soulja

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I am starting a thread just like Lolly's. This will be a placeholder, Q&A, etc. for my Maggie and Pacesetter header install. Here are some questions I have as I have not started the install yet.

- The kit I got from 1BADCTS doesn't come with a programmer or maggie tune, but one of the first steps in the install process is programming the car. Is there a workaround for this, or does anyone have a programmer with the maggie tune, that they want to sell?

- Will the stock fuel pump be sufficient or is the magnavolt really required. Should I put in a beefier fuel pump? Would that be suffiecient for fuel needs?

- 1BADCTS said that the rear belt on the SC needs to be replaced. Does anyone know what and where to get this belt?

- I need a crank pinning kit, any good places, or can it be done by hand without the guide?

Thanks Guys

FuzzyLog1c

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The ATI pin kit is not required, but highly recommended:

http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merc...Store_Code=LPE

If you were in the area, I would let you borrow mine. Also, your stock pump will not suffice. Recommend the Racetronix kit. Try not to mess with voltage boosters.

Skidmarcx

I have my Magnavolt still if you're interested it worked when i pulled it... Stock pump gave out and I went with a Walbro 255. I may have the programmer I'll have to double check... Although I'm not sure if it locks to a vehicle or not

DMM

If you are doing headers as well, don't bother with the canned tune, go ahead and get a real tune. The Maggie tune is pretty shitty anyhow.

soulja

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The main reason I want the canned tune is to be able to drive it to the tuner and also test run it before taking it there in order to make sure everything is intact.

soulja

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Is the magnavolt required if I go with a bigger fuel pump

Skidmarcx

No you'll be fine without it... honestly it's the better way to go even though it's a PITA

soulja

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Are you saying it's a better way to go with the magnavolt or bigger fuel pump?

Skidmarcx

Sorry I guess I was misleading... I think installing a bigger pump is the way to go... one less component in the fuel system to go bad. I went with a Walbro 255 and it's plenty for the standard Maggie setup. I wish I would've gone with an even larger pump because now I'm itching to go e85... just something for you to think about if that is in your plans

Onefast V

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You can buy the kit directly from Magnuson for pinning your crank.

Onefast V

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Any of the parts for the kit can be sourced from Magnuson

Cadzilla

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Jealous

Finally get the car paid off, a I'm thinking, yep- it's maggie time...

Nope, it's car seat time.


I could still get one.... It would definitely help me get more chicks too, since I'd be divorced.

branland

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I have a pinning kit, Magnavolt and programmer. PM me.

soulja

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PM Sent Branland.

Also, LPE had the rear maggie belts. I ordered two just to have one for backup.

soulja

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Fuzzy,

Is this the racetronix kit you are referring to?

http://www.racetronix.biz/itemdesc.a...PA-008&eq=&Tp=

DMM

You will be fine without the tune while driving to the tuner...keep it easy and stay out of boost. Hell, the "Dyno tune" I paid for after installing my Maggie was a stock tune with raped PE tables...you'll be fine.

Also, if you are on the fence about the Magnavolt vs fuel pump, etc...most have gone to the MSD fuel pump booster. Nobody has had any problems with them and they are programmable. I would NOT buy a Magnavolt, they had so many problems not even Magnuson uses them anymore. The OE pump is fine.

soulja

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The tuner I plan to go to is approx 40 miles away and it mostly freeway. Would that still be safe? As for the MSD, man, $400! Other than harder install, wouldn't the better fuel pump be the more economical way to go?

punishmentcycle

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yes.. changing the pump is the way to go! and if u drive the car that 40 miles be very careful with the gas pedal. drive like granny

Skidmarcx

I say you do a pump and Racetronix kit and be done with it... That way future mods wont be an issue...

lollygagger8

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I'd also say do the fuel pump so you don't have to worry about a Boost-a-pump. Magnuson switched to using Kenny Bells since the Magnavolt sucked.

DMM is right. Forget the shitty Maggie tune since you are putting on headers.