Self-installation of Saleen blower + supershaker?

tribaltek · November 19th, 2009, 06:37 PM

Hey guys! Been a while, but I'm trying to get back on the boards more

To the topic... I've had my Saleen blower sitting in a box in my garage for almost a year now. I've been holding off because I have been worried about layoffs and didn't want to spend the money for installation in case I had to sell the blower to pay for my mortgage. It looks like things are turning around, and job stability is increasing. That said, I started to think...

How impossible would it be for me to install the Saleen blower (with SuperShaker upgrade) as opposed to having Brenspeed do it? I've done all the work on my car myself thus far (except for the cams), so I'm getting better, but I am BY FAR no wrench (I'm a computer geek for a living). While I do have a second vehicle, I can't afford to fuck this up and blow up my engine.

I currently have everything needed except the boost-a-pump (or GT500 pumps) and the SuperShaker upgrade.

On a side note, when I spoke to the folks at Brenspeed, they insisted I get phaser limiters installed for my FRPP cams if they were to install the blower. Do you believe this to be necessary? It'd be good for safety, I assume.

I'll have a heated garage and the entire winter to do the install, so I'm not worried about it taking a long time. I'm just worried about doing it right, making sure I don't fuck anything up, and ensuring I won't go crazy in the process.

What do you think?

usafimj · November 19th, 2009, 06:44 PM

I say get some friends and install on your own over the winter. Save that installation cash so when you do need it you got it. I'm not sure on the limiters.

tribaltek · November 19th, 2009, 06:48 PM

Did I mention all of my friends have no idea how to work on cars?

KB281JD · November 19th, 2009, 06:53 PM

really not hard at all, i did a KB on mine, no problems!

NastyFX4 · November 19th, 2009, 07:04 PM

Easy!

stanglifemike · November 19th, 2009, 07:08 PM

Do it man!! I did my Vortech HO and while its a different style blower, it was super easy. Just take your time and follow the instructions, you wont have any problems.

tribaltek · November 19th, 2009, 07:13 PM

Good to hear ya'll have done some self installs. But how is your wrenching skills in general? Keep in mind the tool I know how to use best is a keyboard

Would love to hear anyone who self-installed a Saleen blower to chime in as well. That way I know who to bug when I run into roadblocks!

JakeM · November 19th, 2009, 07:25 PM

A Saleen blower install is easy as pie. I say go for it. It takes basic tools, the instructions from Saleen are good enough and you don't have to be a grease monkey to do the install. Go for it man. That way if anything does go wrong in the future, you will have a better idea of how things works. IE, you loose a belt or something like that. You will know how to install it yourself instead of having your car towed.

stanglifemike · November 19th, 2009, 07:25 PM

Well I am a auto tech by trade...BUT, I really dont think you will have any problems. Lets start by you telling us what you yourself have done to your car thus far

kenneth · November 19th, 2009, 07:50 PM

me and 05 mustang kb charged installed my supercharger at his house, it took us pretty much all day to do it, but I was able to drive the car home that night.
Saleens instructions on the CD are fairly good, IF you can follow instructions you shouldn't have a problem.

When I added the supershaker upgrade I installed that on my own, the only part you really need help there is to remove the hood.

Nameless · November 19th, 2009, 08:22 PM

I'm going to lay it down for you Tribal...if I told you that I've got to do some work on my ONLY PC because I wanted to add an extra hard drive and install a PCI card...do you think you could write me a set of instructions to use and then walk me through it if I needed help?

If so, then grab a tub of go-jo because you're going to be spending some time in the garage this winter, son!

Mickey · November 19th, 2009, 08:40 PM

dude, you have ALL winter...enough said

Goldcomet · November 19th, 2009, 08:53 PM

If you get stuck I'm sure the guys on our site will help you. Since you can take your time and don't have to rely on the car for a while, I'd try it. btw I think things might be getting a little better, my wife found a good job after being laid off all summer.

Rico-mofos · November 19th, 2009, 08:55 PM

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tribaltek · November 19th, 2009, 11:09 PM

Alright guys. You got my confidence up a bit. 18-1 is the current voting, so it's looking like ya'll don't think I'll destroy my engine. It would save me a TON of cash too.

And like Mickey reiterated, I do have ALL winter

I do have other things to install during that time (BMR K-member, line locks, UCA, LCA, springs, etc) but hey, it's at least a 4-5 month period of snow in this shitty state... so I think I'm covered time-wise.

I'm going to contact Saleen and see if they can send me the instructions via PDF file or something. At least I can look it over the next few days.

tribaltek · November 19th, 2009, 11:11 PM

Found it - http://www.saleen.com/installation-m...%20Rev%20G.pdf

Youngin · November 19th, 2009, 11:15 PM

where do they sell this kit..?

tribaltek · November 19th, 2009, 11:20 PM

I got mine from Mickeys buddy for... well... if I told you all you would probably shit yourself and cry at the same time...

You can get one at Brenspeed - Mustang Saleen Superchargers

Mickey · November 19th, 2009, 11:22 PM

usafimj · November 20th, 2009, 12:20 AM

JDM is having some nice prices on their Saleen stage I & II kits along with supershakers

View Poll Results: Do I install the Saleen blower & SuperShaker myself?
Hell yeah dude! It's not that difficult!	33	94.29%
Hell no dude! It's a pain in the ass and you'll want to kill yourself for trying!	2	5.71%
Voters: 35. You may not vote on this poll

November 19th, 2009, 06:37 PM	#1
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,508 iTrader: 1 reviews	Self-installation of Saleen blower + supershaker? Hey guys! Been a while, but I'm trying to get back on the boards more To the topic... I've had my Saleen blower sitting in a box in my garage for almost a year now. I've been holding off because I have been worried about layoffs and didn't want to spend the money for installation in case I had to sell the blower to pay for my mortgage. It looks like things are turning around, and job stability is increasing. That said, I started to think... How impossible would it be for me to install the Saleen blower (with SuperShaker upgrade) as opposed to having Brenspeed do it? I've done all the work on my car myself thus far (except for the cams), so I'm getting better, but I am BY FAR no wrench (I'm a computer geek for a living). While I do have a second vehicle, I can't afford to fuck this up and blow up my engine. I currently have everything needed except the boost-a-pump (or GT500 pumps) and the SuperShaker upgrade. On a side note, when I spoke to the folks at Brenspeed, they insisted I get phaser limiters installed for my FRPP cams if they were to install the blower. Do you believe this to be necessary? It'd be good for safety, I assume. I'll have a heated garage and the entire winter to do the install, so I'm not worried about it taking a long time. I'm just worried about doing it right, making sure I don't fuck anything up, and ensuring I won't go crazy in the process. What do you think? __________________ '06 Whipple'd Mustang GT (Coming Soon) '02 Supercharged Harley-Davidson F-150 (Sold) '05 Mustang GT (Sold)

November 19th, 2009, 06:44 PM	#2
usafimj I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 Ford Mustang GT 12.847 @ 114.12mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 5,086 iTrader: 1 reviews	I say get some friends and install on your own over the winter. Save that installation cash so when you do need it you got it. I'm not sure on the limiters. __________________ 07 GT-- Gone But Not Forgotten Military Crew E-5

November 19th, 2009, 06:48 PM	#3
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,508 iTrader: 1 reviews	Did I mention all of my friends have no idea how to work on cars? __________________ '06 Whipple'd Mustang GT (Coming Soon) '02 Supercharged Harley-Davidson F-150 (Sold) '05 Mustang GT (Sold)

November 19th, 2009, 06:53 PM	#4
KB281JD Regular 02 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 180 iTrader: 0 reviews	really not hard at all, i did a KB on mine, no problems! __________________

November 19th, 2009, 07:04 PM	#5
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 16,010 iTrader: 9 reviews	Easy! __________________

November 19th, 2009, 07:08 PM	#6
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	Do it man!! I did my Vortech HO and while its a different style blower, it was super easy. Just take your time and follow the instructions, you wont have any problems. __________________ 98 GT: some stuff 06 GT: more stuff 93 Notch: 4 cyl at birth, now 5.0 drivetrain and stock exterior and interior= True Sleeper Paxton/Vortech Crew Member #3 FRPP's #1 Dealer Injected Engineering BMR Suspension

November 19th, 2009, 07:13 PM	#7
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,508 iTrader: 1 reviews	Good to hear ya'll have done some self installs. But how is your wrenching skills in general? Keep in mind the tool I know how to use best is a keyboard Would love to hear anyone who self-installed a Saleen blower to chime in as well. That way I know who to bug when I run into roadblocks! __________________ '06 Whipple'd Mustang GT (Coming Soon) '02 Supercharged Harley-Davidson F-150 (Sold) '05 Mustang GT (Sold)

November 19th, 2009, 07:25 PM	#9
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well I am a auto tech by trade...BUT, I really dont think you will have any problems. Lets start by you telling us what you yourself have done to your car thus far __________________ 98 GT: some stuff 06 GT: more stuff 93 Notch: 4 cyl at birth, now 5.0 drivetrain and stock exterior and interior= True Sleeper Paxton/Vortech Crew Member #3 FRPP's #1 Dealer Injected Engineering BMR Suspension

November 19th, 2009, 07:50 PM	#10
kenneth Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT 11.45@123.61 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cut Off, LA. Posts: 1,468 iTrader: 2 reviews	me and 05 mustang kb charged installed my supercharger at his house, it took us pretty much all day to do it, but I was able to drive the car home that night. Saleens instructions on the CD are fairly good, IF you can follow instructions you shouldn't have a problem. When I added the supershaker upgrade I installed that on my own, the only part you really need help there is to remove the hood. __________________ Stock for now.

November 19th, 2009, 08:40 PM	#12
Mickey I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	dude, you have ALL winter...enough said __________________ Under Construction

November 19th, 2009, 08:53 PM	#13
Goldcomet Enthusiast 2007 Mustang Gt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 536 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you get stuck I'm sure the guys on our site will help you. Since you can take your time and don't have to rely on the car for a while, I'd try it. btw I think things might be getting a little better, my wife found a good job after being laid off all summer. __________________ There are many like it but this one is mine!!!.........Full Metal Jacket 1987

November 19th, 2009, 11:09 PM	#15
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,508 iTrader: 1 reviews	Alright guys. You got my confidence up a bit. 18-1 is the current voting, so it's looking like ya'll don't think I'll destroy my engine. It would save me a TON of cash too. And like Mickey reiterated, I do have ALL winter I do have other things to install during that time (BMR K-member, line locks, UCA, LCA, springs, etc) but hey, it's at least a 4-5 month period of snow in this shitty state... so I think I'm covered time-wise. I'm going to contact Saleen and see if they can send me the instructions via PDF file or something. At least I can look it over the next few days. __________________ '06 Whipple'd Mustang GT (Coming Soon) '02 Supercharged Harley-Davidson F-150 (Sold) '05 Mustang GT (Sold)

November 19th, 2009, 11:11 PM	#16
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,508 iTrader: 1 reviews	Found it - http://www.saleen.com/installation-m...%20Rev%20G.pdf __________________ '06 Whipple'd Mustang GT (Coming Soon) '02 Supercharged Harley-Davidson F-150 (Sold) '05 Mustang GT (Sold)

November 19th, 2009, 11:15 PM	#17
Youngin Hip Hop Artist Byebye V6~ Welcome Home New Pony :P Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Californ-i-A Posts: 6,508 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	where do they sell this kit..? __________________ ItaliStang Made.. Maybe Red But Makes One Hell Of A Sig http://www.myspace.com/moddedmustangz Modded Mustang's Song

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November 19th, 2009, 11:20 PM	#18
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,508 iTrader: 1 reviews	I got mine from Mickeys buddy for... well... if I told you all you would probably shit yourself and cry at the same time... You can get one at Brenspeed - Mustang Saleen Superchargers __________________ '06 Whipple'd Mustang GT (Coming Soon) '02 Supercharged Harley-Davidson F-150 (Sold) '05 Mustang GT (Sold)

November 19th, 2009, 11:22 PM	#19
Mickey I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	__________________ Under Construction

November 20th, 2009, 12:20 AM	#20
usafimj I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 Ford Mustang GT 12.847 @ 114.12mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 5,086 iTrader: 1 reviews	JDM is having some nice prices on their Saleen stage I & II kits along with supershakers __________________ 07 GT-- Gone But Not Forgotten Military Crew E-5

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