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Old Jan 29, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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I hear turbo is much better for autos since the rpm's stay up longer on the auto and it is also much safer. while on the stick, the rpm's drop quick and it isnt as safe.
Old Jan 29, 2006 | 03:30 PM
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Automatic Turbo here. We run a ZPI stage 0 turbo right now and getting ready to upgrade to stage 1.



Old Jan 29, 2006 | 07:55 PM
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NICE!! I WANT!! haha
Old Jan 29, 2006 | 07:56 PM
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Btw, i like the looks of the engine. The color is perfect and its so clean.
Old Jan 30, 2006 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by KickAssKishan
can someone enligten on me on some basic knowledge on Turbo Kits
start in this forum (here's a thread).

click this for a pic of the Turbonetics setup.

btw, Sciondad, what a nice setup.
Old Jan 30, 2006 | 12:56 AM
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Hey "ScionDad" she looks beautiful! Got any dyno's? How much was it total?

ZPI stage 0 is sounding good!
Old Jan 30, 2006 | 01:16 AM
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so would a cold air intake be a good first mod? and then work my way up from therE?
Old Jan 30, 2006 | 01:21 AM
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sure would.....it would make your engine sound a lil better
Old Jan 30, 2006 | 02:00 AM
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Where can i find the Injen Cold Air Intake the cheapest?
right now i have ebay for new one 210 and 30 for shipping
Old Jan 30, 2006 | 02:16 AM
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TRD sparks & McGeorge parts has the same price $230.40 shipped!

http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...2&parts_id=688

http://www.mcgeorgeparts.com/

they both have polished or black
Old Jan 30, 2006 | 06:24 AM
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yeah the cold air is a good start also look into free flowing exhaust and header.
Old Jan 30, 2006 | 10:04 PM
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thanks..and isnt there a injen CAI made for manual only? or is it the same as the one for auto
Old Jan 30, 2006 | 10:41 PM
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same for auto
Old Jan 31, 2006 | 01:20 AM
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alright thanks... guys for the help
what would be a good mod after the CAI?
Old Jan 31, 2006 | 01:41 AM
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a nice exhaust that will sound good with it!

Im getting a Custom Magnaflow exhaust from PrecisionMufler.com If you talk to "Stylis" on here he should hook you up! He's really good and also owns a scion xb.

I also have an auto so i want mine with a good sound at low RPM's since an auto hardly ever goes over 4-5k without punching it. Hopefully Gabe ("Stylis") is working something out for me.
Old Jan 31, 2006 | 03:16 AM
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performance wise, i got my AW header after the CAI..technically i had the header first but the intake went on first. i'm planning on getting the greddy sp2. i just ordered the zpi s-pipe and i'm planning on custom 2.5 inch midpipe (resonator if needed).

BTW, i'm surprised nobody said anything related to "dont mod an auto" yet lol..*knock on wood*
Old Feb 1, 2006 | 06:50 AM
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Hey there, not to jack a thread
but sciondad,
if your going to upgrade??
would you replace the whole kit
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pm me
i want the kit on yours!
Old Feb 1, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Eppopipe
Hey there, not to jack a thread
but sciondad,
if your going to upgrade??
would you replace the whole kit
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pm me
i want the kit on yours!
No, we won't have to replace anything to go from stage 0 to stage 1. We will just add injectors, emanage and turn up the boost (we already have an intercooler).
Old Feb 1, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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omg one of the best mods ive put on my auto tc is the zpi pulley v.2 wat a difference it made from launch and high end, omg its so awesome and a very cheap price for alot of hp
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