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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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90% Done at this moment, all that is left is Tapping the oil pan, connecting the oil line to the pan, and installing the turbo heat shielding.




I also installed a new CD player too...
Old Oct 23, 2007 | 06:02 PM
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BEGi install
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j/k, looks great, looking forward to see it running soon, good luck to you
Old Oct 23, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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Did your setup come with the new M10 studs? Can you post closer photos of the new hardware?
Old Oct 23, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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t2x's are small.
Old Oct 23, 2007 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Braineack
t2x's are small.
That's what she said...

Wait, what?
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Brain, it's not the size, it's how you use it.

Also, go online and order a radiator tonight, either a 1" CSF or a 37mm Koyo off eBay. Your radiator is on its last legs.
Old Oct 24, 2007 | 07:08 AM
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I will get a radiator after mine explodes. I have not had any overheating issues.
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Do you have AC? How did you route the intercooler pipe from the Compressor outlet around the AC lines? That is what is keepign me form boosting right now.
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You have to move the lower radiator hose. The a/c does make tapping the oil pan a bit more painful, but it can be done. It also requires that some lines be bent slightly to accommodate the intercooler.

DB- Good job on the install!
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flush that old brake fluid while you at it
Old Oct 24, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by bryantaylor
flush that old brake fluid while you at it
Will, do, thinking about removing my AC too.
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DO IT. I took out my AC today to fit my intercooling piping and am glad I did. Now to jsut find a manual steering rack to swap in and I will be set.
Old Oct 24, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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Just depower the rack. My '95 came without PS and I think it does just fine, but a lot of people seem to agree that the steering ratio on a depowered rack is much more agreeable.
Old Oct 24, 2007 | 10:42 PM
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Pretty sure the PS rack is one less turn lock to lock than the manual. FWIW
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Wooow.
Like.
Im ******* jealous.
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Very nice. i wish i had money so i could buy a begi instead of greddy.
just paint that valve cover so it can give a better look under there
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I am going to end up just cleaning one up really nice, I may get one PC'd Black (Valve cover.) If anyone has an extra one for a 1.8 let me know
Old Oct 25, 2007 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by drewbroo
I am going to end up just cleaning one up really nice, I may get one PC'd Black (Valve cover.) If anyone has an extra one for a 1.8 let me know

its really not hard to paint your own. just about 10 min. scrubN it. then just spray coat after coat. thats what i did.
Old Oct 27, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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Need some help. THe Pierburg doesn't seem to want to cut on using the positive up not near the rollover cutoff wiring.I am going back through everything tomorrow. I'm getting no fuel Pressure though, and the car doesn't want to start.

Also I cant seem to hear my stock fuel pump cut on anymore.....



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