It is easier if you do an AIS block-off at the same time. Gets rid of a bunch of hoses that you will have to deal with if you don't do the block-off. Church sells the block-off plates for $6.00 and includes the little cap that is needed to cover your vacume outlet on one throttle body. His plates are square and pre-drilled so you'll need to grind them or sand them to the oval shape, not hard but takes time.

The V-bak will take you a couple evenings or a good day if you haven't done one before like I hadn't. I think the second time would be a snap.

Have fun!

John

 

Actually, it is really simple to install the V-Bak kit. If you bought the Pro version, it will take you about 3 days to remove the sensor located between the coils. 9 six pacs and a whole new language.

 

I found it pretty easy (PR kit - similar). Took me about an hour and a half. Taking the stock air box out is about the most challenging step. Just look it over real good before taking it out. and YES, do the AIS at the same time, you'll thank us later. Be sure to put a towel in the throttle body until you're ready to place the v-stacks and filters on so you don't drop any bolts inside.

 

Take the time to lable everything that's going back on very well. I would also suggest that you leave yourself plenty of time so you can take the extra care to run all the wires and hoses carefully. Being in a hurry is allways a bad thing in my garage.

 

If you have never done it before reserve at least an afternoon.

 

The AIS for me was much more of a pain, so many bit and pieces, for me that took longer, well over 2 hours. The VBAK was a snap really, just pay attention to the instructions, read them well a few times before starting. Have the correct tools, a MAJOR must, and it shouldn't take longer than 2 hours.

I was surprised how easy it went on.

Left with another pile of parts...

 

Can all be done in 2-3 hours of good work. The hardest part is getting the old air box out.

 

Thanks guys I appreciate all of the input, I still think I'm gonna get a case of tall boys to help the job along.