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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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ok thats what i thought, because he was saying that he has to retune it whenever he changes the PSI which i didn't think was the case after the initial tune at that PSI.
Old Sep 22, 2009 | 12:37 AM
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he could be right depending on which management he is using, is he tuning mass airflow?
Old Sep 22, 2009 | 04:18 AM
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that i don't know >< i know he has an AEM something electronic on it. But it's a 91 i think eclipse so i'm sure it's a lot different for him.
Old Oct 7, 2009 | 03:03 PM
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it has begun!! just got a clutch. flywheel coming next most likely. Would you reccommend me installing them myself or taking it to a shop? I really want to do all the work on my car if i can.
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flywheel and clutch are awaiting install! now i'm buying parts for the turbo kit! ^^
who ever here that has installed a new clutch for their first time.. how long did it take you? It'll be my first time, but my friend helping me redid the whole trans on his eciplse.
Old Oct 21, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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got a picture of that custom clutch? what are the specs?
Old Oct 21, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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i don't have a picture of it yet. it's still all in the packing because i have the flu and can't install it so i didn't want to unwrap it.

but it's a 4 puck sprung. It was made to hold 350 HP and still maintain the stock clutch feel.
Old Oct 21, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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how much did it cost you?
Old Oct 21, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by skinnayyy
flywheel and clutch are awaiting install! now i'm buying parts for the turbo kit! ^^
who ever here that has installed a new clutch for their first time.. how long did it take you? It'll be my first time, but my friend helping me redid the whole trans on his eciplse.
my first time took me a long effing time...it was an all day affair. i think there is a diy on it in the tech section.
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400 for it shipped.

yeah i got the DIYs bookmarked for the one on here and on YSTC. plan on leaving a whole weekend open for it. that way i know for sure i'll have enough time but just wanted to see how long it took everyone else.
Old Oct 21, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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400? why not just buy a cc stage 5 for that price? rated at 400 i think.
Old Oct 21, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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heard lot of bad stuff about them.
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cause of the TOB. use the stock TOB and it will last. plus mines lasted almost a whole year but i am also pushing past there 350 mark.
Old Oct 21, 2009 | 11:27 PM
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meh. to each thier own i guess.
Old Oct 28, 2009 | 03:00 AM
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sooo i might be changing the OP to a t'netics manifold and downpipe... can pick up both for 200 with 100 miles on em... sound like a good deal? haha
Old Oct 28, 2009 | 09:30 PM
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yea dude good deal! Is that the manifold and downpipe azntc is selling? He sent me pics and they look nice and in awesome shape. i wanted to get them but i got a great deal on a turbonetics t3/t04 turbo, treadstone manifold, dp and dezod intercooler piping made to fit the manifold and an intercooler for it as well. I think this peiceing a kit together is fun!
Old Oct 28, 2009 | 11:18 PM
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yup thats me. holla at me and let me know
Old Oct 29, 2009 | 03:51 AM
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haha it'll still be a couple days... i went to go exchange a pair of pants with my girlfriend today because i needed a different size... and... 150 dollars later... we came home lol
Old Oct 29, 2009 | 06:33 AM
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tsk tsk should have let the cards home lmao
Old Oct 29, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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haha i know man! it's horrible. i'll still be getting em though! i'm at work now.. but when i go on lunch.. azntct you'll be getting a text!

and +1 highvoltage on the piecing together part. I think you learn wayyyyyy more this way because instead of someone else putting it together and finding out what works... you have to do that so you have to look into everything way more. And then it's a little bit more of a personal touch to your car ^^

i thought i knew a decent amount about turbo's and stuff... but then i started doing this and it's like i just went to school on it lol



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