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Old 05-02-2021, 11:50 AM
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I think you need valve cover gaskets not head gaskets?? The valve covers leak and oil runs down...

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Got them already! Thanks!!
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What do you guys think about Liqui Moly 2009 Anti-Friction Oil Treatment, for our engines?

Or something similar?
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Finally, here it is!!!

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Car looks nice! What country are you in?
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Car looks nice! What country are you in?
Thanks!! Dominican Republic
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Looks great!
Thanks Amir!! They will be installing all the aftermarket parts today, including the pulley you sold me, thanks!
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Usually ppl do mechanical work, then paint. Be careful when installing all the parts after your paint work is finished
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Usually ppl do mechanical work, then paint. Be careful when installing all the parts after your paint work is finished
Hey! Thanks for the concern, that would have been the best thing to do, but since I don't live in the US and I have to wait for a courier to bring the parts to my country and all this lengthens the process, but I will be working with these people who one of the best mechanics in the country ( https://www.instagram.com/speedmotoringsolutions/ ).

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Thanks Amir!! They will be installing all the aftermarket parts today, including the pulley you sold me, thanks!
make sure it’s all gapped properly! Let us know how it all comes together and enjoy
Old 05-18-2021, 01:03 AM
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Hello! What do you guys think about this: https://www.vrpspeed.com/product/tbupg/

VRP 82mm Throttle body
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Hello! What do you guys think about this: https://www.vrpspeed.com/product/tbupg/

VRP 82mm Throttle body
I highly recommend you go read every thread about the issues with the 82mm throttlebody before you go down that road. IMO the 82 (or any throttlebody upgrade except for *maybe* the 80mm) just isn't worth the headaches of trying to fix P0505 and P0106 error codes, lean driving issues, and bad idle. Ultimately your call but it is the single biggest regret I have with mods to my car.
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Hello! What do you guys think about this: https://www.vrpspeed.com/product/tbupg/

VRP 82mm Throttle body
Car looks great. The TCU tune will be the star of this show. I think Headers, Cooling (pump and heat exchanger), Pulley & ECU Tune, TCU tune is all you really need to "add" to these. If it was an S or SL, you'd already have a second heat exchanger. That won't get to your target numbers but it won't get you an everlasting headache either. Echoing what @lost27 said, once you get into throttle bodies, injectors, meth, looped fuel rails, etc., you're basically asking for headache. You might not listen (most don't), but remember you've been warned. These cars take on a certain Frankenstein feel once you get past mild pulley and tunes. All of the people who make money selling power mods will disagree (quite naturally), but there are obvious incentives at work and they don't have to live with Frankenstein.

Do please let us know how the headers fit and work.

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Old 05-26-2021, 01:54 PM
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Car looks great. The TCU tune will be the star of this show. I think Headers, Cooling (pump and heat exchanger), Pulley & ECU Tune, TCU tune is all you really need to "add" to these. If it was an S or SL, you'd already have a second heat exchanger. That won't get to your target numbers but it won't get you an everlasting headache either. Echoing what @lost27 said, once you get into throttle bodies, injectors, meth, looped fuel rails, etc., you're basically asking for headache. You might not listen (most don't), but remember you've been warned. These cars take on a certain Frankenstein feel once you get past mild pulley and tunes. All of the people who make money selling power mods will disagree (quite naturally), but there are obvious incentives at work and they don't have to live with Frankenstein.

Do please let us know how the headers fit and work.

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Thank you very much for the advice, I will do as you suggest as several people have told me the same as you. Next month I will install the Under Hood Tank, Killer Chiller and Mishimoto Cooler Thermostat and 77mm pulley w/ belt wrap kit which are sold by VRP

I decided to put the Bosch 010 and not the Johnson CM30, I will keep the CM30 for any circumstances.

Next week I will have the car ready, I will upload videos and pictures.



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Did you already do the header install @E55FR34K ?

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Did you already do the header install @E55FR34K ?

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Hey! Sorry for the late response, yes, they are doing it right now:




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Originally Posted by maw1124
Car looks great. The TCU tune will be the star of this show. I think Headers, Cooling (pump and heat exchanger), Pulley & ECU Tune, TCU tune is all you really need to "add" to these. If it was an S or SL, you'd already have a second heat exchanger. That won't get to your target numbers but it won't get you an everlasting headache either. Echoing what @lost27 said, once you get into throttle bodies, injectors, meth, looped fuel rails, etc., you're basically asking for headache. You might not listen (most don't), but remember you've been warned. These cars take on a certain Frankenstein feel once you get past mild pulley and tunes. All of the people who make money selling power mods will disagree (quite naturally), but there are obvious incentives at work and they don't have to live with Frankenstein.

Do please let us know how the headers fit and work.

maw
I think there is a lot of wisdom in that post. When the hp in these cars get substantially increased they become different vehicles.
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I think there is a lot of wisdom in that post. When the hp in these cars get substantially increased they become different vehicles.
Hey! Yes, several people have told me that, but I will listen to maw, the only thing I will do is change the 83mm pulley for a 77mm, buy the killer chiller and the under hood tank, nothing else. But the 550cc Bosch injectors are already installed, I hope they won't cause any problems.
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Hey @maw1124 , headers already installed. The most complicated part was on the driver's side, the engine had to be lifted a little (they had to do it the same way to put the engine mounts), but everything was perfect.

I decided to change the Johnson CM30 for the Bosch 010, tomorrow they will make the final adjustments, then I will proceed to install the RaceIQ Tune and that would be all.





Cleaned Throttle Body

Bosch 010 (Replacing the Johnson CM30)

Intake sensor replacement

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I forgot to ask, a few weeks ago a smell of gasoline came into the cabin, I had to lower all the windows, this was before I took it in for the paint job.

Any ideas?
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The headers seem pretty cozy there. I may have missed it above but who makes the headers?

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Originally Posted by maw1124
The headers seem pretty cozy there. I may have missed it above but who makes the headers?

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Hey @maw1124

Maximizer High Performance w/ X-Pipe.

They fit very well there, so I took advantage of it and put new engine mounts,we will be working with some things from the rear end, so far we have already changed the valve cover gasket, spark plugs, carbin filter service kit, injectors, starter motor, engine oil level sensor, left driver side seat adjust switch, pulley, supercharger and accessories belt (green ones), carbon fiber intakes.

The only thing left to do is to install the heat exchanger, the pump (on monday) and wait for the extension harness to arrive, since VRP has this message on their website (Our office will be closed Monday, May 31st and Tuesday, May June 1st. Please expect delays when ordering). .

Anthony from RaceIQ will tune it for meas soon as everything is ready.



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a few weeks ago a smell of gasoline came into the cabin, I had to lower all the windows, this was before I took it in for the paint job. after the paint shop, I took the vehicle to the carwash and then to the mechanic, I would like to know if anyone has any idea what it could be to tell the mechanic to check. I have read that it may have a bad fuel pump seal or fuel filter seal or little crack in the hoses, a seal on the gas tank where the lines go in, the sending unit,

Any ideas?


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