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Old 02-08-2010, 02:52 PM
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Default ARTech manifold/downpipe

Just wanted to show off Abe's great work...

Ceramic Coating done by tiradocustomcoatings in TX (Big with Evo/DSM guys)
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I strongly suggest him for your 1.6L needs, great to work with and top quality work.
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Very nice, what the hell you gonna do with 450+ whp?
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Not sure at all...380 whp was pretty fun, it should be nuts though I just want highest hp record for a 1.6L ; I have no idea what it is, but 450+ should seal the deal.
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Originally Posted by jtothawhat
Not sure at all...380 whp was pretty fun, it should be nuts though I just want highest hp record for a 1.6L ; I have no idea what it is, but 450+ should seal the deal.
lmao, how do you put it to the ground? I have no traction thru 2nd with just 280.
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you guys make me jealous, keep up the good work.
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Originally Posted by levnubhin
lmao, how do you put it to the ground? I have no traction thru 2nd with just 280.
soften the rear suspension.
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I have never had issues with traction, at 280 whp which I drive daily 15 psi I can't even break tires loose in 1st gear, or chirp them into 2nd gear on a dry road. At 380 whp I would break tires loose in 4th gear at 80+ mph, on street tires...drag radials and a few clicks on the AGXs should fix that.
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Wowzers, can we have a shot of the collector rectum?

How much was it for the manifold and downpipe? Price for each please.
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I have not received the manifold yet, and deleted the pictures Abe sent me of the collector. I think I paid 1400 for the whole thing, dump/manifold/dp 260 for the coating
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Good to see another ARTech system going in! Abe is the ******* man! Awesome quality and customer service.

When and if I ever move to another setup for more power, I will be going with a similar design. I still have yet to enjoy the car at the power its at, so all in due time really.
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Originally Posted by faeflora
Wowzers, can we have a shot of the collector rectum?
This! Setup looks nice...
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Originally Posted by Vashthestampede
Abe is the ******* man!
This.

Excellent businessman, and great guy to deal with. He's currently working on my parts (full 3" exhaust w/22"), and always updates me -with pics- that just make me drool and be glad I'm not dealing with some slacker shop that keeps me in the dark for weeks.
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Abe is a cool dude, he's done fab work on my car right from the first time out, and I'll use him over and over.
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Damn....I wanna be part of the ARTech or ABSURDflow crews On a positive note, I just got back from rippin around in my car for the first time in about 4 months and am still smiling from the little power she's puttin down
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Damnit, I wish he made something for the NB...
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Thanks for the compliments.

Originally Posted by faeflora
Wowzers, can we have a shot of the collector rectum?

How much was it for the manifold and downpipe? Price for each please.
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Originally Posted by jtothawhat
I have not received the manifold yet, and deleted the pictures Abe sent me of the collector. I think I paid 1400 for the whole thing, dump/manifold/dp 260 for the coating
That also included a new Tial MVS
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Wow looks great
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Awesome fabricating. Looking forward to seeing it all mounted up...
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Originally Posted by jtothawhat
I have never had issues with traction, at 280 whp which I drive daily 15 psi I can't even break tires loose in 1st gear, or chirp them into 2nd gear on a dry road. At 380 whp I would break tires loose in 4th gear at 80+ mph, on street tires...drag radials and a few clicks on the AGXs should fix that.


What tires?


I can't wait to see where you're at after your new stuff goes in.
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I was on NT-01's in the rear at about 25 Psi...
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