Well, my face looks exactly like that little green grinning guy. IT'S INSTALLED!!!
I'm really tired right now, so pics and more details will by up soon. However, here's the scoop:
Power is wonderful across the board. My concerns about the lack of the Hypertech chip are unfounded. The stock tranny program (I don't think the BBK computer modifies it) is perfect. The blower actually makes more power at relatively lower RPMs, so the earlier shift points work well.
I will need to upgrade the fuel pump soon. The stocker is fine for now, but the added stress is going to burn it out soon. The stock injectors are fine, and the new FPR does a good job. The FPR does have a slight lag time in bleeding off excess fuel, so after stomping it and rapid deceleration, you'll get a few seconds of rough idle.
Misc parts cost about $75. This included a fitting to join the MAS and new intake tube, misc hardware, and some new plug wires. The stock plug wires are too short to reach the driver's side, so longer wires from a Tbird SC were used.
Installation cost $550. It was about 3 days of work. It will of course be quicker next time for the same exact install, closer to 1.5 days.
The BBK computer is wedged between the driver fender and the large fuse block close to the firewall. It's encased in hard foam, and won't budge. The controller is mounted discreetly under the dash between the brake pedal and pbrake.
The engine whine is really loud. It's kind of annoying, and has various characteristics at different speeds and RPMs. It really gives the SC away, and really turns heads. The exhaust note is also more pronounced, but is barely audible over the SC whine.
That's about it for now, stay tuned for more details!
I'm really tired right now, so pics and more details will by up soon. However, here's the scoop:
Power is wonderful across the board. My concerns about the lack of the Hypertech chip are unfounded. The stock tranny program (I don't think the BBK computer modifies it) is perfect. The blower actually makes more power at relatively lower RPMs, so the earlier shift points work well.
I will need to upgrade the fuel pump soon. The stocker is fine for now, but the added stress is going to burn it out soon. The stock injectors are fine, and the new FPR does a good job. The FPR does have a slight lag time in bleeding off excess fuel, so after stomping it and rapid deceleration, you'll get a few seconds of rough idle.
Misc parts cost about $75. This included a fitting to join the MAS and new intake tube, misc hardware, and some new plug wires. The stock plug wires are too short to reach the driver's side, so longer wires from a Tbird SC were used.
Installation cost $550. It was about 3 days of work. It will of course be quicker next time for the same exact install, closer to 1.5 days.
The BBK computer is wedged between the driver fender and the large fuse block close to the firewall. It's encased in hard foam, and won't budge. The controller is mounted discreetly under the dash between the brake pedal and pbrake.
The engine whine is really loud. It's kind of annoying, and has various characteristics at different speeds and RPMs. It really gives the SC away, and really turns heads. The exhaust note is also more pronounced, but is barely audible over the SC whine.
That's about it for now, stay tuned for more details!
. can you hear the whine at idle or is just when you get on the gas? is it about as loud as say a borla catback setup or somethin along those lines?
