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Old 02-14-2015, 02:31 PM
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Does this look off by a tooth?

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It is off. Intake is clockwise a tooth.
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It is off. Intake is clockwise a tooth.
Thought so.
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This looks better:

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Pretty sure I have been running with the intake off a tooth since the engine install....
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Yes that's right. There's also a tooth count between the upper marks (19?) and a tension spec. Look these up and double check.
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Thanks. Will do.
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I'm on fire today:



Also picked up a new oil cap because mine was leaking. Garagestar Oil Cap, really well made, looks sweet:



Resbonded Inconel Studs (thanks mobius):



Pulled the water temp sensor out of the connector :( Oh well, going to a digital gauge anyways.



Turbo water return:



Feed:



Still need to get one last head stud, and put the locking bolts on the downpipe.
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For future reference, how I did my intercooler piping:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRcS...r#action=share
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Signed up for group C at MRLS. Rules say you're supposed to have a day at Laguna seca for C but I hope to have 5+ days before then this summer and I've heard D is too slow.
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Also if I'd know ARP studs were the same for the 1.6 and 1.8 then I would have just bought studs and reused them on a 1.8.
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I think you probably made the right choice. D is indeed much too slow. Easy to pass though

Have you watched my video from last year?
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Originally Posted by aidandj
Signed up for group C at MRLS. Rules say you're supposed to have a day at Laguna seca for C but I hope to have 5+ days before then this summer and I've heard D is too slow.
D is glorified parade laps. C is perfect, even if you haven't been the the track before.

How long is the drive down for you PDX guys?
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12-14 hours, depending on stops and how often the car breaks on the way
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Originally Posted by turbofan
I think you probably made the right choice. D is indeed much too slow. Easy to pass though

Have you watched my video from last year?
Nope. Link?

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D is glorified parade laps. C is perfect, even if you haven't been the the track before.

How long is the drive down for you PDX guys?
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12-14 hours, depending on stops and how often the car breaks on the way
I should probably get AAA before I go.
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Like I said, maybe we should go halfsies on a trailer rental, I borrow a truck, and we just tow the two cars down there. It's a thought anyway.

Here's the vid.
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Very tempting. I'll definitely keep it in mind.
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Watching that was quite infuriating.
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In case you were wondering the 1.6 intake manifold gasket is NOT symmetrical. And it WILL leak coolant everywhere if installed backwards.

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This thread sure is living up to its namesake...

Keep up the good work!
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