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Jun 25, 2012 | 06:54 AM

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^ take the BR cooler off and sell it for cash. you're not competing, power shouldn't be that important for you. get the car to handle first, then add power later.

Jun 25, 2012 | 06:56 AM

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Pete, I think you're better off keeping the FMIC and just getting a new couple along with getting it tweaked so the pipe & inlet on the FMIC line up correctly. Some of those boost clamps I mentioned wouldn't be a bad idea either...

Jun 25, 2012 | 06:57 AM

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Domination videos are uploading now... its on bishes. The domination was documented!

Jun 25, 2012 | 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by AlwaysinBoost

Pete, I think you're better off keeping the FMIC and just getting a new couple along with getting it tweaked so the pipe & inlet on the FMIC line up correctly. Some of those boost clamps I mentioned wouldn't be a bad idea either...

Agreed. You've had it for so long without complaints. Don't let a pesty coupling ruin it for you now! You won't get much for the old style I/C anyway!

Jun 25, 2012 | 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dek0026

^is that in an effort to make the issue on your licp more manageable?

What?

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^Personally, I wouldn't remove the intercooler. The Garrett cores are heavy, but I'd take the weight for better cooling capabilities. It's not about the power for me.

The turbo outlet pipe is 1.5 inch I believe. I swear I have one of these couplings at home!

That sizing sounds correct to me... I don't see one listed on ExtremePSI's website for one that size. Everything they have is universal though. Please look around your crib for me if you don't mind.

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^ take the BR cooler off and sell it for cash. you're not competing, power shouldn't be that important for you. get the car to handle first, then add power later.

Thats kinda what I'm thinking. Not that I need to make the car handle better, cause I think thats fine, but I wouldn't mind getting rid of the weight.

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Its not going to line up better than it is now... Its a fixed object, there's no room to fanagle it. It was never an issue till this weekend so I know it can work, just not sure what to do...
Going back to OE is appealing in the sense that you know its not going to be an issue. After sitting out so much this weekend I just want the car to reliable. I don't like paying for track time and not being able to run.

Jun 25, 2012 | 07:06 AM

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anyone want to have a burnout contest?

Jun 25, 2012 | 07:09 AM

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Agreed. You've had it for so long without complaints. Don't let a pesty coupling ruin it for you now! You won't get much for the old style I/C anyway!

I only have $200 into it, I know I can get that. It ain't gonna line up better than it is now. I'm even going to have to take it off just to get a coupler on it.

Jun 25, 2012 | 07:12 AM

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If you're gonna take it off you might as well install that tow hook while you're in there.

Jun 25, 2012 | 07:14 AM

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I ook for the coupling when I get home later. And if you're in there, you might as well replace the pistons. LOL

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Jun 25, 2012 | 07:29 AM

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the bead on the pipe needs to be fixed. it's crushed, thats why it keeps popping off. it sucks to pay for track time and have to sit out for most of it to fix your car.

Jun 25, 2012 | 07:31 AM

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Pete, you have an Evo 8 turbo? I think I also have and Evo 8 j-pipe at home. My neighbor also has a bead roller if you'd rather fix yours.

Jun 25, 2012 | 07:35 AM

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If you're gonna take it off you might as well install that tow hook while you're in there.

I know.

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I ook for the coupling when I get home later. And if you're in there, you might as well replace the pistons. LOL

Please do.

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the bead on the pipe needs to be fixed. it's crushed, thats why it keeps popping off. it sucks to pay for track time and have to sit out for most of it to fix your car.

That certainly could be part of it.

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Pete, you have an Evo 8 turbo? I think I also have and Evo 8 j-pipe at home. My neighbor also has a bead roller if you'd rather fix yours.

This intercooler came with a J-pipe, I assumed it has to be used with it to line up (which is doesn't very well). Yes, it is an VIII turbo, and I still have my OE J-pipe.

Jun 25, 2012 | 07:48 AM

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By the way, if I recall correctly, I think he was sick of the hassle of E85 by the end of the day...

Anyone else want to give E85 a try at the track?

the one session i went out with fineberg, i drove half session and he drove half. the tank was almost full when we went out. i had to come in early when i got fuel surge cause it was low (lost about 2 laps). so we nearly used a full tank of E85 in a 30 minute session

Jun 25, 2012 | 07:57 AM

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I got an email about a rally in center city for some union working in jefferson. I'm going to show up in the Evo and ask where we line up for the first stage.

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Originally Posted by oneday.js

Also add roll bar padding to that list of must haves...most clubs would not have let that car through tech without the 5/6-pts SFI bar padding...And put a ****ing muffler on that car...it won't take any power away and will make for a much more enjoyable weekend for everyone at the track!

You guys did a good job of finding speed all weekend, nicely done!

Great weekend...Best I managed was a 1:19.89 on Saturday...might have been quicker on Sunday morning before the linkage vanished, but wasn't running timing. 90% of my laps were 1:20-1:21.5...I am happy with that, since I was shooting for 1:20s for this first outting.

Also, I wish I had known Peter was only going to be there for part of Saturday...I really wanted him to ride with me since he races (and wins) SE30s on this track...

I likely won't be out to another event until the October TrackDaze event...