Anyone who has installed Torrie's meth kit....

[JohnnyBravo]

Did you have to remove the bumper, or could you mount the pump, pressure sensor, relays, etc, somewhere more convenient?

What is the estimated time to install the kit, including mounting the pump, running the wires, tapping the intake for the nozzle, etc?

I'll likely have a local shop do it, but I need an estimate of time so I know if it's a "drop it off in the morning, come back in 4 hours" type of thing, or a "drop it off on Monday, come back on Wednesday" type of thing.

Thanks in advance,
JB

 

[kbeck59]

I Can't speak from experience  but I would  not let anyone install it unless they have extensive experience with meth .

 

[krdiesel]

I watched Breaking Bad, Does that count?

 

[bpd1151]

I can't imagine there's a whole lot of difference between the various kits that are available for purchase out there, no matter which vendor one chooses to utilize.....

That said, I believe bumper removal makes the entire install process a much easier undertaking.

For me, IIRC, the total install time, all said..... was approximately 10hrs.

I hope that provides some insight for you, when attempting to conceptualize total down time.

Good luck with your mod! k:

 

[BiGMaC]

I watched Breaking Bad, Does that count?

That meth is blue…

Just to bring the OP's questions to the top.  Hopefully someone who has actually installed the unleashed kit will weigh in and give Johnny the answers to his question below…. I do agree with bpd's advise.

Did you have to remove the bumper, or could you mount the pump, pressure sensor, relays, etc, somewhere more convenient?

What is the estimated time to install the kit, including mounting the pump, running the wires, tapping the intake for the nozzle, etc?

I'll likely have a local shop do it, but I need an estimate of time so I know if it's a "drop it off in the morning, come back in 4 hours" type of thing, or a "drop it off on Monday, come back on Wednesday" type of thing.

Thanks in advance,
JB

 

[JohnnyBravo]

The guys I'd have do it (or help me do it) have a lot of experience with it.  That's not a problem.

I'm just looking at Torrie's kit, as compared to LMS' kit and thinking that because you don't have to install an additional reservoir, it might take less time.  It seems simple, but having never done it,  I could be wrong.

I have no concerns that they can do it.  I'm just trying to get a real life estimate on downtime for purposes of scheduling.  And maybe a ball park for a typical install cost.

 

[SHOdded]

Like bpd said, estimate about 10 hrs labor.  Around here, that could be a $1,000 labor bill.  Add in your kit cost, and you have a pretty good total estimate.

 

[crash712us]

I believe torries kit is a fairly simple install. I believe there is write up in here some where on a install on a flex.

 

[JohnnyBravo]

I believe torries kit is a fairly simple install. I believe there is write up in here some where on a install on a flex.

I saw EcobrickBob's brief "how to", but the part I'm missing is where to mount the pump.  He said somewhere behind the radiator, but I guess I'm trying to figure out how much dis-assembly is needed to do that, if any.  Installing the relay, pressure switch and nozzle look pretty straight forward.  It's the pump and getting to the reservoir I'm most interested in.

 

[Wild13SHO]

I have Torrie's meth kit but haven't finished installing it as I'm installing a separate tank. 
Removing the bumper would be easier but not necessary.  You can pull the wheel off and then pull the inner fender off.  I made a bracket to mount the tank, pump, relay and pressure switch.  This way I can unbolt 3 bolts and the entire kit, minus the tubing and nozzle, can be pulled out.  I'm also not running an on/off switch to the interior of the car. 
I'd say it can be done in less than 6 hours if you're not too particular about the running wires and the tubing. If you're soldering connections and neatly routing and securing everything it's probably closer to 8 hours. 

 

[painterpatt]

Dude pulling a bumper off is a 15 minute job. Well worth it. Just put masking tape on edges of fenders and bumper so you dont scratch it putting it back on. New cars are almost a joke as to how parts are held on by 4 push clips and 2 screws. (G6 Rear bumper)

 

[JohnnyBravo]

I had no idea it was that easy to pop the bumper off.  Might as well just do that, then.  Probably save a lot of busted knuckles in the future.  And I like the idea of one bracket to hold everything.  We used to do that in the car stereo world.  One big panel to hold all fuse blocks, capacitors, etc., to make everything easy to access and remove. 

Thank you all for the tips. 

 

[BiGMaC]

I had no idea it was that easy to pop the bumper off.  Might as well just do that, then.  Probably save a lot of busted knuckles in the future.  And I like the idea of one bracket to hold everything.  We used to do that in the car stereo world.  One big panel to hold all fuse blocks, capacitors, etc., to make everything easy to access and remove. 

Thank you all for the tips. 

Here is a link to a great detailed "How-To" remove the bumper originally posted by bpd.... It may take you more like and hour-an hour and a half the first time, but easily within most folks skill level.
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=521.msg3154#msg3154

 

[painterpatt]

Sorry I forgot. Lol I work in a bodyshop

 

[mjlkwolfe@gmail.com]

Thought I would add something
I owned a new 1963 Oldsmobile Jetfire
Had a 215 Cu In engine with a turbo & a carter YFH carb at the turbo inlet
It came from the factory with w Methanol/ Water injection system
The fluid was expensive when purchased from the Olds dealer so eventually blended my own
With 15lbs boost & alcohol injection it would nail 409 Chevys & 413 Dodges at the dragstrip.
Showin my age aren't I

 

[panther427]

Didn't they call it rocket fuel. Loved the hood ornament on them.