Magnuson Supercharger SS DIY

baf2000 · 08-29-2016, 06:00 PM

Has anyone done their own install of the Magnuson . I looked in the forums but did not find any threads . Looking for thoughts on the install , challenges , etc. Seems like a very well designed system .

LibertyHill · 08-29-2016, 06:10 PM

Agreed. Very interested myself.

sub_ETCS_ret · 08-29-2016, 06:26 PM

+1

Vectors2Final · 08-29-2016, 06:43 PM

+2345 Their install PDF isn't populating on the website.

I've seen all the DIYs in the Mustang forums for Whipple, etc.

E-Ray · 08-29-2016, 07:26 PM

E-Force has a step by step instruction book, I don't see why Magnusons kit shouldn't have one. One of the hardest jobs was removing the Harmonic Balancer.

LibertyHill · 08-29-2016, 07:28 PM

Yes the EForce PDF is awesome. I also looked for the Magnuson install guide.

urr2slo · 09-08-2016, 03:34 PM

The kit comes with a detail color install manual, 78 pages. It is a quality kit and very complete, just need coolant and tools. The LT1 is quite a bit more work but not on the Magnuson side, GM just made this Gen6 harder to work on. It requires a lot more items to be taken apart to have access. I would say it requires slightly more skill level to do a clean install and more patience.

toohighpsi · 09-17-2016, 12:42 PM

Magnuson now has the Camaro SS installation manual on their new website.
Follow link below for the PDF.

http://gkpbr.vzyqc.servertrust.com/v..._Camaro_DI.pdf

Link can be found at the bottom of the technical specifications page here:

http://gkpbr.vzyqc.servertrust.com/p...-62-382-bl.htm

Snowblind · 09-17-2016, 02:04 PM

Very thorough step by step instructions, thanks for posting.

Question; We have 93 octane here in PA, do they make a tune for that too or just 91 ?

toohighpsi · 09-22-2016, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snowblind

Very thorough step by step instructions, thanks for posting.

Question; We have 93 octane here in PA, do they make a tune for that too or just 91 ?

Only 91 for the CARB approved tune. Any good tuner should be able to bump it up a bit for 93 for you though.

DisturbedSS · 09-23-2016, 12:47 PM

Magnuson seems to be the preferred setup by the forum sponsors. Being that both are similar in price, I tend take their opinions with far greater weight.

Ive had an edelbrock S/C on a 2015 GT mustang and always had issues with heat. Also had intermittent problems with power loss, which is why I got rid of it - will not go that route again.

Edelbrock has great instructions, but if you are going to spend 7K on a S/C to put on a 40K plus car, Im erring towards the side of guys who install them for a living. DIY has its limits, the smart ones know their limitations. If you are spending that much on a mod, then you have a lot of money to burn anyways.

08-29-2016, 06:00 PM	#1
baf2000 Drives: 2016 1ss Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: nj Posts: 10	Magnuson Supercharger SS DIY Has anyone done their own install of the Magnuson . I looked in the forums but did not find any threads . Looking for thoughts on the install , challenges , etc. Seems like a very well designed system .

08-29-2016, 06:10 PM	#2
LibertyHill Drives: 16 2SS 6MT NPP MRC / 15 K1300S Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NW of Austin Posts: 1,034	Agreed. Very interested myself. __________________ Rohana RFX-5 10/11, M/T 275/305, Eibachs, Hellwigs, Hurst SS, DMS LT4 SC 596HP/589TQ, DMS Low-side, Kooks 2LTs, MBRP Race, Rotofab, MMS CC

08-29-2016, 06:26 PM	#3
sub_ETCS_ret Drives: 2019 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: WA Posts: 1,390	+1 __________________ "Submariners are a bunch of intelligent misfits that somehow seem to get along, understand each other and work well together." - overheard from a surface officer explaining to another sailor about Submariners

08-29-2016, 07:28 PM	#6
LibertyHill Drives: 16 2SS 6MT NPP MRC / 15 K1300S Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NW of Austin Posts: 1,034	Yes the EForce PDF is awesome. I also looked for the Magnuson install guide. __________________ Rohana RFX-5 10/11, M/T 275/305, Eibachs, Hellwigs, Hurst SS, DMS LT4 SC 596HP/589TQ, DMS Low-side, Kooks 2LTs, MBRP Race, Rotofab, MMS CC

09-08-2016, 03:34 PM	#7
urr2slo Drives: 2010 2ss ss/rs abm, 2016 2ss/rs hbm Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N. Phx, Az Posts: 1,332	The kit comes with a detail color install manual, 78 pages. It is a quality kit and very complete, just need coolant and tools. The LT1 is quite a bit more work but not on the Magnuson side, GM just made this Gen6 harder to work on. It requires a lot more items to be taken apart to have access. I would say it requires slightly more skill level to do a clean install and more patience. Attached Images __________________ URR2SLO - If you're not going fast enough, get out the way......

08-29-2016, 06:43 PM	#4
Vectors2Final Drives: 17' Camaro 2SS 16' Jeep GC SRT Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Austin Posts: 198	+2345 Their install PDF isn't populating on the website. I've seen all the DIYs in the Mustang forums for Whipple, etc.

08-29-2016, 07:26 PM	#5
E-Ray Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, Nightfall Grey Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sulphur La. Posts: 1,680 View My Garage	E-Force has a step by step instruction book, I don't see why Magnusons kit shouldn't have one. One of the hardest jobs was removing the Harmonic Balancer.

09-17-2016, 12:42 PM	#8
toohighpsi Drives: 2015 C7 Z06 M7 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: So-Cal Posts: 665	Magnuson now has the Camaro SS installation manual on their new website. Follow link below for the PDF. http://gkpbr.vzyqc.servertrust.com/v..._Camaro_DI.pdf Link can be found at the bottom of the technical specifications page here: http://gkpbr.vzyqc.servertrust.com/p...-62-382-bl.htm

09-17-2016, 02:04 PM	#9
Snowblind Drives: '16 2SS / '05 SRT10 Ram / '65 bu Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Philthy Posts: 978	Very thorough step by step instructions, thanks for posting. Question; We have 93 octane here in PA, do they make a tune for that too or just 91 ? __________________ H/C SBE 9.80@140 powered by Texas Speed Last edited by Snowblind; 09-17-2016 at 08:42 PM.

09-23-2016, 12:47 PM	#11
DisturbedSS Drives: 16 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: AZ Posts: 224	Magnuson seems to be the preferred setup by the forum sponsors. Being that both are similar in price, I tend take their opinions with far greater weight. Ive had an edelbrock S/C on a 2015 GT mustang and always had issues with heat. Also had intermittent problems with power loss, which is why I got rid of it - will not go that route again. Edelbrock has great instructions, but if you are going to spend 7K on a S/C to put on a 40K plus car, Im erring towards the side of guys who install them for a living. DIY has its limits, the smart ones know their limitations. If you are spending that much on a mod, then you have a lot of money to burn anyways.

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