Sportscarhiatus' Supercharge Installation on 2012 5oh (Magnuson MP2300 TVS)

[sportscarhiatus]

Well folks, as most of you know, I crossed over to the dark side the other day. I finally was able to purchase my very first supercharger kit. I've been toying with the idea for years... and almost did it last fall, but due to unforeseen circumstances, put it on hold. However, the stars aligned this time around, and I was able to purchase it. I feel so blessed and lucky and thankful.

I can barely contain my excitement. From what I have seen, folks are putting down 520 whp (using Magnuson box tune) with everything else being stock. So... equating a 15% to 20% drivetrain loss, basic math for crank hp comes to be between 604 and 641 hp. :D:nice::devil::drool: I hope to match these numbers, at least initially. A pulley change and custom tune is definitely in forecast for the future. For now, I plan on running Magnuson's box tune to start.

http://www.svtperformance.com/articles/2012/2012_GT_Magnuson_Install/2012_GT_Magnuson_Install_101.jpg



Anyways, the purpose of this thread is to chronicle my installation process. Yes, I plan to do the installation myself for 2 main reasons:

1) Cost - self explanatory.
2) Get even more intimate with my car, as far as every nook and cranny in it
3) Knowledge/experience
4) it's just plain FUN!

I'm still a little freaked out :fear: but I think it will be fun. I have several buddies who will be helping me out anyways, all of whom have built their own engines, and installed their own SC's on terminators, dragsters, fox bodies, and other 5ohs. So I hope I'm in good hands.

The kit doesn't come in till mid to end of next week, but I plan on starting disassembly today... starting with the front bumper and AirRaid removal.

I plan on updating this thread over the course of the installation. I will be taking my time, so it might be 2 weeks or more due to schedules, etc.... I will be putting several place holders for posts following this initial post, in case the writeup becomes too large.

Here's the kit that will be arriving:

https://www.magnacharger.com/images/PRODUCT/large/89.jpg


And here's the END GOAL... it WILL look like this :metal: same color and all.

http://mustangsdaily.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/magnacharger-2011-mustang-sc.jpg




Later for now...... Till the first installation step this pm ;)

[dpscoupe]

You're gonna love it!

[sportscarhiatus]

You're gonna love it!

Thanks man... I don't even have it yet, more so installed but I already have a hard time sleeping at night since its purchase lol. Talk about being a kid all over again.

[Chris's FX4]

Awesome man! Can't wait to see Marilyn wearing a blower.:dblthumb2:

[R4IDER]

nice!!!! congrats on the kit thats some serious power

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Wow. Beast mode activated.

[sportscarhiatus]

Awesome man! Can't wait to see Marilyn wearing a blower.:dblthumb2:


nice!!!! congrats on the kit thats some serious power


Wow. Beast mode activated.

Thanks so much guys... beast mode indeed!!!! :props:

[sportscarhiatus]

9/22/2013 3:00pm

Alright guys... the surgery has begun. I only got to spend 2 hours on her today, but I seriously wanted to keep going. I wish I already had the kit here so I could finish it by tomorrow morning by not sleeping :)

I only had 1 casualty today. The outside air temp sensor, instead of just pulling it off the fascia, I tried to remove the darn tab, and broke one side. Luckily it's still fine and locked in, and should never move... at least I hope not :fear:

The rest of it cake!!! Seriously... that bumper removal was easy. I got it off in like 15 minutes. Then off came the airraid intake, then off came the manifold and strut bar.

Not sure what else I can do for the rest of the week :( since the rest of it requires the contents of the SC kit, which has yet to arrive (fuel line removal tool, intercooler pump, etc). I might just have to wait till the kit arrives. Anything else I can do in the meantime?

So here come the pics of what I did today!!! Thanks again for those who helped with comments:

backed in, getting ready

http://s20.postimg.org/vdthkkdm5/IMG_2247_1.jpg



all jacked up and ready for surgery!!! :metal:

http://s20.postimg.org/56saolvcd/IMG_2250.jpg



One last look at what Marilyn's semi-stock cavity looks like... take a good look, she'll never look like this again :devil:

http://s20.postimg.org/6n3t6qy99/IMG_2249.jpg



Lower panel dropped...

http://s20.postimg.org/xdeoppxbh/IMG_2251.jpg


Radiator shrouds removed...

http://s20.postimg.org/f2xz1zqi5/IMG_2252.jpg



Passenger side bumper tabs/clips removed. I admit, I was a "little" scared :fear: but quickly got over it... lol

http://s20.postimg.org/3pbfqsfzh/IMG_2253.jpg



Driver side clips removed...

http://s20.postimg.org/nhdlq2rjh/IMG_2254.jpg


Disconnected the fog lights...

http://s20.postimg.org/yeexeueb1/IMG_2255.jpg



I can see the turn signal lights still connected. Gotta remove those...

http://s20.postimg.org/wl7fcs3ql/IMG_2256.jpg



Voila... Marilyn's "bra" just got removed... she's naked!

http://s20.postimg.org/iwrfb57u5/IMG_2257.jpg




I think she seems kindda mad that I removed her support... lol :devil::rofl2:

http://s20.postimg.org/9st0ap699/IMG_2258.jpg



Sidenote... for those of you guys who know me, know that I NEVER drive Marilyn in rain. Thus, I have never used the wipers or wiper fluid. Take a look at this fluid reservoir. Almost like it was off the assembly line :nice:

http://s20.postimg.org/j1v6ktf59/IMG_2259.jpg



Time to remove the strut bar... easy

http://s20.postimg.org/cqpz4edwt/IMG_2260.jpg




Now the manifold cover...

http://s20.postimg.org/9vcvxj9wt/IMG_2261.jpg



Once again, she's kindda naked!!!

http://s20.postimg.org/6i98ok5pp/IMG_2262.jpg



AirRaid intake REMOVED! Anyone interested in buying this??? it's only got barely 1000 miles of use. LOL.

http://s20.postimg.org/fyz1v6pkd/IMG_2263.jpg




Tadaa!!! All done for the day. Throttle body exposed.

http://s20.postimg.org/c3vnsm6el/IMG_2264.jpg
http://s20.postimg.org/uxhgpm4ml/IMG_2265.jpg



And finally, for safety and just because I'm OCD, I taped up the throttle body opening in case some Gremlins decide to creep in.

http://s20.postimg.org/ckgvf1u5p/IMG_2266.jpg




All in all, a successful day. I will update as necessary. Thanks for following! Please let me know if you have questions or recommendations. :metal:

[FUNX650]

Good for you!! :props:

As others have said: 'You'll love it'!!
(I know I've enjoyed every minute of joy my SuperCharger has brought to bear.)

A quick question:
I didn't get a good look at your current hood:
Will it allow for enough clearance for the SC-install?

:)

Bob

[sportscarhiatus]

Good for you!! :props:

As others have said: 'You'll love it'!!
(I know I've enjoyed every minute of joy my SuperCharger has brought to bear.)

A quick question:
I didn't get a good look at your current hood:
Will it allow for enough clearance for the SC-install?

:)

Bob

Thanks bob. Yes the stock hood should cover the magnuson charger. It's designed to fit under the stock hood. What charger do you have for your vette?

[R4IDER]

such a beautiful engine

wondering why u sell the intake? seems to me the supercharge kit runs on the stock filter panel so why not leave the biconic air filter in there

[sportscarhiatus]

such a beautiful engine

wondering why u sell the intake? seems to me the supercharge kit runs on the stock filter panel so why not leave the biconic air filter in there

Thanks man! The airraid intake won't work with the magnuson kit. Their research has shown that their best gains are through the stock box... I talked to magnuson directly :)

[Corey@OptimalDetailing]

This is going to be a great write up. I'll keep my eyes on it for sure!

[R4IDER]

That's weird!! did u got a obd2 on the car and took measuraments vs stock filter? maybe in that place actually the cai its worst than stock , although ford states the car comes with a stock cai??

[FUNX650]

Thanks bob. Yes the stock hood should cover the magnuson charger. It's designed to fit under the stock hood.
-That's a great cost-saver not having to replace/modify the stock hood!



What charger do you have for your vette?
-ATI ProCharger P-1SC-1

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/ProCharger.jpg (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/63851)

:)

Bob