Final phases of the prelims coming to a close...

The whole install should take about 6-8 hours, but I am a single vehicle family, and I want to minimize the impact (down time) as much as possible. So, I have already taken a few preliminary steps like mount the "black box", the map sensor, the AFR UEGO sensor, and the Boost pressure sensor.

I still have a few more prelims -
1) shorten the heater hose line by 3-inches - which means I have to drain about a gallon or so of engine coolant, 2) lengthen the battery cables to prepare for the relocation of the battery to where the OEM airbox currently resides, and 3) change the oil and filter (AMSOIL 0-20W full 100% Synthetic). I plan to get these steps done by this weekend, then the real fun begins!

Here is a brief outline of what has to happen to complete the entire SDS install:

• Remove the battery and set the EVAP valve out of the way
• Cut out the battery box to make room for the Vortech SDS
• Remove the Airbox and air intake
• Re-locate air sensor
• Re-locate EVAP value
• Change the spark plugs with the provided NGK Iridium IX (one step cooler)
• Make cuts to the airbox location to accomdate the new battery hold-down
• Remove OEM belt and water pump pulley ( will put pulley back on after SDS mounting bracket is installed).
• Attach SDS mount to front engine block
• Attach SDS to engine mount
• Attach all air intake tubes / filter
• Add new drive belt
• Connect all vacuum lines
• Splice in all "black" box wiring
• Make connections for the Meth Boost pump (lines, wires)

I may have missed a step or two, but I think you get the picture...