PITA how?? That was one of the easier installs I've ever done!Bluestreak2006 wrote:Well I finally installed the prosport boost gauge. And what a PITA it was. Took me like 3 hrs. This morning I turn on the car and now the light change to green isnt working. Just thought I would complain some more. Oh and my DP still hasnt shipped.
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Ah yeah I guess it was somewhat of a pain. In that sense, if anyone else wants help I'd be more than happy to assist. After doing mine and midnit's I'm a proBluestreak2006 wrote:The instructions I had were for a Forester. Most everything was backwards and then trying to feed the wires through the hole in the floor board really kicked my ass. I really just don't like wiring at all.
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I've typically waited a week or so to have an alignment done. Hasn't seemed to be much of an issue with tire wear. I'd at least give it a few days.Bluestreak2006 wrote:Question????
Should I wait to have the alignment down until my springs settle???
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Well it turns out that my DP is still in a shipping container waiting to arrive to their warehouse so they can ship it. So im pretty sure im gonna cancel the order.
OK I need some help. Im looking for a catted downpipe now. Are there any budget ones out there?
OK I need some help. Im looking for a catted downpipe now. Are there any budget ones out there?
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There's a guy in Arlington with an Invidia catted new in box asking for offers:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=1409514
You can pick-up a Helix catted down-pipe for $329 here:
http://www.hopupracing.com/hehicado2ce0.html
Those would be my first choices.
You can get a regular ebay type down-pipe ($120 shipped)
Than buy a high flow 3" metal substrate cat ($114.95)
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetai ... toview=sku
Then have it welded into the pipe for another $100+ installation.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=1409514
You can pick-up a Helix catted down-pipe for $329 here:
http://www.hopupracing.com/hehicado2ce0.html
Those would be my first choices.
You can get a regular ebay type down-pipe ($120 shipped)
Than buy a high flow 3" metal substrate cat ($114.95)
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetai ... toview=sku
Then have it welded into the pipe for another $100+ installation.
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The Helix down-pipe is a fine looking piece. I think if you took the name plate off it and held it up to the Invidia you would not be able to tell them apart. The only Helix down-pipe I saw was a catted one and the welds looked very good, the bends were smooth and the flanges and tubing were thick. That's about all you can ask for. In the end, it's just stainless steel pipe. There is no "magic" that makes one better than another. Yes some types of stainless are "better" than others, but unless you know the type from each manufacturer that is not likely a claim that can be verified.
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Hooray for me!!!!
I finally got a damn downpipe. I did a pricematch over w/ JSC Speed since they seem to do good service and I got an Invidia bellmouth downpipe for $225 shipped. Came in yesterday and am very pleased.
Alright so now who is gonna help with the install. I have access to a lift and have cash for pizza and beer.
I finally got a damn downpipe. I did a pricematch over w/ JSC Speed since they seem to do good service and I got an Invidia bellmouth downpipe for $225 shipped. Came in yesterday and am very pleased.
Alright so now who is gonna help with the install. I have access to a lift and have cash for pizza and beer.
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Yes, that is what I had done. They will have to install the down-pipe to do it properly. Mine cost $120 to have done.
Here's the cat I'd recommend getting:
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s ... _411601_-1
It's $97.99. You may be able to find it cheaper if you hunt.
Here's the cat I'd recommend getting:
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s ... _411601_-1
It's $97.99. You may be able to find it cheaper if you hunt.
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