Project ARC..Engine bay build in progress..
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Originally Posted by Biochem7
So for the catch can, the two ports for the valve cover (driver side and passenger side) get attached to the INLET port of the catch can and then the intake tube is attached to the single OUTLET port of the catch can?
That strut bar is absolutely beautiful. Wow. I don't suppose you could weigh it against the stock one before you install it? I'd be curious.
On a side note, how hard would it be for ARC to just have someone with better english skills proof-read what they write before they put it on a plaque? I understand some people think the "engrish" is cool and makes it seem more "jdm", but if I sold a product in Japan that translated as poorly as that does into english- I'd be embarrassed. Oh well, it's the "ARC" printed that will no doubt win style points at a car show, not the rest of the script.
Will
On a side note, how hard would it be for ARC to just have someone with better english skills proof-read what they write before they put it on a plaque? I understand some people think the "engrish" is cool and makes it seem more "jdm", but if I sold a product in Japan that translated as poorly as that does into english- I'd be embarrassed. Oh well, it's the "ARC" printed that will no doubt win style points at a car show, not the rest of the script.
Will
Originally Posted by vo7848
No, only the port from the PCV valve gets attach to the 1st inlet of the catch can. The 2nd inlet port of the catch can is fed from the port located under the throttle body. The exit port of the catch can feeds to the intake pipe.
Anybody try this?
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Originally Posted by Resolute
That strut bar is absolutely beautiful. Wow. I don't suppose you could weigh it against the stock one before you install it? I'd be curious.
On a side note, how hard would it be for ARC to just have someone with better english skills proof-read what they write before they put it on a plaque? I understand some people think the "engrish" is cool and makes it seem more "jdm", but if I sold a product in Japan that translated as poorly as that does into english- I'd be embarrassed. Oh well, it's the "ARC" printed that will no doubt win style points at a car show, not the rest of the script.
Will
Will
Their pictures are dark too. It's hard to make out what's what...
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Originally Posted by Biochem7
My TurboXS catch can has only two ports. I wonder if I can tee the PCV valve port and throttle body port into the inlet and connect the outlet port to the intake pipe.
Anybody try this?
Anybody try this?
Originally Posted by vo7848
what do you currently have ported to the inlet of your can?
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Originally Posted by Biochem7
I haven't installed it yet but I was going to have just the PCV port connected to the inlet valve.
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Strut Bar Installed....
Last night's install was a nice change of pace compared to the other installs. I wish I would have kept the instruction manual so I could take a picture of the instructions for you guys. Mind you, the manual was about 4 or 5 pages long and the last page is where the instructions were at. They went something like this:
1. Uninstall factory strut bar for front.
2. Install strut bar.
I was able to shoot a few photos this morning. Jason from Prestige Motorsports will have the body kit painted by tonight and ready for pick-up. I'm going to install the kit tonight after work. I'll post a few teaser pics after I'm done. Next week I'll try to get a professional photo shoot in with Chris Reeno if weather permits, then post some nicer pics for you guys..
1. Uninstall factory strut bar for front.
2. Install strut bar.
I was able to shoot a few photos this morning. Jason from Prestige Motorsports will have the body kit painted by tonight and ready for pick-up. I'm going to install the kit tonight after work. I'll post a few teaser pics after I'm done. Next week I'll try to get a professional photo shoot in with Chris Reeno if weather permits, then post some nicer pics for you guys..
Damn nice engine bay 
If any black plastic/rubber needs to get cleaned in your engine bay I recommend meguiar's (detailer line) hyper dressing... nothing else looks like it
Edit: DUDE you need some hawt hood shocks now... I think THE TECH might sell them... get rid of that ugly black bent rod thing
If any black plastic/rubber needs to get cleaned in your engine bay I recommend meguiar's (detailer line) hyper dressing... nothing else looks like it
Edit: DUDE you need some hawt hood shocks now... I think THE TECH might sell them... get rid of that ugly black bent rod thing
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Damn nice engine bay
If any black plastic/rubber needs to get cleaned in your engine bay I recommend meguiar's (detailer line) hyper dressing... nothing else looks like it
Edit: DUDE you need some hawt hood shocks now... I think THE TECH might sell them... get rid of that ugly black bent rod thing
If any black plastic/rubber needs to get cleaned in your engine bay I recommend meguiar's (detailer line) hyper dressing... nothing else looks like it
Edit: DUDE you need some hawt hood shocks now... I think THE TECH might sell them... get rid of that ugly black bent rod thing
Hood shocks, that is one thing I've never looked into. I'll do a search and see what they look like. Thanks for the info...
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Originally Posted by Wired 24/7
Yeah for sure... with induction box, titanium intake tube, hood shocks... your engine bay would probably be eligible for show car status
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Last night I picked up some 6 qts. of Mobile 1 0w-40 and the K&N HP1008 filer. The K&N was the same diameter as my previous filer that fit on the OEM location and threaded on wobbly also. In the end though, when I tightened it down all the way. It provided a good seal that did not leak.
In the picture below you can see(yellow arrow) the gap I was concerned with. The rubber seal on the filter sits right on the edge of the inner lip of the ARC mount.
In the picture below you can see(yellow arrow) the gap I was concerned with. The rubber seal on the filter sits right on the edge of the inner lip of the ARC mount.
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Since you bumped it, ever think about tucking the cooling in between the bumper and the support? I thought it looked cleaner that way. Airbox is for sale btw 
