It seems a few have gone and jumped that GREAT deal Vivid Racing ran on the VF supercharger so with ALL the PM's I have been getting with questions regarding install tips..... I thought lets start a thread for the answers.I just figure it will make it easier for me and you guys...because I have answered the same questions 3-4 times,LOL!
I do not mind giving my advice and rather enjoy it...but this will definitely make it easier,I hope?!
AND this will also open up tips from a few of the the GREAT installers as well(IAPorschedoc,Redridge,1999Porsche911,Cattman) .
I have PM'd all of them of this thread!

So my first bit of advice IS.....
If installing this yourself PLEASE buy Durametric software and do some runs with your car BEFORE you install the charger!
This way we all will have something to compare your numbers to after the install.
Check:
Engine load
Ignition angle
Mass air flow
RPM
Exhaust temp
O2 exhaust sensors upstream bank 1
O2 exhaust sensor downstream bank 1
Fuel trim adaption lower load
Fuel trim mean value
O2 exhaust sensor upstream bank 2
O2 exhaust sensor downstream bank 2
Actual throttle value

Also,buy a mechanical vacuum/boost gauge with enough hose THAT you can run from underneath the deck-lid outside the car and into your hands while driving.
VERY important to do this to see IF you have intake leaks.

So Good-luck and HAPPY installing all you DIYers!

Stacy

PS I will take donations to go towards my next charger....
J/King

 

Thanks Stacy! Vivid was nice enough to do a little layaway program for me because i put a decent deposit on the kit. So it will be a little bit before i install mine. But i am sure i will have some questions for you. I think a good start would be a list of any special tools but i believe that is all on your DIY and Cattman's DIY. So i will of course look there before asking!

Anyone else doing this look here before bugging poor stacy and cattman

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...elf-style.html

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...on-begins.html

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...y-cattman.html

 

carter


good choice

 

Glad to help answer any questions right here, too. I think I'll take a look at my original installation guide, since I marked a lot of notes in it, with regard to extra steps needed, which bolt sizes things were, and what tools I used.

Pic 1: a few of the custom-made tools
Pic 2: another custom-made tool
Pic 3: the mechanical (non-digital) boost/ vac gauge I used to test for air leaks
Pic 4: my hands about halfway through the install. Some of the scratches are now scars that won't go away. And some of the dirt wouldn't come off in time for work the next day no matter what I tried. Looked aweful with a suit!
Pic 5: It's almost painful to relive this! It was soooo cold and lonely and dark in that bus shop last January. The result was worth it, but, man, that sucked!
CATTMAN

 

John,

How did the install of you custom boost gauge go, last I remember were some of you cutting the dash...post a link to that one on this thread.

 

Thank you for being so supportive!

 

Great idea! Ask and ye shall receive!
Here is the first thread, of the actual DIY:
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...lti-gauge.html

And here is the update with pics of the working installed gauge with the custom screens, etc.:
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...hrono-pod.html

CATTMAN

 

Cool thread Stacy.... Some very good tips in here. My .02.... If you track your car, install one of these. After a day at the track, the can was almost full of oil. For street use, it isnt necessary.

 

Catch can is a great idea, although I got sick of emptying and cleaning mine, so now I just, gasp, port the blowby and gasses out the back of the car. I get a couple drops per day on my driveway.

BTW, one HUGE advantage to not allowing the blow-by to recirculate through the intake: reduced intake temps. The blow-by is hot, and messy- I'm glad I am not sending that all through the intake, the blower, etc.

Might not be EPA compliant, or "green", but I passed emissions.
CATTMAN

 

One thing I read about not recirculating the crank case vent or releasing it to atmosphere is the decrease in vacuum. Supposedly, loss of vacuum is not good for the m96 engine.... not sure about the logic though. But it has something to do with the oil foaming up.