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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 09:26 PM
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I just want to ask where can i get my car tuned? I live in san francisco if anyone know local places. thanks!
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 02:02 AM
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also was wondering do i really need 2 BOV? or can i just do one BOV for the first turbo?
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 03:45 AM
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you dont need 2 bovs.. just one works fine...

who told you that you need 2 for the twin turbos???
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 05:04 AM
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I'm glad someone got back to me on this =). this mechanic guy told me that i needed 2 BOV, he works on FD rx7. i kind of know this guy but not really close close if you know what i mean. But yea i was thinking i only needed one since i only drive it on the weekends..... not like i shift gears at 6k rpm everytime....lol
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you dont need 2 bovs.. just one works fine...

who told you that you need 2 for the twin turbos???
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 07:36 AM
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both turbos pressurize the same piping so you only need one. if you're "fd" mechanic tells you otherwise then you should find a new mechanic.
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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^ aggreed, they go into one tube into the intercooler....

so only one is needed my friend..

and np..

if anything try to find some one who knows a bit more..


weres the norcal ppl at?!?!
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 04:29 PM
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thank you fellas for giving me some information, im a new owner with this fd. but at the same time im LOVING it
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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its all good, im still learning a lot as i go...

gl with everything.
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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yea im at the same spot as you, learning as i go. i saw your thread and i think your doing a pretty good job on your car. Best of luck to you! i will check on it frequently. i want to see the out come on your project.




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its all good, im still learning a lot as i go...

gl with everything.
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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Go to SR Motorsports. They're very honest and highly recommended within the club. Ask for Ray. Or Gary.
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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^^they also like to take ppls money...
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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thanks for the info


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Go to SR Motorsports. They're very honest and highly recommended within the club. Ask for Ray. Or Gary.
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by nvmyseven
yea im at the same spot as you, learning as i go. i saw your thread and i think your doing a pretty good job on your car. Best of luck to you! i will check on it frequently. i want to see the out come on your project.
yea thanks, much appriciated, let me know how everything goes with yours
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