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Breadfan
01-28-2006, 06:57 PM
Well, it's been a long time since the install officially started, but at about 5pm today Trilogy 112 sprang to life.

I've spent about 5 days of work, with those days varying in how much actual work I was putting in. A few of those days the temps were about 30deg and I was working in a non-heated area. The cold really hurt me. One day I quit early due to not feeling so well, and even work cut into my time a bit. Aside from a few hours of help from a good friend of mine (and a few phone calls) this truly was a "self" install. Note for other potential self-installers - some of the tasks are alot easier with another set of hands, having a helper will most likely make things go faster.

I only had weekends to work on the car, so that's why it took so long.

First, I have some thanks that really need to go out - carfixer was fortunate enough to serve as my telephone life line (he was the lucky one who's number got stuck in my head! :) ) Tallboy also lent a hand by helping me with tips and finding the best splice kits for the alternator. Also, my parents were kind enough to have me come over - my mom kept me fed and my dad even let me borrow one of his car when I was not complete at the end of the weekend. Also had a friend stop by one night to lend a hand and he stopped by again today to help wrap things up.

I'm not one who likes leaving a job undone or unfinished. For me to have to do this made the weeks between the weekend work very tough.

But around 5pm today all fluids were filled, and the keys hit the ignition switch. First I had it turned to "Run" to be sure the fuel pump kicked on and the intercooler pump worked. When it did I quickly filled up the resevoir and made sure there were no air bubbles.

Once things were looking good, the key went one turn further. I was thrilled beyond belief when 112 fired up after only a few quick turns of the starter.

Aside from a check engine light due to the egr electrical cnnector not being hooked up things looked good. I did have some smoke rising from the back - but that turned out to be coolant from diassembly that had pooled in the back just burning off.

Right now things appear to be leak free. Tommorrow I'll make sure the main cooling system is air free.

I took the car out for a few quick test loops today though, after warming up plenty I gave it some thorttle to get into boost. Wow, the grin is still there. Took my dad out for a quick spin, hit the gas and between the raw power and the whine of the blower I think it was clear instantly that he wasn't expecting so much! I was surprised by the amount of HIS surprise!

So anyway, hopefully tommorrow will be smooth as 112 makes it's maiden trip home. ;) :)

I wish I had been done earlier to make the CAM meet at the autoshow, but I couldn't shy away from 55 deg temps today. With rain in the forecast for tommorrow I knew this was the only day I had to get this job taken care of.

So, that's the story of how #112 came to life on January 28 2006.

:banana2:

Tallboy
01-28-2006, 07:18 PM
Congratulations, my friend! Time and money well-spent.;)

And it all started with a ride in Bob's car...:burnout:

jgc61sr2002
01-28-2006, 07:34 PM
Congrats.:D :up:

DEFYANT
01-28-2006, 07:38 PM
Sounds great! Congrats on the self install. Pics?

jdando
01-28-2006, 07:40 PM
Alright!!!:banana:

Congratulations on the self-install!

jeremy

sailsmen
01-28-2006, 07:50 PM
Congratulations.
:banana2:

Bradley G
01-28-2006, 07:56 PM
Ditto on the "second pair of hands".
Great story!
congradulations on the self install!

Hotrauder
01-28-2006, 08:13 PM
I know the install was a PIA but I envy the satisfaction the SELF install must bring. Good on you and Congrats! I know the first ride feeling. The good news is it doesn't go away. Enjoy 112! Dennis #110.:D

Bluerauder
01-28-2006, 08:22 PM
I took the car out for a few quick test loops today though, after warming up plenty I gave it some thorttle to get into boost. Wow, the grin is still there. Took my dad out for a quick spin, hit the gas and between the raw power and the whine of the blower I think it was clear instantly that he wasn't expecting so much! I was surprised by the amount of HIS surprise!

Congrats, Mike !!! :banana2: Sounds like a very fruitfull weekend. Can't wait to see the #112 at the next CAM outing. :D

Breadfan
02-03-2006, 09:40 AM
Hey all, sorry for the lack of updates here! I've just been swamped this week. Been finding even when I get home at night I'm too wiped out to even check MM.net...hopefully things will smooth out. Hey, thusfar though it looks like I'm getting this weekend off (almost had to spend it in Ohio again for work) so I can spend some time washing the Marauder...Trilogy #112 was a bit dusty from sitting in the garage for 2 weeks. :)

I'll get some pics of the final install. I did stop taking pics halfway through, forgot my camera and was just set on getting things back together. Now I regret not having pics from things going back together, but oh well!

So far I've driven the Marauder every day to and from work this week. It's not a long trip. My ride home Sunday night was about 37 miles though, so that was a good run. So far, everything is running great. Thanks for an 8 miles commute there isn't much time for me to lay on it once the engine fully warms up, but that last mile or so there are a few spots to get on it a bit. Wow, it still brings me grins like the first time. ;)

So, again, sorry for not updating much, I will be providing some pics soon though!

:beer:

Rider90
02-03-2006, 09:42 AM
Looking forward to pictures! Congrats on the Trilogy!

Cheeseheadbob
02-03-2006, 09:48 AM
Congratulations, Mike! Us CAM members may be closing the gap with the SSM guys in terms of getting "blown" Allright now, who's next?

03MERCMARAUDER
02-03-2006, 10:31 AM
me me me me me LOL. Trying to get there.

Joe

04MEMA
02-03-2006, 10:31 PM
Hey, what's 2x56? 112. What does that have to do with anything? Nothing really, just that I'm Trilogy 56... Anyway.., Kit 56 hit began "forming white clouds" about a year and three weeks before 112. Talk about a good year for the Trilogy kit. Congratulations on the self install. I know it was long and drawn out for me, but I think that made it more thrilling when I first took it out. What a rush!!! Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy! :beer:


Enjoy :burnout: ,
Jeff

fastblackmerc
02-04-2006, 07:18 AM
Congrats on your install. Self installing is gratifying.....

BADMERC
02-04-2006, 01:35 PM
# 108 says CONGRATS. Have fun with your new found power!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seneca
02-05-2006, 06:03 PM
congrats mike!! Hopefully I'll make #150 or so... lol.. Enjoy the ride dude! :D

Lone_Star
02-06-2006, 12:38 PM
Congratulations!!!!

Breadfan
02-07-2006, 10:32 PM
PS Here are some pics. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the Trilogy install pics. As you can see, I'm missing alot in terms of photos. I got cold, tired, yet dedicated and forgot to take pics while doing what felt like a majority of the work. ;)

http://www.neuralimpulse.com/cars/03marauderpics.html

PS. CAM'ers will know this, but that's not me in the pic, it's my friend Chris who helped out a bit during the install - he lent a good hand, had he been around longer it might have taken considerably less time to complete.

Rider90
02-07-2006, 10:33 PM
Looks very good, thank you for the pics ;)

Marauderjack
02-08-2006, 04:25 AM
Congrats on the install!!

I was looking at your photos and wondered.....How do you change the oil in the Roots type blower without making a BIG mess??:confused: :argue: :mad2:

Marauderjack:rolleyes:

Lone_Star
02-08-2006, 06:46 AM
Congratulations on the install. Hope you have a blast!!!!!!!!!!!

Jerry Barnes
02-08-2006, 07:09 AM
Congrats on the install!!

I was looking at your photos and wondered.....How do you change the oil in the Roots type blower without making a BIG mess??:confused: :argue: :mad2:

Marauderjack:rolleyes:

MarauderJack,

You should not have to change the oil in the blower housing. Just make sure it is topped off, but unless it is leaking you should almost never have to do that. They are designed to run over 100,000 miles before you need to check it. We have never touched ours and they get used heavily.

Thanks

Jerry

Jerry Barnes
02-08-2006, 07:10 AM
Congratulations from #1 and #7!!!!!

jim geary
02-08-2006, 08:42 AM
Mike, It just gets better and better. Especially if you do freeway driving.
Congratulations. Jim G.