Finally Done with Full Race Turbo Kit! UPDATED!
07-09-2009, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Enthralled,Jul 9 2009, 05:44 AM
did you send yours out to coating yet?
This week I've been considering running a turbo blanket instead as the cost is simular
07-09-2009, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Sarek,Jul 8 2009, 02:40 PM
even the infamous swaintech white lightning chips off this manifold. especially at the collector... pics to soon follow. 
07-09-2009, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by MADjdm,Jul 9 2009, 09:45 AM
I was planning on sending it out this Saturday.
This week I've been considering running a turbo blanket instead as the cost is simular
This week I've been considering running a turbo blanket instead as the cost is simular
07-09-2009, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by AndyFloyd,Jul 9 2009, 10:21 AM
read my post below, Im choosing to NOT coat mine since chipping seems impossible to stop.
I used the DEI Ti 1" on my DP and it looks amazing.
Think the 1" will be the best way to go for the mani as well as there's not a lot of room to work with
07-09-2009, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by MADjdm,Jul 9 2009, 10:45 AM
I was planning on sending it out this Saturday.
This week I've been considering running a turbo blanket instead as the cost is simular
This week I've been considering running a turbo blanket instead as the cost is simular
I was going to send mine out next week, but I'm having second thoughts now.
07-09-2009, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarek,Jul 8 2009, 02:40 PM
even the infamous swaintech white lightning chips off this manifold. especially at the collector... pics to soon follow.
The problem is that the SS used in all the tubular manifolds has a relatively high thermal expansion coefficient. The coatings aren't 'ductile' enough to also expand/flex, so they crack.
Personally, should I go turbo, I still plan on getting it Swain coated. 90% coated is still better than nothing!
07-09-2009, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by MADjdm,Jul 9 2009, 10:45 AM
I was planning on sending it out this Saturday.
This week I've been considering running a turbo blanket instead as the cost is simular
This week I've been considering running a turbo blanket instead as the cost is simular
my turbo & manifold wrap has not one issue with it.
Originally Posted by berlinas2k2,Jul 8 2009, 10:16 PM
Who made your full race manifold heat shield?
EDIT: and or for your manifold, but it would have to be a custom "one of" (a kind)
07-09-2009, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by siadam,Jul 9 2009, 01:23 PM
Hows everything been?
Car still running good I hope?
What boost lvl do you normally street around @?
Car still running good I hope?
What boost lvl do you normally street around @?
Right now the car is in the shop getting the headgasket replaced. I was loosing a bit of coolant ever since the tune possibly before.. I thought it was the air purging from the sytem. I've changed the oil every 1k just in case and recently got an analysis done. They showed a trace of coolant in the oil. It was running fine and not overheating. But I didn't want to take any chances so I bought all the parts for the HG install. I didn't have time (or really, the ballz) to do the headgasket myself so it's in the shop, should be back by next week.
I was daily driving at 19 psi
But after I get it back I'm going back for a new tune because I changed the exhaust (2.5" after the split and bigger mufflers for less noise) and I also need a boost/speed map so I'm not spinning my tires every time I hit boost! 
