Trilogy #168 Lives!

[wchain]

deadvic, JohnE, Rauder, The Big Stu, and Myself tackled Trilogy #168 in deadvics MM this weekend.

We also had awesome phone support from RCSignals, Chuck, and Claude! Thanks to you guys!

This install ran most of the weekend, but it was a very satisfying experience, especially the end result.

The cold weather and rain didn't hinder us much. I have to hand it to JB, this is a very well thought out and well executed kit. Everything fit like a factory install.

Here's some teardown pics....

http://images31.fotki.com/v1094/photos/4/41821/5828670/IMG_0062-vi.jpg


http://images34.fotki.com/v1077/photos/4/41821/5828670/IMG_0064-vi.jpg

We remove the lower manifold, then grind the knock sensor bosses, now the new lower manifold goes on, with new injectors....
http://images110.fotki.com/v1114/photos/4/41821/5828670/IMG_0076-vi.jpg



Now the blower assembly goes on.....MMMMM
http://images110.fotki.com/v1114/photos/4/41821/5828670/IMG_0087-vi.jpg

Deadvic with his "gangsta hat" Plumbing in the Vacuum lines...for those of you planning on doing the install. I HIGHLY recommend removing the wiper box/cowl for better access.


http://images34.fotki.com/v1080/photos/4/41821/5828670/IMG_0094-vi.jpg

[wchain]

Got the belt and tensioners on....

http://images31.fotki.com/v1098/photos/4/41821/5828670/IMG_0096-vi.jpg



All the intercooler hoses done, E-Fan replaced ,and PS and Expansion tank back on....
http://images34.fotki.com/v1080/photos/4/41821/5828670/IMG_0102-vi.jpg


Air Bled and Intercooler System Filled.....
http://images34.fotki.com/v1079/photos/4/41821/5828670/IMG_106-vi.jpg


and it drives AWESOME! The sound is unbelievable!

Thanks for checking it out.
Thanks to everyone who helped!
:burnout:

[CRUZTAKER]

BOOYAA!!!

Another blown Marauder roams the EARTH! :coolman:

[ImpalaSlayer]

:drool: :drool:

[jdando]

Well done! Nothing like a self install.

congratulations to #0168 from #0098

[sailsmen]

Thats awesome.

The fun has begun, grinning is now permanent when you drive her.

Does the Trilogy kit use the knock sensors?

[sweetair]

Good from #75. It looks good. It's tough to get the grin off your face.

[wchain]

Thats awesome.

The fun has begun, grinning is now permanent when you drive her.

Does the Trilogy kit use the knock sensors?

Yup, relocated.

[Raudermaster]

Nice install Wes!

[BruteForce]

What's with the duct tape? Was that Duncan's idea?

[Zack]

Hey, wasnt that the kit Jerry wouldnt let me purchase :eek:

[knine]

Hey, wasnt that the kit Jerry wouldnt let me purchase :eek:
No. It was the kit I couldnt purchase because I know you :lol:

[SID210SA]

Great job guys....wish I would have been there but I had already planned on going to Oklahoma to visit my Dad. I will be there for the next one Wes I am looking to get mine in Jan of 09

[Bradley G]

I Love It!

[knine]

Too bad kit 134 wasn't up for sale right now, with my BLUE being 134 of 327. :depress:

[Zack]

Too bad kit 134 wasn't up for sale right now, with my BLUE being 134 of 327. :depress:

134: Customer in PA

[BADMERC]

#108 says Right On!:beer:

[DOOM]

Nice install. Hey Wes i will be ordering mine from you in a few months :D i cant believe how many trilogys are out there. As soon as i get mine installed im goin HEMI huntin :burn::uzi:

[airborne_mp84]

Nice install. Hey Wes i will be ordering mine from you in a few months :D i cant believe how many trilogys are out there. As soon as i get mine installed im goin HEMI huntin :burn::uzi: I hear ya dog,,,lol

[Raudermaster]

Nice install. Hey Wes i will be ordering mine from you in a few months :D i cant believe how many trilogys are out there. As soon as i get mine installed im goin HEMI huntin :burn::uzi:

+1!_____________

[DEFYANT]

Atta boy from #67

[The Big Stu]

Where the heck are my lights? Thought you were coming by Sunday to show off...I see how it is...

[RF Overlord]

Congratulations to #168 from #61...good feeling, ain't it? :up:

[Hotrauder]

:2thumbs: to #168 from #110. It never gets old. Dennis:beer: and way to go Wes.

[SamF]

Congrats from 151...that install was some of the most fun I ever had working on my cars. Enjoy!

[Vortech347]

That install looks so easy. How long do you think it took?

[wchain]

That install looks so easy. How long do you think it took?

Thats a loaded question.

We spent most of Saturday and Sunday morning to do the kit. Of course we were in NO hurry whatsoever. So that time includes eating, general *********ting, and taking pics, etc.

If we really got on it, and preassembled the Blower/IC etc, I think 12 hours would be a fair time estimate, if you really pushed. The main thing is for first timers, its longer because you don't want' to make any mistakes. I think we could hammer one of these out in much less time next time.

We'll see when the certain blue one gets one soon....

[RCSignals]

What's with the duct tape? Was that Duncan's idea?

duct tape? Have you found the duct tape on your car yet?

Wes had enough help there, he probably didn't use the duct tape.