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2Mopars1Ford · 10-28-2005, 08:47 PM

What are the most over rated parts?
Parts that alot of people spend their $ on because they don't understand exactly how or why they work or because of them being over hyped.
I started wondering this after I read the turbo timer thread, a definate misunderstood part.

99SL2_Modder · 10-28-2005, 08:49 PM

Mad tyte JDM spark plug wires, yo!

40mm for teh mad spark and power increase!!

*edit*
Who's the girl in your avatar?

blkbomber01 · 10-28-2005, 08:56 PM

dont forget about the apc velcrow(sp?) strap... 30 horse

99SL2_Modder · 10-28-2005, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by blkbomber01

dont forget about the apc velcrow(sp?) strap... 30 horse

That was only to hold back the unused a/c lines!

2Mopars1Ford · 10-28-2005, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 99SL2_Modder

Mad tyte JDM spark plug wires, yo!

40mm for teh mad spark and power increase!!

*edit*
Who's the girl in your avatar?

Avatar was swiped from an old school Mopar board I'm a part of, I have a thing for girls, guns and cars, especially Chargers, but not the new ones they make me vomit.

Good answer on the wires. I've seen people with wires thick enough to carry power from a nuclear plant on a stock motor..... what a waste

99SL2_Modder · 10-28-2005, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 2Mopars1Ford

a stock motor

Engine. ENGINE DAMMIT!

And thanks. I'm sure I could think of more...like 19" chrome rims, JUST a muffler tip and no real exhaust work, breather valve with no upgraded intake....

WhiteXFire · 10-28-2005, 09:28 PM

How about O2 that sprays out of your hood scoop to scare little kids...

(I'm just kidding Fred, I know what it was for...)

2point4DSM · 11-01-2005, 09:26 AM

Over-rated part =
10. huge exhaust not tuned for specific power output of motor,
9. huge turbo not sized well for intended application,
8. huge fmic that is mostly blocked by a bumper cover,
7. silicone hoses,
6. braided hose cover that fits over regular hose,
5. huge wheels with low profile tires on a drag car
4. disconnecting the stock breather and letting it vent to atmosphere
3. venting a BOV to atmoshere
2. Too Fast, Too furious spoilers
1. >3" exhaust tip

Sidenote: I vent my BOV to atmosphere and I actually like #2 on some cars.

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Originally Posted by 2Mopars1Ford

Good answer on the wires. I've seen people with wires thick enough to carry power from a nuclear plant on a stock motor..... what a waste

Most times sparkplug wires are thick not necessarily because of the actual conducting material but more for the insulation. More insulation is always good.

Chair-Force · 10-28-2005, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 2Mopars1Ford

What are the most over rated parts?
Parts that alot of people spend their $ on because they don't understand exactly how or why they work or because of them being over hyped.
I started wondering this after I read the turbo timer thread, a definate misunderstood part.

Blow off valve

igo4bmx · 10-28-2005, 09:35 PM

blow off valve simulators
tornado

LSHatch · 10-28-2005, 09:38 PM

JDM stuff.
BOV's like Chair Force said.
Larger intercoolers on stock, small turbos.

xEJ20x · 10-28-2005, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LSHatch

JDM stuff.
BOV's like Chair Force said.
Larger intercoolers on stock, small turbos.

Rear diffusor and vortex generators.

LSHatch · 10-28-2005, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by xEJ20x

Rear diffusor and vortex generators.

And $2500 exhaust.
Volks
The TEIN EDFC.

Whoops....hahaha.

xEJ20x · 10-28-2005, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LSHatch

And $2500 exhaust.
Volks
The TEIN EDFC.

Whoops....hahaha.

You mean Zeal coilovers.

99SL2_Modder · 10-28-2005, 11:03 PM

Question...why are blow-off valves overrated?

LSHatch · 10-29-2005, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by xEJ20x

You mean Zeal coilovers.

Switching from overrated Teins to overhyped JDM Zeals. Hahah.

2Mopars1Ford · 10-28-2005, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LSHatch

And $2500 exhaust.

You mean like the hello kitty fart pipes.

xEJ20x · 10-28-2005, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 2Mopars1Ford

You mean like the hello kitty fart pipes.

Actually Hopper means a full titanium exhaust from Amuse.

**auk113** · 10-31-2005, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 2Mopars1Ford

You mean like the hello kitty fart pipes.

where can i get one, that **** the bommmm

no joke i want one where can i get one

2Mopars1Ford · 10-28-2005, 10:01 PM

I'm not talking about bling things (19 inch rims, jdm dress up) but functional things people buy thinking they are improving performace.
One guy I know bought 150lb injectors, thats not a type-o 150LBS!
No matter how much tuning he tried with a laptop he could not get it right (how much can you detune an injector that large?)
He switched to I believe 40 lbs and now his car runs great.
By the way if anyone wants 150lb injectors for a chevy 350 I know where you can get some cheap

10-28-2005, 08:47 PM	#1
2Mopars1Ford Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2005 Member #718 iTrader: (0)	Over rated parts What are the most over rated parts? Parts that alot of people spend their $ on because they don't understand exactly how or why they work or because of them being over hyped. I started wondering this after I read the turbo timer thread, a definate misunderstood part. __________________ Dumping money in old school Mopar muscle rust buckets when there is any to spare.

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igo4bmx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Under the bar... Member #592 My Ride: 2009 Audi A3 Quattro, 2008 BMW X5, 2003 WW Evo8, 2000 Turbo SOHC Civic iTrader: (1)	blow off valve simulators tornado __________________ BOOST doesn't get you laid. Roofies and some creativity does however Tuned by some white dude @ a shopwithbigtrucks.com "You get what you pay for" - thanks captain obvious, unless you bought rotas and received volks.

10-28-2005, 09:38 PM	#11
LSHatch Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sin City Member #260 My Ride: G3Fizzle iTrader: (0)	JDM stuff. BOV's like Chair Force said. Larger intercoolers on stock, small turbos. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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2Mopars1Ford Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2005 Member #718 iTrader: (0)	I'm not talking about bling things (19 inch rims, jdm dress up) but functional things people buy thinking they are improving performace. One guy I know bought 150lb injectors, thats not a type-o 150LBS! No matter how much tuning he tried with a laptop he could not get it right (how much can you detune an injector that large?) He switched to I believe 40 lbs and now his car runs great. By the way if anyone wants 150lb injectors for a chevy 350 I know where you can get some cheap __________________ Dumping money in old school Mopar muscle rust buckets when there is any to spare.

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blkbomber01 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Member #885 My Ride: 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS iTrader: (0)	dont forget about the apc velcrow(sp?) strap... 30 horse

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