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    Ok, So the install went pretty much off without a hitch.

    The plan was for us, JL guys, who had never seen a turbo before, install it with the Prodigy guys watching for issues as we went. Our ace, Carolina Pete lead the charge, as usual. Like any true mechanic, it was hard for Wes from Prodigy to watch from the side lines and not get dirty with the rest of us.

    Wes was a master mechanic before he was 21. He owns 2 garages in FL. The guys knows cars, and he knows forced induction.

    Jessee is one of our guys, who offered to put his jeep on the operating table in the name of science. LOL. Jess was an excellent sport and was just as busy with the install as the other guys.

    Here's a shot of Jessee as he opened the Turbo.





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    1. NOLAjeeper's Avatar
      NOLAjeeper -
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      I'm on my phone trying to upload them . Let me know if they still are not showing up.
    1. JeepLab's Avatar
      JeepLab -
      Quote Originally Posted by nolajeeper View Post
      Attachment 1006Attachment 1007Attachment 1008Attachment 1009Attachment 1010

      i'm on my phone trying to upload them . Let me know if they still are not showing up.
      everyone hang with me! The jeeplab phone app will be done any minute!
    1. Yoinkers's Avatar
      Yoinkers -
      NOLA is your jeep "DOZER"?

      i like the color.
    1. UselessPickles's Avatar
      UselessPickles -
      BTW - I just went out and looked at that black cylinder on the side of the A/C condenser again. I pushed on it carefully and was able to actually bend it back a bit such that it held its new position. I think this may give me the room I need for the intercooler. I'll test fit it again sometime after the weekend and report back.
    1. NOLAjeeper's Avatar
      NOLAjeeper -
      Quote Originally Posted by Yoinkers View Post
      NOLA is your jeep "DOZER"?

      i like the color.
      Yes Dozer she is! Thanks
    1. jeepsking's Avatar
      jeepsking -
      NOLA did they cut the metalic portion to fit the IC hoses?
    1. NOLAjeeper's Avatar
      NOLAjeeper -
      Quote Originally Posted by jeepsking View Post
      NOLA did they cut the metalic portion to fit the IC hoses?
      No. The only thing they cut/trim was the plastic to fit the silicone.
    1. Snarf77's Avatar
      Snarf77 -
      Quote Originally Posted by NOLAjeeper View Post
      No. The only thing they cut/trim was the plastic to fit the silicone.
      Same with mine. A quick bit of action with a dremel or reciprocating saw provided all the necessary modification to make the intercooler connections. Looking good so far. Can't wait to hear about the performance.
    1. NOLAjeeper's Avatar
      NOLAjeeper -
      Turbo guys, and everyone else. What are you doing to keep your temps under the hood down? Ive got the poison spyder hood louver, turbo blanket, and Im going to wrap the turbo exhaust pipe this weekend with DEI Lava wraps. Ive noticed its really hot under my hood. Yes of course because of the turbo and the piping, but i thought the hood louver would reduced the temps more. It does a pretty good job, i can see the heat waves coming out from the vents. But Im still noticing a lot of heat even with the blanket and the louver. It also doesnt help that i live in New Orleans and its super humid down here. Let me know what you guys are doing or if you have any other suggestions.
    1. Rexx19's Avatar
      Rexx19 -
      Quote Originally Posted by NOLAjeeper View Post
      Turbo guys, and everyone else. What are you doing to keep your temps under the hood down? Ive got the poison spyder hood louver, turbo blanket, and Im going to wrap the turbo exhaust pipe this weekend with DEI Lava wraps. Ive noticed its really hot under my hood. Yes of course because of the turbo and the piping, but i thought the hood louver would reduced the temps more. It does a pretty good job, i can see the heat waves coming out from the vents. But Im still noticing a lot of heat even with the blanket and the louver. It also doesnt help that i live in New Orleans and its super humid down here. Let me know what you guys are doing or if you have any other suggestions.
      Where is your needle on the temp gauge?

      someone here was complaining that they thought their jeep was running hot.
    1. JeepLab's Avatar
      JeepLab -
      Quote Originally Posted by Rexx19 View Post
      Where is your needle on the temp gauge?

      someone here was complaining that they thought their jeep was running hot.
      That was me. and X2 on the needle. Id like to see it also.
    1. NOLAjeeper's Avatar
      NOLAjeeper -
      My Temp needle sits right at the middle. I know this is just a dummy gauge, im not concerned about the engine overheating thats not the issue. Just with the added mods (turbo down pipe right at the front of the engine) causing excessive heat inside the engine bay. I wrapped the down pipe with Titanium exhaust wrap and that made a big difference in the reduction of heat in the engine bay. It was a pain in the ass wrapping the tube inside the engine... No room! took about 2hours. But well worth it. Ill post pics. And just a quick update on the stage 2. Its FAST! noticeable power gain from the stage 1 upgrade! And with the new tune the jeep is running better and better each time prodigy release a new tune. Still data logging and sending it to prodigy for their R&D. Ill get some vids inside the cab as well as outside. And the Gauges are AWESomE! i would recommend boost gauge and the wide band gauge.
    1. NOLAjeeper's Avatar
      NOLAjeeper -
      Quote Originally Posted by JeepLab View Post
      That was me. and X2 on the needle. Id like to see it also.
      Here are some pics of the temp guage and inside of the cab.Attachment 1018Attachment 1019
    1. jeepsking's Avatar
      jeepsking -
      Nola , thats awesome. I have 2 questions:

      1- can we see a picture of where the boost sensor installed.

      2- The place of radiator recovery tank pic.
    1. Yoinkers's Avatar
      Yoinkers -
      NOLA is your dyno chart coming? I'd like to see how it turns out compared to JG
    1. Snarf77's Avatar
      Snarf77 -
      Quote Originally Posted by NOLAjeeper View Post
      Turbo guys, and everyone else. What are you doing to keep your temps under the hood down?
      I have the metalcloak aluminum fender liners that replaced the plastic stock liners. They allow much more air movement within the engine compartment and through the engine compartment without really exposing the engine compartment to additional mud and grime when wheeling (to my surprise).

      My hood is also fiberglass/carbon fiber with a scoop. I feel it really forces the air into the engine compartment and (maybe) down and out the fender wells.

      That being said, the engine compartment is very warm when not moving. It doesn't affect engine temps but its enough to throw off my outside air temperature sensor while standing still. It will read hotter than the weather until I get moving again for a bit. No biggie.
    1. NOLAjeeper's Avatar
      NOLAjeeper -
      Quote Originally Posted by Yoinkers View Post
      NOLA is your dyno chart coming? I'd like to see how it turns out compared to JG
      Cant get the jeep in DYNO mode..Both of the shops i have taken the jeep to have not been able to dyno the jeep in 2wheel drive. It will not shift out of 1st gear when on the dyno in 2wheel drive. Southernhotrod, the shop that did my stage 2 install could not get any answers from Diablo or Prodigy on how to get the computer to get in dyno mode. If anyone knows how to get around this please let me know. 2012 jeep wrangler jku automatic.
    1. NOLAjeeper's Avatar
      NOLAjeeper -
      [QUOTE=jeepsking;2710]Nola , thats awesome. I have 2 questions:

      1- can we see a picture of where the boost sensor installed.

      2- The place of radiator recovery
      Here is a picture of the recovery tank.. They installed in pretty close to ether the stock tank was located, just off to the left some (our left). If you follow the over flow hose you can see the black tank right behind the fan shroud. I'll get a pic of the the boost sensor install. I just need to know what I'm looking for?? Lol.

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    1. UselessPickles's Avatar
      UselessPickles -
      Can you provide any details about how that recovery tank is mounted there? I'm not thrilled with the low behind-the-bumper position that Prodigy intends for it.
    1. jeepsking's Avatar
      jeepsking -
      Thanks Nola for pictures. Usually boost sensor comes after the throttle body. So it might be fitted on the intake beneath the engine cover.
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