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Old Aug 19, 2009, 07:57 AM
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I have read many threads where people have been questioning the stock turbo, or just the how long the engine will last with a turbo on it. i wouldnt have bought this car if i didnt think it couldnt handle the abuse.....
my stock has seen 30psi+ MANY times and it keeps on ticking

are you on original clutch and drivetrain???
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Old Aug 19, 2009, 07:57 AM
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Whats your compression like?

Nicely done man! Respect the car and maintaining it for sure!
x2...do a test when you do the cams
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Old Aug 19, 2009, 07:59 AM
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OP, what all have you done in terms of maintenance?
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Old Aug 19, 2009, 08:00 AM
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Just came from the DC area this weekend. Now THAT is some Stop and Go traffic ;-( very nice highways out there though. Very tempting lol
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Originally Posted by tweakdsm
nice, im at 96k and i got 05 RS, snow/raing/sun this is my DD car. I put about 50-60k miles everyday to work and back , the car is not stock, and i started moding it slightly since i got it brand new... I do not launch the car if i dont have to, or beat the crap out of it... I dont baby it neither and i still put over 300 miles to the tank lol. I think its time for me to buy DD car and do 2.0 built and im set.
Holy ****!
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Old Aug 19, 2009, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by SOEuro
my stock has seen 30psi+ MANY times and it keeps on ticking

are you on original clutch and drivetrain???

i am on stock drivetrain, but i burnt the clutch out of it at the track one night!!!! i have the ACT HD now.
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Old Aug 19, 2009, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by JJsEvo8
OP, what all have you done in terms of maintenance?


Just the basic oil change, spark plugs, and the change the ACD
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And Timing Belt I am hoping....
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Old Aug 19, 2009, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by bechbum82
i am on stock drivetrain, but i burnt the clutch out of it at the track one night!!!! i have the ACT HD now.
wow,impressive man,i know how brutal 495 can be...I HATE DC TRAFFIC
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Old Aug 19, 2009, 08:20 AM
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wow that is a lot of millage. NICE!

I have an 03 VIII with literally 110k less then yours lol!

Thats just cuz when I bought it, it had crazy low miles. bought it in 06 with 10k on it. Great find.

Lets see some numbers when you get all that put in!
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Old Aug 19, 2009, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by JJsEvo8
And Timing Belt I am hoping....

oh yea and that. I also have replace my rotors and break pads, but since i do 95% highway mileage i got close to 100k or a lil bit more.
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Originally Posted by ethan169
wow that is a lot of millage. NICE!

I have an 03 VIII with literally 110k less then yours lol!

Thats just cuz when I bought it, it had crazy low miles. bought it in 06 with 10k on it. Great find.

Lets see some numbers when you get all that put in!

I plan on posting everything i find, i hoping to put down hopefully around 370 or so to the wheels, but we will see
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Very cool! Glad to see fellow Evo owners taking care of their vehicle. Keep up the good work and keep everyone posted as the mileage grows
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Yeah I am wondering what is the compression in the engine. I only have 46k and it has a strong 150-160. Just wondering after 150+ miles how strong will it stay..
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Yeah I am wondering what is the compression in the engine. I only have 46k and it has a strong 150-160. Just wondering after 150+ miles how strong will it stay..

i will let you guys know as soon as i get everything put on......
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