looks good from that angle! I agree though, get some real rimz on that bad boy. just don't start drifting on us or that thing WILL be all primered up

 

Rob, if you aren't already following this thread at the other forums:

http://www.***************/forums/sh...ad.php?t=29085

Looks like a good way to guide you in your build process.

 

so what type of 02 housings are everybody running? I figure if im going to be in there replacing the sensor i might as well throw a better flowing housing in at the same time (if I can afford it). opinions? i dont think anyone around us is running a dump, but nice to hear opinions on other options.

why is everyone so darn quiet wtf

 

I'm not everyone, but I've been running an ebay special (prob megan) o2 housing since '06. No problems to report.

 

No problems at all. It works great. I put one in Carsons car and mine and Chu has one too. It's the same sensor but doesn't come with Mitsubishi's proprietary connector.
Some of us have to work. I really wouldn't bother with an O2 housing unless you want it to look pretty. They add very little power at all and it's not worth the expense IMO unless you do the dumped version. It can be a big PITA to get the housing in and out without removing the turbo completely, and there's always the possibility of breaking bolts off in the turbo. Not fun.

I call shenanigans! There is no F'n way a 4.6L Mustang makes those numbers with those mods. I've seen supercharged Mustangs make that power or naws but not intake and exhaust.

 

josh thanks for the input. those were my thoughts exactly. i just wasnt sure how much of a PITA the 02 sensor was to put in. if i was going to pull the hotside of the turbo to put the 02 sensor on, i might as well throw an 02 housing or better yet a dump at the same time. but if its easy to do the sensor swap, then I dont feel like pulling the turbo just for a few extra ponies.

 

Thats what I'm sayin, no effin way!

I was gonna say the same thing as Josh, I don't think it would be worth your time since all your trying to do is swap an o2 sensor. If you were going to a 10.5t then I would say yes, get a new housing, but for now no.

 

I have a Bosch universal as Josh said. What I did was cut off the bad sensor, and spliced it to the oem connector, so it remains a plug-in with the original harness. Knowing Josh, he prolly did the same. Very easy to do. There's a wiring diagram in the how-to section so you know how the wiring goes. Worked perfect since the day I did it. My rear o2 sensor was also spliced in, although it's an oem unit for a IX...difference connectors than an VIII

As for the 02 housing, I'm also running a Megan. It came with the IX turbo that I bought. I ported the hole on the inside out like everyone discuss so it flows better. Been working great so far. A cheap one is about $100 tops. If you have the loot, I like the Titek V2 housing...or as Modern Automotive Performance claims, is the MAP housing (...and I paraphrase...You'd be suprised how many parts are made in the same factory)

 

I would have to disagree with you two. there is a performance gain to be had by switching to an aftermarket o2. When I had the 9.8 hotside on my VIII, and installed the ebay o2, I saw gains at the drag strip. I was also able to run more timing & boost due to there being less of a restriction. Its not an end all be all mod, but for $75 or whatever they go for its an excellent value.

Install really isn't that bad either. Use PB blaster on all the bolts when removing them and you shouldn't have any problems. Just put high-temp anti-sieze (copper or nickle) on all the bolts when you reinstall and you'll be fine if you ever have to get in there again.

 

^ Knowing Ryans success rate (no offense to you Ryan, I'm certainly no better) I would have to say to skip that mod for the time being... I'm not saying its not worth doing, just not worth doing right now.

 

haha none taken pete. at least if i try this, i wont be all doped up on pain meds so maybe i can think clearly. think i might just save the money, and possible headache for the time being and do it later when I actually have some money and a free weekend to do it.

 

^Probably a good idea brotha...

Underground Racing is where my buddy here at work had his car tuned. Any of you guys ever hear of it? Apparently they're pretty heavy into drifting.

 

yeah I've heard of them, but I thought they were out on teh west coast. if its the same UR they did some nasty TT lambo's and TT GT's.

 

Yes, they are kouki lights. Kouki in Japanese means late model. I will get some wheels on this bad boy but first I need to upgrade to 5 lugs. The primer/drift bandwagon came and went. Good thing I never hopped on.

 

Def not the same shop!