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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 09:24 AM
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 10:22 AM
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Old setup




Work in progress...






My new setup. Not complete, but getting close.

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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by C's-7
Just cleaned mine up a bit before the FD goes into storage.

Noticed a few of you guys running this battery setup, smaller than oem but bigger than the pc680. Is the tray custom and the battery looks like something that could be purchased at advance auto?
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 08:36 AM
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How well does that work out for boost response?
In my opinion it has a smoother curve then single.

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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 09:16 AM
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never mind its turbojeff
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Old Jul 7, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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Just gotta put the black alternator cover on and have the filler neck coated black and it should be good.






and 1 with the new turbo blanket on

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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 12:16 AM
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I just saw this.. Great to hear! That would be my next thing I would like to do.. Electric Water Pump!! I might have to get some pointers from you when time comes..

Kenny, your car is looking GREAT!! Can't wait to see it again at the DGRR 2008

who makes that IC + duct?
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 12:34 AM
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Looks great man, almost like what I had at one point. What would really send it to the next level would be making (or buying) a fiberglass duct then grind off "XS Power"from your intercooler, fill the tiny holes, smooth the surface, then paint it aluminum.
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 12:39 AM
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who makes that IC + duct?
Crooked Willow Racing, no longer in business.
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 02:01 AM
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well it`s nothing crazy but here is mine :

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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 03:11 AM
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you should get a new intake system (one that is a kit), clean up some of the wiring and vacuum hose routing, degrease your engine bay with "Gunk Engine Brite," and do this https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...t=brighten+UIM to your UIM.
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by DMoneyRX-7
Looks great man, almost like what I had at one point. What would really send it to the next level would be making (or buying) a fiberglass duct then grind off "XS Power"from your intercooler, fill the tiny holes, smooth the surface, then paint it aluminum.

LOL, you must be psychic
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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Wow, there is some serious pr0n in this thread!

Here's my "before" engine bay. The after is not yet available

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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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Here is mine, DONT MIND THE HEADLIGHTS, Santa is bringing me some Evo-R ones


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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 11:49 PM
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 02:44 AM
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Azcamel, you should relocate your battery. You'll be glad you did.
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by DMoneyRX-7
Azcamel, you should relocate your battery. You'll be glad you did.
yeah i sorta gave up on that idea, lol, pita.
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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Azcamel: Looks great!
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 12:10 AM
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Does somebody want to donate a single turbo kit!?


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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 12:29 AM
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 12:31 AM
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here's mine. nothing really special but its my baby after 4 years of work.

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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 12:42 AM
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love the carbing radiator panel
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