XxSlowpokexX
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Well I finally got my newly rebuilt transmission in along with the centerforce DF clutch. Compared to my original SPEC I clutch (hard as rock) I feel like I have no clutch at all! Now compared to my most recent SPEC III clutch the pedal is a bit softer. There is however no chadder and the CF engages rather smoothly, unlike the Spec III which was on and off. The brass synchros may be a little notchy but dont feel bad at all. Overall happy but the sissy clutch pedal with have some getting use to haha
Now onto bigger and better??? Things.
The SC Unlimited AR kit (One of the later kits I believe)
I’m sure someone may expect me to bash this. But I’m not. Just give my unbiased opinion. Installation was very straightforward. I didn’t get my lower intake back from the shop yet so I modified mine while still in the car. (Actually Miller did as he has a way of fitting in places a guy my size just cant). The fact that you can grind the intake while still in the car is only a plus which can save an oil change, gaskets, extra labor and potential broken intake bolts.
85MM MP TB fit fine and if anything was put in a location that actually fits better then the MPII inlet as my Intake tube fits that much better now. The modified fuel rail fit great and no fuel injector leaks (Cant say I like the way the injectors fit however).
I’d say installation of the AR is like a 2 out of 10. Almost like bolting on a set of valve covers.
Issues. (There just had to be some)
Top location. I mean the top is just sssoooooo close to fitting with a stock IC tube….But So Close isn’t good enough. The only reason I see the top being positioned where it was is because of the use of a pre-existing hole. I think a countersunk fastener in the aluminum adapter plate and repositioning of the top to use factory located IC tube would be great. Just an added detail. That or perhaps offer a modified top for use with the kit. I almost cried when I had to cut that shiny MP upper IC tube to fit.
Top mounting. The supplied bolts for the top are just not the correct size. Just another detail. Nothing a few washers couldn’t handle however.
Oil blowby reservoir. It kinda interferes with the IAC valve…Well it does actually. Same deal. It can be easily fixed with a few washers.
Besides a bunch of washers all seems well. The washers do detract however from the overall look of the installation and I’ll be sourcing the proper length bolts or spacers if needed in the future to make it look clean. Overall I’d rate the kit pretty complete and well thought out except for the few minor issues. About time I actually installed one of these things.
MP Front Mount.
OK. WHAT A PITA! I realize this kit will never ever be modified by MP but I’d have a few suggestions if it ever were.
#1 I guess its nice that this IC is made to work with the factory radiator. But I really had to ask myself. “Why would someone spend $1,000 plus for an IC and not want or feel the need to get a nice new aluminum radiator.” The MP FM only needs a generic type radiator to work with it. I have seen aluminum ones in the right size and configuration for us at under $200. Take that rad, weld on some brackets to mount to the MP IC and then weld on some tabs for the fan shroud and it would be golden. No wondering where to position the radiator, no wonder where to position the fan. It would all be set!
A couple of screws here and there, a few pieces of aluminum, and much trial and error…It was done. (plus a few anger management breaks)
#2 The J bent for the outlet of the IC…..WHY CHARLES WHY!!!...I drove myself batty for awhile trying to get that together. (and a few more anger management breaks)
#3 30 degree bend!!!!!....Well I guess this wouldn’t of been a problem except that Damon has no idea where the couplers went! $114 later I had 5 new ones!........But one was a 45 and you cant get a 30 anywhere. So what I did was cut the 45 degree bend into a 30 and wallaaa…No problems.
Overall once all issues were sorted out it kinda all falls together. I however wouldn’t call this job for someone that is faint of heart. Sure a supplied radiator would bring up the price of admission but I think anyone wanting one of these should have an upgraded radiator regardless. That really is my biggest gripe. Otherwise it’s a really nice piece.
So now everything is back together……I go to load up my SCT software to put together a base tune. AND AGAIN IT ISNT FREAKING WORKING!!!!!!!!(this always happens when I need to use it most)
Soooo I took the chip out of Millers car….Threw it in mine…Pulled it out of the garage (ran pretty bad with his chip) and said FUSC! (Dam this thing is loud with all the whistling going on.)
Once home and found out what was wrong with the SCT software. For some reason my computer was blocking it. Once fixed , I threw together a few base tunes to try out….And tonight Ill be back to get my car home
This Saturday Jerry W will be tuning it. Hopefully it kicks some butt
ANYWAYS many thanks to Miller. Hopefully I can give a worth while update next week.
Now onto bigger and better??? Things.
The SC Unlimited AR kit (One of the later kits I believe)
I’m sure someone may expect me to bash this. But I’m not. Just give my unbiased opinion. Installation was very straightforward. I didn’t get my lower intake back from the shop yet so I modified mine while still in the car. (Actually Miller did as he has a way of fitting in places a guy my size just cant). The fact that you can grind the intake while still in the car is only a plus which can save an oil change, gaskets, extra labor and potential broken intake bolts.
85MM MP TB fit fine and if anything was put in a location that actually fits better then the MPII inlet as my Intake tube fits that much better now. The modified fuel rail fit great and no fuel injector leaks (Cant say I like the way the injectors fit however).
I’d say installation of the AR is like a 2 out of 10. Almost like bolting on a set of valve covers.
Issues. (There just had to be some)
Top location. I mean the top is just sssoooooo close to fitting with a stock IC tube….But So Close isn’t good enough. The only reason I see the top being positioned where it was is because of the use of a pre-existing hole. I think a countersunk fastener in the aluminum adapter plate and repositioning of the top to use factory located IC tube would be great. Just an added detail. That or perhaps offer a modified top for use with the kit. I almost cried when I had to cut that shiny MP upper IC tube to fit.
Top mounting. The supplied bolts for the top are just not the correct size. Just another detail. Nothing a few washers couldn’t handle however.
Oil blowby reservoir. It kinda interferes with the IAC valve…Well it does actually. Same deal. It can be easily fixed with a few washers.
Besides a bunch of washers all seems well. The washers do detract however from the overall look of the installation and I’ll be sourcing the proper length bolts or spacers if needed in the future to make it look clean. Overall I’d rate the kit pretty complete and well thought out except for the few minor issues. About time I actually installed one of these things.
MP Front Mount.
OK. WHAT A PITA! I realize this kit will never ever be modified by MP but I’d have a few suggestions if it ever were.
#1 I guess its nice that this IC is made to work with the factory radiator. But I really had to ask myself. “Why would someone spend $1,000 plus for an IC and not want or feel the need to get a nice new aluminum radiator.” The MP FM only needs a generic type radiator to work with it. I have seen aluminum ones in the right size and configuration for us at under $200. Take that rad, weld on some brackets to mount to the MP IC and then weld on some tabs for the fan shroud and it would be golden. No wondering where to position the radiator, no wonder where to position the fan. It would all be set!
A couple of screws here and there, a few pieces of aluminum, and much trial and error…It was done. (plus a few anger management breaks)
#2 The J bent for the outlet of the IC…..WHY CHARLES WHY!!!...I drove myself batty for awhile trying to get that together. (and a few more anger management breaks)
#3 30 degree bend!!!!!....Well I guess this wouldn’t of been a problem except that Damon has no idea where the couplers went! $114 later I had 5 new ones!........But one was a 45 and you cant get a 30 anywhere. So what I did was cut the 45 degree bend into a 30 and wallaaa…No problems.
Overall once all issues were sorted out it kinda all falls together. I however wouldn’t call this job for someone that is faint of heart. Sure a supplied radiator would bring up the price of admission but I think anyone wanting one of these should have an upgraded radiator regardless. That really is my biggest gripe. Otherwise it’s a really nice piece.
So now everything is back together……I go to load up my SCT software to put together a base tune. AND AGAIN IT ISNT FREAKING WORKING!!!!!!!!(this always happens when I need to use it most)
Soooo I took the chip out of Millers car….Threw it in mine…Pulled it out of the garage (ran pretty bad with his chip) and said FUSC! (Dam this thing is loud with all the whistling going on.)
Once home and found out what was wrong with the SCT software. For some reason my computer was blocking it. Once fixed , I threw together a few base tunes to try out….And tonight Ill be back to get my car home
This Saturday Jerry W will be tuning it. Hopefully it kicks some butt
ANYWAYS many thanks to Miller. Hopefully I can give a worth while update next week.