Well...I did it. Ordered the SC Kit

DiveNut · Post by **DiveNut** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 11:40 am

Just ordered the kit from PACE GM Performance Parts ... Finally!!! More than I wanted to spend , but (removed).https://243.monstercommercesit...35060

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 1:39 pm

OUCH! I paid less than half than that!

Vivid_Art · Post by **Vivid_Art** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 2:55 pm

damn, thats a little pricey! DiveNut what suburb are you from if you don't mind me asking( I live in the NW Chicago Suburbs too, Elgin to be exact). Good luck with the install, let us know how it goes.

breezd · Post by **breezd** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 4:00 pm

WOW thats a lot of money... keep us all posted on how it is!

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 7:34 pm

GMpartsdirect.com sells them for $3003.00.http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/r...d=146 He paid $200.00 less than dealer cost. If you have the money go for new. Getting missing bits and pieces can be hard or impossible. There can't be that many new ones left since they don't make them anymore so grab them while you can.

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 7:38 pm

Quote, originally posted by damronjr Â»OUCH! I paid less than half than that! 1+Hope your doing the install to make up for that.

DiveNut · Post by **DiveNut** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:17 pm

You're right Sunny. I also heard that they weren't making any new kits. Found this TRD kit for less... http://www.toyotaworld.com/trdsupercharger.htmlbut wanted to stick with GM for warantee reasons. I've pieced together mods before...but at his point I just want to know that the kit is complete. For time's sake if nothing else. Will keep all posted....

DiveNut · Post by **DiveNut** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:18 pm

Naperville here Vivid Art. Practically neighbors.

Petrucci914 · Post by **Petrucci914** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:43 pm

I believe you don't have a warranty if you install it yourself.

djb383 · Post by **djb383** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 12:23 am

I thought it was a 1 year warranty if you install it yourself and 3 years if the dealer installs it.

Herb · Post by **Herb** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 12:31 am

Quote, originally posted by djb383 Â»I thought it was a 1 year warranty if you install it yourself and 3 years if the dealer installs it.I believe it's 1 year parts only if you install yourself, and if the dealer installs, the remainder of the vehicle warranty, parts and labor.

djb383 · Post by **djb383** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 2:06 am

I knew someone would come along and get right. ........and that's on a new unit, not a used one.

Petrucci914 · Post by **Petrucci914** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 2:19 am

But installing it yourself voids your powertrain warranty, right? That one year is just on the SC unit, isn't it?

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 2:47 am

Yeah,it's only one year on the s/c unit when you install it yourself.The only problem is what happens if the s/c needs to be replaced,there is not many GM units out there,so what do they do then?

djb383 · Post by **djb383** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 3:26 am

Why would installing a GM part void your GM powertrain warranty?

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 3:33 am

It doesn't if the dealer puts the s/c on.But they charge "mucho denero" to install the s/c.I talked to a few dealers when is was doing mine,and they wanted $1100 to install it,and I only had a year left on my power-train warranty.So,I figured if anything went wrong,maybe it would cost less than $1100,I took the chance.

Petrucci914 · Post by **Petrucci914** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 3:34 am

It voids your powertrain warranty because they won't warranty what you could possibly do to it. If you install the SC wrong and totally mess something up they don't want to be responsible.

djb383 · Post by **djb383** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 3:50 am

According to this, the GM S/C doesn't void the powertrain warranty when customer installed.http://www.genvibe.com/html/fe...shtml

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 4:01 am

"The GM Performance Parts Vibe Supercharger has been extensively tested and tuned, resulting in a high-quality finished product that carries a warranty of 12 months or 12,000 miles from customer installation. When dealer installed, the warranty stretches to 36 months or 36,000 miles."To me it only says the s/c for 12 months when you DIY.Then the 36 with dealer install.Anyways,it says it on a paper that was in my kit,which I don't know where it is right now.

djb383 · Post by **djb383** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 5:45 am

.................but the powertrain warranty stays intact even if you install it yourself. Yes or no?

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 5:48 am

djb383 · Post by **djb383** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 7:24 am

Hummmm, must be in the fine print somewhere.

vibe Freak · Post by **vibe Freak** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 7:35 am

Do it your self and if the Sh#t hits the fan. Then pull it of the car and play stupid .

vibe Freak · Post by **vibe Freak** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 7:36 am

Do it your self and if the Sh#t hits the fan. Then pull it of the car and play stupid . Did I say thay out load.

djb383 · Post by **djb383** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 8:25 am

Do what?

vibe Freak · Post by **vibe Freak** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 8:42 am

The Warranty crap. Come on let them hang you don't need know stinking warranty.

DiveNut · Post by **DiveNut** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 12:41 pm

Actually, I'm having it installed by FLP (Finish Line Performance) speed shop here in town. (Naperville). http://www.flp2win.comhttp://www.flpmotorsports.com

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 1:07 pm

Quote, originally posted by vibe Freak Â»The Warranty crap. Come on let them hang you don't need know stinking warranty. Tell me that again!!!!

vibe Freak · Post by **vibe Freak** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 12:44 pm

I was just talking out my @ss again it happens from time to time.

vibe Freak · Post by **vibe Freak** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 12:47 pm

You are going to have so much fun with the blower. Its going to be worth ever penny when its all said and done.

Vivid_Art · Post by **Vivid_Art** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 12:26 am

And how much is FLP charging you for the install? I might take that route if its a decent price. I looked at their site and the type of cars they work on, did they look at you weird when you brought in your little four banger?

DiveNut · Post by **DiveNut** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 12:05 pm

Quote, originally posted by Vivid_Art Â»And how much is FLP charging you for the install? I might take that route if its a decent price. I looked at their site and the type of cars they work on, did they look at you weird when you brought in your little four banger?$90/Hr (same as the dealer), 4 dyno pulls 2 before/2 after. Probably 8-10 hours all in. They are very cool at FLP, just regular cars guys. The guy I have been dealing with pulled up in a little Acura...Of course his other car is like 700 HP LOL. Brought my two kids with me to check out the shop, they got a kick out of seeing all the "race cars" in the shop! Will post the results and how FLP works out.

Vivid_Art · Post by **Vivid_Art** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:29 am

When are you getting it back? Let me know how it drives, I'm excited for you!

Lancer · Post by **Lancer** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:39 am

Hope you have better luck at your tuner shop than I did at mine. They were all nice and seemed excited about working on my car, at first. I had them first rebuild my exhaust system. They talked me into getting 3" from header to tip with magnaflow cat, resonator, and muffler. After 3 months of calls, going back to the shop and bugging them to fixthe things I want, the way I want them fixed. It still sounds like crap. (They can build an exhaust for the #8 show truck in the COUNTRY, but they can't handle one for the Vibe). I gave up on them and will never return. I asked them about rebuilding my engine because of the piston ring problem I have. They wanted to REALLY build it and would end up costing me about $8 grand (but it would be about 260hp ).Then I overheard the owner talking on the phone to another speedshop about how many ricers they get. And I was one of them. So, unless you have a 400+hp muscle car or true race car, they really don't care for your buisness.Good luck on your shop!! I hope it works out for you!

DiveNut · Post by **DiveNut** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:35 am

Quote, originally posted by Lancer Â»Hope you have better luck at your tuner shop than I did at mine. They were all nice and seemed excited about working on my car, at first. I had them first rebuild my exhaust system. They talked me into getting 3" from header to tip with magnaflow cat, resonator, and muffler. After 3 months of calls, going back to the shop and bugging them to fixthe things I want, the way I want them fixed. It still sounds like crap. (They can build an exhaust for the #8 show truck in the COUNTRY, but they can't handle one for the Vibe). I gave up on them and will never return. I asked them about rebuilding my engine because of the piston ring problem I have. They wanted to REALLY build it and would end up costing me about $8 grand (but it would be about 260hp ).Then I overheard the owner talking on the phone to another speedshop about how many ricers they get. And I was one of them. So, unless you have a 400+hp muscle car or true race car, they really don't care for your buisness.Good luck on your shop!! I hope it works out for you! Thanks for the warm fuzzy Lancer... LOL. Sorry to hear your experience was less than favorable. Hopefully FLP will perform well for me...time will tell.

Vivid_Art · Post by **Vivid_Art** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:02 am

So whats the verdict!? I s it in?

DiveNut · Post by **DiveNut** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:29 am

Quote, originally posted by Vivid_Art Â»So whats the verdict!? I s it in?Bringing it in this coming Saturday. Will pick it up next Tuesday- Wednesday. Will definitely post the day I pick it up.

Lancer · Post by **Lancer** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 12:27 pm

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Petrucci914 · Post by **Petrucci914** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 3:59 am

Pick it up today?

DiveNut · Post by **DiveNut** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 11:44 am

Picked up the Vibe tonight. Lovin it! Pull really well. Definitely what teh car needed. Will have the "after" dyno in a few weeks. After I put a few hundred miles on it.Before 109.4 RWP, 103 Lbs Tq.. LOL What a beast Will post dyno vids when I figure out how to...Also, FLP was outstanding. Kept me updated daily, had some good suggestions... Huge

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 3:10 am

SWEET.... where are the money shots???

DiveNut · Post by **DiveNut** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 11:52 pm

Quote, originally posted by keithvibe Â»SWEET.... where are the money shots???Been havin too much fun playing with it to take Pics! The cars is so much more fun to drive now. So far I am very pleased with the smooth application of power. I just pulls through out the entire range of RPM's. Packed up the family for a long ride out into the "sticks" and had a blast. Got a chance to really open it up on some long, straigh back rodes. And being a Vibe, we had plenty of room for all the Pumpkins, Apples, Squash etc we picked at the farm we went to. Gotta love it, family of 4, plus bushels full of produce, 6 Pumpkins and room to spare. It is so much quieter w/o the CAI on it, gonna take some time getting use to it, kind of deceiving and I find my self going much faster that it seems. I'll get some posted this week. So far I am happier than pigs in dirt!

Petrucci914 · Post by **Petrucci914** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 12:03 am

Awesome. Glad you're happy. I'm not really happy with mine. I just ordered a boost gauge so maybe I'll find out I'm not making enough boost.........I can only hope.

DiveNut · Post by **DiveNut** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 12:11 am

Here's the before Dyno... Obviously, there is lots of room for improvement! LOLhttp://s46.photobucket.com/alb...Stuff/

vehicle_5 · Post by **vehicle_5** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 9:13 am

Ever get those after dynos posted??

Scootman! · Post by **Scootman!** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:33 am

Drivenut I'm not too far from you at all, just down the road in Lemont!

DiveNut · Post by **DiveNut** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:36 pm

[Quote, originally posted by vehicle_5 Â»Ever get those after dynos posted??Yep vehicle 5 ...http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=30831Since then I have re-installed my CAI. Hope to get the 2/3" pulley installed this weekend. Then it's back to the dyno. (This sh#t's addicting! )

DiveNut · Post by **DiveNut** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:40 pm

[Quote, originally posted by Scootman! Â»Drivenut I'm not too far from you at all, just down the road in Lemont!Hey neighbor

vehicle_5 · Post by **vehicle_5** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 1:35 pm

Nice!! And you're right, it is addicting!!

DiveNut · Post by **DiveNut** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 11:58 am

Quote, originally posted by vehicle_5 Â»Nice!! And you're right, it is addicting!!Fortunately our fellow FI'd members provide the intervention when needed! The first step is to admit you have an addictiion...LOL...