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Old 10-16-2008, 06:49 AM
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Default My new build. Now finalized and no dibs accepted!

turbo:
- BEGI-SSM + GT2560R + Separated gases ss down pipe (ordered)
- CX-Racing intercooler (DIY - have)
- Forge bypass valve (have)
- Piggyback MegaSquirt I PCB 3 w/ EBC, LC-1, and KnocksenseMS (have)
- RX-8 420cc injectors (have)
- ISC Racing 2.5" exhaust (need)
- 2.5" M-Tuned cat (need)
- 2.5" Magnaflow resonator (need)
- 2.5" Magnaflow muffler (need)
- Snow Performance stage 2 methanol kit w/ upgraded solenoid (getting it next week in a trade)

brakes/drivetrain:
- 1.8L brakes (have)
- braided brake lines (have)
- 4.10 1.8 rear end w/ KAAZ 1.5-way (have)
- ACT 6-puck unsprung 1.6L disc + Centerforce PP (have)

chassis/suspension:
- Tokico Illuminas (have)
- FCM top mounts and bump stops (have)
- Swift springs (need)
- RB tubular front sway bar (have)
- Energy Suspensions bushings (have)
- FM frame rails (have)

engine to-do list:
- engine re-fresh
- stock pistons w/ performance rings
- M-Tuned rods
- Supertech +1mm valves
- minimal head polish (removing casting imperfections)

cooling:
- oil cooler (DIY - need)
- better radiator (need)
- radiator and intercooler ducting (DIY)

safety:
- Advanced Autosports cage (need)
- Netami CF seat (installed)
- 5-point harness (have)

shooting for high 200s... hoping for 270-280whp at 15psi for track and minimal wastegate setting for street (EBC kill switch).
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Old 10-16-2008, 07:35 AM
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Shoulda had tim build you a manifold and downpipe. I'd have bought that back from you in a heartbeat.
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Old 10-16-2008, 07:59 AM
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i tried to get ahold of him but after 2 weeks of waiting i gave up.
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Old 10-16-2008, 08:32 AM
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Rules say you have to post a price.

EDIT: Whoops, thought this was a F/S ad.

I still got 2 oil coolers, pick one.
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Old 10-16-2008, 09:25 AM
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We need a poll on "who thinks he will finish it"

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Old 10-16-2008, 02:37 PM
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me? finish? hahahahaha!
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Old 10-16-2008, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by UrbanSoot
i tried to get ahold of him but after 2 weeks of waiting i gave up.
?!

I still have all my PM's going back to the beginning of March, nothing from you. No emails either.

No bid deal. BEGI is good for you.
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Old 10-16-2008, 05:25 PM
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Will be watching the 'for sale' forum.

Looking forward to a good deal on the sway bars and shock mounts.
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Old 10-16-2008, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by TurboTim
?!

I still have all my PM's going back to the beginning of March, nothing from you. No emails either.

No bid deal. BEGI is good for you.
i sent you few emails some time ago... no replies or anything... oh well



PS: update!!!! upgraded to GT2860R
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Old 10-16-2008, 07:41 PM
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got my first quote for engine build. $1700 without parts.
- full balance
- micro polish crank
- 5 angle exhaust vlaves
- 3 angle intake valves
- head bowl port
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Old 11-20-2008, 05:44 PM
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did you need to replace anything, such as orings or spacers to make the RX8 injectors work
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Old 11-28-2008, 07:18 PM
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nope... they are a bit longer but otherwise fit fine
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Old 11-28-2008, 07:28 PM
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turbo:
- BEGI-SSM + GT2860R + Separated gases ss down pipe (ordered)
- CX-Racing 25x12x3 intercooler (DIY - have)
- Forge bypass valve (have)
- Piggyback MegaSquirt I PCB 3 w/ EBC, LC-1, and KnocksenseMS (have)
- 750cc injectors (need)
- 2.75"-3" exhaust (need)
- Coil-on-plug conversion (need)

brakes/drivetrain/wheels/tires:
- 1.8L brakes (have)
- braided brake lines (have)
- 1.8 rear end w/ KAAZ 1.5-way (have)
- ACT 6-puck unsprung 1.6L disc (have)
- ACT flywheel (need)
- ACT XT PP (need)
- 6 speed tranny + 3.3 gears (need)
- 15x7 5zigen FN01R-C +33 offset w/ 225/45/15 Toyo R888 (have)
- 14x7 Konig rewind (have. need tires)

chassis/suspension:
- Tokico Illuminas (have)
- FCM top mounts and bump stops (have)
- Swift springs (need)
- RB tubular front sway bar (have)
- Energy Suspensions bushings (have)
- FM frame rails (have)

engine:
- engine re-fresh
- Supertech pistons (need)
- M-Tuned rods (have)
- minimal head polish (removing casting imperfections)
- Mazdaspeed engine mounts (need)

cooling:
- BEGi coolant re-route (ordered)
- oil cooler (need)
- Koyo radiator (have)
- radiator and intercooler ducting (DIY - need)
- Beatrush belly pan (have)

safety:
- Hard Dog standard cage (have)
- Netami CF seat (installed)
- 5-point harness (have)

body/interior/exterior:
- Front lip (need)
- Rear lip (need)
- Hardtop (have)
- Paint refresh (need)
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Old 11-28-2008, 07:32 PM
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I still got an oil cooler. Ignore me like normal.

And what the hell one day you're buying a built engine, now you're building one? Or you already buy and sell the one you bought?
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Old 11-28-2008, 07:34 PM
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nah... guy seemed flaky - i didnt trust him enough.
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Old 12-01-2008, 01:13 PM
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**** megasquirt! haltec or aem?
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Old 12-02-2008, 01:57 PM
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pics?
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Old 12-02-2008, 10:36 PM
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AEM, I've never been a fan of the haltec software. the aem is also more popular so the odds of finding a base map are better.
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Old 12-02-2008, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by UrbanSoot
**** megasquirt! haltec or aem?
Just because you couldn't figure the MS out doesn't mean it sucks.
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Old 12-03-2008, 12:09 AM
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now if someone was to build me one
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