Overall, the NOVI 1220SL install went fairly well. I had three issues:
1. Airbox did not fit... no big deal. Just mounted the
K&N minus airbox.
2. The radiator hose interfered with the blower pulley (I have the wider aluminum one by Ford Racing). Just had to take about an inch off the hose, and cut the elbow in the radiator by about an inch. I then zip tied the hose to the rad hold down since the lip is no longer there on the rad elbow. There's no way it will pull off.
3. The biggest issue I had concerned the belt tensioner to water pump pulley clearance. I have the Ford Racing A/C delete, so my power steering pump is mounted where the A/C was. This caused the angle of the belt to be less aggressive when coming in contact with the tensioner, and thus pushes it down onto itself at the water pump pulley. I had serious rubbing to the point where I put a hole in the belt after a 5 mile ride. I had the shortest belt I could fit on, and no luck. Here's how I solved it:
A. Installed the 1993 Cobra water pump pulley, which is a good bit smaller than stock.
B. Cut the stub that is cast into the back of the tensioner, allowing me to angle it up a bit more. I basically then put the amount of tension down on the belt manually, and tightened the tensioner to the Paxton bracket.
I've had it out a few times since getting it going last week... run's like a monster. Last night I had the spring lock give way on the fuel line that goes from the pressure regulator to the FMU. Fuel everywhere... can't believe there was no fire. Paxton is overnighting me another one... what's $90 more bucks!?
I'm just using the FMU, and see no issue with fuel requirements. It's only pushing 6 lbs., so I don't see the need for a tune.
I'm very close to Reading, PA, and would love to meet up with some local Stang fanatics. I'll be testing at Maple Grove on May 2nd, and will be doing the Pottstown car show in May 3rd.