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TunedIS300 · 09-26-2011, 11:47 PM

do u have any issues wit ur stock aero kit? beside when u had the little accident? any fitment issues?

DaveSTi · 09-27-2011, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DocWalt

My VR-4 had the same design for the shifter cables and was SUPER loose on the pivot piece. Unfortunately the only fix was a new one (yeah I guess you could machine a new bushing but I don't have a lathe just chillin in my garage) and it was pretty soft too. It was noticeable as side to side play in the stick because I had all the other bushings and it was super tight front to back.

Dave, you can readjust that mounting bracket pretty easily. There's a thread on evoxforums about a guy that tweaked his so it felt more to his liking.

Interesting about the vr4. I have always liked those cars. I wouldn't b surprised if you could just buy a proper sized copper ferule that would do the trick like this kit did. It's not a special part by any means.

Yeah, you just reminded me of that link I put up before. That's exactly what I'm talking about with the mounting plate. So far so good, but it is very different feeling from what it was and I can't form an opinion yet on if different is good.

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DaveSTi · 09-27-2011, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TunedIS300

do u have any issues wit ur stock aero kit? beside when u had the little accident? any fitment issues?

No issues, get it. Car looks a lot better with it.

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DaveSTi · 09-27-2011, 05:22 PM

http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-x-e...turbo-kit.html

I keep leaning more and more towards a setup very similar to this for my car. Obviously, I would only replace what I had to. It seems the must-buys are:

Kelford B's with springs for 8,500 rpm
3" Inlet
SF Intake (or similar)
FP Green
400S map maybe?

I want that Cobb XLE BPV too...rated really high with CBRD. Already have an AGP FMIC and UICP, so that's covered too.

The powerband of this is nice and flat with very quick spool. It should get me up to or over 400whp, which would be really nice...

Dreams until I get the cash of course, but I'm thinking the FP Red is too big for my stock block and the Dom 2 is old tech. The BBX is too big and the BBX-Lite is same thing as the FP Green basically.

I would also like to PnP the stock exhaust manifold or upgrade it with a short runner one....

DocWalt · 09-27-2011, 06:47 PM

That looks like a really good setup. I'd personally go with a good custom tune over the 400S map.

Have you seen that there's been a few posts recently about cracked turbine housings from weak tunes. People that thought they were buying a conservative tune but their tuner just backed off of the timing which increased the valve overlap and created a "5th combustion chamber" in the turbine housing and cracked it. Interesting...

**Got Insulin?** · 09-27-2011, 07:38 PM

FP green on my DSM was teets. It's a great streetable turbo with plenty of room to grow.

DaveSTi · 09-27-2011, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DocWalt

That looks like a really good setup. I'd personally go with a good custom tune over the 400S map.

Have you seen that there's been a few posts recently about cracked turbine housings from weak tunes. People that thought they were buying a conservative tune but their tuner just backed off of the timing which increased the valve overlap and created a "5th combustion chamber" in the turbine housing and cracked it. Interesting...

Thanks! It looks like the answer for my goals. Yeah, the 400s map would just be a nice cover until I let a pro I trust take a crack at it. Cobb's map would be as safe as this Perrin one I've ran for the past year I'm sure.

I haven't! Got a link? I wonder how much of these tunes are 4G63 hangovers.

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DaveSTi · 09-27-2011, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Got Insulin?

FP green on my DSM was teets. It's a great streetable turbo with plenty of room to grow.

Sounds perfect to me! Apparently you can crush 420whp with one with the right setup. That's over 500 horse reliably at the crank out of a puny 2 liter! Haha insane. I bet it'd still get me mid-20s gas mileage on the highway too.

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DaveSTi · 10-06-2011, 06:36 PM

I went on a business trip up to my work's powertrain plant this past week for some meetings. While walking around, I took some pics to share with you guys. I think I'll start off with some engine parts and then our transmissions...then finally a surprise monster build the guys were working on in the back shop for fun.

Here's what one of our bare engine block's looks like undressed:

Here's a picture from the line of our smallest engines', the 11 liter, connecting rods:

Here's a picture of our medium-sized engine, the 13 liter, connecting rods and pistons:

Here's our VGT turbo from the same engine line:

Here's a camshaft:

Lastly for the engine bit, here are our crankshafts. They are ground and spec'd in-house:

We make a lot of engines:

Next up will be the transmissions and rear differentials that we build. I gotta run out for the night...until tomorrow.

DaveSTi · 10-08-2011, 06:52 PM

Working on a deal to trade out of this car. Will update when/if it happens.

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ambitiousCK · 10-09-2011, 11:26 AM

Into what? What makes you want to get rid of it?

06evors · 10-09-2011, 11:58 AM

Please tell me it's a GTR. That would suffice.

sundaybikes · 10-09-2011, 01:55 PM

hmm diesel engines, husky components.

Chris B. · 10-09-2011, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveSTi

Working on a deal to trade out of this car. Will update when/if it happens.

Into the ultimate driving machine, a VW cabriolet?

DaveSTi · 10-09-2011, 08:29 PM

haha, a pink vw cabro for sure with the teddy bear rims.

working on getting this:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...aptcha=success

still have to get a ppi done at a dealer and a few other things. this is the car i've wanted since i was 19.

AshleyX · 10-09-2011, 09:27 PM

its got almost 70,000 miles on it holy moly!!!

DaveSTi · 10-10-2011, 12:33 AM

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its got almost 70,000 miles on it holy moly!!!

It's a 2002, that's low mileage. Car is in fantastic shape

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RyanG · 10-10-2011, 10:51 AM

you have officially became a bastard child..

you are going to hate working on that pos lol

DaveSTi · 10-10-2011, 03:31 PM

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you have officially became a bastard child..

you are going to hate working on that pos lol

Keeping it stock-ish. May throw some PSS10s and a swaybar at it with wheels and tint. Upgrade the nav system and it'll be my daily driver.

It'll clear out $300+ a month in car related expenses.

BTW, you were post #1000, Ryan! Congrats, you win.....a beer....eventually when I return to PA.

Here's more pics and info on the car:
http://www.michsforeigncars.com/deta...d-7729255.html

They're paying me what I owe on the Evo, which is good. Clean break. Also, they've replaced the door panels with new ones so there isn't scuffing on the door handles. Car Fax is one owner and well maintained by BMW. Doing a PPI before signing papers, but its already passed two 160 point inspections by independents.

I've wanted an E46 M3 since my freshman year of college and finally the prices are reasonable on them with the known problems known.

I'm not abandoning car modifying and I think you'll like what I want to build in a year or two. *cough* GC Coupe *cough*. I just don't want to mix my daily with my Japanese tuner again.

Honest_Bob · 10-12-2011, 08:41 PM

Damn Dave! baller status!

09-26-2011, 11:47 PM	#981
TunedIS300 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Member #5696 My Ride: family sedan. iTrader: (0)	do u have any issues wit ur stock aero kit? beside when u had the little accident? any fitment issues? __________________ 06 rsx-sold 05 is300-sold 08 boosted civic si- sold 94 boosted civic-sold 11 lancer-current

09-27-2011, 05:22 PM	#984
DaveSTi Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Charlotte Member #1591 iTrader: (0)	http://forums.evolutionm.net/evo-x-e...turbo-kit.html I keep leaning more and more towards a setup very similar to this for my car. Obviously, I would only replace what I had to. It seems the must-buys are: Kelford B's with springs for 8,500 rpm 3" Inlet SF Intake (or similar) FP Green 400S map maybe? I want that Cobb XLE BPV too...rated really high with CBRD. Already have an AGP FMIC and UICP, so that's covered too. The powerband of this is nice and flat with very quick spool. It should get me up to or over 400whp, which would be really nice... Dreams until I get the cash of course, but I'm thinking the FP Red is too big for my stock block and the Dom 2 is old tech. The BBX is too big and the BBX-Lite is same thing as the FP Green basically. I would also like to PnP the stock exhaust manifold or upgrade it with a short runner one.... __________________ Member Journals: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-27-2011, 07:38 PM	#986
Got Insulin? Hard Snarker Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Philly Member #7591 My Ride: 01 Audi TT 225, GVR-4 #72/1000, 91 TSi AWD iTrader: (16)	FP green on my DSM was teets. It's a great streetable turbo with plenty of room to grow. __________________ -Taylor DenOfDebauchery

10-06-2011, 06:36 PM	#989
DaveSTi Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Charlotte Member #1591 iTrader: (0)	I went on a business trip up to my work's powertrain plant this past week for some meetings. While walking around, I took some pics to share with you guys. I think I'll start off with some engine parts and then our transmissions...then finally a surprise monster build the guys were working on in the back shop for fun. Here's what one of our bare engine block's looks like undressed: Here's a picture from the line of our smallest engines', the 11 liter, connecting rods: Here's a picture of our medium-sized engine, the 13 liter, connecting rods and pistons: Here's our VGT turbo from the same engine line: Here's a camshaft: Lastly for the engine bit, here are our crankshafts. They are ground and spec'd in-house: We make a lot of engines: Next up will be the transmissions and rear differentials that we build. I gotta run out for the night...until tomorrow. __________________ Member Journals: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

10-08-2011, 06:52 PM	#990
DaveSTi Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Charlotte Member #1591 iTrader: (0)	Working on a deal to trade out of this car. Will update when/if it happens. --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=36.068568,-79.790800 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Member Journals: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-27-2011, 06:47 PM	#985
DocWalt Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Royersford, PA Member #10805 My Ride: '92 GTI, '19 MX-5 iTrader: (0)	That looks like a really good setup. I'd personally go with a good custom tune over the 400S map. Have you seen that there's been a few posts recently about cracked turbine housings from weak tunes. People that thought they were buying a conservative tune but their tuner just backed off of the timing which increased the valve overlap and created a "5th combustion chamber" in the turbine housing and cracked it. Interesting...

10-09-2011, 11:26 AM	#991
ambitiousCK Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Reading PA Member #14943 My Ride: 2016 Jaguar F-Type R/2015 Hyundai Accent Sport (6MT)/2023 Chevrolet Traverse LT/2002 Yukon LT iTrader: (12)	Into what? What makes you want to get rid of it? __________________ Pain is necessary, suffering is optional. *CK*

10-09-2011, 11:58 AM	#992
06evors Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Warminster, PA Member #4563 My Ride: 00 MX-5 LS iTrader: (2)	Please tell me it's a GTR. That would suffice.

10-09-2011, 01:55 PM	#993
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DaveSTi Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Charlotte Member #1591 iTrader: (0)	haha, a pink vw cabro for sure with the teddy bear rims. working on getting this: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...aptcha=success still have to get a ppi done at a dealer and a few other things. this is the car i've wanted since i was 19. __________________ Member Journals: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. / To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

10-09-2011, 09:27 PM	#996
AshleyX Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2011 Member #20049 iTrader: (0)	its got almost 70,000 miles on it holy moly!!!

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10-12-2011, 08:41 PM	#1000
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