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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 09:16 PM
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Ah, tunable header, very JDM.
Old Jan 5, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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no boost, no care.
Old Jan 5, 2012 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Gearhead_318
Ah, tunable header, very JDM.
I've got large injectors already installed and the car is no longer running a stock ecu/maf so it'll have to be tuned.

I was going to be running the car on e85 but because of it's prone to sitting for long periods of time, I'm keeping it on gasoline for now.

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no boost, no care.
From what I gather, my money is better spent on suspension and tires at this stage in the game. I'd rather piece together a(n almost) bulletproof turbo setup while gaining experience in a slower, but tight NA car.

Also, you never call me anymore. Are we through?
Old Jan 6, 2012 | 01:54 AM
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by pusha
From what I gather, my money is better spent on suspension and tires at this stage in the game. I'd rather piece together a(n almost) bulletproof turbo setup while gaining experience in a slower, but tight NA car.
I gathered this a few years ago as well and completely agree. So far the money i've spent in suspension has been the best dollar per enjoyment investment i've made in my car.
Old Jan 9, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by yank
I gathered this a few years ago as well and completely agree. So far the money i've spent in suspension has been the best dollar per enjoyment investment i've made in my car.
thanks, that's what I figure.
Old Jan 9, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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Look at this! Time in da clink did you some good. Fresh out of banishment and getting your life straight with some FM goodies. Even putting suspension before powa! They grow up so fast.
Old Feb 1, 2012 | 10:57 PM
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Now I need to figure out how to clock this thing.
Old Feb 1, 2012 | 11:00 PM
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Maybe this will help:
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Maybe this will help.
Old Feb 1, 2012 | 11:09 PM
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please don't crap up my thread with shots at a god
Old Feb 1, 2012 | 11:15 PM
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I need to figure out what do for a downpipe. I want 3" because I have 3" exhaust and I wanna keep my boss ---- going.
Old Feb 1, 2012 | 11:59 PM
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You can mail me the check for $125 I saved you. Thanks.
Old Feb 2, 2012 | 12:03 AM
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Answer the fuking phone faggette
Old Feb 2, 2012 | 12:33 AM
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stuff left to do:
  • get a downpipe
  • water lines
  • oil lines
  • oil sandwich plate
  • gauges
  • heatshielding
  • radiator
  • coolant reroute
  • suspension
  • ___________ (x 100)
Old Feb 2, 2012 | 12:56 AM
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How does FM's 3" downpipes work? Do they all work off of the same upper casting part? I see a hybrid-3" exhaust upgrade and a full 3" exhaust, but no mention of 3" DP only, and those two options don't show a new casting.
Old Feb 2, 2012 | 01:10 AM
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I'm not sure. I'm going to have something fabricated locally because I'll save money.
Old Feb 2, 2012 | 09:54 AM
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1 measure the outlet of the turbo
2 get a tapered reducer that goes from that diameter to 3 inches
3 ????
4 Profit



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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 10:40 AM
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"I know the Hamburgler- the real Hamburgler"
Old Feb 2, 2012 | 03:53 PM
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yo yeats,

how do I get a vband adapter for the exhaust housing, bro?



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