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C32 - Pulley & ECU Mod & Heat Exchanger (Eurocharged) - Arrived today :)

Old Feb 17, 2011 | 09:01 AM
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Talking C32 - Pulley & ECU Mod & Heat Exchanger (Eurocharged) - Arrived today :)

C32 - Pulley & ECU Mod & Heat Exchanger just Purchased from Eurocharged.


Cant wait to install the Heat Exchanger and Pulley... My car engine is original.

Suspension: PSS9 + Eibach Swaybars front and rear.

Hope i feel the extra power.... and installation is smooth.

Update later......
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 09:12 AM
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If you don't feel the extra power it's because the torque gave you a concussion...
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 09:20 AM
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Not to be a killjoy, but how do these mods impact reliability? It makes sense to me that if you run the SC harder you're increasing pressure and the likelihood of breaking something.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 10:52 AM
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wow good luck make sure you have a whole day planed.. while your at it do some of the small mods like cooling seperation and the code3 intake for added power
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 10:57 AM
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Today will be spent installing, I hope it all goes well. Let u know how it goes.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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Good luck! There are some great DIY topics on here for the installation of all your parts if you get stuck, just search it. I installed all mine myself and some of it was complicated at times, but doable nonetheless.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by King320
Not to be a killjoy, but how do these mods impact reliability? It makes sense to me that if you run the SC harder you're increasing pressure and the likelihood of breaking something.
i've had a tune and 185 and heat exchanger for like 2yrs. reliability is fine. only thing that was going was the bearing on my idler pulley, which goes out in both stock and non stock cars. i just purchased the Needswings Pulley Saver Kit made for the 185mm kits and haven't had a problem since

....and i drive hard
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by jturkel
i've had a tune and 185 and heat exchanger for like 2yrs. reliability is fine. only thing that was going was the bearing on my idler pulley, which goes out in both stock and non stock cars. i just purchased the Needswings Pulley Saver Kit made for the 185mm kits and haven't had a problem since

....and i drive hard
Me too
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 11:58 AM
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....and i drive hard
It's all those blue pills...LOL
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 12:03 PM
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It's all those blue pills...LOL
LOL if it lasts longer than 7 hours, see a doctor.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by jturkel
i've had a tune and 185 and heat exchanger for like 2yrs. reliability is fine. only thing that was going was the bearing on my idler pulley, which goes out in both stock and non stock cars. i just purchased the Needswings Pulley Saver Kit made for the 185mm kits and haven't had a problem since

....and i drive hard
You forgot about the tire ware problem. Add Tirerack.com to your Favorites list.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 02:26 PM
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It's all those blue pills...LOL
lol hahahaha
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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Good luck and have fun! make sure to pick up Needswings Pulley Saver Kit and Intercooler Separation Kit when you have the chance.

I did all of my mods at once, except the heat exchanger which was later, but you will certainly feel the difference in power.

It took me quite a bit of time to install the HE. My EC HE for some reason has different mounting points than the DIY available.

Let us know!
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 02:49 PM
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It's all those blue pills...LOL
haha.....oh sildenafil. i've got a pharmacology exam on wednesday

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LOL if it lasts longer than 7 hours, see a doctor.
naw. i'll call more ladies! (0-34 seconds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfcYr1xPDsE)

lol, but for my test, more than four hours (priapism) is bad haha.

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You forgot about the tire ware problem. Add Tirerack.com to your Favorites list.
oh yah....how could i forget lol.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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Not to be a killjoy, but how do these mods impact reliability? It makes sense to me that if you run the SC harder you're increasing pressure and the likelihood of breaking something.
Not so far for many C32 guys...............I'd say there's over a million miles + of driving on mods collectively and nary an issue because of the mods above ^^^

The damned seat heater is more of an issue than running a 181/185 or Code 3
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 05:18 PM
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LOL C32 has their own set of issues regardless if it's stock or not..
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ddtham
Good luck and have fun! make sure to pick up Needswings Pulley Saver Kit and Intercooler Separation Kit when you have the chance.

I did all of my mods at once, except the heat exchanger which was later, but you will certainly feel the difference in power.

It took me quite a bit of time to install the HE. My EC HE for some reason has different mounting points than the DIY available.

Let us know!

My Exchanger is not a direct bolt on too, i'm in the middle of modifying the mounting bracket. head spinning
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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My Exchanger is not a direct bolt on too, i'm in the middle of modifying the mounting bracket. head spinning
Mine doesn't have any mounting tab to the bumper support/crash bar, so I used two long zip ties to ensure that the HE is securely attached to the support. I used aluminum bars to create stronger attachment between the mounting tabs and radiator support.

It might be different for you though, but good luck and the end result is worth it!
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 09:13 PM
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Mine doesn't have any mounting tab to the bumper support/crash bar, so I used two long zip ties to ensure that the HE is securely attached to the support. I used aluminum bars to create stronger attachment between the mounting tabs and radiator support.

It might be different for you though, but good luck and the end result is worth it!
My Code 3 HE bolted right in with no mods at all..perfect fit but you can't buy them any longer. Literally dropped the front bumper, took out the oem and bolted her right in.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 09:31 PM
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Making brackets isn't that bad...

The frozen boost heat exchanger I used cost $5 for the brackets and took an hour to make.

If I was to go back would have got the 26x7x3.5 for like $20 more. Still less than $200 dollars...
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by gt4awd
Making brackets isn't that bad...

The frozen boost heat exchanger I used cost $5 for the brackets and took an hour to make.
+1, I recall your DIY, it was a nice job for a nice unit..............

Too bad HPAutowerks didnt keep making the Code 3 stuff, Brandon had some decent product when he was in the business!!
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 06:05 AM
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Finally installed, and ECU flashed. Jerry remote flashing worked perfectly.
The car has changed from quick to very quick, feels a lot lighter and the throttle response is perfect now (press and go)! Very very happy.....

Had to change the alternator too as mine was on the way out.

I guess my tires wear will increase...
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by ddtham
Mine doesn't have any mounting tab to the bumper support/crash bar, so I used two long zip ties to ensure that the HE is securely attached to the support. I used aluminum bars to create stronger attachment between the mounting tabs and radiator support.

It might be different for you though, but good luck and the end result is worth it!
Many thanks for your help, i ended up getting someone to make a bracket, spent a few more dollars but at lease its done now.
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C32 - Pulley & ECU Mod & Heat Exchanger just Purchased from Eurocharged.


Cant wait to install the Heat Exchanger and Pulley... My car engine is original.

Suspension: PSS9 + Eibach Swaybars front and rear.

Hope i feel the extra power.... and installation is smooth.

Update later......
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