Going under the knife.. MAP 2.3L\EF4 Build
Feb 24, 2012, 01:28 PM
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Hey yeah I thinking ahead.. 
Just got back from MAP... Switching from the one 18inhg to the 4inhg inner and a 10 inhg outer springs has definitely helped. Way less flutter and "driveability" is much smoother. However, the bucking is not completed gone. But it only does it in 5th gear now. I have a single vacuum source to the BOV from the air intake. The hose is 3/16 npt and the fitting on the BOV in 1/16 npt.. so there should be no issues there.
Just got back from MAP... Switching from the one 18inhg to the 4inhg inner and a 10 inhg outer springs has definitely helped. Way less flutter and "driveability" is much smoother. However, the bucking is not completed gone. But it only does it in 5th gear now. I have a single vacuum source to the BOV from the air intake. The hose is 3/16 npt and the fitting on the BOV in 1/16 npt.. so there should be no issues there.
Feb 24, 2012, 06:13 PM
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Mar 2, 2012, 06:31 PM
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MAP is working on my rev3, DP and TB now. Hoping to install next week.
Also ordered today:
JM Fab Catch Can
JM Fab Coolant Overflow
STM Radiator Brackets
GT Spec Raditor Cooling Plate
ETS Upper Raditor Pipe
Vibrant Blue Vacuum Hose Kit
Still in the market for a strut bar.
Oh and VC teaser..
Also ordered today:
JM Fab Catch Can
JM Fab Coolant Overflow
STM Radiator Brackets
GT Spec Raditor Cooling Plate
ETS Upper Raditor Pipe
Vibrant Blue Vacuum Hose Kit
Still in the market for a strut bar.
Oh and VC teaser..
Mar 5, 2012, 10:22 AM
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Perfect.. thanks dude
Mar 8, 2012, 06:03 PM
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Back to MAP tomorrow for the Rev3, TB and DP. Spaz you coming out? LOL
Debating if I want to dyno again tomorrow to see if any gains without retune..
Also going to have them remove the inner spring on my BOV which should finally eliminate bucking. But even with the inner spring the overall softer springs has stopped the 4th gear buck which was the worst and most irritating.
Couple other parts have come in.. heard from TCC and valve cover will be ready soon... w00t!
Debating if I want to dyno again tomorrow to see if any gains without retune..
Also going to have them remove the inner spring on my BOV which should finally eliminate bucking. But even with the inner spring the overall softer springs has stopped the 4th gear buck which was the worst and most irritating.
Couple other parts have come in.. heard from TCC and valve cover will be ready soon... w00t!
Mar 10, 2012, 04:45 PM
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Spent all day working on Evo.. was awesome. Pics below of newest MAP goodies as well as Toxicfab cam sheild and my newly painted calipers! I used silver duplicolor caliper paint (4 coats) and duplicolor high temp clear (3 coats). But summer RPF1s on too... Brave I know.
Mar 10, 2012, 07:18 PM
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Mar 16, 2012, 06:52 PM
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Spent some more time at MAP today. Was able to get VC installed, catch can fabbed and mini battery setup done. Woot! Engine bay is coming along! Still having knock issues. So heading back Monday. Makes no sense. Even compression tested the motor to rule out any issues there. Test was all good.*
Updated engine bay pics:
Updated engine bay pics: