Finally Istalled my Stage I

[Gunner]

Well after a very long wait I finally installed my Stage I on my 03 Turbo today. I did have a problem though. Mopar forgot to thread my new PCM. If anyone else comes up with this problem the proper tap is a 6 mm. Other than a little spilt coolant the install went fairly well. I took it out and did the "quick" learn, that wasn't quick and had one hell of a ride home!!! Looking forward to playing some more tomorrow [8)]

[crazie.eddie]

Congrats and welcome to the club!

My PCM was properly threaded, so I never had a problem. Glad you were able to get it installed and do the quick learn.

I'm sure you're enjoying it alot!

[Mean Green]

Welcome to the stage 1 club. Anything else next?

[Mojito]

Mine wasn't threded either.

[2step]

My S1 PCM wasn't threaded for my '04. The bolts appeared to be self tapping (pointed thread), so I just cranked 'em on down. No problem.

[boosta]

I just installed S1 today and also had to Tap the PCM holes to mount the bracket. Instead of rotating up the therostat housing assembly, I took it off and had abot 1/2 liter coolant spill. I will have to get some at the dealer tomorrow.

On the S1 instruction sheet pg.5 of 13, "(16) Remove the 2 small hoses from the thermostat housing (Fig.16)". Anyone notice that we only have 1 small hose going to the coolant reservoir ? [:I] or is mine missing 1 hose connection.

Otherwise, whole operation went very smooth. I know I wasn't losing any boost before( hitting 11 to 12 psi max before S1) But with my 3" AMX intake pipe and the filter box out of the way, I have retighten all the piping connections includin turbo hot side, boost gauge hose, catch can connections. I should see 13 to 14 psi max with S1. I should find out tomorrow.

[EDGAR TAMAYO]

quote:Originally posted by Gunner

Well after a very long wait I finally installed my Stage I on my 03 Turbo today. I did have a problem though. Mopar forgot to thread my new PCM. If anyone else comes up with this problem the proper tap is a 6 mm. Other than a little spilt coolant the install went fairly well. I took it out and did the "quick" learn, that wasn't quick and had one hell of a ride home!!! Looking forward to playing some more tomorrow [8)]

Felicidades ahora a disfrutarlo!!!! [:I]
Congratulations enjoy it!!!!!

[Jimbo]

quote:Originally posted by crazie.eddie

Congrats and welcome to the club!

My PCM was properly threaded, so I never had a problem. Glad you were able to get it installed and do the quick learn.

I'm sure you're enjoying it alot!

What's the quick learn???

[crazie.eddie]

It's in the install manual and only pertains to auto transmissions. It's a procedure after the install where you have to do about 15 set of launches at about 25%-50% throttle and about 10 more driving at about 40 mph and then hitting the peddle. The manual gives a more detailed instruction.

If you do a search on "Stage 1" you can find the detailed instruction on the "Quick Learn" from one of the threads.

[Mike-in-Orange]

quote:Originally posted by Jimbo


What's the quick learn???

Jimbo, while Eddie's response was very accurate and helpful, I can't resist making one last comment about the quick learn. If you forget to do it, or choose not to, you will destroy your auto tranny. That's just about 100% guaranteed!