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Mar 10, 2012 - 11:34 PM
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congrats man glad to hear shes running
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Mar 11, 2012 - 7:26 AM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined May 16, '10 From Raleigh Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
I will try to today. I gotta check again for vacuum leaks, install the wide band, finish the hot pipe, check the timing, and do an oil change.
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Mar 11, 2012 - 10:16 PM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined May 16, '10 From Raleigh Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWMAiOM44x0...XiGqbV29emXie8=
This is a video at idle. Nothing special. I will get some video with the go pro next chance I get. Ran into a few issues, but overall it runs great! -------------------- ![]() |
Mar 12, 2012 - 10:03 AM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined May 16, '10 From Raleigh Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
I feel like I just got my license again for the first time! I've been trying to find any and every excuse to go on a drive. I love how this thing conducts itself. Lady in public, freak in the bedroom. Can't wait to up the boost!
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Mar 12, 2012 - 1:56 PM
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Mar 6, '04 From Charlotte, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
I feel like I just got my license again for the first time! I've been trying to find any and every excuse to go on a drive. I love how this thing conducts itself. Lady in public, freak in the bedroom. Can't wait to up the boost! Cheers! Glad to hear she's running and lively Ben - can't wait to see her in action and in person. Maybe we can all trip to the beach this summer... -------------------- Has no more Celicas
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Mar 12, 2012 - 9:03 PM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined May 16, '10 From Raleigh Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
I'm trying to keep it easy on her, but she just wants to fly!
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Mar 12, 2012 - 9:14 PM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Mar 8, '09 From Westport, MA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
I'm trying to keep it easy on her, but she just wants to fly! its a great feeling isnt it lol just wants to take off on you past 3500rpms -------------------- st205 powered ss3 coupe
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Mar 12, 2012 - 9:15 PM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined May 16, '10 From Raleigh Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
Mine is hitting hard at 2200!
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Mar 12, 2012 - 9:52 PM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
First and probably only last time I'll say this and truly mean it, cool story bro.
-------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
'90 MX-5 Mariner Blue '93 MX-5 LE '07 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 silver '15 Optima Grey '04 206 GTi silve |
Mar 12, 2012 - 9:58 PM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Mar 8, '09 From Westport, MA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Mine is hitting hard at 2200! nicee thing must rip bro, congrats Ben ! -------------------- st205 powered ss3 coupe
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Mar 13, 2012 - 9:08 AM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined May 16, '10 From Raleigh Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
First and probably only last time I'll say this and truly mean it, cool story bro. Really appreciate it man! -------------------- ![]() |
Mar 26, 2012 - 10:16 AM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined May 16, '10 From Raleigh Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
Got the exhaust nearly done! I'll post pics of the process in a bit. Sounds a lot better now than it did! It also pulls a lot harder. Budget stainless exhaust FTW!
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Mar 26, 2012 - 10:24 AM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
^ The story hath become even cooler.
-------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
'90 MX-5 Mariner Blue '93 MX-5 LE '07 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 silver '15 Optima Grey '04 206 GTi silve |
Mar 26, 2012 - 10:31 AM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Apr 18, '06 From Calgary, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
Got the exhaust nearly done! I'll post pics of the process in a bit. Sounds a lot better now than it did! It also pulls a lot harder. Budget stainless exhaust FTW! What was the final cost to have something like that fabbed? I'm about to venture down that road too... -------------------- |
Mar 26, 2012 - 10:35 AM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined May 16, '10 From Raleigh Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
It was just under 500 bucks. The local exhaust shop quoted me 800 even with me providing the muffler, resonator and flex section. So I would say I've done pretty good. Saved about 600 bucks, and its all stainless!
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Mar 26, 2012 - 10:36 AM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Apr 18, '06 From Calgary, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
It was just under 500 bucks. The local exhaust shop quoted me 800 even with me providing the muffler, resonator and flex section. So I would say I've done pretty good. Saved about 600 bucks, and its all stainless! Yeah - thats sexy right there. -------------------- |
Mar 26, 2012 - 10:41 AM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined May 16, '10 From Raleigh Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
Here's some pics! Flanges from vibrant are soooo expensive. So i bought one, and then made the rest out of 3/16th stainless plate using the vibrant flange as a template. B-pipe BOUM!
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Mar 26, 2012 - 10:46 AM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
BRILLIANT! That's seriously respectable work, both in looks and in being cheap and resourceful.
-------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
'90 MX-5 Mariner Blue '93 MX-5 LE '07 Kawasaki Eliminator 125 silver '15 Optima Grey '04 206 GTi silve |
Mar 26, 2012 - 10:46 AM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Apr 18, '06 From Calgary, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
Uhhh... wtf!?
Did anyone else make a mess of themselves just now?
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Mar 26, 2012 - 10:55 AM
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Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined May 16, '10 From Raleigh Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
And just to help you guys out I use http://www.siliconeintakes.com/ for the bends that I can't source from the scrap yard. So far all I've used is three 45 degree bends for the b pipe.
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