback, SS Brembo brake upgrade, BC Racing adjustable coilovers, Hurst STS, Pfadt rear arm package, Pfadt adjustable sways & end links, Pfadt diff bushings, BMR rear cradle full kit blk bezels,SS diffuser, Innovate gauges.