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Wildcat Maximum Flow kit installation notes

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Here's an overview-review sort of thingy.



You get 5 fine custom steel adapters, one tapped for gauge. 4 AN-8 fittings, 3 90's, 1 straight. 1 push-lok fitting. 2 lengths of hose, braided SS and push-lok.



Yes it is a KIT, you have to measure/cut to fit. I cut the SS with a cut-off wheel in a die-grinder and the plastic innards with my pocket knife. You'll also need a short 7/8 inch wrench-those aren't in every toolbox. I cut one.



The adapters go where the banjos come out, the AN fittings attach to these. The push-lok goes on the inlet of the LP. The push-lok slips over the factory metal line and is secured with hose clamp (not-included). Then lube and push onto barb fitting at LP. Decide for yourself how to use the 90's. I used them first and the straight fitting last-at the VP--to avoid interference with the PS filler.



I also had to improvise a fitting for my gauge as I had been using the test shraeder with the core removed. Therefore I had no MALE connector. I found that the old OEM boost fitting works just fine, but you have to remove the return line for installation clearance.



Also be very careful with crud once you get post-filter. I cleaned and blew out the fittings and lines twice. Be careful pushing the inner line into the bushings, if you get it crooked or too far, you'll have a hard time getting it onto the fitting.



One or two more things. To avoid the Diesel Shower. First loosen the filler cap (I didn't and pressurized my tank DOH!) then use compressed air to blow the fuel back into the tank when you pull the factory quick-fitting. Use a sharp instrument to cut factory line away from the metal--no need to cut the metal line. Also use something -like larger fuel line- to protect anything the SS line touches or it (the touched thing) will become seriously abraded very quickly.



Performance: you BETCHA!



I was easily pulling the fuel pressure to ZERO on levels 4 and 5 with DD3's. Now I have to try REAL hard to get below 8 psi, and it won't go much below 8 then and that's for a very short time.



Now to address my air supply!
 
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Yeah, I'll be a needin' to borrow the saw, but I was referring more to the pressurization module. Like say maybe a Pius-tuned Schwitzer.



JD is a baaaaad influence. ;) :p :D
 
Originally posted by WadePatton

Yeah, I'll be a needin' to borrow the saw, but I was referring more to the pressurization module. Like say maybe a Pius-tuned Schwitzer.



JD is a baaaaad influence. ;) :p :D



Sorry! :p you over-valvers get confusing... why can you keep it simple! :-laf ;)
 
Originally posted by WadePatton

Like say maybe a Pius-tuned Schwitzer.




Didn't realize you were talking turbo's till that last post.



I've got a deal coming on what's going to be a PDR/rebuilt HX40



Got a buddy with a compressor housing and 3 exhaust houings for a HX40 he's gonna sell me for $125:--) :D Oo.



Talked to Piers himself and he said I'm looking @ $500 for a cartridge(middle part), $25 for labor, and $20 for HD bearings.



If I can sell two of those housings for like $50 I will be in a PDR/rebuild HX40 for $550!!:eek: :--) :D Oo.
 
Go for it Mark.



Pius Erbele of Stockton CA, Bell Turbo is the source. His number is in the threads somewhere. I been talking to Joe Donnelly about one and can get it through him. Send Joe a PM or call Pius himself.
 
getting back to the fuel line kit



there are some definate right and wrong ways to mount the hoses to the filter housing and lift pump in reference to angles



I have some excellent pictures of my installation steps which I promised to Rod but havent sent to him yet

I am going to try to do that tomoro

sorry about the long wait Rod!





this kit really works as far as improving wot fuel pressure



installation took the average dork (me) about 3 hours (I really took my time to make sure everything ran where I wanted it)





I dont have a real strong lift pump (13 psi at idle) and this kit gained me 3 psi at WOT over the stock lines with bigger banjos

(7psi now vs 4 psi before) using isspro mechanical gauge
 
Im going to try to send these pictures



you may have to turn your head sideways and upside down to figure out these pictures

but

you will at least be able to see the angles you want to mount the lines from the filter housing, lift pump and so on



also you will see the comparison of the stock lines vs new lines



also notice the big radius turn on the elbows (low restriction)



I didnt have the push lok connection when I did this so you wont see the installation of the rubber hose, just lift pump to filter and filter to VP



sorry files too big I will try again later
 
I cannot figure out a way to make these *^&^$% pictures fit into 32000 bytes or less



sorry cant show u



guess thats why Im a welder and not a computer geek
 
You could email me the pics and I could give it a shot. I'm not making any promises though :D



Justin H

-- email address removed --
 
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Agades...

I REALLY would like to see your pics.



I'm going to PM Steve St. Laurent and ask him to help you.



Please don't give up on this.



thanks... .
 
photo deal

I use an image utility called "IrfanView x. x"



It is free for individual use. I've used if for years and am on my third or forth version (v 3. 75). It doesn't have banners/spam/microsoft it just does what it's supposed to.



On it you click on "image" slide down to "resize/resample" and select a size or percentage of current size to make things smaller/bigger.



I can help you with that particular software, if you get it.
 
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IrfanView

I wouldn't be without IrfanView--it's far and away the best (simple and FAST) graphics viewing software I've found! And it's freeware!
 
problem is I am completly stupid when it comes to computer programs.



I can email

I can read anything on tdr

I can look at ebay

and do web searches



thats it



every time I try to do something else I end up locking up the computer or something
 
Just curious since I am going to be putting my kit on this weekend--what length did you cut the braided line? Thx--Steve
 
It's a measure twice, guess and cut deal. Your filter housing is different than mine, so you might need different lengths. I got one piece a bit short:eek: but it worked out.



My best advice is to get some extra 3/8 ID rubber hose and use it for "cut and try" to get the lengths just right. And get a short piece of large line to use as a chafe guard where the SS touches anything.



Assembling the ends can be tricky too, just pay attention, take your time, and don't be under the alcafluence of incohol. ;)
 
ditto on the measurements

your filter is different than my 02 as well so measurements would be a little different, especially lift pump to filter



Rod should have my pictures of my install by now

they wont help the older filter crowd much other than the shots of how to put fittings on the braided line



FYI my lift pump to filter line was cut to 12"

filter to VP line cut to 22"

these measurements worked perfectly



I never did install the rubber hose to the lift pump



(I still have the whole kit but no 02 truck;) )
 
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