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Tonight when I get off of work,I will be placing a order for the entry level turbo kit from alpine.....w00t!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I cant wait to be boosted
Feel free to lend me some experience boys with the install and what to watch out for
seguin22
10-26-2006, 02:37 PM
Congrats my man, I dont have to much to add but make sure your wires are soldered good and make sure you dont have a dip in your oil line :eek:
I figured that the entry level would be good for now and then in the spring or maybe sooner,get a different intercooler set-up and go from there.I am leary about tapping the oil pan but that may be the only part i will not like to do.Hope to be boosted by the mid part of dec maybe sooner
seguin22
10-26-2006, 03:37 PM
Tap the block its really easy just get a 90 degree drill attachment, If I can do it, anyone can!!
I just went ahead and got the pre-tapped oilpan.I just got off the phone with Dave and Penny and placed my order.They said it should be here in 10 days or less :)
KeWLKaT
10-26-2006, 04:37 PM
^^ man if its there in 10 days... you are one lucky man.
Yea I know.I ain't holding my breath
toymachine566
10-26-2006, 04:44 PM
didnt dave make mention of alpine already having the parts on hand for quick delivery?
i thought i read it in his alpine sales thread
^^^^yea,they have lots on hand.I just dont wanna hype myself up for a short time and it take forever to get here.Yay!
toymachine566
10-26-2006, 04:54 PM
true, true....i went down that road with my kit.
good luck with the install.
The oil pan isnt a hard swap/install....just tedious....especially on a makeshift driveway garage lol. Way easier on a lift, along with about ten billion other different types of installs :)
seguin22
10-26-2006, 05:09 PM
How much is the Pre-tapped Oil pan? and A nice thing about the entry level kit is you can upgrade to the new intercoolers Alpine has because now they make one that works with the entry level kit!
DAILLESTWUN
10-26-2006, 05:20 PM
congrats. Can't wait to see the final product!!!
robs02elantra
10-26-2006, 05:22 PM
if it keeps up like this, turbo'd elantras are going to be a dime a dozen.
How much is the Pre-tapped Oil pan? and A nice thing about the entry level kit is you can upgrade to the new intercoolers Alpine has because now they make one that works with the entry level kit!
$160 bucks for the pan
if it keeps up like this, turbo'd elantras are going to be a dime a dozen.
Remember I got a tib :)
robs02elantra
10-26-2006, 05:27 PM
oh yeah, I totally forgot.
toymachine566
10-26-2006, 05:30 PM
all thanks to alpine :)
There is plenty of room for turbo on the tib
KeWLKaT
10-26-2006, 05:42 PM
twin turbo that ****
seguin22
10-26-2006, 05:44 PM
Your gonna love it man!!!! Everytime I get on my I cant believe the diffrence its like night and day, And I have a slipping clutch, I cant wait to get a new clutch :D
Ok,how long did it take you guys to install your kits?
Im hoping to have almost everything ready to go when it gets here
KeWLKaT
10-26-2006, 08:14 PM
About 15-10 hours of actual work, and about 6 hours going from store to store to try and find a 9/16 tap
dmdicks
10-26-2006, 09:46 PM
We have 99% of all the parts in stock. The only thing we're waiting on is the Downpipe which will be done in a day or two. You WILL have your kit shipped in at most 10 days, I promise. I actually already have your turbo mounted on the manifold and the heat shield polished.
You won't be dissappointed John.
Dave
slow 2K2GT
10-26-2006, 10:24 PM
Score!!! I am actually excited for you, I cant wait until im in the same boat in a few months, I am leaning more towards the entry level kit, just for the option of upgrading the IC later on...but I dont think I will be so patient with the power. I know you are gonna post up pics when the package arrives.....
only1db
10-26-2006, 10:33 PM
^ ditto...i cant wait to get my own kit some day...hopefully before i go to school!! thats may so i will keep my fingers crossed!
We have 99% of all the parts in stock. The only thing we're waiting on is the Downpipe which will be done in a day or two. You WILL have your kit shipped in at most 10 days, I promise. I actually already have your turbo mounted on the manifold and the heat shield polished.
You won't be dissappointed John.
Dave
Im so excited!!!!
Do the turbo's come primed or do I have to do that?
I look at it this way,the kit is making the same if not more power as my 70 shot.That made driving fun.Later on down the road,I know im going to get power hungry and this kit makes it soooo easy to upgrade
txdproject
10-27-2006, 09:38 AM
Im so excited!!!!
Do the turbo's come primed or do I have to do that?
I look at it this way,the kit is making the same if not more power as my 70 shot.That made driving fun.Later on down the road,I know im going to get power hungry and this kit makes it soooo easy to upgrade
you gotta post some pics man :D
seguin22
10-27-2006, 09:40 AM
BOOST CONTROLLER and get your flash from Alpine so you can go up to 13psi I think your unichip may be already tuned for it but I woul just ask then when you need some more power Pop the hood Turn the knob Enjoy :D
BOOST CONTROLLER and get your flash from Alpine so you can go up to 13psi I think your unichip may be already tuned for it but I woul just ask then when you need some more power Pop the hood Turn the knob Enjoy :D
Dave hooked me up with the 15 psi flash ;)
seguin22
10-27-2006, 10:43 AM
Nice!!! Do you hav a upgraded Clutch?
Sure do.Stage 3 XTD and lightweight flywheel
seguin22
10-27-2006, 11:16 AM
Man your all setup then! I wish I had a clutch that could hold my power :( lol
It's one of the best mods I have done.And the price is right too.I paid 385 shipped for the clutch,flywheel,TOB and pressure plate
dmdicks
10-27-2006, 12:38 PM
Now John, you do realize not to go up to 15psi w/o adding an intercooler, right? ;)
Now John, you do realize not to go up to 15psi w/o adding an intercooler, right? ;)
Yea,I dont plan no mre than 7 or 8 psi without the cooler.I've seen some f/i disasters here recently.Hows the downpipe coming?
slow 2K2GT
10-27-2006, 11:18 PM
I would watch things with that XTD clutch...I had mine on the XD and managed to destroy the disc, the hub broke away from the rest of the disc...again I didnt tell anyone but I just went ahead and got an ACT street disc...good luck!
Bleh,if its goin to happen it better do it at the right time........full boost!!!!
Cypher
10-27-2006, 11:27 PM
Im so excited!!!!
Do the turbo's come primed or do I have to do that?
I look at it this way,the kit is making the same if not more power as my 70 shot.That made driving fun.Later on down the road,I know im going to get power hungry and this kit makes it soooo easy to upgrade
i would imagine you'd have to prime it. bwhahahah. i can't wait to race you come next track season ;)
It never hurts to ask.Run whatcha brung...lol
Cypher
10-27-2006, 11:36 PM
its on like donkey kong *****. hold onto the spray lol
KeWLKaT
10-28-2006, 12:13 AM
prime? wtf?
Cypher
10-28-2006, 12:18 AM
maybe not... since felix doesn't seem to know what we're talking about.
KeWLKaT
10-28-2006, 12:23 AM
ok cypher just told me...
what we did is blip the starter a few times before running it.
toymachine566
10-28-2006, 01:29 AM
i'll race......:D weeeeeee
woops too late for my reply.....oh ewllsd, it stills stands :)
dmdicks
10-29-2006, 11:03 AM
We "prime" all the turbchargers with synthetic oil before shipping them out. You don't need to do anything just bolt on and go. I do recommend you take it easy for the first 50 miles to allow the bearings to seat properly. After that, boost away!
John, we got your Oil Pan yesterday and will be installing the oil drain fitting tomorrow.
We "prime" all the turbchargers with synthetic oil before shipping them out. You don't need to do anything just bolt on and go. I do recommend you take it easy for the first 50 miles to allow the bearings to seat properly. After that, boost away!
John, we got your Oil Pan yesterday and will be installing the oil drain fitting tomorrow.
Sweet.So chances are everything else is ready and will be out this week?
dmdicks
10-30-2006, 12:23 PM
A very good chance, yes.
A very good chance, yes.
frigging sweet!
slow 2K2GT
10-31-2006, 12:56 AM
You don't need to do anything just bolt on and go. I do recommend you take it easy for the first 50 miles to allow the bearings to seat properly. After that, boost away!
Thats it, just 50 miles.... I thought break in was like 500+km...
Cypher
10-31-2006, 12:59 AM
are you sure you're not referring to clutch break in time?
are you sure you're not referring to clutch break in time?
Clutch break in is 500 miles.Dave did post all you need is 50 miles for break in because they have already did the priming part
dmdicks
10-31-2006, 08:38 PM
Hey John. Here's your latest update. Unichip came in and is tuned with a 15psi program, do not go above 10 w/o an intercooler, ok? ;-)
Just waiting on your downpipe to be finished at this point.
Here's a teaser pic:
Thanks for the updates Dave.Now lets just get it off that engine and onto mine :)
dmdicks
11-01-2006, 09:29 AM
Soon...I'm shooting for shipping it by the latest Friday.
Soon...I'm shooting for shipping it by the latest Friday.
What?!?!?!?! Friday?!?! thats too late...lol
j/k man.Thats cool
Bleh,now I need to order some more parts.Boost controller,bov,vacuum manifold and the list goes on.
dmdicks
11-02-2006, 09:54 AM
Ugh. My Friday ship date may have to slip to monday. The shop that does our downpipes just moved to a different location w/o telling us and they haven't got their equipment set up yet. Stay Tuned. If it does slip I'll send you a surprise gift though. :)
:( boo.Ah well stuff happens.
dmdicks
11-02-2006, 09:58 AM
If the date does slip a bit don't worry about the boost controller... ;)
seguin22
11-02-2006, 10:18 AM
Hey man he will send you a nice boost controller so if I were you I would route for a later ship date! :D
Hey man he will send you a nice boost controller so if I were you I would route for a later ship date! :D
The wait is too intense :eek:
Sleepless nights,mood swings and whatnot.And its only been a week since I ordered it lol
toymachine566
11-02-2006, 11:20 PM
how bout driving and having "instances" when you wish you had your kit :D
thise were long drives to work for me :(
how bout driving and having "instances" when you wish you had your kit :D
thise were long drives to work for me :(
Yea,I drive like 40 miles round trip everyday to and from work.Most of it is country roads too :(
Thats alriight though,i'll have my day in the sun soon :)
To all that have a cvvt set-up,will a greddy type rs bov work will maf? please say yes :)
Keyan
11-03-2006, 10:00 AM
To all that have a cvvt set-up,will a greddy type rs bov work will maf? please say yes :)
only if it is built to recirculate, so the metered air stays in the piping and doesn't get vented... which means no PSSSHH noise.
no vent-to-atmosphere BOVs work on maf systems.
(well, it would WORK but every time you let off the gas or shift the car will run extremely rich compensating for the air that isn't there any more and either foul your plugs up horribly or stall the car out)
i really dont wanna spend 300 bucks on a re-circ bov but if thats what it takes so be it :(
I really like that swoosh sound too
toymachine566
11-03-2006, 10:15 AM
lol i have the greddy rs and so does felix (except his is atmospheric).....all you have to do is get the recirculation fitting then run the hose from there back into your intake pipe. i only spent 150 on mine w/ the fitting.
really.thats more acceptable.I found only one re-circ valve with like 2 or 3 different trumpets and that sucka was expensive
toymachine566
11-03-2006, 10:19 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GREDDY-19MM-RECIRCULATION-ADAPTER-RS-BOV-ATTATCHMENT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ42610QQihZ0 10QQitemZ200009107593QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V
i'm not sure on the sizes, but they're all $16 :D
do you have the bov already?
no i haven't gotten one yet and thats the one that caught my eye but wasn't sure if i could use that type or not
toymachine566
11-03-2006, 10:34 AM
http://www.elantraxd.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19672&highlight=greddy
not sure if its sold or not though......
dmdicks
11-03-2006, 12:07 PM
Here's your update. Downpipe should be done sometime today and the kit will hopefully ship later today.
Here's your update. Downpipe should be done sometime today and the kit will hopefully ship later today.
r0x0rz for you Dave :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
I will be ordering a bov and possibly a turbo timer this weekend.
KeWLKaT
11-04-2006, 02:03 PM
for the turbo timer...
do what i did, get yourself a car alarm/starter with built-in turbo timer :)
Thats an idea,but I think I will just stick with a basic timer.
KeWLKaT
11-04-2006, 02:30 PM
ok :)
i dont know, i always had the impression that basic timers would interfere with remote start systems and alarms.
dmdicks
11-04-2006, 10:47 PM
Hey John.
I apologize for the lack of a recent update. We had a major problem with the guy that does our downpipes. He made our order with the wrong flange. He flanged them for the T28 instead of 13g like we asked. Your oil pan came out great though. Your going to be really happy with that.
At this point we are just waiting for the guy to make some new downpipes with the correct flange. He promised us he will work on Sunday to get it done so we can ship your kit first thing monday morning.
I guess this means your gonna get your freebie gift!! :)
Please PM me your shipping address when you get a chance and I'll get your free gift out to you ASAP.
slow 2K2GT
11-04-2006, 11:03 PM
^nice, thats a good score!!
Cypher
11-05-2006, 01:10 AM
why the hell is he getting the 13g when the stage 1 or whatever is supposed to come with the 15T. thats a joke if you ask me and i thought you were supposed to be sending out the t28 as of a couple months ago? what the hell happened with that?
Keyan
11-05-2006, 09:23 AM
why the hell is he getting the 13g when the stage 1 or whatever is supposed to come with the 15T. thats a joke if you ask me and i thought you were supposed to be sending out the t28 as of a couple months ago? what the hell happened with that?
read the first post, he ordered the entry level it, ie: 13g.
dmdicks
11-05-2006, 07:04 PM
Um yeah, read please before you hate.
Cypher
11-05-2006, 10:55 PM
opps my bad. i blame the booze lol
opps my bad. i blame the booze lol
Lay off the juice Jimbo lol
w00t! It has been shipped :)
:bowdown: :multiples
Cypher
11-06-2006, 07:42 PM
sweet! install it before the end of the month so we can hit the track!
sweet! install it before the end of the month so we can hit the track!
Shiz,if it gets here by the weekend,it will be done then
Cypher
11-07-2006, 05:37 PM
awesome dude. you can run a gti among some other cars if i can get the peopel i want to go to go.
Either or.It should be here on monday and hopefully installed monday night.w00t,it's goin to be a late night at work
Correct me if im wrong Dave,but isn't the unichip capable of controlling methanol injection?
dmdicks
11-08-2006, 03:08 PM
Yup, but it has to be programmed to...
Thats always good to know
The wait is unbearable(sp)
Hey Toy,where did you get your re-circ fitting for the bov at?
toymachine566
11-09-2006, 12:05 PM
i bought my bov slightly used and it was included in the sale from a guy on newtiburon
you can find them on ebay.....just type something like greddy recircualtion or something like that
i think i posted a link somewhere.....ill find it for ya when i get back :)
Cypher
11-09-2006, 05:53 PM
i can't wait for you to get this on dude. then you can hit up the track next weekend:)
Well I think I have found the rest of the stuff I need(bov,timer,and whatnot) I think the timer is needed first.Crap......I need to get rolling on finding some gauges too#$%#&#$
Cypher
11-10-2006, 02:18 PM
you don't NEED bov or timer... actually never mind you kinda do since its not watercooled hahahahaha. but you don't need the bov!
Ah damn ups again.My **** is sitting less than 2 hrs away in a warehouse and will be there all weekend.F you UPS
Cypher
11-10-2006, 04:49 PM
you know you could go pick it up? i assume its in easton
I wish it was in Easton.It's in Laurel Md.They close at 7 tonight and dont believe they are open tomorrow
Cypher
11-10-2006, 05:07 PM
get your *** there and pick it up! LEAVE NOW!!! :tongue:
Right I wish I could but beings im the only one in the shop and have to work my other job tonight.This is really killing me now
Turbo is in but car will not run without having to bypass the unichip.Something must have gone wrong with the programming.I've been on the phone with Dave all most all night.So,no boost for me :(
I jumped 2 wires on the unichip so I could drive home.I was also advised by Dave that the actuator rod would have to be disconnected so I couldnt overboost without the unichip operating properly.Ok no big deal.Driving home,the car wouldnt go over 4k rpms and when it did,it would bog severly.I have a tps code,a maf code that is related to the chip not being plugged in and a rich code.This has been a very long day and this week is goin to be hell without my car.Now I need to send back the uni-chip so they can figure out what the hell is goin on with it.Shat happens and Dave and John have been so nice about it that I cant get mad at them.Welcome to Forced Induction.My head hurts and im goin to go to sleep
Jeebs
11-14-2006, 01:15 AM
Man that sucks, sorry to hear about all the trouble you're having after waiting so patiently.You could skip the turbo and just throw an SI badge on your ride.According to the Honduh boys around here its good for at least 100 whp/tq alone :D
KeWLKaT
11-14-2006, 04:15 AM
Bad luck dude.
Seems like perhaps the crank sensor wire wasn't hooked up properly?
I got the wiring right on the first shot (there was no proper instruction booklet for that at the time), double check everything!
Also, do you still have that line for the PCV that goes to the IM? Get rid of it.
seguin22
11-14-2006, 10:31 AM
Thats the same problem I had and it was because of my crankshaft position sensor wiring got loose when installing the turbo, Triple check that thing and make sure the sensor is all the way plugged in and check your wiring to make sure its right and its got a good connection! I hope you get it fixed because I know what its like to have a car down :(
The crank is wired up right.We tripled quadrupal checked that bastidge.Once we jump the blue and green wire,it will run.I overnighted the uni-chip this morning so hopefully we can get this straight.I want real boost and not the 2-3 psi that I have now
seguin22
11-14-2006, 01:23 PM
Sorry To hear about your probs man. I hope you get it figured out fast and get that car on the road! ALpine has awesome costumer service and they wont let your car be down any longer then it has to be. Its worth all the struggle to have a turbosystem that lets the car run like it came from the factory that way though so just hold tight my man boost will be coming soon!!! :D
Hopefully the uni-chip will be here tomorrow.Im keeping my fingers crossed
dmdicks
11-14-2006, 08:22 PM
I'll check with John, but your new Unichip should have left today along with a new Harness. If you brige the wires that go to the MAF sensor as well the car should run a lot better. Sorry about your trouble John, but we WILL get your car running properly. Oh, keep an eye out for a "Sorry for your problems" gift. :)
The car runs good all things considered.But I want the full potential of this kit.Oh yea,the compressor surge sound makes me happy.I hope to have this all sorted out soon.
Cypher
11-14-2006, 08:58 PM
what about his "sorry for the late shipping" gift? ;)
Our UPS deliveries have came for the day and there is no uni-chip for me so far........................................
Well the chip came in as well as a new harness.Installed it and the car runs like a raped ape.John told me that the unichip that I sent back operated properly on their spectra.So when I installed the new chip,the car would start but not run right.I think I got a jippy wire harness.But who the hell cares.And I get a core charge back for my old oil pan.w00t! money in muh pocket
dmdicks
11-15-2006, 04:29 PM
I'm glad we got all your issues sorted out. I'm leaning toward the original harness being the problem as well. FYI...I made your new harness so I knew it was good!! ;)
I love the feel of the car now.Now its time to get the rest of the visual and safety items.
Cypher
11-15-2006, 05:41 PM
track sunday?
BColeman
11-16-2006, 04:37 AM
Very nice man. Glad to know everything went well for the most part. Roughly, how much did you spend with the turbo kit and the extras???
NY2002ElantraGT
11-16-2006, 09:58 AM
How long do you think you spent on the install, and what do you think total cost is? take some pics and get that thing Dynoed.
very impatient! haha
dmdicks
11-16-2006, 10:11 AM
The Entry Level Kit is on sale now for 2300 USD plus shipping. The pre-drilled and tapped oil pan option is 200USD with 75-100USD refund upon return of your old pan. With the oil pan option the Entry Level becomes a true bolt on affair. Install time may be 2-4hrs depending on your skill level.
Hey John,
If you wouldn't mind can you submit a customer testimonial on alpine's testimonial page? http://www.alpine-developments.us/customertestimonials.htm
tharptroy
11-16-2006, 01:02 PM
I must say that you guys did have pretty good customer service when I was having issues with the kit.
Ok now im having issues.For the past 2 days while at wot in 3rd gear it feels like im hitting a wall.Today the CEL started started to flash.I have the scantool in the car and had p0300,p0301,p0302 and o2s b1/s1 no activity.Went to check the freeze frame data to see what was goin on and it had cleared before I could see the data.Now im not sure if it is getting not enough fuel or what.
KeWLKaT
11-23-2006, 05:08 PM
i had a flashing cel once but it was because of a loose plug :)
Keyan
11-23-2006, 05:09 PM
o2 bank 1 sensor 1 is your first o2 sensor, if that's broken your car won't go into closed loop. something else might have been setting it off, but get that checked out too.
o2 bank 1 sensor 1 is your first o2 sensor, if that's broken your car won't go into closed loop. something else might have been setting it off, but get that checked out too.
Are you serious?That can't be :)
Im thinking that the o2 code came up due to a running condition.Im more worried about the lack of/too much fuel prob.Can't really tell at this point because I need to get those damn gauges coming
Keyan
11-23-2006, 09:47 PM
Are you serious?That can't be :)
just making sure ;)
dmdicks
11-24-2006, 12:12 PM
Pull your plugs and take pictures and send them to me. I can tell you if its running lean or not. If this is something that just started happening I'd lean towards either your cat being plugged up or you primary O2 sensor going bye bye. How many miles on your car?
Ok will do.Yea,it started the other night coming home from work.Can't be that the cat is bad,because there is no such critter on my car ;)
My car has 9400 miles on the clock
Update...Found out that even this kit don't like the stock exhaust.So I removed the tailpipe assembly.That helped out a lil.Goin to have 2.5 exhaust ran from the turbo back shortly.
Ok it's a new year.Time for some serious modding.First off is goin to be a intercooler set-up from Mahonroy and then exhaust.After thats in place,the rest is goin to be motor work and upgrades
KeWLKaT
01-08-2007, 12:11 AM
good luck dude.
but, man... its a lot of $ for his kit... cost me prolly 250$ for my setup ;)
Ok,I ordered the intercooler kit from Matt tonight.w00t! That way there is little to no downtime and ease of installation.
Also went to autozone and bought a fartcan for my exhaust that will be done middle of this coming week.Im have 2.5" pipe ran from the turbo back :)
This should be all the mods until this summer
toymachine566
01-12-2007, 11:15 PM
You'll love the kit. You've got more space in your engine bay, but for mine it fit like a glove....perfect fit. Matt definitely does some quality work
How long did it take to get to you? whoooo
NY2002ElantraGT
01-12-2007, 11:50 PM
Post Some Pics!
Oh I will.Don't worry bout that ;)
toymachine566
01-13-2007, 12:01 AM
How long did it take to get to you? whoooo
honestly, I dont remember.....Maybe a week, week and a half. After completion.
Don't worry though, Matts a good guy.....He kept me updated with the progress I didnt really worry about how quickly it came to me
Yea,im not worried bout it.Since the thought of me buying the kit,he has answered my questions very quickly.I got this boost controller sitting here lol at me and im ready to slap her on hehe.
NY2002ElantraGT
01-14-2007, 07:36 PM
i might be added to this list as well. Im getting a pretty big Tuittion refund from school this semester. i want to save some of it, but im thinking about dishin out for the entry level alpine. what other costs should i expect? $2400 kit + what else?
On top of the kit price,I opted for the oilpan-$200 but you get a core back
I bought a pillar pod for my gauges-$70 bucks
EGT,Boost,A/F gauge-$170
Turbo timer-$50
Intercooler kit(optional)-$800
Exhaust(to be done)-$200+
It only gets better.Upgrading is the fun part.The sky is the limit on spending for ya :)
NY2002ElantraGT
01-14-2007, 10:21 PM
well i would do the oil pan option as well, i would wait for the intercooler and exhaust cuz i have a 2.5" right now. and i would probably get the turbo timer and boost guage, maybe an A/F guage... so not bad. i would probably upgrade my clutch the same time i added the intercooler and exhaust. Thanks 05xd for the info, i hope this refund check works out and i'll be rollin in $$$$$
I have a update as well :p
I got my exhaust done thursday. 2.5" turbo back to fartcan.I got on it and the frigging boost spiked to 13 psi.....not good,at least for now til the intercooler kit comes in.Needless to say,there will be no hard driving til then.I really don't feel like building a engine at this time lol.Other than that,im loving teh turbo :)
Estopatitiana
01-23-2007, 05:04 PM
those codes were cylinder one and two misfires
figured id let you know
those codes were cylinder one and two misfires
figured id let you know
Yea,i've been aware of them codes for about 8 years now lol.Thanks though
Estopatitiana
01-23-2007, 07:45 PM
yeah, shows how long its been since ive been around lol
Well my intercooler came in today but the box with the mounts and piping is still not here yet.
Damn USPS!
Anywho here is a pic of the intercooler.Maybe i'll get to work monday and there will be another box waiting for me
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a224/05xd/intercooler2.jpg
This is still lying around too
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a224/05xd/MBC1.jpg
BlueRush
02-03-2007, 01:36 AM
OMG That is disgusting!!!
OMG That is disgusting!!!
???????? Good I hope :)
toymachine566
02-03-2007, 08:10 PM
You'll love The intercooler kit, you will feel the difference from non-intercooled to intercooled
BTW, let us know how that boost controller works out for you, looks quality
keep us posted :)
Yea,I can see that my money is goin to be spent faster than I can make it.Once you start F/I,it seems like it never ends(spending) lol
Actually,the boost controller looks as if it may be a knock off.If not,they can be made very easily.But i'll post up all details.
I have a question.What intercooler did you get.The big one or the smaller one?
toymachine566
02-03-2007, 09:00 PM
I got the same one as you. And no boost pressure drop at all. If any, it is very minimal.....
I asked the guy at the dyno if the boost was dropping (I dont have time to watch it at those speeds on the highway, only peek down once in a while) and he said nope, it held 15psi the whole time :D
Im wondering if i'll have to trim anything to get it to fit or not.I doubt it though but im prepping myself for a battle just in case lol
toymachine566
02-03-2007, 09:17 PM
I don't know about the Tiburons, but to the left and right of the radiator there will be a sheet of metal on each side that you will need to cut away to get the charge piping and couplers around the radidator. I wont lie, they were a ***** for me to cut, bit I was using a dremel and wal-mart cutting wheels (went through about 6 on each side lol). So with the right cutting equipment you should be alright. After that its just conecting the charge piping together. You may also have to cut the hood support, the way the intercooler sits it acts as a direct replacement for the hood support you just cut. :)
Definitely quality work. Good luck
Well I got the piping today and the hot side is too long and the cold side is too short.I can't really blame Matt because he was probably goin by memory.So yea,still no intercooler set-up.I was lookin forward to taking this beast to the track on the 25th but there is no way in hell that I will be able to until I can locate someone that can get me some pipes made up asap.Arg,too much money and nothing to show for it.I think it is time to look for a subie or a srt-4.
Depending on how long it takes me to calm down,there may be a entry level kit for sale soon
Cypher
02-07-2007, 08:57 PM
something to keep in mind john is that matt has made IC kits for the elantra. the tib has slightly different dimensions to the engine bay.
my01elantra
02-07-2007, 09:52 PM
I had bought that boost controller and I couldnt get it to work right it would either make my boost super high (like 20+) or it would make my boost come and go, it was really strange and no matter how I adjusted the actuator arm it wouldnt work right, I wouldnt suggest using it but thats just me, goodluck.
Keyan
02-07-2007, 10:18 PM
Depending on how long it takes me to calm down,there may be a entry level kit for sale soon
DIBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
something to keep in mind john is that matt has made IC kits for the elantra. the tib has slightly different dimensions to the engine bay.
He made mine esp for the tib.
Cypher
02-07-2007, 11:25 PM
oh. well everyone makes mistakes give him a call. i have his number if you want it.
It's not that big of a deal.I have way too many things running thru my head right now
toymachine566
02-08-2007, 11:29 AM
dude, I went through this same feeling last week. I was just ready to part out while everything was out of the car, but thats just frustartion getting the best of us. Trust me, once you get it done, you'll see it was definitely worth that wait.
Matt's a good guy, I'm sure you guys will get it worked out.
Yea he feels bad about it but it's not his fault and I told him that.He is willing to make some new pipes but im not worried about it.I have a plan.I just need to make a couple calls.Im sure the guy that made my exhaust could work the pipes and make it work.
I made a couple calls and all I got to say is F you cheap tuner shops! I came up with a plan for the piping and that will start saturday.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a224/05xd/project.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a224/05xd/project13.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a224/05xd/project15.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a224/05xd/project17.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a224/05xd/project18.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a224/05xd/project19.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a224/05xd/project110.jpg
toymachine566
02-10-2007, 09:52 PM
AWSOME DUDE!!!!!!!!! Looks good.
One question, How were you able to secure the IC from the bottom??? I left mine since there wasnt nough metal to secure it to and just left it tightened to the hood support.
Hows she drive:D
Hahaha.I had the same problem but I used cable tie straps around the inlet and out let and strapped it to my A/C condenser.She has a little bit more wheelspin than before :)
Thats all im goin to say.
The boost pressure isn't spiking as much as it did before now which is a good thing
The biggest problem I ran into was that the intercooler was so tall,the hood latch wouldn't clear it for crap.I ended up having to use hood pins :(
Oh wells,CF hood time
toymachine566
02-11-2007, 09:38 AM
hmmm, thats strange......I guess you did get a bigger IC then me lol
well, glad to see everything worked out.
I just installed my Voodoo III MBC with a little bit of help and insight from Ismael.
I'll be running 12 psi for the time being.
NY2002ElantraGT
02-12-2007, 10:29 PM
damn thats alot of boost! get on a dyno, would love to see some #'s
Haha,monday is dyno time.I set the appt today.I hope to see somewhere around 200whp and mine is on stock C/R so it might be a little higher.Also the dyno is a Mustang dyno.Here is a lil clip taken with my phone of my car idling
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a224/05xd/th_0213071644.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a224/05xd/?action=view¤t=0213071644.flv)
toymachine566
02-13-2007, 09:11 PM
tease, how bout some revs :tongue: j/k
I look forward to seeing your dyno numbers, especially on stock CR :)
Good luck, either way i know the car is a blast to drive, enjoy it:)
I recorded that with my cell phone which only allows for 15 secs of vid.Im taking my digi cam tomorrow ;)
jayupark
02-13-2007, 09:22 PM
Little Red Civic: "Oh my Grandma, what a big intercooler you have"
05xd: "The better to smoke you with my dear little red ricing hood"
Blastation
02-14-2007, 01:20 PM
thats a good one
agdaniels
02-14-2007, 03:18 PM
i dont know why you guys give hondas so much crap...
zip ties are a legitimate means to hold on a body kit.
you actually see big gains from a 4" sport muffler with their 1.6/8 L engine..
stock for stock any civic would beat my xd2 any day...
and the drag wings actually help transfer more power to ground at speed.
lol. im going to eat lunch now
Heres another clip of my exhaust except this time there may be some revving involved :)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a224/05xd/th_S3500018.jpg (http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a224/05xd/?action=view¤t=S3500018.flv)
toymachine566
02-14-2007, 08:43 PM
:D........sounds like sex
Keyan
02-14-2007, 09:17 PM
lol at the spray it shoots when you let off...
Ok fella's I have a question for ya.What exhaust flange is on the 13g? 4 bolt or 5 bolt? Same as a t3/t4 style turbo exhaust?I can't seem to get a answer back from Dmdicks on what we can use on these manifold/dp set-ups.Now im thinking about ditching the manifold in favor of a t3 style manifold and t3/t4 turbo.If it comes down to it,I could always have the exhaust flange cut off and a t3 exhaust flange welded on but I would like to see if the existing dp could be re-used
KeWLKaT
05-23-2007, 01:38 AM
4 bolt! :)
UPDATE: 9/1/07
I had an exhaust leak that I started to notice last night.Today I found it. The turbo was loose and there was gap about the thickness of a penny between the turbo and the manifold. Do you know how hard it is to tighten them bastages up while it is still on the car? Is this a sign of things to come?!?!?!
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