Installing Incon Kit... Should I Shoot Myself?

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Jun 29, 2006 | 09:28 AM

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Ed Potter @ LPE

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As Onfire said, don't use the electric scavenge pump, you will be replacing it soon, and often. Contact him or myself to get the hookup on a good mechanical scavenge pump, bracket, and pulley, it's money well spent. We don't sell the pumps, but I can tell you where to get one, or possibly one of the fine sponsors of LS1 tech has it, and will chime in.

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Jun 29, 2006 | 09:46 AM

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Josh, you sent me the PM but no email addy

I'll email instructions when I get home from work.

Just pm'ed it. Triple thanks. ~Joshua

Jun 29, 2006 | 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Potter @ LPE

It comes with an upgraded factory pump (he sent it back for a different diaphram) and he's also including a brand new scavenge pump.

I'll run the factory one for now because it should be simpler to install. When I know what I'm doing I'll add swap out for the better pump.

Thanks for the heads up!!! ~Joshua

Jun 29, 2006 | 10:04 AM

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The scavenge pump (not fuel pump) is what Ed is talking about. Many Tilton scavenge pumps failed in the Incon kits. You can use Weldon if you want electric or LPE makes a great mechanical pump.

Jun 29, 2006 | 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by onfire

The scavenge pump (not fuel pump) is what Ed is talking about. Many Tilton scavenge pumps failed in the Incon kits. You can use Weldon if you want electric or LPE makes a great mechanical pump.

Yep, he has the factory scavenge pump and is including a new $300+ aftermarket scavenge pump too. (don't know the brand.)

Jun 29, 2006 | 11:40 AM

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NOO!! sell it damm it!! SELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!! to me!!!!!

J/K, at least i tried... dont worry, it should be fun getting that kit in.. just remember, its not like your swapping a PITA oil pump or timing chain and getting nothing (HP) out of it...

its a twin turbo setup that retains your acessories MAN!! Every slash i would get from installing that kit would just bring a smile to my face knowing that its well worth the band-aids and curses along the way!! Also, a little TLC from the miss's during your frustration breaks and a bit o beer,... dude, your set brotha!! no complains!!!!

Jun 29, 2006 | 11:40 AM

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Awesome. That will be incredible with that engine of yours.Take lots of pics during the install.

Jun 29, 2006 | 11:44 AM

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Awesome. That will be incredible with that engine of yours.Take lots of pics during the install.

Sure will. I plan to get some photo/desription packets together and send it to all the big magazines. One might just do an article on the car.

p.s.- 4000th post! wOOt!!!

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Jun 30, 2006 | 07:43 AM

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I'm driving to Chicago from Atlanta after work today to pick up the kit!!!!

Jun 30, 2006 | 08:25 AM

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I'm driving to Chicago from Atlanta after work today to pick up the kit!!!!

F- that.... you can get a nice direct flight between the two of those... and UPS ships all day

Jun 30, 2006 | 08:34 AM

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F- that.... you can get a nice direct flight between the two of those... and UPS ships all day

Yeah, and when UPS damages a part where do I get a replacement?

Getting insurance money back from UPS doesn't help when they lose/damage an out of production kit...

It should only cost about $130 in gas and then some food money.

Jun 30, 2006 | 08:53 AM

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Dang thats a long haul!

I'd have shipped it via UPS insured for $20K. Bet they wouldn't lose it then

Jun 30, 2006 | 09:04 AM

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Dang thats a long haul!

I'd have shipped it via UPS insured for $20K. Bet they wouldn't lose it then

It's a long drive, but considering what I'm going to get I think it'll be worth the effort.

Jun 30, 2006 | 09:19 AM

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Dang thats a long haul!

I'd have shipped it via UPS insured for $20K. Bet they wouldn't lose it then

Ya, it seems when you don't insure it or you insure your packages for $50, then they lose your stuff or break it. Most of the time, either way, they (UPS) find it's not their fault. This is why I ship USPS since about 2 years ago.

Jun 30, 2006 | 10:12 AM

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I sent out install instructions to those that asked.

Frank

Jun 30, 2006 | 10:33 AM

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I sent out install instructions to those that asked.

Frank

I got those when I walked into work today. Thanks again bro, I owe you one.

I don't take things for granted, let me know if I can help you out in the future.

~Joshua