DIY: HOW TO INSTALL SALEEN VI S/C (tutorial, pics, & vids)
07-30-2008, 02:31 PM
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RE: DIY: HOW TO INSTALL SALEEN VI S/C (tutorial, pics, & vids)
ORIGINAL: sevenleaf
Let me see if I understand what you just posted here. Please correct me if im wrong. If people who did the install themselves ran into a problem not to post it for others to see?
I'm sorry I'm not a mechanic but I did my own install and ran into a headache. I will try and refrain from posting problems I ran into and posting the advise saleen gave me.
edit; and my stop bolt had a small dab of yellow paint, no putty thenut moved as I pulled the stop-bolt out which is why I just tossed it in the bag, thinking I would remember the way it was.. ... Please read the threads I posted to educate yourself a little more. What would it hurt? But I'm done posting in this thead as people trying to give a "heads up" just aren't appreciated !!
ORIGINAL: Black GT
So you called them about a SC that was already installed and had the nut move? I could see where they would tell you not to mess with it if the SC is already installed.
However, this thread is about how to install the SC, not how to troubleshoot a moved nut. The installation instructions clearly state to remove the bypass stop bolt then later re-install it to its original position (you don't adjust/move the nut during the procedure).
ORIGINAL: sevenleaf
Exactly what? I called saleen and that is what they told me. (maybe saleen tech support is full of bull$hit!) I beleive them.. I said my nut moved and how do I figure out how to set it correctly... I still don't understand the point your trying to make.... Call them up and ask them... The note in the saleen instructions didn't sound like it was done with precision accuracy like saleen told me on the phone.
People can do whatever they like but I had months of headaches. On the dyno we screwed the boltin lost boost screwed it out gained boost, screwed it in more lost boost it was a massive headache. So for those that remove the bolt more power to you…
........ and people wonder why some have less boost then others on the same setup... maybe it has a littlesomething to do with it???
ORIGINAL: scramblr
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ORIGINAL: Black GT
Where do they stress this? In Saleen's installation instructions on page 34, step 17says to note the position of the bypass nut on the bypass stop bolt and to remove the bolt from the manifold. This is so that you can tighten the passenger side back manifold mounting bolt (tight space with limited access). Then on page 35, step 24 says to re-install the bypass stop bolt to its original position.
ORIGINAL: sevenleaf
It's not bad but bigger pictures are worth a lot more IMO
Brenspeed sells 39# injectors not 38#.
Saleen can not stress enough "DO NOT touch the stop bolt". When the supercharger's are put together the stop bolt is placed in the right position when the unit is put together. Saleen said they need to be perfect to get full boost. You can see the butterfly valve in this picture. My unit from saleen had the butterfly valve very loose took me 6 months to get the guts to remove the intercooler tightend the two screws on the butterfly valve and no more sticking valve.
More info: Most suggestreplacing the saleen idler pulley and using the stock 90mm idler you have left over on the install to improve belt wrap.
I didn't see if you had to break the tab on the tensioner arm to allow the belt to be installed easier.
Just some more information .. Other wise nice post.
It's not bad but bigger pictures are worth a lot more IMO
Brenspeed sells 39# injectors not 38#.
Saleen can not stress enough "DO NOT touch the stop bolt". When the supercharger's are put together the stop bolt is placed in the right position when the unit is put together. Saleen said they need to be perfect to get full boost. You can see the butterfly valve in this picture. My unit from saleen had the butterfly valve very loose took me 6 months to get the guts to remove the intercooler tightend the two screws on the butterfly valve and no more sticking valve.
More info: Most suggestreplacing the saleen idler pulley and using the stock 90mm idler you have left over on the install to improve belt wrap.
I didn't see if you had to break the tab on the tensioner arm to allow the belt to be installed easier.
Just some more information .. Other wise nice post.
People can do whatever they like but I had months of headaches. On the dyno we screwed the boltin lost boost screwed it out gained boost, screwed it in more lost boost it was a massive headache. So for those that remove the bolt more power to you…
........ and people wonder why some have less boost then others on the same setup... maybe it has a littlesomething to do with it???
However, this thread is about how to install the SC, not how to troubleshoot a moved nut. The installation instructions clearly state to remove the bypass stop bolt then later re-install it to its original position (you don't adjust/move the nut during the procedure).
I'm sorry I'm not a mechanic but I did my own install and ran into a headache. I will try and refrain from posting problems I ran into and posting the advise saleen gave me.
edit; and my stop bolt had a small dab of yellow paint, no putty thenut moved as I pulled the stop-bolt out which is why I just tossed it in the bag, thinking I would remember the way it was.. ... Please read the threads I posted to educate yourself a little more. What would it hurt? But I'm done posting in this thead as people trying to give a "heads up" just aren't appreciated !!
07-30-2008, 09:04 PM
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RE: DIY: HOW TO INSTALL SALEEN VI S/C (tutorial, pics, & vids)
Great write up crazy.I hope to put a saleen on my car in the future-either myself or brenspeed, I have yet to decide.Your write up-especially the dilemna/solution bits should show a lot of people with limited mechanicall ability that jobs such as this can be done-just take ones time,think it through and if possible test fit everything before hand, if possible.As an industrial millwright/mechanic,I have learned many of the little lessons you did.Some tips, for anybody, based on my approach to some issues-whenever possible,always start,or fully thread in a bolt/screw by hand first-if it doesn't thread in easily there may be an issue-take your time an investigate!When available-manual,manual,manual:and NEVER be afraid to ask for help or input.In closing,I concur that this should be a sticky,and ranks up ther with tacobills stuff.
07-30-2008, 11:25 PM
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RE: DIY: HOW TO INSTALL SALEEN VI S/C (tutorial, pics, & vids)
ORIGINAL: sevenleaf
Exactly what? I called saleen and that is what they told me. (maybe saleen tech support is full of bull$hit!) I beleive them.. I said my nut moved and how do I figure out how to set it correctly... I still don't understand the point your trying to make.... Call them up and ask them... The note in the saleen instructions didn't sound like it was done with precision accuracy like saleen told me on the phone.
People can do whatever they like but I had months of headaches. On the dyno we screwed the boltin lost boost screwed it out gained boost, screwed it in more lost boost it was a massive headache. So for those that remove the bolt more power to you…
........ and people wonder why some have less boost then others on the same setup... maybe it has a littlesomething to do with it???
Exactly what? I called saleen and that is what they told me. (maybe saleen tech support is full of bull$hit!) I beleive them.. I said my nut moved and how do I figure out how to set it correctly... I still don't understand the point your trying to make.... Call them up and ask them... The note in the saleen instructions didn't sound like it was done with precision accuracy like saleen told me on the phone.
People can do whatever they like but I had months of headaches. On the dyno we screwed the boltin lost boost screwed it out gained boost, screwed it in more lost boost it was a massive headache. So for those that remove the bolt more power to you…
........ and people wonder why some have less boost then others on the same setup... maybe it has a littlesomething to do with it???
Your points are well taken. That nut on the stop bolt affects your boost vacuum. The goal is not to get it loose from its factory position. But if it does, you have to know where that nut seats, mark it, and plug it after.
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