Installation instructions - would like some input

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Guys,

I'm going to be writing an installation manual and doing a video for the installation of the CPR turbo. I'd like some feedback on how you'd like them to look. I expect the hard copy will be very similar to the engine build post that I'm sure most of you have looked at. The video will go step-by-step through the correct process of removing factory components, preparing parts for installation, and then the installation itself. One intent with the video will be to accurately communicate procedures that don't translate well with simple text and still pictures.

These are just my ideas. It is a pretty open book at the moment, and I'd like to hear what some of you have to say. I've done a lot of installations and don't want to gloss over something that might seem obvious to me, but in reality might not be for a first time installer.

So, what do you want these things to look like?
 
Bikini clad models doing the actual install!!!

:moon: :drink: ;)! :Rockon:
 
I have a S/C, but would buy that install vid....you know for research purposes. lol

-1CS
 
Sometimes in a picture it helps to have arrows with text to explain particular sections. The PL kits engine tear down video is very good. Some stuff is omitted though as there are always questioned asked which you wouldn't think of. Maybe a sexy narrator voice :P

Jim you might want to go over some clutch assembly/ dissembly, stuff like that was well as proper boost gauge connections and wideband sensor placement etc... Also some basic wiring of these gauges. Also we all know internal dives and a track swap come with a turbo install. You might also want to go over setups for trail / lake etc suspension dialing etc make a full setup vid not just a turbo kit vid.
 
Good idea. I look foward to seeing it.

Electrical information like stated above is a good idea as well. As long as everything is covered such as retarding the timing, torque specs, and detailed steps as to what should be done and in which order with a reason to go along with it so people know why and have a further understanding as to what they are doing.
 
I would like some detail around the mechanic side of the work, ie use some heat here for 30 seconds or lok tite there 2 dabs, be careful when pounding this out, etc. Special tools or tools you made to help get the project done would be great as well.

Example I fought replacing the jackshaft bearing, your how said to use a little heat, I didn't know what a little was so I used the torch for like 15 seconds and tried to install and it wouldn't budge, I then pushed it back out and heated the race for about 1-2 minutes off and on, then she slide right in. Things like that are awesome for us non-mechanic wanna be's

Saying things like now install the manifold don't really do much and are what most instructions say. Tips on how to get it off and the new one on and expecially if there is a order to something is what I read and look for.

Thanks Jim, appreciate you taking the time to do it, I will buy one for sure, thinking of boost for a cheap rx1 that has my name on it somewhere!
 
TurboJamie said:
Sometimes in a picture it helps to have arrows with text to explain particular sections. The PL kits engine tear down video is very good. Some stuff is omitted though as there are always questioned asked which you wouldn't think of. Maybe a sexy narrator voice :P

Jim you might want to go over some clutch assembly/ dissembly, stuff like that was well as proper boost gauge connections and wideband sensor placement etc... Also some basic wiring of these gauges. Also we all know internal dives and a track swap come with a turbo install. You might also want to go over setups for trail / lake etc suspension dialing etc make a full setup vid not just a turbo kit vid.
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These are all great ideas, but I should have been clearer. The video will be the installation instructions that ship with new CPR Apex/Attack kits. The focus of the video will be on the base kit installation. I could go over pod and gauge installation if this was a BPE video, but it is being done specifically for CPR. Wiring instructions would be biased to FJO, since we are an FJO distributor, and not everyone that buys a turbo kit will be buying a pod (although really, they should...!).

I think a supplementary vid would be a great idea and I'm going to look into it further. For now I'm trying to determine what the most helpful video instructions for the base kit would look like.
 
kinger said:
I would like some detail around the mechanic side of the work, ie use some heat here for 30 seconds or lok tite there 2 dabs, be careful when pounding this out, etc. Special tools or tools you made to help get the project done would be great as well.

Example I fought replacing the jackshaft bearing, your how said to use a little heat, I didn't know what a little was so I used the torch for like 15 seconds and tried to install and it wouldn't budge, I then pushed it back out and heated the race for about 1-2 minutes off and on, then she slide right in. Things like that are awesome for us non-mechanic wanna be's

Saying things like now install the manifold don't really do much and are what most instructions say. Tips on how to get it off and the new one on and expecially if there is a order to something is what I read and look for.

Thanks Jim, appreciate you taking the time to do it, I will buy one for sure, thinking of boost for a cheap rx1 that has my name on it somewhere!
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Thanks Jesse, this is helpful to me.
 
Baseline kit doesn't require any engine mods right? So basically I would still want the O2 sensor location covered in my install, where to tap into for a boost gauge, Try to make it as stupid proof as possible. Like Kinger said if you say a little heat maybe specify it because people will take it different ways etc... We all take what we know for granted trying to explain it to someone else is sometimes hard becase they ask questions we wouldn't concider we would just do.

I think specifically torque for the manifold bolts, down pipe bolts etc stuff like that is what people need to keep them going the right way. If a hose has tight clearance mention is so they know to make sure its not going to rub though. Stuff that is missing from the kits mention if its needed or not and why? Example was my PL kit not having a turbo to downpipe gasket, I immiedately questioned this. Same wtih the turbo coolant fittings and things like this should they have sealant on them or not etc...
 
TurboJamie said:
Baseline kit doesn't require any engine mods right? So basically I would still want the O2 sensor location covered in my install, where to tap into for a boost gauge, Try to make it as stupid proof as possible. Like Kinger said if you say a little heat maybe specify it because people will take it different ways etc... We all take what we know for granted trying to explain it to someone else is sometimes hard becase they ask questions we wouldn't concider we would just do.

I think specifically torque for the manifold bolts, down pipe bolts etc stuff like that is what people need to keep them going the right way. If a hose has tight clearance mention is so they know to make sure its not going to rub though. Stuff that is missing from the kits mention if its needed or not and why? Example was my PL kit not having a turbo to downpipe gasket, I immiedately questioned this. Same wtih the turbo coolant fittings and things like this should they have sealant on them or not etc...
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This is good stuff, keep it coming...
 
I don't think the CPR kit requires the head to be retorqued, but it seems to be widely accepted that the head should be retorqued if more than 12 lbs of boost is anticipated.

This might be good to add to the basic installation video.
 
BigDog05 said:
I don't think the CPR kit requires the head to be retorqued, but it seems to be widely accepted that the head should be retorqued if more than 12 lbs of boost is anticipated.

This might be good to add to the basic installation video.
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No engine mods required on the CPR kit - the internals do not need to be touched. Exhaust mods are recommended though.
 
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