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Old Apr 2, 2017 | 09:51 PM
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Custom or name brand?
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Old Apr 2, 2017 | 11:36 PM
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Nothing written on it, so probably custom.
It weights virtually nothing!

Old setup vs new :



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Old Apr 2, 2017 | 11:58 PM
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Bet you that thing is LOUD! Sexy setup.
By the way, SMB makes a 3.5" RHD-downpipe and midpipe if you want to run 3.5 inch all the way.

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Old Apr 3, 2017 | 12:01 AM
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That thing is hell loud. I confirm.
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Old Apr 15, 2017 | 04:19 AM
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Old Apr 15, 2017 | 04:02 PM
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Hmmm ... this thing is sexy !
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Old Apr 16, 2017 | 02:40 PM
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Beautiful job!! wow!!
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Old Apr 18, 2017 | 04:41 AM
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Thanks a lot guys.
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Old Oct 25, 2017 | 06:56 AM
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Sakebombgarage WeatherShieldHP fitted:




Normal business ongoing: going FMIC, but with partial masking of the radiator, and not total masking, known the specific needs of 13B cooling
The model I sourced had 2,5" I/O. So I'm modding it to fit 2.75" I/O as it should be.





It will be "BLITZ FMIC inspired":
- no need to cut bumper compared to GREDDY/TRUST one
- short piping compared to GREDDY/TRUST
- no TOTAL masking of radiator compared to GREDDY/TRUST

Yes, less efficiency than GREDDY/TRUST but I'm keeping twins below 14.5PSI and I will improve efficiency compared to SMIC even with proper dynamic ducting, particularly at low speeds and/or during fan activation. At least I hope so, and it will be checked looking at dynamic intake temps.
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Old May 7, 2018 | 11:28 AM
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Went from this:


To this:




Now car is 100% full Bolton.

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Old May 9, 2018 | 04:18 AM
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Old May 14, 2018 | 08:17 AM
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Just for your information: never buy a used TwinPower on BidJDM.
I was worried about it, and it happened: The TwinPower I bought had the red light working, the car started fine and drove fine, and when on boost: TADAAAA!!!! plenty of ignition breakup, backfire and no acceleration at all!!

Once TwinPower removed, car drives and boosts perfectly fine.

Don't be an idiot, don't be like me, don't buy used TwinPower on bidJDM.
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Old Jun 5, 2018 | 06:39 AM
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Serviced:
Oil
Oil filter
Power steering fluid
Coolant
Air filter foams

Ready for Le Mans Classic 2018




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Old Jun 5, 2018 | 10:44 AM
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What are your wheel specs? Looking good
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Old Jun 9, 2018 | 10:05 AM
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3 piece Kerscher CS
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Old Jun 28, 2018 | 05:00 AM
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Cleaned up interior:

Before :


After :



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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 07:23 AM
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Car is running fine and feels super healthy. Boost is currently 0,95bar peak/0,9 bar top end (13PSI top end). EGT is 780°C post turbo top end. AFR is 11.3. duty cycle is still below 80% with 78% 79% peak.

What boost could I safely reajust to? I will remap fueling and ign as required. I'd like to ensure turbo reliability (the pair has been rebuilt less than 20k ago, no play, and I would like to ensure 30k more miles with them). I plan on peaking at 16PSI/1.1 bar, with 15PSI/1,05bar top end. The car is not a race track car, it's street and I floor it when it's possible, so the turbo is 5% of time at full load and even less probably.

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stock twins
stock port
Air pump delete
block off plates everywhere
Rats Nest complete removal
Twin Trust airinx Intake kit
Dump Valve HKS SSQV
18" X 11" X 2,75" core FMIC
3.5" full titanium Catback
3" unsilenced midpipe
3" Trust Downpipe
ECU Katayama Racing (ajustment fuel/ign/fuelcut/lubrification/speed cut...)
Peter Farrell Supercars PMC purple (ignition, fuel, limiters...) + remote control
Modded primary rail
850cc primaries
1300cc secondaries
Z32 fuel filter in engine bay
MBC Hallman Pro RX 0,95bar peak/0,9 bar top end (13PSI top end)
Walbro 255High Pressure hardwired
NGK BUR9EQx4
NGK wires
Ground kit HKS
Koyorad type-R + ducting home made
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Old Sep 23, 2018 | 02:42 AM
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Afternoon with rotary friends
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Old Nov 7, 2018 | 02:36 AM
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Few engine bay changes
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Old Nov 18, 2018 | 07:07 AM
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Just dynoed.
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Old Nov 18, 2018 | 01:22 PM
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Old Nov 22, 2018 | 01:24 AM
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Old Nov 23, 2018 | 08:34 AM
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Nice. Car is looking good.

Whats next?
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Old Nov 23, 2018 | 08:38 AM
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Thanks! I will just simply find some ignition amplifier to clean the upper range of the curve and that's all. Now I just want to enjoy.
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Old Feb 18, 2019 | 12:30 AM
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That beauty is so Nice with me!
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