Installing Incon Kit... Should I Shoot Myself?
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From: Albuquerque NM - The Land of 8000ft DA
Yeah, thats a very nice setup.
I think once, if, I decide to upgrade the turbos, get the manifolds coated etc. I would have paid the same for my kit. You got a good deal on it.
Is anybody running theirs without the HVAC removed by any chance?
I think once, if, I decide to upgrade the turbos, get the manifolds coated etc. I would have paid the same for my kit. You got a good deal on it.
Is anybody running theirs without the HVAC removed by any chance?
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From: Albuquerque NM - The Land of 8000ft DA
Originally Posted by cablebandit
I think most of us still have our a/c...thats half the point of using the incon kit
Thats a good point and something I've been pondering myself. Even with the upgraded turbos I don't know if they will generate too much heat with the high altitude (6000-9000ft DA) and therefore enough potential to get me into the 9's. IIRC the price ranges from 1400-1700. I seriously doubt with the normal turbos I'll have enough to get into the 9's. It seems even you guys there and at lower altitudes are just barely in that range 9.8X etc.
Even John Urist is 1/2-3/4 of a sec. slower here, and that's an SSO car.
I've been thinking of selling the kit and going with a single. For the kind of money thats going to be spent on the upgraded turbos I might as well. After all my car is pretty much turning into a strip car.
I don't care to buy another F-body just to put the kit on it. I guess we'll see. I would rather buy a ZO6
Installing the incons was loads of fun, but my engine was out when I did it. I would definetly recommend the tubular k-member and having it out of the car when you do the install. the clearance between the turbos and k-member was a pain in the *** for me and I even notched my tubular k-member during the install. once it's in the car you'll slap yourself for even thinking of selling it. If you need moral support, the video in my sig is the initial startup of my incons!!!!!
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From: Albuquerque NM - The Land of 8000ft DA
Man, you guys aren't going to make this easy. 
Given my goals, and altitude I'm going to need something different. It's a great kit for a street car (even street strip as Cablebandit pointed out) but my car is deviating from that. I'm going to need something more suited to where I live.
I already have an interested party, if it falls through check the FS section Sunday.
Given my goals, and altitude I'm going to need something different. It's a great kit for a street car (even street strip as Cablebandit pointed out) but my car is deviating from that. I'm going to need something more suited to where I live.
I already have an interested party, if it falls through check the FS section Sunday.
Pics of the new kit.... All hot parts/ air horn have been coated inside and out.
The previous owner (Edster) numbered most bags so it's easier for me to identify parts compared to the instructions.
And the ever-giving money tree that has helped pay for the kit.
The previous owner (Edster) numbered most bags so it's easier for me to identify parts compared to the instructions.
And the ever-giving money tree that has helped pay for the kit.
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is in order here 
looks real good. I remember not too long ago you were wantin to sell your bird...
Shoot me a pm when its done ill have to stop by. Im in duluth/alpharetta. or lemme know if you need a hand. Goodluck!
btw are you stickin with that cam you installed recently?
Shoot me a pm when its done ill have to stop by. Im in duluth/alpharetta. or lemme know if you need a hand. Goodluck!
btw are you stickin with that cam you installed recently?
Originally Posted by JAvenger007
looks real good. I remember not too long ago you were wantin to sell your bird...
Shoot me a pm when its done ill have to stop by. Im in duluth/alpharetta. or lemme know if you need a hand. Goodluck!
btw are you stickin with that cam you installed recently?
Shoot me a pm when its done ill have to stop by. Im in duluth/alpharetta. or lemme know if you need a hand. Goodluck!
btw are you stickin with that cam you installed recently?
2) I'll sure let you know when it's alive, we'll go for a spin.
3) I'm keeping that heavy cam. (236/236 -112LSA) The Buick GN guys have a 108 LSA from the factory and aftermarket grinds are in the 110-112 range. I've spoken with several people on this and this cam is going be a beast. I've been told by two different people (one owns an Incon, one has a 1000 hp car) that this cam will be good past 800 rwhp.
It sounds like a beast now, I can only imagine the sound when the twins are spooling up along with the cam sound.
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As others have said, put the kit on.
There is a reason why they sell for just as much as they did new 6 years ago.
I would also recommend a tubular, makes the install much easier and you can get the hard parts in while swapping the K-member.
Its a great system, from a former Incon owner...plus look at Cablebandit and others on here. Look how long they've had their systems on their cars and how many miles on them.
I believe one member in Ohio is pushing 60K with his kit, thats a helluva lot of reliability.
If LPE offers a pump, get one. They did not offer a pump for F-body owners when I contacted them many years ago but even though the Tilton pump is a breeze to change better off putting the mechanical one on and never having any problems.
There is a reason why they sell for just as much as they did new 6 years ago.
I would also recommend a tubular, makes the install much easier and you can get the hard parts in while swapping the K-member.
Its a great system, from a former Incon owner...plus look at Cablebandit and others on here. Look how long they've had their systems on their cars and how many miles on them.
I believe one member in Ohio is pushing 60K with his kit, thats a helluva lot of reliability.
If LPE offers a pump, get one. They did not offer a pump for F-body owners when I contacted them many years ago but even though the Tilton pump is a breeze to change better off putting the mechanical one on and never having any problems.
I just put in the in-tank fuel pump last night. I'll put the tank back in after work and then mount the external fuel pressure regulator.
After that I'll turn the car around in the garage and start on the front.
I'll put the tank back in after work and then mount the external fuel pressure regulator.After that I'll turn the car around in the garage and start on the front.
Good stuff josh, i take it you pulled the tank vs the trap door way.. how long did installing it pulling the tank take?
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Originally Posted by Superman09
Good stuff josh, i take it you pulled the tank vs the trap door way.. how long did installing it pulling the tank take?
It took about 2.5 hours taking my time. I dropped the rear axle assembly by unhooking the lower shock bolts and letting it hang, taking off the hangers for the exhaust and unhooking the i-pipe from the y-pipe. Then I had a clean shot at the tank.
I drove the car around until I only had 1/8th tank of gas, so it was easier to handle. I still may need to have my wife help out for 10 minutes getting it hung again.
found out one of my housings is cracked...havent looked at the other yet they said. He said my cartridges are in EXCELLENT condition!!! I may sell those to another incon member so they have some spares when theirs wear out.
Originally Posted by cablebandit
found out one of my housings is cracked...havent looked at the other yet they said. He said my cartridges are in EXCELLENT condition!!! I may sell those to another incon member so they have some spares when theirs wear out.
