Pulled the trigger...on going FI

[allworknoplay]

I recently bought a V2 vortech for the Mustang. I am wanting to get some insight on how i should go about installing it. I am good with directions but I also no FI is no joke. I have assisted with turbo installs and a few motor swaps but never on my car so didnt really have that attention to the nitty gritty details. I have read the instructions over and over and over to the point where i can picture it in my head now. I have gotten a few est to have it installed ($800-1000) then $500 for tuning. This is my DD but I have another car i can drive while the install is going on.

If you did the install yourself can you please tell me how it went, were there any hiccups?

hope this makes sense....

 

[95ragtop]

Only delay I had was ordering the missing coolant pieces because I was putting a 05-06 kit on an 08 and then broke a bolt in the timing chain cover and had to wait while a new one came in. You'll have to tap your oil pan which isn't hard, but be sure to change your oil.

Get a 9/16" racheting wrench to install the head unit bolts.

Are you putting on a aftercooler/intercooler?

 

[allworknoplay]

Only delay I had was ordering the missing coolant pieces because I was putting a 05-06 kit on an 08 and then broke a bolt in the timing chain cover and had to wait while a new one came in. You'll have to tap your oil pan which isn't hard, but be sure to change your oil.

Get a 9/16" racheting wrench to install the head unit bolts.

Are you putting on a aftercooler/intercooler?

aftercooler

its a used kit and i have gone through and pieced it together in my room seeing if i need any parts, so far only a 90° connector is missing. already ordered.

 

[TexasBlownV8]

The instructions are pretty good, and the install is not too bad. Just take your time and use common sense.

 

[2007grabberGT]

Also a great time to check out some components for trouble.I'm in the middle of a Paxton install and found my ribbed idler pulley a little sloppy. After close inspection, the bearing seal was leaking grease ( at 55k miles). This is the time to fix things like that! Don't rush and you'll be fine.

 

[gtman]

I recently bought a V2 vortech for the Mustang. I am wanting to get some insight on how i should go about installing it. I am good with directions but I also no FI is no joke. I have assisted with turbo installs and a few motor swaps but never on my car so didnt really have that attention to the nitty gritty details. I have read the instructions over and over and over to the point where i can picture it in my head now. I have gotten a few est to have it installed ($800-1000) then $500 for tuning. This is my DD but I have another car i can drive while the install is going on.

If you did the install yourself can you please tell me how it went, were there any hiccups?

hope this makes sense....

Of course hiccups came, but not enough to justify me paying the install cost to anyone. Imo, most hiccups came from factory tabs here and there breaking, little parts that break when you take them off, etc.
Have cash on hand, because the little here and there part prices add up quick once you start going.

I studied the hell out of the install guide many times.

If you get mad or things arent going well, take the night or day off and return later if you reach a hard part.

 

[allworknoplay]

Well After having the Kit sitting in my room for weeks I am ready to start installing this mofo!! My cousin and I are starting on the weekend before Christmas since I will be out of town till then. I have ordered need Plugs to also toss in there. had the injectors flow tested and regularly reading over the install guide. just waiting now to set up dyno dates for tuning.

 

[Mustang Mark]

Good luck on the install, the biggest PITA for me was converting to the 07+ coolant crossover at the same time. Well that and missing a bunch of little stuff that the asshat who sold me the kit didn't tell me about. I would strongly recommend triple checking the parts list before you tear into it to make sure you have everything.

 

[AbdullaGT500]

Well After having the Kit sitting in my room for weeks I am ready to start installing this mofo!! My cousin and I are starting on the weekend before Christmas since I will be out of town till then. I have ordered need Plugs to also toss in there. had the injectors flow tested and regularly reading over the install guide. just waiting now to set up dyno dates for tuning.

If it's your first time changing plugs, I'd recommend getting the Lisle broken plug removal tool.

 

[06redgt]

If it's your first time changing plugs, I'd recommend getting the Lisle broken plug removal tool.

I first changed my plugs at 75,000 when I installed the Procharger. Was able to get the plugs out without breaking by filling the spark plug well up to the top of the hex on the plug with aerokroil. Backed off the plug 1/8 turn and let the aerokroil wick down. Let it sit most of the morning, backing up about a half turn every once in a while. Plugs came right out when I finally tried.

Man I was so relieved. I know the Lisle tool is straightforward but I didn't like the thought of the possibility of broken porcelain falling into the cylinder.

 

[allworknoplay]

Good luck on the install, the biggest PITA for me was converting to the 07+ coolant crossover at the same time. Well that and missing a bunch of little stuff that the asshat who sold me the kit didn't tell me about. I would strongly recommend triple checking the parts list before you tear into it to make sure you have everything.

I have a kit that was for a 2010 4.6 and I mine is 2007. I have already noticed a few things that I need but are so small its not a big deal. I am going over the list this weekend to make a supply list of what I will need

 

[allworknoplay]

If it's your first time changing plugs, I'd recommend getting the Lisle broken plug removal tool.

Thankfully my friends few have Mustangs have that tool lol

 

[allworknoplay]

I first changed my plugs at 75,000 when I installed the Procharger. Was able to get the plugs out without breaking by filling the spark plug well up to the top of the hex on the plug with aerokroil. Backed off the plug 1/8 turn and let the aerokroil wick down. Let it sit most of the morning, backing up about a half turn every once in a while. Plugs came right out when I finally tried.

Man I was so relieved. I know the Lisle tool is straightforward but I didn't like the thought of the possibility of broken porcelain falling into the cylinder.

Thanks for the tip! The night before I start installing the kit my cousin and I were gonna get them soaking

 

[DiMora]

I first changed my plugs at 75,000 when I installed the Procharger. Was able to get the plugs out without breaking by filling the spark plug well up to the top of the hex on the plug with aerokroil. Backed off the plug 1/8 turn and let the aerokroil wick down. Let it sit most of the morning, backing up about a half turn every once in a while. Plugs came right out when I finally tried.

Man I was so relieved. I know the Lisle tool is straightforward but I didn't like the thought of the possibility of broken porcelain falling into the cylinder.

When unscrewing them after the initial 1/8 turn then soak, back off 1:8 then re- tighten 1/16...then back off another 1/8, then re-tighten 1/16...STOP if you feel resistance and soak longer...as they start to loosen smoothly go to 1/4-1/8-1/4-1/8 like you are tapping something.

 

[allworknoplay]

When unscrewing them after the initial 1/8 turn then soak, back off 1:8 then re- tighten 1/16...then back off another 1/8, then re-tighten 1/16...STOP if you feel resistance and soak longer...as they start to loosen smoothly go to 1/4-1/8-1/4-1/8 like you are tapping something.

Well the current plugs have around 35k on them. The previous owner kept all the maintenance invoices in a binder. I think they put ACdelcos back in? not 100% but isnt the reason for the snapping plugs because the factory used a 2 body plug?

 

[BruceH]

Well the current plugs have around 35k on them. The previous owner kept all the maintenance invoices in a binder. I think they put ACdelcos back in? not 100% but isnt the reason for the snapping plugs because the factory used a 2 body plug?

No. You want Autolite plugs. They are a 2 piece design but they are the only plug that is consistently of good quality. The early plugs broke because they weren't coated and the high thread design lends to them getting carbon fused into the head.

You shouldn't have any issues getting them out if they only have 35k on them and they are Autolite plugs. Stick with Autolite HT0 for your supercharger and remember that forced induction is hard on plugs. It's a good idea to change them once a year.

IMO the hardest part of your supercharger install will be the piggyback pump. If you can get that out of the way one evening or have one person work on it while the other is under the hood it will make for an easier install. You can install the piggyback pump and still drive on your tune without having the rest of the supercharger installed.

 

[allworknoplay]

No. You want Autolite plugs. They are a 2 piece design but they are the only plug that is consistently of good quality. The early plugs broke because they weren't coated and the high thread design lends to them getting carbon fused into the head.

You shouldn't have any issues getting them out if they only have 35k on them and they are Autolite plugs. Stick with Autolite HT0 for your supercharger and remember that forced induction is hard on plugs. It's a good idea to change them once a year.

IMO the hardest part of your supercharger install will be the piggyback pump. If you can get that out of the way one evening or have one person work on it while the other is under the hood it will make for an easier install. You can install the piggyback pump and still drive on your tune without having the rest of the supercharger installed.

Thanks for the info! and I will be using a KB BAP. I do plan on one day upgrading to the GT500 pump but this came with the kit.

 

[justinsstang]

Install was a breeze on my Paxton, I didn't have to do any oil pan tapping though. (2014 GT). Most of it is all simple. As with any install just follow the instructions to the letter and as long as you don't find you are missing stuff during the install it will be a breeze.

 

[allworknoplay]

Well little update about all this..... I don't know if I ever mentioned in my previous posts on here that I had to get surgery back in January last year. I had C4-C5 fused together. Well the day before I had planned to install the SC I went for a post op follow up. appears the "bridge" that was forming has cracked nothing major just will take longer for it to heal. I had noticed my neck was hurting more than normal I just thought it was from sleeping (had got a new bed in November) with that being said i have had to be very careful with what I was doing and how I was moving. I started to wear my soft collar again to help prevent me from moving too much. Hopefully when I go back (next Friday) I will have good news.

On a positive note! I have read this install guide so much I pretty much have it memorized.