[jandhiscar]

I just ordered this vortech s/c with some ford racing 3.73 gears and I plan on installing myself. Is there anyone who has insight on any issues that are commonly run into during the install? It is a kit w/ another predator a fuel pump, injectors and all the stuff. anything will help guys thanks. I know enough to get into and out of trouble

[stlwagon]

You planning on doing the gears yourself as well???

[jandhiscar]

theres a good possibility. I will have help on both projects

[stlwagon]

Originally Posted by jandhiscar

theres a good possibility. I will have help on both projects

Unless you or your assistant are ring and pinion experts, I'd recommend you let a professional do it. Nothing worse than a whiny, improperly installed gear set. I've been through 4 in two years.

[jandhiscar]

good 2 go with the information. I read a little about the gears and they do seem to be a bit out of my scope. thanks

[5twenty]

+1 on having the expert do the gears. And that doesn't mean your neighborhood mechanic. Get someone who specializes in ring and pinions. I've been through more sets of gears than stlwagon and I can tell you it SUCKS to have whining gears. Although 3.73s are inherently less noisy than 4.10s.

[jandhiscar]

great advice how about the s/c?

[stlwagon]

Originally Posted by jandhiscar

great advice how about the s/c?

Be extra careful when tapping the oil pan & make sure you have a good safe tune.

[jandhiscar]

will the diablosport tune be enough to hold me over for a while?

[stlwagon]

Originally Posted by jandhiscar

will the diablosport tune be enough to hold me over for a while?

Yeah... It'll likely be very conservative and on the rich-side so you'll be fine. A good dyno tune would do you good down the road.

[jandhiscar]

alright thanks. Would you happen to know of any or how to find a dyno shop in the nashville area?