SuperCharger Install Prices

Mike · 12-16-2009, 05:21 AM

I've installed a couple of vortech systems in Zs and Gs and the Stillen on my own 350Z. Typically its about a 10 hour job. I'm getting ready to install one for a local guy for 500.

feelzpwr91 · 12-16-2009, 11:09 AM

yea it includes tuning

2fast4thelaw · 12-19-2009, 07:59 PM

I am not a an automotive mechanic but I do have an innate ability to fix most anything. I have turned wrenches since I was 16 and rebuilt the engine and transmission in my GT mustang at the age of 17 plus helped a friend do an engine swap and rebuild. I have pretty much always done my own automotive work and i feel I am pretty competent in what I am doing as long as I have the tools for the job.

If a person has a garage and is equipped with a good set of tools and has a background such as stated above have much difficulty installing a supercharger themselves?

I see a real benifit to installing it yourself so you understand exactly how it works and where everthing is for troubleshooting issues that may arise down the road rather than being dependant on the shop that installed it. I am a senior systems engineer by trade so troubleshooting issues no matter what it is, is second nature to me.

Rob@Altered · 01-11-2010, 08:36 AM

Are there any other mods going into it? Maybe an upgraded fuel system, or an oil cooler it, could be involved with the quote?

Zguy · 01-30-2010, 08:30 PM

I installed my vortech, injectors, utec, walbro and did my swirl jet mod in about 3 hours.... I would NEVER pay someone to install anything in my car but a motor if even that.... 80-100 bucks an hour just isnt worth it to me. My greenbacks dont come so easy so I have to place them strategically.

m4a1mustang · 01-30-2010, 08:34 PM

SC install is definitely doable if you are at all mechanically inclined. Most anyone can do mechanical work, it's just that not that many people trust themselves to do so.

|samu · 07-26-2012, 10:06 AM

Always do it yourself

ANMVQ · 07-26-2012, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by |samu

Always do it yourself

Agree but whe yo get older have three jobs and not all the tools and the dealer says factory warrenty stays true if we install it and their tag is only $1700 you let the dealer do it,

12-16-2009, 05:21 AM	#16 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	I've installed a couple of vortech systems in Zs and Gs and the Stillen on my own 350Z. Typically its about a 10 hour job. I'm getting ready to install one for a local guy for 500. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

12-16-2009, 11:09 AM	#17 (permalink)
feelzpwr91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RVA Posts: 311 Drives: 09 Black370z T M6 Rep Power: 196	yea it includes tuning __________________ Rather be driving my Z

12-19-2009, 07:59 PM	#18 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 49 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 16	Self Install I am not a an automotive mechanic but I do have an innate ability to fix most anything. I have turned wrenches since I was 16 and rebuilt the engine and transmission in my GT mustang at the age of 17 plus helped a friend do an engine swap and rebuild. I have pretty much always done my own automotive work and i feel I am pretty competent in what I am doing as long as I have the tools for the job. If a person has a garage and is equipped with a good set of tools and has a background such as stated above have much difficulty installing a supercharger themselves? I see a real benifit to installing it yourself so you understand exactly how it works and where everthing is for troubleshooting issues that may arise down the road rather than being dependant on the shop that installed it. I am a senior systems engineer by trade so troubleshooting issues no matter what it is, is second nature to me. __________________ To the optimist, the glass is half full. To the pessimist, the glass is half empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be. Last edited by 2fast4thelaw; 12-19-2009 at 08:04 PM.

01-11-2010, 08:36 AM	#19 (permalink)
Rob@Altered Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gaithersburg Posts: 282 Drives: 350Z/370Z/GTR/G35 Rep Power: 368	Are there any other mods going into it? Maybe an upgraded fuel system, or an oil cooler it, could be involved with the quote? __________________ Altered Atmosphere Motorsports RobS@alteredatmosphere.com

01-30-2010, 08:34 PM	#21 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	SC install is definitely doable if you are at all mechanically inclined. Most anyone can do mechanical work, it's just that not that many people trust themselves to do so. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

01-30-2010, 08:30 PM	#20 (permalink)
Zguy Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 153 Drives: 05 Chrome Silver Rep Power: 16	I installed my vortech, injectors, utec, walbro and did my swirl jet mod in about 3 hours.... I would NEVER pay someone to install anything in my car but a motor if even that.... 80-100 bucks an hour just isnt worth it to me. My greenbacks dont come so easy so I have to place them strategically.

07-26-2012, 10:06 AM	#22 (permalink)
\|samu Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Minot Posts: 69 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 0	Always do it yourself

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