Well Im getting sick of waiting for my friend to help me with the installation and Im even paying him $300. Im thinking about tackling it myself. Ive looked over everything that I can see (I'll need a jack to get to the oil pan and fuel filter to install the inline fuel pump). I see where the injectors install and how to unbolt the fuel rails. My only worries are getting the tools (pulley installer/ uninstaller, fuel line disconnect tool, and NPT punches) and drilling the oil pan. Everything else looks pretty self explanatory.
Ive never really done any engine work, but this seems pretty straight forward. Should I try to tackle this over a weekend or should I wait indefinately to pay my friend $300 to help???

 

I wouldn't call someone I am paying $300 my friend.

 

The Vortech can be installed by a beginner with the right documentation. The kit should come with any out of the ordinary tools, like the Tap for the oil pan. Just go slow and try it your self.

Ryan K.

 

If you can follow instructions, you can do it. The fuel line disconnect tool is just a plastic 2 dollar tool you can get at the auto parts store.
The vortech kit uses a different crank pulley?

Take steps one at a time... Do the inline fuel pump and relay one night. Then maybe the injectors another night. (what are you doing for reprogramming on those?) Then maybe the oil line another night.Do everything you can to still leave it driveable, then tackle the blower last.

 

In all honesty I offered that in a moment of despair. The kicker was that he helped me the following weekend, that was 2 weeks ago.
I am beginning to feel a little taken advantage of. I helped him with some stuff a year ago ( about a 4 hour job ) and even took the day off of work so that I could help.
Thank you all for the encouragment. I hope you dont mind a few questions along the way. Im going to start this weekend perhaps.
So I can install the fuel pump and relay and still have it drive like normal??
Im having Lyndon do a new tune for the injectors and blower, so I will do these all at once.
Questions
1. How do I get the pulleys off (Idler, power steering, etc)???
2. How do I disconnect fuel lines from filter withour spilling gas everywhere or do I just have everything installed and ready and connect as quickly as possible??
3. How do I relieve fuel pressure ( for injector install)??
This is a good start. Thank you all for the help!

 

Yes, you can install the fuel pump and relay and drive like normal.

1-the procharger kit doesn't do anything with the pulleys, so I can't say for sure on that. You'll probably need a puller( 10-20$ at auto parts store.)

2-You will spill gas, just put rags under the disconnect point. not that much comes out.

3- you can relieve fuel pressure by pushing in on the schreader valve on the passenger side of the fuel rail. Its not as violent of a pressure release as you might be thinking though. More of a ssst... then a little fuel nothing to really get concerned abouit.

 

Take your time and be patient! You will be fine!

 

You have to get creative finding a place to mount a inline fuel pump on a Tahoe.I attached mine to the ABS bracket,there was no other place to mount it inside the frame rails.

 

a real friend would accept some beer to drink... 300? geez...

 

i did the install on my 02 15000hd 6.0 myself. it's a whipple, but i installed larger injectors later. when you pull the cross over tube for the fuel rails make sure the o-rings stay in the seats so you don't drop them, on my moter there is room under the intake manifold for them to fall into, which one did. if you have'nt done much mechanical work, give yourself plenty of time to do it, make sure you have another vehicle to drive so you don't feel rushed. if you have a digital camera or can borrow one take a lot of pictures during the install in case you forget how something goes back together. read all the instructions and make sure you have all the parts they say you have before you start [ they sent me the wrong intake and forgot to give me a harness extension] these little problems can stop you in your tracks and stretch your install out for days. i stopped relying on "friends" help years ago, i just do it myself and if someone shows up fine. you can do it, just take your time and walk away for awhile if you get pissed off. good luck.