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6th Gen ('00-'05): Easy to swap Eaton M90 ported?

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Old 11-07-2017, 01:21 PM
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Default Easy to swap Eaton M90 ported?

I've recently purchased the same Eaton M90 supercharger I own on my 2005 SS, but this one was ported on the inlet & outlet.

Is it an easy swap? Is there something I should look out for? I was planning on utilizing the Northstar throttle body along with it. The kit came with the supercharger oil needed, thankfully.
 
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Old 11-07-2017, 04:15 PM
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Yeah it's easy enough. Just unbolt everything, and reverse to install. Definitely swap the gasket at the same time, and don't reuse the throttle body gasket, get a new one of those too.
 
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Old 11-08-2017, 12:59 PM
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Thank you for the assistance and advice on the gaskets. I probably wouldn't of replaced them if someone hadn't said anything.
 
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They claim to be reusable, but I've experienced stretching in them where they wouldn't seal right again. My TB was whistling until I swapped a new gasket on.
 
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Old 11-09-2017, 11:58 AM
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x2 on the gaskets. I have an EasyPerformance rubber TB gasket that's reusable, not sure if they are still sold though.
 
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Old 11-09-2017, 02:15 PM
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I might just grab the gaskets on ZZP's website in the Spring, when I'm ready to swap the supercharger, throttle body & exhaust. I know the website isn't as booming as it was years ago but I'll make sure to post updates and ask for advice.
 




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