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I'm not pushing anymore issues from this point as they seem to back on track with me.
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Crunching numbers on Gauges to see what the whole set up costs and it's not pretty.
A Wideband AF, Boost/Vac, and Fuel Pressure run about $675
SOS Pillar Pod $139
Install ????
Can't believe it's close to 1k for some dam gauges.
So much for trying to get those in at the same time as the SC.
A Wideband AF, Boost/Vac, and Fuel Pressure run about $675
SOS Pillar Pod $139
Install ????
Can't believe it's close to 1k for some dam gauges.
So much for trying to get those in at the same time as the SC.
), it'll be way cheaper.Leo if you're doing a A/F do the wideband. The price sucks but it will be worth it.... IMO. If you're going to do it, do it right.
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Good to hear Bill. At least something is happening. Once the ball gets rolling it'll be done before you know it.
Well, because it hasn't been mentioned in my last statement (today's), I'm assuming the guy was able to replace it and the head gasket under warranty, so no charge to me.
No offense taken. Hey, I would've gone wideband had it came in the Ultra Lite II Series, but for some stupid reason it doesn't. The additional $300 or so bucks was not the issue, I just wanted all matching gauges, and I really liked the design of the ULII's.
No offense taken. Hey, I would've gone wideband had it came in the Ultra Lite II Series, but for some stupid reason it doesn't. The additional $300 or so bucks was not the issue, I just wanted all matching gauges, and I really liked the design of the ULII's.
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During the step of tightening the crank bolt, the Manual trans can be put in 4th gear to lock the driveline so you can achieve the necessary torque on that bolt. On the Auto trans, you have to pop this rubber plug to access one of the flywheel bolts and have someone try and hold a wrench on it while the other tries to torque the crank bolt.. not easy.
To be honest, you won't feel much (if any) gains at all, maybe it'll rev up in neutral a little quicker. Any more than that will mostly likely be a Placebo effect.
However, when done with other mods (CMDP's, CAI, DS, gears, O/R pipe, etc), the gains are more realized.
To be honest, you won't feel much (if any) gains at all, maybe it'll rev up in neutral a little quicker. Any more than that will mostly likely be a Placebo effect.
However, when done with other mods (CMDP's, CAI, DS, gears, O/R pipe, etc), the gains are more realized.
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Why do you think I haven't gotten mine yet ?? It sucks. I've estimated about 7-8 bills for mine. I've been doing it piecemeal. and the last big hump to get over is the actual gauge. After that it's all down hill (but I'm only doing two gauges and a shift light).
No offense, Bill.
Leo if you're doing a A/F do the wideband. The price sucks but it will be worth it.... IMO. If you're going to do it, do it right.
No offense, Bill.
Leo if you're doing a A/F do the wideband. The price sucks but it will be worth it.... IMO. If you're going to do it, do it right.
Brian-Are you getting a shift light like this one.
http://www.autometer.com/cat_gaugede...earch&gid=3495
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which has been my strategy except I needed to get DRs Tensioner and a couple other things resolved.....
So I hear ya man. It ain't cheap. That is why I am sooo looking forward to the day when most of this is all done and I can go 6 months without installing somehting
OK, maybe not 6 months.... I'll take 2 months
Nope. When I got the SOS gauge pod I ordered it with the Raptor mount. So I'm going with one of those.
So I hear ya man. It ain't cheap. That is why I am sooo looking forward to the day when most of this is all done and I can go 6 months without installing somehting
OK, maybe not 6 months.... I'll take 2 months
Yeah no doubt I'm doing the wideband. I think after the blower is in I'll buy one guage per paycheck then when I have everything I need I'll go get them installed.
Brian-Are you getting a shift light like this one.
http://www.autometer.com/cat_gaugede...earch&gid=3495
Brian-Are you getting a shift light like this one.
http://www.autometer.com/cat_gaugede...earch&gid=3495
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If you're only planning on your CAI and UDP's as your only bolt-ons, I'd say save your money. Only being straight up with you, UDP's are not biggest bang for the buck mod.
I didn't even have my car around for months and I was STILL buying mods for it.
I didn't even have my car around for months and I was STILL buying mods for it.
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OK when you two love-birds stop talking about ***** let me know 
:gay:
I think I went 1 month without buying something maybe 2 on the outside to catch up Credit cards and those stupid bills that are real annoying.
:gay:I think I went 1 month without buying something maybe 2 on the outside to catch up Credit cards and those stupid bills that are real annoying.
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Looks like no pulley for me then.