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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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Nice build-if you want smooth daily driving at 12psi or more once you upgrade, a UTEC wont cut it. Do it right and save up for a Haltech/FCON, trust me on this...
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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Nice build-if you want smooth daily driving at 12psi or more once you upgrade, a UTEC wont cut it. Do it right and save up for a Haltech/FCON, trust me on this...
we dont really have a fcon tuner down here.. i might go haltech. im gonna see how my financial situation is when i get ready to upgrade the fuel system
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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are there any good shops to get your car tuned in hawaii?
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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sonics does a good job tunning.

just got off the phone with forged performance. new injector and HKS headgasket will arrive on monday. so more pictures will be up one monday.


thanks to ashley@forged for all the help handling my 32482093 phone calls and for calling to keep me informed with whats going on.
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 07:12 AM
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Well when your ready for a kit just let me know...
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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Meh I have not been able to get my car tuned in Hawaii.
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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are you running it untuned?
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Pipeline09
are you running it untuned?
i have my old tune which should be fine for the break in period. the car wont be seeing any boost in the break in period so it should be fine. then once its broken in i might upgrade my fuel system. well see how money is.
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Pipeline09
are you running it untuned?
If your are refering to me then yes I do not have a tune besides a downloaded map used for starting and short drives. I would rather not drive my car much then get it tuned in Hawaii.
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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bump for an update
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 11:52 PM
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who did oahu automotive specialists build their first engine for?
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Old Nov 21, 2007 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Pipeline09
who did oahu automotive specialists build their first engine for?
they built the white/black procharged z's motor.
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Old Nov 24, 2007 | 11:19 AM
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updated
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Old Nov 24, 2007 | 11:14 PM
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who built punish_her's motor?
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 03:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Pipeline09
who built punish_her's motor?
BZM (Built Z motor)
Screen Name Click Me
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 11:47 PM
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ah i see. ok so...
buliding motor at: oahu automotive specialists
tuning: sonics
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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bump for an update
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 07:00 PM
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Nice build. Car looks to be a sleeper. I love the sleeper image.

Clean.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Pipeline09
who built punish_her's motor?
yeah Todd at built Z did up my engine. Great guy to work with.
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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updated!
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