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Old Feb 2, 2017, 12:04 PM
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First performance mod. Please help

Hi guys. long time member. my stock exhaust manifold cracked so I decided to upgrade. I'm new to turbo car mods and have a few questions! thanks!

Current Performance Mod:
-Greddy Turboback Exhaust

Purchased:
-MAP Tubular Exhaust Manifold for 2008 Evo X
-ETS Cold Air Intake
-ETS Lower Intercooler Pipe Kit
-ETS Upper Intercooler Piping Kit
-AMS Front Mount Intercooler Kit with Stencil

1) Would the ETS kits bolt on to the AMS IC?

2) Do I need a tune immediately after? I would like to install these in my garage. But the tuner shop is about 50 miles away.


thanks! happy tuning!
Old Feb 2, 2017, 12:14 PM
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Congrats on the new parts!

1) Yes, the AMS and ETS pieces should bolt up with one another.

2) I'd stay out of boost and drive like a grandma on your way to your tuner, should be fine though.
Old Feb 2, 2017, 12:17 PM
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The IC pipes and intercooler should fit fine together.


The car will be fine to drive to your tuner. I would just stay out of boost.
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Yeah, install in your garage and don't drive it hard to get it tuned. You will be fine, it will make the same power as a Corolla and you won't ruin anything
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great. thanks alot! can't wait to feel the power!

I'm currently on the COBB AP tune off the internet.. horrible...
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Great mods to start off with. I'd also suggest an electronic boost control solenoid. Grimmspeed and Cobb are the ones that are commonly used. I personally use the Cobb EBCS. You should make some good power gains. Good luck with everything.
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Soak the exhaust bolts with wd40 ahead of time.
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I would get all ams or all ETS personally, but full race make a nice tubular and so does ets.
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Intercooler

I'm pretty certain the Intercooler is unnecessary unless you choose to get a bigger Turbo.
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#1: I highly recommend 5150 if you're in So Cal.
#2 Buy a EBCS, take it to the shop and have them install it for you before tuning the car.
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1) Yes they are compatible

2) tune is a MUST since you are altering the amount of air going into the engine
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