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Old 03-17-2012, 11:42 PM
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are you seriously running a rubber oil feed line? oh boy
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Old 03-17-2012, 11:44 PM
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are you seriously running a rubber oil feed line? oh boy
lol I said to ignore that it's temp...
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Old 03-18-2012, 12:24 AM
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ok gotcha. didn't read just looked at pics
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i read but still dont like lol because all gearheads know you never like doing things twice so temporary turns to permanent and then it breaks
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how is it running so far.... I'm a bit scared to buy Chinacharger....
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I've only started it and checked for leaks. I'm waiting for my wide band to come in before I start the tune. Next weekend will be the test. Perhaps I may get to drive it this year
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keep up the good work man
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Old 03-30-2012, 08:43 PM
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So, is there any progress to report? Having no prior turbo experience, I too am curious about how this chinacharger performs and lasts.
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Old 03-31-2012, 08:42 AM
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Update: Got my wideband in yesterday

Next Step: Install WB & Tune



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My bunghole is tool close to the tranny!



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Old 03-31-2012, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by romanservices
My bunghole is tool close to the tranny!



The bung needs to be sticking straight up. So you should have no clearance issues with it. If it is not straight up then water drops can accumulate on it and cause damage.
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Old 03-31-2012, 11:55 AM
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yeah... I'm heading out now to get a new one welded in up top. who ever welded this one on was doing it wrong...
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Update: it's not blown up yet. have had the turbo for a while now. still holding up. no oil leaks, hitting boost just fine. I finally got a decent base tune in my xede so I can start pushing it harder.
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Originally Posted by huskybruiserjr
i read but still dont like lol because all gearheads know you never like doing things twice so temporary turns to permanent and then it breaks
No worries Rubber is gone.
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