My 2010 Build, APS Twins
01-29-2010, 02:48 PM
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I was planning to document everything as I went about getting the swap done, since I'm doing most of the work myself, incase it could help someone else in the future. There are a lot of pics of my camera that I have not posted, since they would be out of place without a "deliverable".
If the consensus is that this thread is unnecessary and invalid, I can take it to cardomain or something I guess
Let me know.
If the consensus is that this thread is unnecessary and invalid, I can take it to cardomain or something I guess
Let me know.
01-30-2010, 02:55 AM
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400hp will be simple for you to acheive. I do agree on taking the motor out to make it easier on yourself. I love it when someone on here proves its not a dreamer thread. I'm in the same boat with a safe tune until I can afford a built block.Good Luck
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01-30-2010, 03:54 AM
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Exactly...I didn't seen this as a "dreamer" thread at all. He already has all the parts and just has to throw them on the car. It's not like he's doing some crazy, out there build. I don't understand the attempted call-outs.
01-30-2010, 05:50 AM
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I tell you what.... having the parts is maybe half the battle. Facing a garage floor install on this kit is a monumental task. I know, I have done it. If he has little or no experience with this car... good luck! This isn't like bolting up an exhaust. I know you know this, but seeing the pic of his "work area" I just want to say -> knowing what I know now, NO WAY would I attempt this install without a hoist and proper shop setup. And to make matters worse, he has a used kit. Determing all the parts and such will be a nightmare
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01-30-2010, 09:38 AM
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I tell you what.... having the parts is maybe half the battle. Facing a garage floor install on this kit is a monumental task. I know, I have done it. If he has little or no experience with this car... good luck! This isn't like bolting up an exhaust. I know you know this, but seeing the pic of his "work area" I just want to say -> knowing what I know now, NO WAY would I attempt this install without a hoist and proper shop setup. And to make matters worse, he has a used kit. Determing all the parts and such will be a nightmare
07-19-2010, 12:31 PM
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Damn it's been a long time. Work got REALLY busy over the last couple of months, so I've obviously let this thing slip. I'm about ready to get everything reassembled now though. The motor is sitting out, and I'm just cleaning up the engine bay and parts. I'm sending the turbos in for inspection, and I was told there's about a 2 week turnaround right now.
I have a question about the APS down/testpipes. Are they precoated with anything? If not, should I send them off to be coated? What's everyone else doing?
I'll post some pics of the current state in good faith later this week. I just bought some new audio equipment from a member here, so I'll take them when that stuff gets in.
I have a question about the APS down/testpipes. Are they precoated with anything? If not, should I send them off to be coated? What's everyone else doing?
I'll post some pics of the current state in good faith later this week. I just bought some new audio equipment from a member here, so I'll take them when that stuff gets in.
07-19-2010, 12:40 PM
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I tell you what.... having the parts is maybe half the battle. Facing a garage floor install on this kit is a monumental task. I know, I have done it. If he has little or no experience with this car... good luck! This isn't like bolting up an exhaust. I know you know this, but seeing the pic of his "work area" I just want to say -> knowing what I know now, NO WAY would I attempt this install without a hoist and proper shop setup. And to make matters worse, he has a used kit. Determing all the parts and such will be a nightmare
. I wanted the entire experience from my car...not just the end result.And I figure if Medic can do his in his back yard in a weekend, I can do mine in my garage over a few months
The only regret I have so for for doing this myself is the fact that i've had significantly less time than I had projected in the last 6 months. At this point, I would have rather dropped the car off at Injected and paid them to tinker on it so I could have it back by now. But, with that said, there's no way to value the experience I gained just from taking the freaking car apart
07-19-2010, 01:13 PM
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Yeah, I was aware that it's going to be a challenge. While I'm in no way a seasoned mechanic, I've found my way around cars for a while. I know enough that I'm confident I can get the job done...even if it means my car will be down for 9 months like it has . I wanted the entire experience from my car...not just the end result.
And I figure if Medic can do his in his back yard in a weekend, I can do mine in my garage over a few months
The only regret I have so for for doing this myself is the fact that i've had significantly less time than I had projected in the last 6 months. At this point, I would have rather dropped the car off at Injected and paid them to tinker on it so I could have it back by now. But, with that said, there's no way to value the experience I gained just from taking the freaking car apart
. I wanted the entire experience from my car...not just the end result.And I figure if Medic can do his in his back yard in a weekend, I can do mine in my garage over a few months
The only regret I have so for for doing this myself is the fact that i've had significantly less time than I had projected in the last 6 months. At this point, I would have rather dropped the car off at Injected and paid them to tinker on it so I could have it back by now. But, with that said, there's no way to value the experience I gained just from taking the freaking car apart
My sentiment exactly
07-19-2010, 02:50 PM
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07-20-2010, 01:37 AM
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Damn it's been a long time. Work got REALLY busy over the last couple of months, so I've obviously let this thing slip. I'm about ready to get everything reassembled now though. The motor is sitting out, and I'm just cleaning up the engine bay and parts. I'm sending the turbos in for inspection, and I was told there's about a 2 week turnaround right now.
I have a question about the APS down/testpipes. Are they precoated with anything? If not, should I send them off to be coated? What's everyone else doing?
I'll post some pics of the current state in good faith later this week. I just bought some new audio equipment from a member here, so I'll take them when that stuff gets in.
I have a question about the APS down/testpipes. Are they precoated with anything? If not, should I send them off to be coated? What's everyone else doing?
I'll post some pics of the current state in good faith later this week. I just bought some new audio equipment from a member here, so I'll take them when that stuff gets in.
You owe me $50K
07-21-2010, 08:20 AM
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WOW...lol.... i dont usually see you here much man...but always glad to see DIYs and it looks like you got things progressing well....i guess some people jsut didnt know you and probably thought it was another n00b dream thread.....which it happens a bit ....but
They should have appologized by now for being proved that wasnt the case...but anyways, good luck with the build and if i can help let me know
They should have appologized by now for being proved that wasnt the case...but anyways, good luck with the build and if i can help let me know
good luck with everything!
