Doing Mongoose Install...Need help

[blacknblue2002]

ok...been working on the install when I get time....I'm pretty far along, but I've run into a tiny snag. The Lightning MAF doesn't work with any of the pipe connectors that come with the Vortech kit, and I can't find anything that would work that came in the box from Modular Powerhouse. How does everybody make the Lightning MAF work with the Vortech Piping...can I find a piece of hose at Home Depot to make it work...How did everybody else do it? Thanks in advance for info.

As a side note...this install has helped me learn a lot about the car (fuel pump, spark plugs, fuel injectors, and all of the intake stuff). I'd recommend doing it yourself if you don't have much mechanical skill, just for the fact that it will force you to learn more about your car. I know nothing and I've been doing allright so far.

 

[01Steeda]

subscribing. I will be going this route soon.. hope you get an answer

 

[san~man]

Post this on Tim's website...I'm sure you'd get a faster response there.

Good luck.

 

[helty]

Post this on Tim's website...I'm sure you'd get a faster response there.

Good luck.

:Word: Free tech post ftw!

 

[blue46gt00]

Did you get a 4" boost pipe?

 

[urban96]

Billet MAF Adapter

http://www.lasotaracing.com/Late model maf.html

 

[helty]

Billet MAF Adapter

http://www.lasotaracing.com/Late model maf.html

nice link

 

[BennyBlown2v]

Billet MAF Adapter

http://www.lasotaracing.com/Late model maf.html

Vortech kit comes with MAF -> Filter adapter (really nice one actually, bolts into the inner fender).

Did you try using the stock flex-pipe and everything? Hmm...you could just (as ghetto as it sounds) tape it up! Use whatever coupling comes closest, and then just tape it for the time being? Or...buy a boost pipe and have Tim send you a new tune

 

[Green&GoldGT]

How hard is it to install the fuel pump or chip? Do u need ramps or a lift for the fuel pump? I'll probably go with the powerdyne but i dont know if i should install it myself or get it installed at MAS Racing, im sure u know the place here in VB. Good luck with the install

 

[the98stang]

How hard is it to install the fuel pump or chip? Do u need ramps or a lift for the fuel pump? I'll probably go with the powerdyne but i dont know if i should install it myself or get it installed at MAS Racing, im sure u know the place here in VB. Good luck with the install

Most of these kits are fairly easy to install. You could probably do it yourself. The tune is the most importany, but if MPH is sending you the tune, you'll be all set

The tuner sent with the Mongoose Vortech kit (Xcal2) plugs directly under your dash. And I believe the fuel pump is located under the back seat bottom cusion, but dont quote me on that.

 

[BennyBlown2v]

And I believe the fuel pump is located under the back seat bottom cusion, but dont quote me on that.

Too bad

Fuel pump is located IN the fuel tank. You'll need to jack the car up in the back and put it on some jack stands (1' is plenty high). You remove four bolts holding the tank retaining straps on, three bolts in the filler neck, lower it down a bit, disconnect the fuel line at the filter, and then drop the tank more. Open up the sucker, being careful not to drop any bolts, open up the fuel bucket (5mm screws), replace the pump, put it all back together, and you're done.

 

[hotmustang331]

^Off topic, but how do your coilovers ride? Does it feel kinda rough over bumps and like vibrate the dash when you hit sudden bumps? Oh and I do have coilovers, just wondering how yours act....I dont know if this is normal.

 

[the98stang]

Too bad

Fuel pump is located IN the fuel tank. You'll need to jack the car up in the back and put it on some jack stands (1' is plenty high). You remove four bolts holding the tank retaining straps on, three bolts in the filler neck, lower it down a bit, disconnect the fuel line at the filter, and then drop the tank more. Open up the sucker, being careful not to drop any bolts, open up the fuel bucket (5mm screws), replace the pump, put it all back together, and you're done.

I know that sounded stupid lol, but the fuel pump in my mitsu 3k was accessable through the trunk. I was wrong

 

[USMC03GT]

I know that sounded stupid lol, but the fuel pump in my mitsu 3k was accessable through the trunk. I was wrong

C'mon now, this is an american car. Nothing is easy or simple.

 

[sgarlic]

C'mon now, this is an american car. Nothing is easy or simple.

The 05+ are accessible by removing the back seat cushion.

 

[blacknblue2002]

^Off topic, but how do your coilovers ride? Does it feel kinda rough over bumps and like vibrate the dash when you hit sudden bumps? Oh and I do have coilovers, just wondering how yours act....I dont know if this is normal.

The coilovers ride super rough...I've got mine resting pretty low right now...my back tires rub with 285's and I don't have the full range of turning on the fronts...looks sweet, handles great, but will chatter your teeth on a seemingly smooth road