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Old May 11, 2010 | 08:47 AM
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Yeah I was going to go with quad on my setup but realized my brakes were to small lol.
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Old May 11, 2010 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ajcool2
Yeah I was going to go with quad on my setup but realized my brakes were to small lol.
Gotta stick with twin turbonators.....too much power for std brakes with quads
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Old May 11, 2010 | 08:54 AM
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just get the caliper caps that say brembo that will stop you well enough..
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Old May 11, 2010 | 08:59 AM
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What are you getting done at hills AJ?
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Old May 11, 2010 | 09:20 AM
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Hes installing an ejection seat for annoying passengers lol. No hes installing my 75hp i had sitting around.
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Old May 11, 2010 | 09:23 AM
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saw your wet kit yesterday, looks bueno.

but now everyone you race will swear you had that when you were N/A... coughCHRIScough
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Old May 11, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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I put one of these in my avalon last month.......


I expect track times.......immediately!
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Old May 11, 2010 | 09:45 AM
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If I have the following: 5/16 Plenum Spacer, JWT Popchrg, aftermarket exhaust is it worth going to this magical Hill's Garage for a tune? Or would I have to have significant engine upgrades like the rest of you guys?
Only reason I'm asking is because some douche in a souped up Neon tailed me 1/2 way up Rt.1 the other trying to bait me into racing him.

<<<Has a feeling some engine mods may be on the horizon. >:0[
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Old May 11, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by WYZIWYG
If I have the following: 5/16 Plenum Spacer, JWT Popchrg, aftermarket exhaust is it worth going to this magical Hill's Garage for a tune? Or would I have to have significant engine upgrades like the rest of you guys?
Only reason I'm asking is because some douche in a souped up Neon tailed me 1/2 way up Rt.1 the other trying to bait me into racing him.

<<<Has a feeling some engine mods may be on the horizon. >:0[
Yes.....Do you still have stock cats? I have some test-pipes for sale.

On a side note......a vid of the ferocity of vtec kicking in, yo....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0TxZ...layer_embedded
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Old May 11, 2010 | 09:57 AM
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^^ Replaced the OEM exhaust with an HKS III true-dual and I believe i still have the stock cat-converters. Doesn't running test pipes mean instant problems with MD's finest, problems passing 2 yr inspection, and that fresh, minty fuel smell inside the car????
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Old May 11, 2010 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by WYZIWYG
^^ Replaced the OEM exhaust with an HKS III true-dual and I believe i still have the stock cat-converters. Doesn't running test pipes mean instant problems with MD's finest, problems passing 2 yr inspection, and that fresh, minty fuel smell inside the car????
I never, ever ran into an issue with MD police for the test-pipes...as long as you don't pop a cel (easily deleted)....you will pass emissions. It does add the smell though.
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Old May 11, 2010 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by 03threefiftyz
I never, ever ran into an issue with MD police for the test-pipes...as long as you don't pop a cel (easily deleted)....you will pass emissions. It does add the smell though.
I was gonna Google this, but **** I'll just ask you. When people come on here talking about the CEL issue what exactly does that mean and what's the remedy for it? I'm assuming test pipes cause some issues with the emissions computer when they're conducting the inspection?
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Old May 11, 2010 | 10:06 AM
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Hmmm new rims.. hmmm...
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Old May 11, 2010 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by WYZIWYG
I was gonna Google this, but **** I'll just ask you. When people come on here talking about the CEL issue what exactly does that mean and what's the remedy for it? I'm assuming test pipes cause some issues with the emissions computer when they're conducting the inspection?
^^ wondering the same question...ever since i put on my Berk HFCs i had a CEL tried clearing it and still pops up.
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Old May 11, 2010 | 10:14 AM
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Buy non-foulers. I passed emmisions with test pipes and an exhaust. I never had a CEL.
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Old May 11, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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Usuually test pipes throw the CEL for reading to rich since you dont have cats there anymore... a tune, O2 spacers, or defoulers can fix this issue most of the time.

Clay, some people gain 20hp with a tune with basic boltons
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Old May 11, 2010 | 10:17 AM
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aj beat me too it lol
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Old May 11, 2010 | 10:18 AM
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also FWIW I have testpipes no defoulers or spacers and dont throw a code unless I put in cheap (non shell) gas
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Old May 11, 2010 | 10:19 AM
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I need to get testpipes for my car
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Old May 11, 2010 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Barnabas
Usuually test pipes throw the CEL for reading to rich since you dont have cats there anymore... a tune, O2 spacers, or defoulers can fix this issue most of the time.

Clay, some people gain 20hp with a tune with basic boltons
If you're seriously telling me that with test pipes and a tune I can step from 287 to 307 with no danger to the engine I may have to start shopping again....
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