Supercharger's Installed-Wuhoo!

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 6:19 am

I got it all installed today .It took just under 5 hours from start to finish.It was relatively easy to do.The hardest part of the install was the crank pulley bolt-which is torqued to 150lbs and removing all the electrical tape for the wiring harness and reading the instructions.Here's a pic of the intake off,another,This pic is after the TRD "Camry V6" thermostat install,This one is with the supercharger installed and adding some Toyota coolant,and another side view,notice the neat wire routing as the harness is run threw here to the firewall.This is it totally installed and working great,looks sexy,I had to use the stock air box(I'm not to happy about)but it does come with a cold air extension tube,so it simulates a CAI with the stock air box.The only problem I had was the bracket for the cold air tube,the bracket did not line up properly.So I will have to drill to make it fit.I am also undecided about cutting the black engine cover.I'm exploring my options on something else to use.Wuhoo,all done.The power increase is really noticeable and smooth.The whine of the s/c is like music to my ears.I am glad I did it myself,as I see the benefits two fold.Don't be scared to tackle this because if I could do it,so can you.

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 6:25 am

Awesome, Kevin! Looks great! Glad I could help you out! We will expect some videos at some point, you know!

Vibe_dude · Post by **Vibe_dude** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 6:35 am

That vibe is bad a$$...love it.....the paint and those rims just rock dude.now you have some power to go with the look.just sweet!

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 6:40 am

I Smell a rice eater.... nicely done

djb383 · Post by **djb383** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 6:48 am

Dude, your very own blown HEMI, awesome.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 6:55 am

Good job!

02csnow · Post by **02csnow** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 8:09 am

Very nice. no use for the CAI now or the unichip.

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 8:11 am

sweet and nice pics!! let us know how you like it after a week or so.

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 8:18 am

I just got the big from the wife.It put a big smile on her face.She loves the extra power.She even did a sweet burn-out.It lays a nice patch of rubber down.Can't wait till the ecu kicks in all the way.

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:27 pm

wonder...i should go look at 1/4 mile time slips of before after of the SC on the 1zz with stock parts.....

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 12:47 pm

great job, kev! hopefully we can have a mini meet while we're in TO in Aug. would love to take a ride in the car! and only 5 hrs? that's awesome!

GrayFox · Post by **GrayFox** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 10:07 pm

good job kev! haha I'm jealous

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:46 pm

Looks awesome! You've got one sweet Vibe!

BLAQJAQ · Post by **BLAQJAQ** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 4:21 am

hey kEv..congrats man....I see a drag coming...lol...

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 5:20 am

Quote, originally posted by BLAQJAQ Â»hey kEv..congrats man....I see a drag coming...lol...Yeah,no more zooming past me.Once I get the engine management sorted out.I might kick your (removed).lol

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 8:37 am

Drooling... I'm jealous! Looks sweet and I'm sure it is much nicer now to drive.

BLAQJAQ · Post by **BLAQJAQ** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 3:14 am

hey kevi begiinning to think you ignorin me..i sent A couple IM no reply

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 3:16 am

I sent both of them back.Do a refresh,or log out and back on.I sent them.

Lancer · Post by **Lancer** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 8:45 am

Sorry I'm late to the party!But I bought some beer! Welcome to the club!

ajflan · Post by **ajflan** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 12:06 pm

All this talk of superchargers is making me thirsty for f/i. Yesterday it became official. I am not spending money on any frivolous items until I have a supercharger under my hood. I even made a little chart so I can track my savings. The quest for the supercharger begins!

BLAQJAQ · Post by **BLAQJAQ** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 11:31 pm

good luck...

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 5:49 am

so can I talk you into giving the wife and I a ride in aug when we're down in Woodstock for a wedding? actually not sure where the wedding will be held exactly...looks good, bet its faster now huh

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 6:02 am

Quote, originally posted by Mavrik Â»so can I talk you into giving the wife and I a ride in aug when we're down in Woodstock for a wedding? actually not sure where the wedding will be held exactly...looks good, bet its faster now huhYou don't even have to ask that.I will even let you and Hope take it for a spin.

GrayFox · Post by **GrayFox** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 6:14 am

Quote, originally posted by kevera Â»I will even let you and Hope take it for a spin. ... and it was never seen again haha

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 6:29 am

Quote, originally posted by ANO_Vibe Â»... and it was never seen again hahalol yeah... trust me I'm not about to drive the alcan for a while. It will be returned.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 6:43 am

Quote, originally posted by Mavrik Â»lol yeah... trust me I'm not about to drive the alcan for a while. It will be returned. with certainty! LOL. and of course, Kev, you ever make it up to Anchorage, just let us know. should have our spare room set up by then... we'll take you out for a spin in the subes.

ToolGuy · Post by **ToolGuy** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 2:29 am

Sweet! Good job! Looks great! I would have stuck with GM parts too if I did it!Next is to get it Dyno'ed! I just got one of my cars Dyno'ed, pretty cool thing to do too! $75 for three pulls...

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 3:47 am

wow! $75?? there is a 2wd dyno here and he does 3 pulls for $100. i can't use it since i'm awd.

ToolGuy · Post by **ToolGuy** » Fri Jun 15, 2007 4:04 am

Yeah $75! I was quoted $500 for a tune and pulls from another place. I said no way and then a friend told be about this place. I thought of you because the place did not have an AWD dyno. My Corvette is making 330 HP and 340 Lbs Tq. at the rear wheels! They assume the engine is 380 HP. I am happy with those numbers!

BLAQJAQ · Post by **BLAQJAQ** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:38 am

so can i go for a ride too Kev..i just saw ya an no offer?sup wit that..lol

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:40 am

Quote, originally posted by MiVibe-ToolGuy Â»Yeah $75! I was quoted $500 for a tune and pulls from another place. I said no way and then a friend told be about this place. I thought of you because the place did not have an AWD dyno. My Corvette is making 330 HP and 340 Lbs Tq. at the rear wheels! They assume the engine is 380 HP. I am happy with those numbers! i wish! nice numbers for sure. and doesn't take much to jump those up to something.Kev, if you can find a reputable tuner, i would highly recommend it. just make sure you don't heat soak the car prior to dynotuning. let it cool down and breathe.

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:46 am

Quote, originally posted by BLAQJAQ Â»so can i go for a ride too Kev..i just saw ya an no offer?sup wit that..lolI never got a ride in your beast yet either.I just got the water injection today.I have to get the unichip sold so I can buy one for a s/c.Then I will get it all tuned and see how much this baby puts out.

catbb67 · Post by **catbb67** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 7:50 am

Where can I find a supercharger for my 2007 Vibe? I saw a used one that came off from a 2005 Vibe. Would that fit and is it recommended to use a used one?Thanks!

Sublimewind · Post by **Sublimewind** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:59 pm

Water injection, what did you get for water injection?? Very interested... And congrats on your new power... but you know, with power, comes responsibility...

BLAQJAQ · Post by **BLAQJAQ** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:09 am

how much and where did you get w/i

pureharm · Post by **pureharm** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 6:13 am

What HP gains do you estimate you achieved? Also, do you mind sharing the cost of the parts? I'm assuming that is aftermarket, and not provided by GM performance. Also, that would probably be something you want to do AFTER warranty has expired no doubt?

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 7:26 am

Quote, originally posted by BLAQJAQ Â»how much and where did you get w/iI picked it up from IamConfused from MO.It's a snow stage 2 w/i kit.Brand new too.Just lots of wire to run.It can go on the intake or in the s/c.I'll have to figure out how to tune as I go..Quote, originally posted by pureharm Â»What HP gains do you estimate you achieved? Also, do you mind sharing the cost of the parts? I'm assuming that is aftermarket, and not provided by GM performance. Also, that would probably be something you want to do AFTER warranty has expired no doubt? Wow,you ask a lot of questions.Hp wise ,don't know.No-Turned out cheaper than expected-wuhoo.It's a GM badged trd s/c ,brand new.It's up to you,I still have a year powertrain warranty left,but that's probably gone south now,Oh well.Cheers

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:07 am

Your warranty is only good if the dealer installed it, trust me I know, I replaced my engine myself after they refused to warranty a snapped rod! Ask anyone here or search my posts.

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:09 am

Quote, originally posted by damronjr Â»Your warranty is only good if the dealer installed it, trust me I know, I replaced my engine myself after they refused to warranty a snapped rod! Ask anyone here or search my posts.True Story!

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:11 am

Still waiting for the vids, BTW!

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:17 am

Quote, originally posted by damronjr Â»Your warranty is only good if the dealer installed it, trust me I know, I replaced my engine myself after they refused to warranty a snapped rod! Ask anyone here or search my posts.I remember,that's why it took so long to go s/c.It freaked me out a bit.I installed it myself,so snookered on that one.What are you running as a piggyback,turd etc....Quote, originally posted by damronjr Â»Still waiting for the vids, BTW! I don't have a camera to take Vids.

manicdan · Post by **manicdan** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:05 am

u have a SC but no camera, this is a sad day at genvibe

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:29 am

Quote, originally posted by manicdan Â»u have a SC but no camera, this is a sad day at genvibeToo true! lolQuote, originally posted by kevera Â»What are you running as a piggyback,turd etc....GM (TRD). I have a Split Second AIC1 that I have had for a long time now, but haven't had the time or $ to get it tuned.

lil red wagon · Post by **lil red wagon** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:31 am

oh man... this is getting emabarassing.. sitting here, and my supercharger is in the box right next to me... Soooo want to install it, but so flippin scared about f'n up the engine (trust me, if there is a way, and even if there isn't, i will find it).

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 12:42 pm

Quote, originally posted by lil red wagon Â»oh man... this is getting emabarassing.. sitting here, and my supercharger is in the box right next to me... Soooo want to install it, but so flippin scared about f'n up the engine (trust me, if there is a way, and even if there isn't, i will find it). JUST DO IT! lol I don't know if you planned to do the install yourself or what, but I can get you in contact with the guywho helped me install mine. He will probably do it for 1/4 of the price you would pay someone else to do it, and he's done quite a few of them!

lil red wagon · Post by **lil red wagon** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 1:54 pm

well, took a side job on a fishing boat to see if i can get some extra money to pay for an instal and dyno... heres hopin...

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 7:39 pm

Quote, originally posted by lil red wagon Â»oh man... this is getting emabarassing.. sitting here, and my supercharger is in the box right next to me... Soooo want to install it, but so flippin scared about f'n up the engine (trust me, if there is a way, and even if there isn't, i will find it). Dude,you never installed that s/c yet.You should have sold it to me at the time.The longer it sits in the box,it will turn to Jello.It's not that hard to install.Read the instructions over and over---then do it.Or drive up to Canada,and I'll help you.

Mr. Joe · Post by **Mr. Joe** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 4:27 am

Hey, what kind of gas mileage are you getting now with the s/c?

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 5:13 am

Not bad,if you drive normal.If you punch it all the time,the needle will drop.Average is 27-30 range.I'm not worried about gas mileage on the Vibe though,I don't drive it all the time.

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 7:57 am

Quote, originally posted by Mr. Joe Â»Hey, what kind of gas mileage are you getting now with the s/c?I avg about 18mpg, so what does that tell ya! I also already snapped a rod in 1 engine with it!

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