Mounting a D1 is a pain in the ass!

DSkeet · 03-16-2006, 07:14 AM

Well I got started pretty heavy into the install last night and didn't get too far(too many friends/co workers hanging around breaking my concentration) It seems that the hardware ATI supplies is pretty weak to handle all that pressure and weight of the supercharger. I kept having probems getting the two lower mounting points started and then trying to get the offset alternator mounting bracket lined up with the idler pulley(crossthreaded it once. And then it was a pain to get the belt on. Even with all the tension out it took 3 people to get the belt on and then I couldn't get the offset alt bolt started.. This is my first supercharger install so I am sure I probably missed something somewhere but I am going step by step in the book!! Anyway Marc(04Mach1) is going to stop by the shop tonight and help me get the blower mounted and lined up. Once that is done I can do the rest. I just can't wait till this is over with and then I guess I will be in line to get tuned!

uvbnhad · 03-16-2006, 07:23 AM

Good luck...hopefully swapping out belts isn't such a bitch.

Wall96cobra · 03-16-2006, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by uvbnhad

Good luck...hopefully swapping out belts isn't such a bitch.

It's a bitch on all centrifugal mod motors

DSkeet · 03-16-2006, 07:31 AM

ATI claims "belt change can be done in about 20 minutes"

LOL!!!!

Wall96cobra · 03-16-2006, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DSkeet

ATI claims "belt change can be done in about 20 minutes"

LOL!!!!

It's possible, after you do it a few times and know what exactly has to come off and what tools you need you'll get alot quicker.

mustangmuscle · 03-16-2006, 11:06 AM

Good luck with the install!
Sounds like you're taking the time to do it right

Dont get discouraged, it'll be worth it in the end when you get that thing roaring!!

DSkeet · 03-16-2006, 12:39 PM

Well I solved the mounting part pretty much, it just seems that it is way too close to the stock idler pulley. I called Procharger and he says it's supposed to be like that. Guess I will know for sure when Marc and Lee get to the shop here tonight!

Italian LX · 03-16-2006, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DSkeet

Guess I will know for sure when Marc and Lee get to the shop here tonight!

I'm not invited?

DSkeet · 03-16-2006, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Italian LX

I'm not invited?

You came, you saw, and me, you and Marc conquered, the intercooler that is!!

banditmwp · 03-17-2006, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DSkeet

You came, you saw, and me, you and Marc conquered, the intercooler that is!!

so I guess this means that the i/c isn't sitting on the front counter anymore, then?

03-16-2006, 07:14 AM	#1
DSkeet IDK Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 1,136	Mounting a D1 is a pain in the ass! Well I got started pretty heavy into the install last night and didn't get too far(too many friends/co workers hanging around breaking my concentration) It seems that the hardware ATI supplies is pretty weak to handle all that pressure and weight of the supercharger. I kept having probems getting the two lower mounting points started and then trying to get the offset alternator mounting bracket lined up with the idler pulley(crossthreaded it once. And then it was a pain to get the belt on. Even with all the tension out it took 3 people to get the belt on and then I couldn't get the offset alt bolt started.. This is my first supercharger install so I am sure I probably missed something somewhere but I am going step by step in the book!! Anyway Marc(04Mach1) is going to stop by the shop tonight and help me get the blower mounted and lined up. Once that is done I can do the rest. I just can't wait till this is over with and then I guess I will be in line to get tuned! __________________ --2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z51-- --2007 Lexus GS350 AWD-- --1958 Plymouth Belvedere aka "Christine"--

03-16-2006, 07:23 AM	#2
uvbnhad Friends Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: McCalla Posts: 1,241	Re: Mounting a D1 is a pain in the ass! Good luck...hopefully swapping out belts isn't such a bitch. __________________ Marc

03-16-2006, 07:31 AM	#4
DSkeet IDK Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 1,136	Re: Mounting a D1 is a pain in the ass! ATI claims "belt change can be done in about 20 minutes" LOL!!!! __________________ --2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z51-- --2007 Lexus GS350 AWD-- --1958 Plymouth Belvedere aka "Christine"--

03-16-2006, 11:06 AM	#6
mustangmuscle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Auburn Posts: 792	Re: Mounting a D1 is a pain in the ass! Good luck with the install! Sounds like you're taking the time to do it right Dont get discouraged, it'll be worth it in the end when you get that thing roaring!! __________________ 04 Red Fire Cobra JLT RAI MGW Shifter Bassani cat-back Bassani catted-X MM FLSFC's BF IRS Brace Lukem80 Special Edition Hi-perf springs BF 2.76 S/C pulley SCT XCAL2 DiabloSport MAFia NGK TR6 Plugs Steg Stage 4 Eaton Afco D/P H/E Metco 2# Lower KB BAP SPEC 3+ clutch w/SPEC steel fw 60# inj's 491rwhp/504rwtq

03-16-2006, 12:39 PM	#7
DSkeet IDK Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 1,136	Re: Mounting a D1 is a pain in the ass! Well I solved the mounting part pretty much, it just seems that it is way too close to the stock idler pulley. I called Procharger and he says it's supposed to be like that. Guess I will know for sure when Marc and Lee get to the shop here tonight! __________________ --2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z51-- --2007 Lexus GS350 AWD-- --1958 Plymouth Belvedere aka "Christine"--