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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
Thanks for the heads up. I already have teflon NPT thread tape, and metal zip ties from Summit to go along with my DEI exhaust wrap. I havent even opened the box with the clamps but Ill be sure to mate them with their couplers well. I shouldnt get to the piping until Friday, tomorrow Im just finishing the fuel pump assembly and hopefully the injector swap and put the plenums back on.
All thanks for the kind words...I figure since I support Turbonetics so much on the boards and Reggie and the whole crew has been so responsive to everything I help where I can.

Tig: the holes in the pump assembly are to ensure the Walbro pump can get as much fuel as possible even when the fuel is low. If you look through the holes when the pump assembly is back together the fuel pickup and bag are right there.

Alberto: Do me a favor and open the hardware kit with the clamps in it. Check the v band clamps if you would. There should be two 3" Vband clamps and 3 2.5" clamps...make sure you have the right number. Just in case as that could hold up the install if you don't catch it before Friday when they can send it out overnight.

ALL AGAIN: So I got into a tissle (is that really a word) with what I think was an N/A Z tonight...lol. I stayed in 5th even at 65 when we went and still put almost 5 cars on him by 6th... Moral of the story, you're going to love boost..
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by MIAPLAYA
Alberto: Do me a favor and open the hardware kit with the clamps in it. Check the v band clamps if you would. There should be two 3" Vband clamps and 3 2.5" clamps...make sure you have the right number. Just in case as that could hold up the install if you don't catch it before Friday when they can send it out overnight.
Yes, I have those 5 v-band clamps, thanks for reminding me to check
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 08:56 PM
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hmm i wonder if those of us with the APS kit might benefit from drilling those holes, couldnt hurt.
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
Yes, I have those 5 v-band clamps, thanks for reminding me to check
No prob just make sure you have the right amount of each.
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 10:22 PM
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 10:35 PM
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Hey Alberto one of my O-rings broke on my injectors so all I did was go to Auto-Zone and picked up a packet of an assortment of O-rings and there it was the same size.

If you havent got one might want to try that.
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by MIAPLAYA
No prob just make sure you have the right amount of each.
Haha. I know this problem...

Good luck with the install Alberto. I'm dynoing mine tomorrow.
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 11:43 PM
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Dang, how did I miss this!? Congrats on the install Ablerto! I hope everything continues to go smoothly for you bro!
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 04:12 AM
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Originally Posted by RED HOT Z
Hey Alberto one of my O-rings broke on my injectors so all I did was go to Auto-Zone and picked up a packet of an assortment of O-rings and there it was the same size.

If you havent got one might want to try that.
Thats awesome. Im gonna go over to a parts store when they open in 1 hour and try to track one down locally. If not MIA will save this step of the install for me...

Edit-ok called a local dealer they have the o-ring in stock, they want $7.79 for a $.10 piece, damn dealers bending people over. I might still try the parts store and find it cheaper if not I know I have one at least.

MIA-thanks for your offer to help man, but it seems I wont have to ship anything over, thanks again....

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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 06:16 AM
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Update-went to 2 different parts stores asking for injector o-rings or o-ring packs like Red Hot Z suggested. Both places told me to not use those o-rings they arent designed to be around fuel and it would eat them away. So I ended up going to the dealer and buying a few injector o-rings...

Red Hot Z-I hope those o-rings you bought were ok to use around gas man...

Oh and BTW-my ECU just made it back home
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 06:51 AM
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Good luck on your install. Can't wait to see your new track times under boost.
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 08:27 AM
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Good luck!
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 09:02 AM
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Glad you got everything sorted out and the ECU made it in..the horn should be in there too. Let me know if I can help with anything else
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Originally Posted by Alberto
Update-went to 2 different parts stores asking for injector o-rings or o-ring packs like Red Hot Z suggested. Both places told me to not use those o-rings they arent designed to be around fuel and it would eat them away. So I ended up going to the dealer and buying a few injector o-rings...

Red Hot Z-I hope those o-rings you bought were ok to use around gas man...

Oh and BTW-my ECU just made it back home
well if the didnt work who cares I already upgraded mine to 650cc
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 12:03 PM
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^^ Good. For as cheap as these things are for a company like TN to buy, I think they should send you new ones....
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you think they would
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by RED HOT Z
you think they would
I don't think they expect the o ring to rip...but I will suggesst it to them and see what they say..
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 09:52 PM
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Well just got done a few beers and some nachos and cheese after a decent nights work with a friend of mine.

I finished swapping injectors, and putting the plenums on. I also put the new o-ring in the gas tank and put the fuel pump assembly back in, along with the ECU and all the panels. Then some friends came over, we put the car in the air and, removed the front bumper, bottom engine cover, drained the oil and power steering cooler, and moved the PS cooler to the passenger side fender. The lines were kinda hard to get off but it wasnt to bad. Also dropped the Injen exhaust out for good, and removed the test-pipes, and drivers side heat shield. Tomorrow we start with installing and tapping the JWT oil pan spacer, and from there we'll start putting the pipes up. Got a lot done tonight more than I wanted so Im happy. Ill let you guys know how it goes tomorrow...
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 10:01 PM
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Kick ***. Let me know if that wire I suggested works.
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 10:20 PM
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Good to hear you finally started alberto you had that kit in the closet for how long?.. now you can make some $ off the TT guys good luck w/ everything
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