Ok, charger was put on (only took 30 minutes to get it back together and running ) and is alive! No more cruddy idle, or stupid noises. I decided not to upload the 1st startup video, as it is kinda embarassing, all my tools fell when I revved it, and you can see my ugly *** in it.

New muffler (Dynomax Super Turbo 2.5" in, dual 2.5" out) Also hasn't broken in yet, it will get louder. This is with no resonator (stock) and a magnaflow high flow cat.

Sounds good, Pinkster. Can I buy it back plz?

congrads on getting together. its a great feeling when you hear a motor running after a long time

No.

Yeah it was weird at first. I was so excited about getting the SC on that I forgot I had the muffler on. I started it and went WTF? And then I remembered "Oh yeah, I installed a muffler, I should record some videos".

Sounds good! Do you like it without the res?

I'm not a huge fan of the no resonator thing but your setup sounds pretty good. Was that the gears in the M62 I heard whining or a failing torque converter?

(I know the torque converter whine from my car)

Ed

Wow, that thing sounds sexy. I want it.

Sure do, I prefer the resonatorless tone.

Nah, it was the power steering pump, the reservoir was turned nearly upside down for a month, so the system had some air in it, I drove it around the block and it went away.

No you can't have it. :P

Congrats Pinks... sorry it took so long to get your parts back to you.