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Jeezus, *what* is going on here???

I suggested that if you run a hotter coil (like the MSD Blaster), then better plug wires are needed. Oem Bougicord or Magnecor are fine for stock ignition. I've heard bad things about Bosch plug wires. The other wires mentioned (Kinsborne or whatever?) I don't think have been out long enough to be considered "proven" or just pretty. I had ignition troubles with the MSD Blaster coil and Magnecor plug/coil leads. I don't know if its the helical wound wire, the material its made out of, the thickness of the wire or the thickness/type of insulation. But I had radio buzz and misfire issues. Also something that seemed to be cross firing that was unresolved by looming the plug leads. I meaured the resistance on the Magnecor wires and they were all over the place. The coil lead was especially bad. I installed MSD Super Conductor 8.5 plug wires and coil lead and my ignition problems went completely away. I did not pay the retail price for a full set. Somebody on this board was making some sets maybe a year ago and I bought the plug leads from him. He used OEM boots at both ends and crimped it together himself. I measured the resistance before installing and they were all well within spec. Then, I bought a "MSD Superconductor plug lead repair kit" and fabricated my own coil lead using the oem boot at one end and MSD Blaster boot at the other. My total cost is like $110 or so. I'm not saying its necessary to assemble your wires in this fashion, this is just how mine came together. You can pay the retail price for an assembled kit, or make them yourself. Its up to you. But if your ignition is stock and your motor is not heavily modified its probably not necessary. Again, up to you. I'm just sharing my experiences, trials and errors with everybody. Take it for what you will. Oh and a note about the PCV system. I did mine at around 120k miles and it was completely clear, no obstructions at all. The hard line going to the inlet tube cracked very easily though, so it may not have been long for this world. The reason I overhauled mine was because I put in a catch-can and redesigned the plumbing for the PCV. I would say check your PCV if you have smoke out the dipstick or filler cap or are consuming lots of oil.

Doesn't look like I can make it guys, sorry. Have fun! and try to be safe, sorta.

Bosch Copper FR7DC plugs .025" gap, a bit over a buck each most places MSD plug wires and coil lead with hotter coil, oem Bougicord or Magnecor are fine for stock coil oem cap and rotor K&N air filter or oem if you like paper and not oil (EurosportTuning intake if you want looks and sound) oem fuel filter MANN oil filters Walbro fuel pump, less than $100 (search and read up) oem fuel pump relay oem 87°C thermostat (aftermarket is fine) Samco turbo hoses (or RIP kit if you must) Bosch 02 sensors good quality vacuum lines (Hosetechniques.com or Stylin) oem radiator hoses (silicone not necessary at all) thats all I can think of at the moment for stage-zero

That would be cool, if they have enough room for us. Website doesn't say if they are open on Sunday or not. Kevin, speak up.

Just wanted to say...thanks for the part. Got it in the post yesterday!

There needs to be a body of water nearby so Brain can do stupid pet tricks in it Seriously though, summer is wrapping up, the meet should be someplace that is nice during summer time. Like a beach area. A park at the least. I would avoid Northgate or any urban/mall completely if it were up to me. Brain...you sure mention Dicks a lot. You going brokeback, or what? kidding Hope the new turbo is spooling by then. I don't think I've ever actually seen a "fast" 240 in person before.

My schedule with my boys has gotten so screwed up (thanks evil ex) that I'm just not even sure what weekends I can do now. So, schedule it for whatever works for you guys and I'll have to see what happens. Actually *THIS* weekend (Labor Day, I know) is pretty open for me. I plan on working on the car quite a bit though. I wanna see Brains 240!

Wish they had a 5-cyl class. Not that *mine* would be competative. But not having the class makes it pointless to even try.

Jeezus, get a B&M with swegged lines for under a hundred.

If you decide you can't live without one, and need it to be shiny and new...FCPGroton sells them for $95

Its mostly a diaper to catch oil drips from the intercooler oil weep hole. It also protects the underside of your engine, pan monstly, from rock/debris damage. I've had mine off for 2.5 years now, no issues. I do plan on an aluminum belly pan in conjuction with my ipd skid plate though. Eventually :)

When the fan is on, there is a vacuum at that point. Notice those rubber flaps right below that point on the fan shroud? Those also get pulled closed by the same vacuum. Although, they open when the car is moving quickly through the air and the fan is off. I'm amazed that A/C is actually plumbed into that box to keep it cool. At least thats what it sounds like. What about cars with no A/C ? And what happens when the fan is off but the car is moving, is that vacuum still present? or what

$10 plus shipping is great. Prolly cost like $6 for shipping? Lets just make it $20 total. Anyway, I'll PM you with my address. I'll need your paypal addy thanks, Miles

I still want the driver side lower headlight trim piece. No PM yet. Let me know

Wasn't me. I'm running RIP fire prevention kit too...

I drilled holes too. In fact, mine didn't have *any* holes if I remember correctly. I bought mine 2 years ago though, different run...

I would like to buy your driver side headlight trim piece. Plastic, below the headlight, pops right off. I don't care if it has a hole or not. I'll PM you and will then paypal you upon your reply thanks, Miles

haha, not exactly. I was running about 18psi which gives a huge torque spike down low. But it would fade off horribly. I've lowered it down some, maybe 15 or so now. Its more even but its just time to ditch the 15g. Wish I had the time to mess around with the T3 sitting in my garage all plumbed and ready to go....

I have the Hallman, it came with two springs. I used the HEAVY SPRING with no issues at all. Well, besides my pathetic 15g not holding boost to redline. But it goes to where I set it and then fades out. So the controller is doing its job.

I made my own too with parts from Radio Shack. I also replaced the stock ground straps. Felt no difference at all in power or idle smoothness. My stereo does have more power though (as in, less unwanted noise)

What about glops of two-part epoxy? missing side trim? Napa semi-truck mud flaps? floor mat delete...yanno for weight savings Also, the category for "most modded" should be changed to "most time spent listing and describing mods"

What a bunch of dorks! I'll be right over to build my "garage" :P

I, for one, am truly amazed!