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Old 09-19-2007, 12:39 AM
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Hi guys one of my first posts on here and I was just looking for some guidance on where I can get my TurboToyotas stage one turbo kit installed?? Thanks for the responses in advance I appreciate it. I also have the AEM TRU Boost, UEGO Air/Fuel Gauge, AEM Oil Pressure Gauge and HKS Typr-1 Turbo Timer, I can install those if the price is going to be to much though. My GF funded most of this excursion and she prefers that me and my friends dont install so if you all can fill me in that would be cool.. Thanks.
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oooo, turbo toyotas kit. nice man, i had my dezod kit for almost a year so far. i installed it in my garage so im sorry, i can't recommend any place. to be honest, i don't wanna let any "tuner" shop touch my car if i can help it.

good luck with the install and maybe we can meet up one day. im also on forumshawaii.net under the same screen name so you can message me there as well.

what kinda management are you gonna be running?
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Old 09-19-2007, 07:27 AM
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i got the greddy e-mange with 550cc injectors.. i know the e-mange isnt the greatest but i plan to up grade to a aem stand alone later..

you think maybe we could meet up when the kit officially comes in and maybe work out some kind of deal to install together? I can pay! not as much as vakamon racing wants but i can! haha

if you could i will haha
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Old 09-20-2007, 06:45 AM
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Install that sucker urself!

haha, youll like it
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Old 09-20-2007, 06:52 AM
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i know i am now going to have to becasue the place that does it.. is pretty much the only place too wants 1k to 1.5k rediculous! so thats the plan now!
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Originally Posted by Whocares05050
Install that sucker urself!

haha, youll like it
From scale of 1-10 (10 as the hardest) how is hard is the installation (from a non mechanic standpoint, but can handle wrenches, screw drivers and basic tools lol), a shop quoted 550 for mine but I wanna be proud of myself and do install with some friends..

And Java, i have a turbotoyotas kit too, did you get upgrades on the stage 1? Are you gonna tune right after install or run a basemap for a while before tuning? just asking
coz im planning to just run a basemap then drive about 200-300 miles for a tune but not sure if its safe.
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i got the HKS SSQV BOV upgrade and the intercooler anodized black! i am thinking about getting the mani polished but my funds are starting to disappear! haha
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Not to hard at all. For someone thats somewhat mechanically inclined, it should take about 5 hours at most to install the kit.

Took me 3 to pull all mine off

Scale from 1-10, id say its a 5
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lol me too coating or polish on pipings and manifold has been removed so I can go down on the price, I got the black IC though but decided not on the hks bov (pitch too high lol)
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what tools exactly is it i'll need? torque wrench, metric & standard, extendors.. what else?
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Originally Posted by Whocares05050
Not to hard at all. For someone thats somewhat mechanically inclined, it should take about 5 hours at most to install the kit.

Took me 3 to pull all mine off

Scale from 1-10, id say its a 5
Which part is hardest? removing and tapping the oilpan? any welding needed? damn cant wait to get my kit, lol im getting sleepless from the day I ordered..
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If both of you fly me out, ill help you install it!



12mm
10mm
17mm
14mm
Flat head
Phillips
PB Blaster for those bolts . 02 sensors
02 sensor removal tool

Thats all i can think of right now.
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so your IC piping isnt powder coated? i like the SSQV for the sound haha i like that loud, that civic needs to understand just exactly what it is he pulled up to next to at that light!
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Drain the oil, take off the pan, clean it, take it to a muffler shop and have him tap it, and weld it ( make sure in the right spot, lol )

Man, i have no life. Its 330 am here, and im talking to you guys on SL. haha

ACE, you get your stuff yet?
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Originally Posted by Ace83

Which part is hardest? removing and tapping the oilpan? any welding needed? damn cant wait to get my kit, lol im getting sleepless from the day I ordered..
you have to weld the tap for the oil return line..
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ace how long ago you order?? i ordered exactly one week ago.. i know what you mean abou not being able to sleep! haha i got my gauges and turbo timer in!
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the gauges? not yet but friday on time, emanage today, the kit? omg maybe november (ships oct 19 lol). Im thinking of getting a pretapped oilpan or an extra stock and have it tapped so it'l just be a bolt on but im not sure yet where to tap.
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Originally Posted by Ace83
the gauges? not yet but friday on time, emanage today, the kit? omg maybe november (ships oct 19 lol). Im thinking of getting a pretapped oilpan or an extra stock and have it tapped so it'l just be a bolt on but im not sure yet where to tap.
Sweet,

You wanna make you tap right in the front. Then run your line up to the turbo
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Old 09-20-2007, 07:39 AM
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so how long ago did you order? haha i might have missed it.. i got the gauges seperate.. i got the AEM TRU Boost, AEM Oil Pressure and AEM UEGO Air/ Fuel Gauge..
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I ordered the kit hmm i think last friday? gauges and emanage friday. i have upgraded to gt3076r prolly they have to order that? when are you getting yours?
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