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Old 10-02-2011, 06:37 PM
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I ran 3psi for two weeks without any issues i tried 6psi and i decided to take it off. I should be ready for tune by the end of this month, maybe sooner. My blower was leaking (my fault) and flex pipe on my headers broke and there is couple more things to do.

What about clutch ? I'm thinking about CM stage 3
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I ran 3psi for two weeks without any issues i tried 6psi and i decided to take it off. I should be ready for tune by the end of this month, maybe sooner. My blower was leaking (my fault) and flex pipe on my headers broke and there is couple more things to do.

What about clutch ? I'm thinking about CM stage 3
CM stage 3 sounds like the main choice for the money.....search more about it...sean (accordcpe) has shared a lot of his own experience with it
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Stage 3 cm with fiber tough going in this Sunday. Its sitting at my house already. Bought from Excelerate.
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Old 10-03-2011, 07:38 PM
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congrats on the sc Lex!! you know we gotta hook up so I can peep it when you get done!
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No doubt Scott but it wont until next year. Hope you got your car back already.
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No doubt Scott but it wont until next year. Hope you got your car back already.
I was supposed to pick it up yesterday but the shop decided to polish out the whole car for me. So I'm picking it up Wednesday morning.
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Originally Posted by InFaMouSLink
thanks.

quick questions...

1. The Walbro 255.

got a DIY??? the only one i saw was on by paul and it wasn't really a diy...

2. the rdx injectors...
do you know the modifications that need to be done to the clip to make them fit without buying the tc ones? All the threads are kinda of old already but no real updates.

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=716741


is the best DIY i seen so far

3. The ECU

did they ever fix the FIC issue with closed loop?

with JandR with knock , arent you able to monitor/control more things and just get a better tune than with the FIC?
One can only read so much without having it in your hands and not knowing what any of it actually is. ( first FI vehicle )
Bump.

Saw they fixed the FIC issue
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Question,

With the Walbro 255 and rdx injectors, should i also crush the FPR to add the 10 psi to the system. It shouldn't hurt anything and it is a FREE precautionary thing correct??
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I wouldn't mess with the FPR. The crushed FPR was done to help the stock injectors keep up. The RDX injectors flow almost twice the volume of fuel and will not need the pressure increase.
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x2. with the rdx injectors there is no need to crush.. looks like you ended up buying my sc anyway.lol GL
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What you mean YOUR sc??
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Is there a certain way i should store the s/c. its not going to be installed for another 4 months...
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Just make sure its secured it wont fall or anything and do not attepmt to remove that bracket that goes onto the cam cover. Even when you install it try to do it with the bracket on. I broke the seal and leaked oil. Now i have to send it back for another rebuild.
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For the meth kit, which one did you go with? I was looking at the 5 gallon AEM meth kit... is 5 gallon a good size?
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Originally Posted by P1zzaman
For the meth kit, which one did you go with? I was looking at the 5 gallon AEM meth kit... is 5 gallon a good size?
Most of us are using the windshield res as the tank. If not the one gallon tank is big enough for most. The 5 gallon tank would have to be in the trunk and most want the methanol outside the cars cabin.
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Most of us are using the windshield res as the tank. If not the one gallon tank is big enough for most. The 5 gallon tank would have to be in the trunk and most want the methanol outside the cars cabin.
I see, so I can just get the pump and injection kit without the gallon and just have it wired to the WW res tank
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Originally Posted by P1zzaman
I see, so I can just get the pump and injection kit without the gallon and just have it wired to the WW res tank
Yup, that way you can mount the pump where the WW tank is and it makes filling the tank much easier.
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Alright. I'm ready to buy and tried of just sitting around.

Heres the list. and a question or two..

1. RDX 410 injectors with TC clips priced at $310 shipped. I did get quoted 350 for a set of 440 with clips so i might do those. from what they told me, they are rdx injectors "flowed" at 440.... INSIGHT PLEASE??

2. Walbro 255- VERY LOUD from what i hear. i saw someone bought an aeromotive name brand pump.. Anything on that. Or anything besides the walbro 255 that isn't loud and easy to modify into our fuel assemblies? i've seen the walbro at around $115 and i'll modify it to fit. i was quoted 320 for a new assembly with the pump already installed but i can save the money and modify it myself.

3. Rodney, according to Swoosh, is having a special on the JR ECU. I have to find out the price but thats the route im going. I need to get ahold of LIBERT to see who tuned his.

4. I want to do some more PnP and port matching a few things. Just throwing out some ideas.

I already have a PnP manifold. But I want to do the lower runners, Bored TB, bored s/c inlet and outlet and elbow to manifold.

Any thoughts on #4 would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
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Originally Posted by InFaMouSLink
Alright. I'm ready to buy and tried of just sitting around.

Heres the list. and a question or two..

1. RDX 410 injectors with TC clips priced at $310 shipped. I did get quoted 350 for a set of 440 with clips so i might do those. from what they told me, they are rdx injectors "flowed" at 440.... INSIGHT PLEASE??

2. Walbro 255- VERY LOUD from what i hear. i saw someone bought an aeromotive name brand pump.. Anything on that. Or anything besides the walbro 255 that isn't loud and easy to modify into our fuel assemblies? i've seen the walbro at around $115 and i'll modify it to fit. i was quoted 320 for a new assembly with the pump already installed but i can save the money and modify it myself.

3. Rodney, according to Swoosh, is having a special on the JR ECU. I have to find out the price but thats the route im going. I need to get ahold of LIBERT to see who tuned his.

4. I want to do some more PnP and port matching a few things. Just throwing out some ideas.

I already have a PnP manifold. But I want to do the lower runners, Bored TB, bored s/c inlet and outlet and elbow to manifold.

Any thoughts on #4 would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
bored S/C OMG!!!! that sounds sweet. Have you done anything to your internals for the extra power? Im in the market for a used supercharger. If you don't mind me asking how much you paid for yours and in what condition. Happy build!!!!
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