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Old 10-20-2008, 10:02 PM   #141
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The first setup I had was a custom one done by Ryan. It was a cheap uppipe and never fit very well (not Ryans fault). I've got a grimmspeed ewg pipe now. My only complaint with it is that the dump tube rest against my hks flat flange downpipe, a hammer fixed that.

I'm not sure how cost effective it would be to have Ryan fab you up an ewg setup (using an aftermarket uppipe) vs a kit. I would talk with him. He would be able to fab you up something that fits just right.

Here is my dyno chart. The dyno reads the boost about 3 psi to high. I'm only running 19lbs (forgot the high boost spring for the mbc when I got tuned ) The 20G laughs at 19lbs. From what I've been told they really wake up at 23lbs.

http://gallery.honest-bob.com/d/8044...se_final+_.jpg
that's cool. I'll ask him to see what he can do. I'm sure he'll be able to make something nice.

d'oh! you planning on going back to get retuned for the full 23psi anytime soon? i like how linear your curve is.
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Old 10-20-2008, 10:04 PM   #142
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Nice work! Sounds like you have made solid progress so far. I look forward to reading about the 20g upgrade.
Thanks!
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Old 10-21-2008, 03:03 PM   #143
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that's cool. I'll ask him to see what he can do. I'm sure he'll be able to make something nice.

d'oh! you planning on going back to get retuned for the full 23psi anytime soon? i like how linear your curve is.
Not till after a clutch, trans and a 2.5 block.
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Old 10-21-2008, 09:02 PM   #144
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i was assuming it was just a preference the seats that is. im hoping they cleaned up good.
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Old 10-21-2008, 10:44 PM   #145
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i was assuming it was just a preference the seats that is. im hoping they cleaned up good.
well, they are about 100 times more comfortable than the stock seats too. so they hold me in better, are more comfortable, eliminate the bobblehead from the car, and...yeah that's about it. it was a cost effective upgrade after i sold my stock seats. i think it set me back..$150 total to do the whole swap over with custom brackets. theres really no reason not to do it.
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Old 10-22-2008, 04:48 PM   #146
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Well, Gimmick just answered my EWG question for me today by releasing this:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1621984

Talked with Josh at Import Image about it. Going to pick one up shortly from him.
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Old 10-22-2008, 10:15 PM   #147
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yeah.. I forgot to message you back about that lol. Guess who is making the ewg brackets for them :D
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Old 10-22-2008, 11:13 PM   #148
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yeah.. I forgot to message you back about that lol. Guess who is making the ewg brackets for them :D
haha i'm just going to start calling you from now on :P

another question i have is 38mm or 44mm?
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Old 10-22-2008, 11:37 PM   #149
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38mm..don't be a douche
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Old 10-23-2008, 08:41 AM   #150
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38mm..don't be a douche
douches run 44mm?

i was thinking 44 in case i ever decided to upgrade from the 20g.
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Old 10-23-2008, 08:44 AM   #151
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you dont even need a 44mm with a 20g man... 38mm is fine.
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you dont even need a 44mm with a 20g man... 38mm is fine.
just wondering, guys...
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Old 11-03-2008, 11:31 PM   #153
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compression test done tonight. 150 psi across all four cylinders. that's kickass for a 57k motor. i'll take it. so now i know the engine is ready for the turbo upgrade. sweeeeeet.
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Old 11-11-2008, 11:35 AM   #154
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Small update and change of mod plans:

Bought a Perrin Stealth TMIC due to the Veteran's Day deal they're running today. It may not be as good as the Spearco, but it'll handle the 20g just as well and cost me half as much. Plus, it'll look a lot better under the hood

Also picked up a GMS up-pipe with Thermo-Tec wrap. I decided to skip the EWG since it is just a 20g and the 8cm exhaust housing will be fine for it. This keeps the setup a little bit more simple and I won't run into fitment issues with my Helix catted downpipe. Oh, and it's also a bit cheaper too.

Next up to buy are the 740cc injectors, an APS 70mm CAI, and the Blouch 20g. Then it'll be time for the tune!
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Old 11-13-2008, 04:00 PM   #155
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Another small change in plans, haha. I spoke with Blouch today over the phone and I'm now going to skip the 20g and go with the 2.5R turbo. 47lbs/min and ball-bearing with comparable spool to the 20g. Blouch says it outspools the 20g and will make more power on race fuel if I ever want to do that. Here's a very comparable setup to what I'll be running:

http://www.iwsti.com/forums/power-br...hp-362wtq.html

I'm hoping my Perrin headers help the car outspool those Gruppe-S headers by a few hundred rpms due to the inefficiency of UEL. Plus, those temps that that car were tuned in are hell for a TMIC, I'm sure.

I wonder if I could crack 360-380whp with the TMIC in some PA weather?
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Old 11-13-2008, 05:19 PM   #156
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Your car is going to be a beast. Nice work.
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Old 11-14-2008, 02:40 PM   #157
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Your car is going to be a beast. Nice work.
I hope so, keeping my fingers crossed that I picked the right parts.

Thank you!
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Old 11-14-2008, 09:49 PM   #158
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I got the GMS Up-Pipe in today thanks to the extra quick shipping of Josh at Import Image!

Here are some pics:

Everything you get in the package.

Quality welds:



Flat flanges (something some companies struggle with!!)




Studs fit perfectly:

Money shot:
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sure is pretty! no ewg??



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Old 11-15-2008, 12:07 PM   #160
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sure is pretty! no ewg??



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didn't think i'd need one with a 20g 8cm
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