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Originally Posted by mayanh8,Dec 20 2006, 12:53 PM
You should think about getting an A/F monitoring system even if you remain at a stock Vortech kit, you need to know if your running lean.
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You can replace the clutch without removing the SC, It's just much easier with it not installed. You will be resting the SC unit on the engine compartment cross-beam to lower the engine enough to access the top trans bolts.
The Aftercooler does need to come out as well.
The Aftercooler does need to come out as well.
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I'm using an OEM clutch as well (still original) with no problems yet. When I do need to replace it I will upgrade though. I would also reccomend going on a dyno and checking your AFR. Vortech's tend to run lean. I also have boost and AFR gauges. If you don't use a wideband O2 sensor for the A/F gauge, then you will not have as accurate readings and you will simply have a "christmas tree decoration" as XViper once said...
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Whilst on the subject of checking afrs, and since you autocross as well, you might want to spend that little bit more and get a wideband logger rather than ust the gauge. I'm quite happy with my plx R500, but there's other options as well which won't cost as much and still do a good job. Also, it's not a bad idea to have your logger installed first and see your engine's parameters before the sc for comparative purposes.
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IT"s just bolt and go, you don't "need" all that other junk people stated above.just get a dyno to see if your running good
other junk required when upping the boost
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other junk required when upping the boost
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^ funny guy, but true if everything else on your car is stock. The other stuff's not needed only when upping the boost though. Sticking on a test pipe and leaving everything as is will make you think you should have invested in 'the other junk' when replacing your engine, just my 2c.
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Originally Posted by s0rted,Dec 21 2006, 03:15 AM
^ funny guy, but true if everything else on your car is stock. The other stuff's not needed only when upping the boost though. Sticking on a test pipe and leaving everything as is will make you think you should have invested in 'the other junk' when replacing your engine, just my 2c.
Upgraded boost + test pipe - "other junk" = engine death?
Why would a test pipe cause this? The only think I can think of is it makes the car run even leaner...