How I'm spending my tax return
Jan 11, 2008, 09:04 PM
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How I'm spending my tax return
I've had my MR for 3 months now and it's completely stock (except swift springs and a perrin shorty). I should be gettin a pretty decent tax return and I'm thinkin bout voiding my warranty so here's the mod list:
AMS TBE w/hi flow cat and CEL fix, Apexi intake and induction box, Forge MBC, boost gauge (don't know which one, any suggestions?), and Topspeed tune.
Should run me about 2G's. What do ya'll think? Anybody runnin these mods?
AMS TBE w/hi flow cat and CEL fix, Apexi intake and induction box, Forge MBC, boost gauge (don't know which one, any suggestions?), and Topspeed tune.
Should run me about 2G's. What do ya'll think? Anybody runnin these mods?
Jan 11, 2008, 10:56 PM
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you wont need the CEL fix if you running AMS's hfc as I am now. However, I will be putting my testpipe back on soon before I go to AMS for a tune. Then I plan on doing the cheap 5 dollar spark plug fouler fix. I love the AMS Full 3" exhaust. Good Luck with your purchase
Jan 11, 2008, 11:03 PM
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check out pro sport gauges if you're looking for a boost gauge, way cheaper than any Defi and have had pretty much nothing but positive reviews.
Also, i'm running similar mods as you can see in my sig, also check out the megan tbe..i'm pretty sure you can get it for half the price of the AMS tbe, true 3 inch exhaust, save 500 bucks spend it elsewhere, any additional hp gains the AMS tbe has are not worth the extra 500 bucks...and believe me its a difference of a handful of whp at best
Also, i'm running similar mods as you can see in my sig, also check out the megan tbe..i'm pretty sure you can get it for half the price of the AMS tbe, true 3 inch exhaust, save 500 bucks spend it elsewhere, any additional hp gains the AMS tbe has are not worth the extra 500 bucks...and believe me its a difference of a handful of whp at best
Jan 11, 2008, 11:27 PM
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I only know defi gauges, and I like them very much. Im not a big fan of the Link-system and just use their standalones. What about some form of wideband O2? I dont think I saw that on your list of things, you probably need one of those before a tune, unless your really trustworthy. Just a thought.
Oh yeah, for exhaust/instake stuff, check out ExtremeTurboSystems.com, great products, great fit, awesome price. They are getting to be a really-really well respected company around here.
Oh yeah, for exhaust/instake stuff, check out ExtremeTurboSystems.com, great products, great fit, awesome price. They are getting to be a really-really well respected company around here.
Jan 11, 2008, 11:30 PM
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For $2000, I would get
catless TBE exhaust ($1000)
ebay O2 housing ($100)
wideband ($200)
JDM MAP ($150)
Boost gauge ($100)
EvoScan ($25)
OpenPort Cable ($90)
Walbro 255lph pump ($75)
K&N drop in ($60)
Trip to the dyno before & after ($200)
If you're not comfortable learning to tune yourself, then you can get help for short money from e-Tuners.
catless TBE exhaust ($1000)
ebay O2 housing ($100)
wideband ($200)
JDM MAP ($150)
Boost gauge ($100)
EvoScan ($25)
OpenPort Cable ($90)
Walbro 255lph pump ($75)
K&N drop in ($60)
Trip to the dyno before & after ($200)
If you're not comfortable learning to tune yourself, then you can get help for short money from e-Tuners.
Last edited by recompile; Jan 11, 2008 at 11:33 PM.
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Hey man! I saw you were in GA. You might want to check out Dyno4mance instead of Topspeed for a tune. They do great work with much better customer service. I had them re-tune me for 91 octane (moved to NV) and I couldn't be happier. They are even working with me to fix my tune via email due to the altitude change. If you want more details about Topspeed and Dyno4mance feel free to PM me! List looks good BTW.
Jan 11, 2008, 11:44 PM
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When the hell do we get our tax returns? Sorry I'm 19 and I forgot when I got mine last year. Imma get defi gauges and a snow performance meth kit with mine. And I'll buy a preorder ticket for the orbital v2 kit.
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Dude who cares about miti warranty. They got the dumbest people working there might as well mod your car. They don't warranty nothing at all. Go with the ams tbe and there drop in filter save you mone on the intake just get any mbc and get some defi blue gauges. Get some cams too it help you out.
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Dude who cares about miti warranty. They got the dumbest people working there might as well mod your car. They don't warranty nothing at all. Go with the ams tbe and there drop in filter save you mone on the intake just get any mbc and get some defi blue gauges. Get some cams too it help you out.
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Hikaru I see your in the Atlanta area also, I also recommend Dyno4mance over Topspeed heard a lot of problem storys. Also I would add a downpipe to your list.
If you need any help installing these items PM me. I have helped many Evo owners in the Atlanta area and would be happy to help you at no charge I just love working on my Evo and helping others do the same.
If you need any help installing these items PM me. I have helped many Evo owners in the Atlanta area and would be happy to help you at no charge I just love working on my Evo and helping others do the same.