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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 01:31 PM
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i did the install myself and that came with a tune. only additional cost was paint... and new fluids, plugs and wires..... that kinda stuff


how hard was it? how long did it take?
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 01:33 PM
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from what company? did you have to do any upgrades to the valvetrain or to the bottom end? what was the charge for installation? how long did they take? is this to many questions? i just wanted alittle more details...thinking about doing a charger on my car just dont know which one is more bang for the buck...im planning on spending about that much but really need more help on some information Thanks...BTW car looks sweet
i ordered direct from kb. they may have dealers but i'm not sure. check out kennebell.net, they have a lot of info and tech articles available.

i did the install myself, but i did hear people paying anywhere from $1-2k for installs, and that sounds about right because it was a lot of work.

like i said before it's 100% stock other than the blower, and from what i've driven it so far it feels great. it still has completely stock drivability (assuming you can keep your foot off the floor)
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 01:35 PM
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how hard was it? how long did it take?
usually 2-3 full days i'd say. it took me 3 1/2 - 4 days, but it was just me and my gf doing it so we were a little short on hands.

there's nothing really HARD about it, assuming you know what you're doing. you have to do some cutting and soldering of pretty important wiring, so you need to be confident. and patient.
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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on the web site it shows the kit that come with the tuner can only go to 7psi????
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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on the web site it shows the kit that come with the tuner can only go to 7psi????
the supercharger itself is capable of up to 18psi
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by jbuerke142
the supercharger itself is capable of up to 18psi

yea i read alittle more...just not the tune gotcha
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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pretty informative website yet they dont say anything about intercoolers what kind did you use or did not have to use one? i dont see one in the picture
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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pretty informative website yet they dont say anything about intercoolers what kind did you use or did not have to use one? i dont see one in the picture
comes with one
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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How's the hood look?
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 12:58 AM
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KB z06 Enough said.... bad *** decision there, wish I could throw one on, but who knows I am saving right now so we will see. I am anxious to see this graph on a stock ls6, but I bet it moves out when the tires stop spinning lol.
Now just build that motor and see what that 18 psi is like
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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Jealous.
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Congrats on the new setup!
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 07:09 PM
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Jealous.
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 11:07 AM
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Wow sweet setup
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 11:10 AM
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