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Old 04-20-2010, 08:46 PM
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Yes, got them mounted at some shop in the hood in Pompano. Need to get an alignment asap though.
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Old 04-20-2010, 09:05 PM
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So how is everything running so far with the new turbo? I really like the look with the Begi heat shield in place.
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Old 04-20-2010, 09:14 PM
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wow what a nice little timeline. I forsee a very healthy 300+whp in your near future
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Old 04-20-2010, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by wayne_curr
So how is everything running so far with the new turbo? I really like the look with the Begi heat shield in place.

It's running great, according to my logs I'm now at 15.5 psi at 4k vs 12 before. Also, my afr's are 2 full points leaner at wot so there's deff more air flow up top.

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wow what a nice little timeline. I forsee a very healthy 300+whp in your near future


I really hope I'm there now with just changing the mani dp. Next up is my intake mani.
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Old 04-21-2010, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by levnubhin
It's running great, according to my logs I'm now at 15.5 psi at 4k vs 12 before. Also, my afr's are 2 full points leaner at wot so there's deff more air flow up top.





I really hope I'm there now with just changing the mani dp. Next up is my intake mani.
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Originally Posted by wayne_curr
This...I am very impressed.

Are you still convinced you don't want to make more of these now?
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Good improvement. I cant wait to see what mine will do.
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Old 04-21-2010, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by gospeed81
This...I am very impressed.

Are you still convinced you don't want to make more of these now?
Unfortunately, yes. Unless someone pays good money in which case they might as well commission Tim to do it and do it better.

Now, if I could get 5-10 people to order my style of manifold and downpipe i'd go right out and buy a tig and do a funny dance. If only...
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Very impressive. Really nice work
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Just got my alignment done, here are the specs I went with........

Front camber -1.8
Front caster 3.5-3.75
Front toe 0

Rear camber -1.5
Rear toe 0

The car is so much more street friendly now, with turn is being so easy. It almost feels like I have power steering. Thanks to for recommending the specs.
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Why didn't you go with more front camber? Is that all they could squeeze out?
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he had -1.7F and -2.3R prior with 5.0° of caster. now he has a little more front and a LOT less rear, probably a lot easier to put down all his power as well.
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Originally Posted by wayne_curr
Why didn't you go with more front camber? Is that all they could squeeze out?


Biggest reason is because here in Florida the roads are flat and straight. The only twisties I see are on ramps, so I don't need anything aggressive.

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he had -1.7F and -2.3R prior with 5.0° of caster.
And my old tires were all worn on the inside with good meat on the outer edge.
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Where did you go and how much was it??
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I see.

I think i'm going cut out my rear bumper sometime this summer. Looks sweet.
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Originally Posted by buffon01
Where did you go and how much was it??
A shop here in Boca, 100 bucks otd.
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Originally Posted by wayne_curr
I see.

I think i'm going cut out my rear bumper sometime this summer. Looks sweet.
You like my ***?
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Sent me the business info. I need alignment and shops down here are ****
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