Hi everyone. I just ordered my SB from the E-bay site. Hopefully it won't take too long to get. After reading all the posts, I wonder if a thread for people to put their install problems and workarounds might be helpful. I've read an eyeful about the (#@&!) washer. Magnet, crazy glue are both good ideas. Are there any other hints out there?

 

Just use a magnet to get that washer out. It's easiest.

 

Along with patience. It will come out with the magnet, keep playing with it.

 

If he keeps playing with it, when will he find the time to install the Sprint Booster?

 

He could do it instead of smoking a cigarette...lol.

 

I just installed mine on Thursday. I used the magnet and it worked fine. I had a difficult time initially getting the plug off the pedal assembly until I realized you need to squeeze the tabs at the top of the connector where the wires go in. It was a breeze after that and I am impressed with the results with it installed.

 

You are sooo easy to bait.

 

I Used A Hot Glue Gun To Apply A Small Drop Of Glue To A Socket. It Pulled Out Without A Problem And Peels Off Of The Socket Easily. I Tried A Magnet To No Avail.

 

Once you take the nut off wiggle the pedal assembly and the washer will loosen and then the magnet will lift the washer out. I have done it several times.

 

For everyone that has had or is having problems installing your Sprint Booster, I have a 2005 SRT-6 and instead of removing the gas pedal etc., I simply removed the plastic moulding (black) above the pedals as well as the side moulding that runs along the drivers side of the center console. The plug can be accessed then without removing anything else. Just pop it off and install the booster.

Steve

 

How do you like the SRT6 w/the sprint booster?
I haven't bought one yet . . . Thanks.

 

I posted something back in April about this:

Again... there is an easier method of installation that was first introduced by "upstate":

All you need is a Phillips screw driver! I've done this myself, and it works!

First remove the screw on the drivers side lower console where the vent is, 1/4 turn; this is a locking screw.

Remove the second Phillips holding the lower drivers side console panel. You'll have to do a little removal manipulation of the panel, but it bends quite easily; its plastic! You may have to depress the gas pedal for clearance and temporary removal.

Note: Always take note of how things fit a feel prior to panel removal, its just a good code to follow.

Get your flashlight, and look back above the Gas Pedal and there is the plug. Squeeze sides to release the locking mechanism, and unplug.

Install SB, make sure connection are secure, re-install lower side console, and finally re-install the vent!

You're Done!

XFH

 

what is a sprint booster?

 

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...earchid=253639

 

Thanks for the tip but you forgot to say you need pretty %#&@* small fingers to get to the back latch of the plug !!! Had to get my girlfriend's daughter to do it, and she had trouble !!!

BUT much better than pulling the accel pedal out.

Tazz

 

I just installed the SB today. What a difference!!! Not so much at high RPM, but in city traffic, its almost like a new car. I used the install method of removing the vent and panel. It was an impossibly tight squeeze, so i also removed the throttle pedal nut and was able to wiggle enough room without removing the washer. I am a mechanical dunce and it still only took me about 30 minutes.

Thanks to everyone for their help!!!

 

I did mine without removing the pedal. I just unscrewed the side panel.

 

The difference is remarkable. The only drawback is I believe I am sucking more gas but have not ran a full tank yet so time will tell. The difference is mainly 1/4 to 1/2 throttle. It really takes off - not that is was slow to begin with.

Steve

 

I think you will find it is the fun factor in your foot that causes that, my fuel usage went up also but I found it was me having fun and not the SB causing it. Before I had the SI tune as long as I drove normal (which isn't very often) the MPG went back down after the tune my MPG is actually better and but when I get on it a bunch it still goes down.

 

I could not remove the console side panel. Someone must have superglued that #*@! screw in place - and not being metal, it stripped right out. Re the washer, magnets did not work (tried using two). It took dental probes - the kind with bent tips - and a lot of time to work them under the washer and lever it out. BTW, I had a very experienced mechanic friend with me working on this so it was not just my fumble fingers...

One suggestion - once the washer is out, use a power drill to carefully resize the hole. Just a slight reaming will do it - enough so that the washer can perform its design function but enough so that it will not bind against the center pin the next time you might want to remove it.

Guy