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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by steve84GS TII
Thats true,but not as relevant for a turbo engine since you can raise boost OR port to make power.400HP is completely doable even with stock TII ports.......and have you seen Cosmo ports?!They are frikken HUGE right out of the box!
But it's better to port than to raise boost, since you have the power even when not on boost, and you need less boost to get there, meaning less turbo stress meaning less heat in the charge meaning less susceptibility to detonation and *more* *reliability*.
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 11:19 AM
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Thanks for the Alternator Bracket info DirectFreak!
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by evil_motors
if there was more than enough power to be made with a stock port then why in the world would anyone port their engine.. think about it
....it depends on how much power you want..btw when directfreak share's information on the RE motor..take his word for it the man knows what he is talking about . =)
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 01:17 PM
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good luck with the buildup in the coming months. i will be watching (as much as i can, i guess) out for your posts on this thing. i expect it will be another monster that makes us proud, even if just a bit green.

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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 02:38 PM
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Which red one is it going in? My old car?
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 03:02 PM
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Heya Spencer! long time no chat. Yes I just can't seem to stop buying more stuff for her. shoot me a PM with your email so we can catchup.

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Which red one is it going in? My old car?
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 08:29 AM
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There you have it. My car and my new motor


Before the removal



During the removal



Now for months of cleaning, powder coating and polishing All sponsored by Mt. Dew!
OH MY EYES, OH MY GOD MY EYES, now hit it with a hammer and enjoy. Promise the blue car gets a v8
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 07:54 AM
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Still hurting my eyes, LOL
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