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Originally Posted by Ca$hOnly

Great thread. I'm looking forward to this since I'm also on the fence...

Are you worried about not having an intercooler in the Hawaiian heat?

Thanks!! I was thinking about that too .. Hawaii never gets high like AZ so I should be okay, if not then it will give me a reason to upgrade

Originally Posted by armorrig

Congrats man!!! This is going to be sick. Wonder if this is the ultimate mod for you? Hopefully you can give us a ride around Honolulu when we visit!!

Thanks bro ... Long has my ultimate upgrade sitting at his shop
I would be more then happy to take you guys for a ride

Originally Posted by mikewads

WOW a true DIY newbie! New tool box and a friend's garage!

Aloha Mike ... Nah I've been working on cars for 14 years now. I currently live in a condo so I couldn't work on the car at home (Condo rules) I love my little tool box I don't have a garage to have a huge tool box so this one works out great and it will show others that you can do the install with just a few simple tools.

Originally Posted by mikewads

This will be a true test for you and will defiantly provide some confidence to other potential ESS customers that might want to self install the kit.

I really do hope this helps other potential customers get their confidence up.

Originally Posted by mikewads

Step 36/152. Pulling the fan out and back in is also a little tricky. I placed a very thin piece of sheet metal between the fan motor and the radiator hose to help the assemble slide out/in. The radiator hose wants to grab the fan motor as it comes by.

So far so good ... I haven't really ran into any problems, but then again I've only removed items I know what you mean about the fan. I think that took the most time.

Originally Posted by mikewads

Step 79. I had to modify the aluminum quick connector to fit my OEM connector (I have a 2009 model).

Did you have to modify it a lot? Would you be able to give me a little more details ... I also have a 2009

Originally Posted by mikewads

Step 103. Only shows the A/C belt routing for cars produced before 06/08 (single sided belt). Roman might have updated the instructions by now include the belt routing for cars produced after 06/08 with the dual sided belt.

I didn't even think about that ... I guess I'm gonna have to a 2009 A/C belt routing diagram

Originally Posted by mikewads

Step 146. Installing the air filter/hose assembly is a little tricky and it's a real tight fit.

I didn't remove the bumper cause I went with a Stage I but I will be removing the driver tire liner to access that area.

Originally Posted by mikewads

Good luck!

Thank you so much for the heads up and advise Mike

Originally Posted by Nate@IND

Very cool that you are installing the kit on your own Enjoy the new power!

Thanks Nate!!

Originally Posted by ersin

This is going to be an epic thread. Congrats and good luck.

Cheers.


P.S. Get a real camera! iPhones should either come with a better camera or none at all.

I have a 7D but I didn't want to get it dirty ... I'll try and update this thread as much as possible.

Originally Posted by C17MooseDriver

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Steve you should stop by next week to check it out.