slash128's Top Mount Build
#402
n3rd
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I'm pretty happy with my fugly omp shield. I also put the ceramic insulating material in between the shield and omp. I think this will do just fine. I also replaced a section of the lower rad hose with a ss mandrel bend over the downpipe. You can see a bit of it at the bottom of the photo by the o2 sensor.
#404
The wheels are going to look great btw. I got mine mounted and took her on a roadtrip. Picked up a nailed in each tire. Spun the right rear tire off the wheel. Luckily I was with a group of speed3's and speed6's. I borrowed a spare and started my 2hr trek home. got home and swapped my stockers back on. Time to order new tires
#408
sexy!
#411
n3rd
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#412
n3rd
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Just finished putting in the eBay radiator. My review: welding is not the greatest, but not horrible. I felt inside the upper hose pipe I can feel where some welding rod is poking in. The upper fan holes were off by a little, but I just drilled out the fan mounts. I had to bend the upper mounting tabs to get the upper mounts on, not a big deal. The upper hose pipe is not at the right angle so the upper hose doesn't lay nicely. All said, it has a few fitment issues, but nothing that couldn't be addressed. For $150 shipped I think it was definitely worth it! It's definitely a bit thicker than stock, so should have more cooling capacity. I just drove it around the block, no leaks yet. With the lower temp thermostat I am actually concerned it may run too cool, but I'll wait and see.
#413
Boosted Kiwi
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Just finished putting in the eBay radiator. My review: welding is not the greatest, but not horrible. I felt inside the upper hose pipe I can feel where some welding rod is poking in. The upper fan holes were off by a little, but I just drilled out the fan mounts. I had to bend the upper mounting tabs to get the upper mounts on, not a big deal. The upper hose pipe is not at the right angle so the upper hose doesn't lay nicely. All said, it has a few fitment issues, but nothing that couldn't be addressed. For $150 shipped I think it was definitely worth it! It's definitely a bit thicker than stock, so should have more cooling capacity. I just drove it around the block, no leaks yet. With the lower temp thermostat I am actually concerned it may run too cool, but I'll wait and see.
#416
n3rd
Thread Starter
Finally had decent enough weather to get the car out for a bath. Unfortunately, more snow again today... Anyway, here's some pics with the black wheels on. Planning on lowering the car a tad.
#420
looks like a pull and roll will be needed.
Looks great BTW
Looks great BTW
#421
n3rd
Thread Starter
Thx. Had the fenders partly rolled, no rubbing ATM. Def need a drop and camber the fronts in. Should've pulled the fronts in before but was in a rush. I have a few things in the works prior to spring
#422
n3rd
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#423
perfecto
#425
turbo needs a rebuild. I'm going tomorrow to talk to a local about rebuilding/upgrading. If the price isn't what I want then I'll just head from there to BNR(just over an hour) and drop off my turbo for a rebuild. I bought a dual vent gauge pod today. I'm ordering gauges once I figure out who has them at the best price.
I'm not sure which BOV to go with. Can you get a sound clip of your SSQV? I've always liked them but I'm leaning towards greddy type-s for some reason. I think I'll like the greddy when recirc'd more. Should be boosting sometime next month, I hope. I feel like I've been talking about this forever and it just hasn't happened yet. I did realize that the only thing left from the greddy kit I picked up will be the intercooler and manifold....I should have haggled hardcore on the price lol
I'm not sure which BOV to go with. Can you get a sound clip of your SSQV? I've always liked them but I'm leaning towards greddy type-s for some reason. I think I'll like the greddy when recirc'd more. Should be boosting sometime next month, I hope. I feel like I've been talking about this forever and it just hasn't happened yet. I did realize that the only thing left from the greddy kit I picked up will be the intercooler and manifold....I should have haggled hardcore on the price lol