Mongoose finally on, Pics

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BaXTeR3221

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Well it was quite a process to get this thing on. Between having to fix a brass insert in my intake, spending too much time figuring out vortech's directions, and having to grind a little bit off the idle pulley to keep it off the intake, it was an adventure. Finally got everything set-up last night and couldn't be happier :bounce: I'm going to make an appointment to check the tune on a dyno probably this week, but it feels very smooth. Here are some pics:







Thanks to everyone that gave me their advice along the way, especially Marc!

 

speedfreak98r

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Very nice.
Now get an aftermarket plenum and throttle body.

 

AmBo

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Verry nice! However, you shoulda got a Lightning threaded IAT fitting for the IAT placement. God how I wish I knew about those things when I did mine. I'll be putting one on my discharge pipe this spring and no more boost leak!

You got any guages hooked up? I know you aren't supposed to see boost, but cmon be honest, how much boost have you seen so far? lol

Seriously, get an accufab 75mm tb and plenum and ur set! Down the road a FMIC and pulley up and BAM! You got yourself one pretty damn reliable boosted car!

 

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I have the gauges, but the boost gauge has a kink i need to work out. I finally got it running at like 1030 last night and i was too tired to deal with the gauges. I'll probably see some boost before the dyno, i mean, i have to make sure everything is tight before i'm on the dyno

As for the other mods, I think this will do it for a while. I want to get tint and a few little things. Intercooler is very very tempting, but after fighting to get this stuff on for 5 days, i need a break from turning wrenches.

 

AmBo

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I TOTALLY understand what you're saying. Relax and enjoy it for a bit

 

DaNd4Speed

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Congrats Joe! Glad to hear you're all up and running good now. Once you get the A/F checked on the dyno, it's time to drive it like you stole it!

 

stangGT97

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Nice dude!