Pointers for Saleen install...

zuritausmc · Aug 28, 2009

Dyno Joe said to not follow the installation guide word for word. Now I can't get a hold of him to ask exactly what he was talking about. Anybody that may have a clue? If you have pointers, please share. Also I am lookin for advice on the GT500 fuel pumps. That looks easy enough to install on your own. Thanks!

zuritausmc · Aug 28, 2009

O I passed 100 posts!!!! Lol

Dread53 · Aug 28, 2009

I've had mine off several times and it's been over 3 years since I did it, but I don't remember anything out of the ordinary about following the instructions.

Vapour Trails · Aug 28, 2009

Have fun with the fuel pump installation. Getting the GT500 unit in the tank is a huge bitch.

zuritausmc · Aug 28, 2009

Vapour Trails said:
Have fun with the fuel pump installation. Getting the GT500 unit in the tank is a huge bitch.

Really? It didnt look so bad on the pictures. Then again theyre only pics. Lol. Should I look into proffes. install for the pumps?

frarmar · Aug 28, 2009

Off the top of my head I can only think of a few things on the Saleen install.
1. That damn bolt under the boost accuator. I think we ended up cutting a stubby wrench in half.
2. Make sure you have a couple extra hands to set the blower on the car. It's heavy.
3. You'll need a good torque wrench that reads in in/lbs.
4. You don't have to take your hood off.
5. When you remove the coolant line in the valley stick a wire nut in the nipple and you won't spill any coolant.

Find a couple buddies, take your time and it's really not that bad.

06281SC · Aug 28, 2009

Vapour Trails said:
Have fun with the fuel pump installation. Getting the GT500 unit in the tank is a huge bitch.

Nah, it's not that bad. Just have to be real careful...

scramblr · Aug 28, 2009

zuritausmc · Aug 28, 2009

Awesome man. Thanks alot!!

zuritausmc · Oct 8, 2009

Sorry to bring up the dead but Ill be doin the supercharger this weekend hopefully. Is there anything I can use to get around not having a panel puller, fuel line disconnect tool and air ratchet? If so, what did u guys use?. Thanks

kenneth · Oct 8, 2009

for fuel line disconnect a buisness card works fine.

major_harley · Oct 8, 2009

Air ratchet is not required. I installed mine with the hood on. I bought a cheap fuel line disconnect tool from harbor freight. frarmar is right - the bolt next to the boost accuator is very hard to get to. I found a very small wrench at sears that would reach. I recommend removing the stop notch on the belt tensioner. It will make installing the belt easier. I didn't have a panel puller. I covered a flat tip screwdriver with tape.

TexasKyle · Oct 9, 2009

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=67268&group_ID=141&store=&dir=catalog

For the bolt under the bypass valve. Take the stop out too, or you wont be able to get to it.

A standard length 10mm wrench, cut in half works too, but it's a pain in the ass.

If you use the wrench, get some really small string (I used the kiddo's kite string) and tie it off to something because you WILL drop it. At least with the string you can just pull it back up off the bellhousing, or whereever it happens to fall. (99.99999% chance it won't just fall thru and land on the ground!!!!)

scramblr · Oct 9, 2009

TexasKyle said:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=67268&group_ID=141&store=&dir=catalog

If you use the wrench, get some really small string (I used the kiddo's kite string) and tie it off to something because you WILL drop it. At least with the string you can just pull it back up off the bellhousing, or whereever it happens to fall. (99.99999% chance it won't just fall thru and land on the ground!!!!)

LOL...That is so fucking true!!!

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