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11-17-02, 02:29 PM
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Suggestions needed.
O.k., I need some suggestions from you guys. There seems to be much controversy over items in which I'm about to get.
-Downpipe
-Boost Guage
-Spark plugs and wires
-Downpipe-
Which one is best when installing and best for overall performance. I'd rather go with ease of installation due to the fact that I'll be doing this out in the driveway and not in a shop with a lift. The performance shouldn't be too far apart from downpipe to downpipe. I'd also like to get one which would be a good investment and not need to be replaced due to cheap materials used.
-Boost Guage-
I'd like to get a column mount guage that looks as close to factory as possible. I saw someone mention one they got but didn't mention part number and where they got it. I'd like to get one in which a chrome ring is installed and the guage face is a close match to the stock guages. I'd also like to get one that is easy to install and doesn't require alterations.
-Spark Plugs and wires-
NGK plugs and what kind of wires? Factory or aftermarket. I've always gotten aftermarket wires for my FC and was wondering if there is an aftermarket wire set which meets or exceeds OEM specifications for the FD.
My ultimate goal is to set the car up with around 350 - 380hp sometime in the future while retaining a stock appearance. I may get some flush mount headlights in the future and that may be the only alteration.
-Downpipe
-Boost Guage
-Spark plugs and wires
-Downpipe-
Which one is best when installing and best for overall performance. I'd rather go with ease of installation due to the fact that I'll be doing this out in the driveway and not in a shop with a lift. The performance shouldn't be too far apart from downpipe to downpipe. I'd also like to get one which would be a good investment and not need to be replaced due to cheap materials used.
-Boost Guage-
I'd like to get a column mount guage that looks as close to factory as possible. I saw someone mention one they got but didn't mention part number and where they got it. I'd like to get one in which a chrome ring is installed and the guage face is a close match to the stock guages. I'd also like to get one that is easy to install and doesn't require alterations.
-Spark Plugs and wires-
NGK plugs and what kind of wires? Factory or aftermarket. I've always gotten aftermarket wires for my FC and was wondering if there is an aftermarket wire set which meets or exceeds OEM specifications for the FD.
My ultimate goal is to set the car up with around 350 - 380hp sometime in the future while retaining a stock appearance. I may get some flush mount headlights in the future and that may be the only alteration.
11-17-02, 02:49 PM
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i hear good things abou tthe m2 downpipe, the boost gauge u are talkign about can be bought from www.pettitracing.com, as for plugs and wires i woudl use both stock untill u modify the car where u need a bigger spark.
11-17-02, 08:27 PM
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i got the hks mild steel dp and had it ceramic coated (jet hot). love it. very strong and runs great. got to get the petit boost gauge. plug wires..who cares. the stock ones are fine as long as they are in good shape.
11-17-02, 08:44 PM
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I'm in the same boat as you DP wise. I've been looking around and the M2 seems to be my choice. For gauges I think that the DEFI D-series boost gauge looks really good and is close to stock. And as for plugs...I dunno.
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