My little wishlist
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My little wishlist
The time has come! I am finally going to get to start modding my car a little. I dont have the money to do anything huge, but on the list are as follows
Intake - possibly from Asstech racing. any reviews folks?
Bonez cat-back
RP 50mm exhaust
ACT clutch, maybe something else. undecided
Pulley upgrades, or are they even needed?
Full brake package
Suspension package
Nothing is in stone, and the last 2 are a few more months away. Anything else significant worthwhile doing? Would someone with a similar setup give a little feedback, how much power can I expect to get out of this. My car just passed 100K so I am assuming that my cat is starting to clog a bit anyway. Final step would be to get a decent set of rims, and when I blow the engine, or when I get too antsy, a full TIIswap.
Thanks as always for the feedback.
Intake - possibly from Asstech racing. any reviews folks?
Bonez cat-back
RP 50mm exhaust
ACT clutch, maybe something else. undecided
Pulley upgrades, or are they even needed?
Full brake package
Suspension package
Nothing is in stone, and the last 2 are a few more months away. Anything else significant worthwhile doing? Would someone with a similar setup give a little feedback, how much power can I expect to get out of this. My car just passed 100K so I am assuming that my cat is starting to clog a bit anyway. Final step would be to get a decent set of rims, and when I blow the engine, or when I get too antsy, a full TIIswap.
Thanks as always for the feedback.
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Just playing devils advocate here. Before you start modding your car, I'd seriously recommend that you make sure everything Is repaired/corrected/replaced as needed, If anything. That was my mistake back In the day. Their Is no sense In having a highlighted car still running rough due to over looking general maintanence or repairs.
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Maybe shuffle the priority.
Thorough check for coolant & fuel leaks.
Test the aux ports & VDI.
Synthetic gear oil in the tranny.
If over 120000 mi, check the fan clutch.
Best bang for the buck mod- a header.
Then exhaust.
Then intake.
Suspension can be done anytime.
Pulleys don't do much unless you are removing the air pump & keeping the stock fan. Then you will want a double alternator pulley.
Thorough check for coolant & fuel leaks.
Test the aux ports & VDI.
Synthetic gear oil in the tranny.
If over 120000 mi, check the fan clutch.
Best bang for the buck mod- a header.
Then exhaust.
Then intake.
Suspension can be done anytime.
Pulleys don't do much unless you are removing the air pump & keeping the stock fan. Then you will want a double alternator pulley.
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Yea this mod list is all goin to happen after i do a few things. I didnt talk about the repairs that im doing because i already know what im doing and that i have to do them. In a week im putting in a new clutch, fixing my diff mount, vac lines, rear ebrake cables are broke, i have to get a new shift boot, both my stupid auto seat belts are jammed, gotta take apart the dorr and clean / lube the windows, prolly going to put in new belts cause they squeak. While this isnt a definate ordered list it is just some tentative plans down on paper.
What is a pulsation dampener?
Does anyone else agree that a header system would be a better buy then others?
Thnx guys
What is a pulsation dampener?
Does anyone else agree that a header system would be a better buy then others?
Thnx guys
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Pulsation damper: A device on the fuel rail (primary on your S5) made of a small chamber with a rubber diaphragm inside. Tends to leak & spray fuel after 100000 miles or so.
Header- Most will agree RB is best.
I was on a tight budget, so I got the $80 kit from Mazdatrix & had it welded up when I replaceds the whole system. (barn in the woods muffler shop)
There are pictures and a sound clip linked in my sig below.
Header- Most will agree RB is best.
I was on a tight budget, so I got the $80 kit from Mazdatrix & had it welded up when I replaceds the whole system. (barn in the woods muffler shop)
There are pictures and a sound clip linked in my sig below.
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My apologies
If you mean ours there aren't any reviews. If you did mean our intake its AZ-Tech
How much will the PD cost me to replace?
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I know its AZ-tech man, i was feeling a little ornery last nite. I am considering buying one from you though, so plz dont be too ofended. BTW, i couldnt find a price on your site. By your own account, does it compare to a major brand?
How much will the PD cost me to replace?
I know its AZ-tech man, i was feeling a little ornery last nite. I am considering buying one from you though, so plz dont be too ofended. BTW, i couldnt find a price on your site. By your own account, does it compare to a major brand?
How much will the PD cost me to replace?
Santiago
PS- No offense was intended so none is taken.
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PS- No offense was intended so none is taken.
How do you feel they compare to a major brand? cause it does seem more expensive. But I could be wrong
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Gracias
How do you feel they compare to a major brand? cause it does seem more expensive. But I could be wrong
Gracias
How do you feel they compare to a major brand? cause it does seem more expensive. But I could be wrong
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Hey when replacing the trans fluid, don't forget to make sure you can loosen and remove the top fill plug before you open the drain plug. Same goes for the rear diff fluid. Don't ask me how I know to warn you about this.
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ok man, that was what i thought, that the others werent true CAI. So when im getting ready to buy one i am sure i will be talking to you.
well, maybe you could have told me man, i didnt think these forums were for telling people what they should and shouldnt do as opposed to being an open and constructive resource. I dont know, maybe i am wrong, its been known to happen before.
you better find out quick or you will be sorry
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Originally posted by SureShot
Pulsation damper: A device on the fuel rail (primary on your S5) made of a small chamber with a rubber diaphragm inside. Tends to leak & spray fuel after 100000 miles or so.
Pulsation damper: A device on the fuel rail (primary on your S5) made of a small chamber with a rubber diaphragm inside. Tends to leak & spray fuel after 100000 miles or so.
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are you guys serious about the PD costing 200?!
are you guys serious about the PD costing 200?!
$150-$200 for a S5 PD
Of course that is without the labor or injector gaskets or intake manifold gaskets if you do it right.
And it should be replaced (regardless of series) every 10 years or 100k miles without fail.
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Originally posted by whatpistons
ok man, that was what i thought, that the others werent true CAI. So when im getting ready to buy one i am sure i will be talking to you.
well, maybe you could have told me man, i didnt think these forums were for telling people what they should and shouldnt do as opposed to being an open and constructive resource. I dont know, maybe i am wrong, its been known to happen before.
ok man, that was what i thought, that the others werent true CAI. So when im getting ready to buy one i am sure i will be talking to you.
well, maybe you could have told me man, i didnt think these forums were for telling people what they should and shouldnt do as opposed to being an open and constructive resource. I dont know, maybe i am wrong, its been known to happen before.
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