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Old 10-13-2014, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by psyber_0ptix
Sorry for the delay, I found an extra ignitor and wired it up for batch operation. I left two strands connected if you ever decide to use sequential and want to shift wires later. If everything works out, just seal it up with quick epoxy. I left it open just in case. COPS should be plug and play now, just attach ground to the head (or extend from the ignitor). You'll see what I mean.
Cool no problem thanks! If I have any questions on getting it wired up I'll pm you hahaa
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Old 10-13-2014, 07:52 PM
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Do you guys think I'd have problems popping intercooler piping if I have to trim a couple pieces? The universal kit I have has pretty big pieces and I'm either going to have to trim some or buy new pieces. The negative to trimming is that I lose the flair end
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Old 10-13-2014, 08:42 PM
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Just spray some hairspray on the pipe then put the coupler on.
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Old 10-13-2014, 08:59 PM
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Cut two and weld together so that you have the roll back on each end. If your kit is like mine, you will have extra.
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Old 10-13-2014, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by DNMakinson
Cut two and weld together so that you have the roll back on each end. If your kit is like mine, you when l have extra.
I can't weld aluminum :-/ I might just try the hairspray method to get me by temporarily and order the FM silicone cold side when I'm not poor in th spring lol
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Old 10-15-2014, 03:54 PM
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Should I have extra oil to compensate for the turbo/lines? Like an extra 1/2 Qt or something!?

Oh and got the coils today from psyber! Looks great thanks again sir!
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I use an extra half for my cooler. Just buy an extra big jug of rotella and use it to top off and such. I used a whole one for the change and then keep a spare around as well.
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Old 10-15-2014, 04:00 PM
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Yeah I bought jug of t6 the other day... Went to top the oil off before I attempt to start it this weekend and I started wondering how much I should use
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I wouldnt worry about the lack of flares under 20psi.
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Originally Posted by Leafy
I wouldnt worry about the lack of flares under 20psi.
This. With a good coupler and clamp, it'll be fine.

MX6 took 25psi+ a few times with two connections lacking the bead roll.
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My hot side piping contains no bead. Held fine with t bolt clamps
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Nice thanks guys! Looks like I'll be hacking up some piping this weekend!
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Couldn't help myself.... Installed the COP's first thing this morning when I got to work lol

Just have to ground the 2 wires





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Should only really have to ground the one coming off the coils with ring terminals. I left some wires poking out in case you modify to sequential layer or want to run the ground through harness. Sorry it looks like *** lol.


Now you can sell your ignitor to some other person doing cops on an na6
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Originally Posted by psyber_0ptix
Should only really have to ground the one coming off the coils with ring terminals. I left some wires poking out in case you modify to sequential layer or want to run the ground through harness. Sorry it looks like *** lol.


Now you can sell your ignitor to some other person doing cops on an na6
Haha awesome I really appreciate you setting it up the way you did! I'm not worried about the way the harness looks right now. That can all be cleaned up over the winter. I just need it to run and drive right now lol
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One other thing.... Do I just leave the OEM coil pack connector loose? There is no need for it anymore right? Maybe I will cut it off and electrical tape the wires into the harness to clean it up
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Originally Posted by BTMiata
One other thing.... Do I just leave the OEM coil pack connector loose? There is no need for it anymore right? Maybe I will cut it off and electrical tape the wires into the harness to clean it up
I left mine there with giant heat shrink wrap and tape over it. I thought if there are any wires that lead back to the ecu that I might harvest for reassigbment say...vvt or knock, it's already run in the factory harness. You can also just reassign maf wires.
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Originally Posted by psyber_0ptix
I left mine there with giant heat shrink wrap and tape over it. I thought if there are any wires that lead back to the ecu that I might harvest for reassigbment say...vvt or knock, it's already run in the factory harness. You can also just reassign maf wires.
Ok thanks I'll see if I have some large heat shrink or maybe just electrical tape it for the time being lol.
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Not happy with the cluster-f*** of hoses here... The oil drain, 2-piece rad hose, and FM intercooler hose are all crammed together. I think the FM 1 piece rad hose would solve the problem


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The fm rad hose is actually pretty useful...even if it's just to remove that mounted coupler
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