for those of you who have a comptch blower, how long did it take to put it in yourself, and anyone who had a shop install, how long did that take. i'm just trying to get an idea of difficulty if i try to takle it myself. or just not even get involved and had a tunnig shop near me do it. tanks for any insite.

 

I honestly didn't think it was that bad at all. I have very little experience w/ auto mechanics and i managed to get it done completely by myself. My install took about 25 hours but a large chunk of that was spent running to the store for missing odds and ends (installed a used kit). If I was to do another one, the time would probably be half that.

You don't need to be experienced for the install but you do need to be thourough and meticulous. You also need a decent assortment of tools. I'd suggest studying the install guide from comptech as well as all the referenced sections in the Helm's manual.

 

I am doing mine myself right now, it's not too difficult. you do have to have the right tools to do it such as crank pully tool and a long bar. Get a friend to help will make some parts alot easier. also, print out the colored instructions from comptech website; it's alot easier to understand than the black white one comptech supplied when you look at the pictures.

 

I've installed quite a few Comptech kits and it although it does require some technical skill and mechanical knowledge....it's definately doable.

If you know how to work a basic tool box...you should be fine.

The fuel pump requires some contortion to access.

The ESM requires a little electrical knowledge.

The blower and FPR require a little mechanical knowledge.

Read the installation instructions over and over and get the tools required. ie crank pulley, breaker bars and extensions for leverage. It will make the job a whole lot easier.

Tim