FFs Coldside install progress and questions

[tann3r]

After a great day of golf I finally got to start installing my new toy. The instructions Tom has written are great. I got as far as installing the new manifold. Good progress for 5hrs w/ a few breaks.

One question, which bolts go where to attach the blower to the manifold? I'm missing one of them, not sure which one though. I have 3-4.5 inch bolts, 1-4" bolt, 2-1", 6-0.75" bolts, and 1 tapered screw.

I know where the long bolts go, but have no idea where the shorter ones go.

Also I only have 2 bolts for the manifold brace. I haven't gotten to connecting it yet, but I think I'm missing the bolts that go to the block.

I think that the hoses Buck cut will be long enough, but wont know until I get around to that part.

Anyway, I'll have be sure snap and post some pics before I get too dirty tomorrow.

-Colin

[99mx5]

The blower is attached to an adapter that mounts on the top plate of the manifold with five small allen-head screws. The two longer screws are the screws at the ends that go into the manifold. Remember to seal those parts with ultrablack when assembling them.

[bogey]

The lower manifold brace is secured to the engine block with the two bolts you removed from the bottom end of the factory intake brace. They are slightly different length. I think the longer one goes in the top hole...

[socal pat]

.... and the tapered screw goes on the Manifold top plate at the "pointy" end, just under where the EGR finally rests by the rear of the setup.

[tann3r]

Awesome, thanks guys! Hopefully I can finish up this afternoon. I cant wait!

[tann3r]

ALMOST DONE!

Connected everything up, plugged in the PCPros (easiest part of the install), and am checking everything over. One question, what do i do w/ the wires to the VICS silinoid? I searched the instructions, but it didnt mention anything.

Also is there anything i should double check before i try to start it up?

thanks!
Colin

[tann3r]

Cancel that, I should have searched. VICS silinoid is not reused (duh!) and hte plug is not connected to anything.

Back to work!