Blitz install questions

[47_MasoN_47]

Alrighty, I got started on my Blitz install last night. Made decent progress up until actually mounting the manifold to the engine. It says in the guide to move the fuel rail out of the way, but I dunno how you are supposed to move it with the tube running through this hole.

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Ls3_r9QJlFc/UGGnUj3u2hI/AAAAAAAAFaY/YsozrdB8w9g/s912/2012-09-25_07-43-21_630.jpg

Everything fit in place without having to move the fuel rail, but I can't get to the nut that goes into the bottom of the manifold.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d168Kawsg_0/UGEtcloDKnI/AAAAAAAAFZI/Bc3qzTrq7JI/s912/2012-09-24_23-03-10_827.jpg

[WeeYari]

With a little persuasion, you can move tip/tilt the rail enough to allow access to the bolt. I've worked on two installs, and was a little timid with the first one. Have no fear, you won't break anything.

[cali yaris]

^ +1.

Also remember your altenator gets turned upside down, as I recall.

Did you download the edited instructions from our forums?

[47_MasoN_47]

I got the alternator installed (although I had to mount the alternator to the bracket, then install the whole thing rather than install the bracket then mount the alternator to it as the instructions say). With the angle of that picture the alternator is perfectly hidden, ha.

I believe I got the right instructions, this (http://microimageonline.com/downloads/ToyotaYarisV_1.4_Jo.pdf) is the one I used.

[cali yaris]

Yes, that's the better set of instructions, edited by JoJo.

[CTScott]

Check out this thread as well from when I installed mine. It may save you some time:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=592622&postcount=4

[47_MasoN_47]

Thanks man.

I definitely didn't depressurize the fuel system first. How much of a problem will that be?

[CTScott]

Thanks man.

I definitely didn't depressurize the fuel system first. How much of a problem will that be?

When you loosen the fuel rail, you'll get a bit of a shower. You might want to disconnect the connector where the plastic tubing meets the fuel rail, so you can wrap a rag around it while disconnecting to not make such a mess.

[47_MasoN_47]

Ah ok.

BTW is this the type of wrench he was talking about when he talked about the ratcheting swivel box end wrench?

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-12mm-locking-flex-ratcheting-combination-wrench/p-00942479000P?prdNo=2

[CTScott]

Ah ok.

BTW is this the type of wrench he was talking about when he talked about the ratcheting swivel box end wrench?

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-12mm-locking-flex-ratcheting-combination-wrench/p-00942479000P?prdNo=2

Yes.

[47_MasoN_47]

Ok, another question. How the crap does this dipstick bracket deal work? It looks to me like it's too thick to put on that L shaped bracket that holds the compressor to the manifold. I also don't see how it's supposed to mount to the OEM dipstick bracket.

[47_MasoN_47]

I mean, it's not load bearing or anything right? I'm considering just zip tying that bracket to an unused flange on the back end of the compressor, then zip tying the dipstick pipe to the bracket.

[CTScott]

I mean, it's not load bearing or anything right? I'm considering just zip tying that bracket to an unused flange on the back end of the compressor, then zip tying the dipstick pipe to the bracket.

Here's mine:

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[47_MasoN_47]

Hmm, mine wouldn't fit that way. There wasn't enough length on the bolt for it to go through the bracket, flange, and L shaped bracket. I ended up using a spare flange on the compressor, bolted the bracket to that with some stuff I had lying around, then zip tied the dipstick to the bracket.

I'm now at this point where I believe I just need a longer hose to get the hose you can see in the top of the image onto the nipple at the bottom. I saw where you mentioned needing a piece of hose, so I'm guessing this is where.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2B7jy9zxYe8/UGJjjdrL2-I/AAAAAAAAFdg/lEglV7mjPxI/s640/2012-09-25_21-05-44_458.jpg

This is what it currently looks like. I've noticed my top compressor tube thing has a kinda ugly weld seam that most people don't seem to have.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RsiRuP-Ett8/UGJjaPmdhoI/AAAAAAAAFdY/krJTPdtryTY/s640/2012-09-25_21-05-08_928.jpg

[cali yaris]

^ I'll check the extra blower we have for that tomorrow.

[47_MasoN_47]

Oh sweet, I wasn't sure if that was just how they were made now or what.

[WeeYari]

This is what it currently looks like. I've noticed my top compressor tube thing has a kinda ugly weld seam that most people don't seem to have.

Every one I've seen has that weld. Some people have custom finished that piece and have ground the weld down. Maybe that is what you are visualizing.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=593389&postcount=40

Here is a link to another install where you can see the weld is as pronounced as yours.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=180195&postcount=79

[packetrace]

I should have gone this route!! Tubo is much more complicated and more expensive loll

[CTScott]

^ Mine had the visible weld as well. Some of the newer units have the intake tube polished, which to me looks a little odd, with the rest of the blitz being matte.

[47_MasoN_47]

Oh ok, I didn't realize that was an extra step people took.

[47_MasoN_47]

I finished the blower part, got the throttle body on, connected hoses, etc. and got to the belt install. Popped the inner fender cover thing off to help with it and got it all on there the way it's supposed to go, but I'm not really sure how tight it's supposed to be. This is what it looks like right now.

The pulley is almost all the way down
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-xaA25sl6LWs/UGOkaPyCpqI/AAAAAAAAFgs/4ukmvrX74J8/s800/2012-09-26_19-54-58_93.jpg
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-q-xYpsR87xc/UGOknNY0CLI/AAAAAAAAFg0/HhjTjWWVPUQ/s800/2012-09-26_19-55-10_188.jpg

It seems like it gets looser if the pulley is higher, which makes sense. The problem is that this seems like the belt is entirely too loose. I'm no pro on belt stuff though.

[CTScott]

That's waaaaayyyy too loose. Double check your routing versus the diagram in the install directions.

[47_MasoN_47]

That's what I thought.... I checked the routing and it's the way the diagram shows. Is it possible maybe the wrong belt was in the kit? I just used the one that it came with.

[CTScott]

That's what I thought.... I checked the routing and it's the way the diagram shows. Is it possible maybe the wrong belt was in the kit? I just used the one that it came with.

What's the part number on the included one?

[47_MasoN_47]

It says
51 OF-11- 1 JAPAN BANDO R-A 4PK1710 >EPDM<

[CTScott]

It says

Yeah, that's too long. You want a 66" long belt, like a 4060660 (six rib) or 4080660 (8 rib). The 8 is nicer because you slice it down the middle and get two belts for the price of one.

[47_MasoN_47]

I sent a email to Garm to see if they'll just swap me for a proper belt.

[CTScott]

I sent a email to Garm to see if they'll just swap me for a proper belt.

I bought mine used and the original owner included a bunch of belts, including that one. I initially tried it, since it was brand new, but found that it fit like yours. I ended up installing one of his used ones until I had a chance to get a new 66" one.

[47_MasoN_47]

heh. Awesome.

I'll see what he says I guess. Guess I'll buy one if I have to.

[cali yaris]

^ Check your email, I'm pretty sure Jeff replied you.

[47_MasoN_47]

Yep he did :) I replied back a little earlier this morning. I hope the belt gets here tomorrow. Sucks noone around here has any that long.

[fnkngrv]

^ I hear that is a common issue in the Souf

:bellyroll: :laughabove: :headbang:

Sorry...couldn't resist...hopefully you will get that gauge pod in the mail by end of the week so that you can figure out which route you wanna take with them :w00t:

[47_MasoN_47]

^ I hear that is a common issue in the Souf

:bellyroll: :laughabove: :headbang:

Sorry...couldn't resist...hopefully you will get that gauge pod in the mail by end of the week so that you can figure out which route you wanna take with them :w00t:

haha funny man :P

I got all the mechanical jazz done, just doing the electrical now. Where have you guys mounted the boost switch? I have a sedan, so the dash may be different. I'd like to see some pictures of where any sedan guys mounted their boost switch if possible :) There's not a lot of room on the dash that doesn't have metal behind them :/

[cali yaris]

I know two people who installed on the center console, behind the ebrake (I think there are two spots for switches down there).

Is there a spot just inside the driver door on the front of the dash? The liftback has a good spot there too.

[WeeYari]

haha funny man :P

Where have you guys mounted the boost switch? I have a sedan, so the dash may be different. I'd like to see some pictures of where any sedan guys mounted their boost switch if possible :) There's not a lot of room on the dash that doesn't have metal behind them :/

One of the links I put in post#17 shows the boost control mounted in a sedan. Infront of the e-brake.

[CTScott]

I installed mine on the back side of the storage pocket on the right side of the radio on my liftback.

[47_MasoN_47]

I installed it on one of those spare slots by the e-brake. I had already relocated my aux in to one of those, but the other one was open. With a little modification I got everything to fit pretty well. I've got a fair bit of the electrical business done so far, not much left!

BTW you are supposed to just splice those wires into the ECU wiring harness and not cut them right? I've been splicing them in. Also those little connector things that came with the kit don't really work that great so I've not bothered with them for most of this.

[cali yaris]

^ Good call, the ones they provide are cheap crap. Best way is to solder and shrink wrap your electrical work, so you know your connections are good.

90% of problems and troubleshooting are from wiring issues.

[47_MasoN_47]

I probably should solder the joints instead of just wrapping. I'm just lazy haha. That harness is a bit of a pain to work on.

[47_MasoN_47]

Oh snap, Blitz is a fun guy! Even on the low setting just testing it out I could tell a difference! This was a great decision :D

[CTScott]

Oh snap, Blitz is a fun guy! Even on the low setting just testing it out I could tell a difference! This was a great decision :D

You do realize that low means activate with low throttle (so that is the most aggressive setting)?

[47_MasoN_47]

Oh? I thought it meant like low boost or something. So that's just how much throttle has to be on before it activates?

[CTScott]

Oh? I thought it meant like low boost or something. So that's just how much throttle has to be on before it activates?

Correct on the latter - The Blitz controller monitors the throttle position and the switch selects with how much throttle the clutched pulley connects. I have an automatic and at the mid or high settings it's a little funky, so I always keep it on low.

[47_MasoN_47]

I just took my lady out for a test drive in it, she was impressed haha. Yaris is infinitely more fun now :D Also, did a sweet burnout that was about 20 yards, even rocking 205/50/R16 Kuhmo Ecstas. Car wouldn't even spin on those dinky little 175s or whatever that it came with originally.

[Golddeenoh]

more pics or it didn't happen :P

[cali yaris]

yeah keep it on LOW. Glad you are enjoying it -- you can be added to the Boosted thread, woooo!

[47_MasoN_47]

Wiring still needs more cleanup and I need to cut the engine cover back, but here she is.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pfj7JX939XI/UGtxUQr28SI/AAAAAAAAFmc/7qZM2YzvtpY/s800/2012-10-02_17-54-23_759.jpg
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8xxDBxbG5WA/UGtxwDhrpHI/AAAAAAAAFmk/n_TKenA4sNo/s800/2012-10-02_17-54-36_596.jpg
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-15qE3zXtbyc/UGtyFUOOg8I/AAAAAAAAFms/hget5F-lXNc/s800/2012-10-02_17-54-45_209.jpg
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Xaf9l-kz_XE/UGtySuBTp8I/AAAAAAAAFm0/7O7klBmbRlY/s912/2012-10-02_17-55-13_381.jpg

[cali yaris]

You are now running premium gas, yes?

[47_MasoN_47]

Yeah it had around 2 gallons of 87 in it, but I filled the rest of the tank with 93 and it seems to be doing fine.

[packetrace]

How do you like it ?:p

[47_MasoN_47]

FLIPPING LOVE IT :D :D :D

[vten]

Congrat on the install mason ! Welcome to the boost club :)

[cali yaris]

That sound is priceless.

[47_MasoN_47]

That sound is priceless.

Definitely!