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Feb 1, 2006, 07:45 AM
#4771
The 10.5 hotside is DEFINATELY worth it. If you have an 03/04 this should be your next mod.
I purchased mine from www.dyno4mance.com. Very fast shipping and a fair price.
If you install it like the how-to tells you to there's no need for new gaskets.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...hlight=hotside
I noticed next to no lag but one hell of a nice midrange boost. Its MUCH more enjoyable to drive.
Its a $250 mod that you can do yourself in 3 hours and pick up nearly 20HP.
The stiffy engine dampener is also a nice addition.
I purchased mine from www.dyno4mance.com. Very fast shipping and a fair price.
If you install it like the how-to tells you to there's no need for new gaskets.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...hlight=hotside
I noticed next to no lag but one hell of a nice midrange boost. Its MUCH more enjoyable to drive.
Its a $250 mod that you can do yourself in 3 hours and pick up nearly 20HP.
The stiffy engine dampener is also a nice addition.
Feb 1, 2006, 07:45 AM
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One month and counting... then its off to steamboat
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Feb 1, 2006, 07:55 AM
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no offense Jeff but i think that mounts should be relaced in the car before adding the stiffy. The stock monts on my '03 were junk after about 15k-17k miles. In which case when adding the stiffy your just beating around the bush from something that has to be replaced anyways
Feb 1, 2006, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by laakness
I do feel that it would benefit me long term since I don't really have any plans on upgrading my turbo unless the stock one broke/died and I needed to.
Here is another question. I don't have the walbro and I was tuned by Al without it and am running fine. If I get and install the hotside will this affect that by making me need a fuel pump? If I need a pump and get a pump then my tune will be all out of whack...and I don't want that.
I found this: https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...e+install+tips
****, those sensors look liek a PITA
Here is another question. I don't have the walbro and I was tuned by Al without it and am running fine. If I get and install the hotside will this affect that by making me need a fuel pump? If I need a pump and get a pump then my tune will be all out of whack...and I don't want that.
I found this: https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...e+install+tips
****, those sensors look liek a PITA
Feb 1, 2006, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by the-moss
Awesome.. Is what I said correct though?
Feb 1, 2006, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by the-moss
Wouldn't this depend on the method of boost control used?
If you have an MBC or EBC no problem, but if the flash is controlling your boost then you may need to have that changed because I beleive the ECU controls wastegate duty cycle rather than boost numbers.
Laakness, I have no idea what your boost control method is, and I could very well be wrong about it. Someone with more experience should chime in.... Dryad?
If you have an MBC or EBC no problem, but if the flash is controlling your boost then you may need to have that changed because I beleive the ECU controls wastegate duty cycle rather than boost numbers.
Laakness, I have no idea what your boost control method is, and I could very well be wrong about it. Someone with more experience should chime in.... Dryad?
Feb 1, 2006, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Nez136
I believe that wastegate duty cycle is controled through that little boost pill in the stock lines off the actuator(with MBC only) EDIT * EBC usually has duty cycle control
Huh?
I have to agree with everyone, the stiffy isn't cool. I am still staring at the powerflex mount here.... Ahh F IT its going in today.
Feb 1, 2006, 08:26 AM
#4780
Awesome, thanks everyone for the help. I'm sure I'll need more once I get it and need to install it though
Fireball, would you recommend pulling the downpipe and O2 housing to get the hotside out? I'm going to be using the stock O2 housing so it sounds like I'll need to get a dremel to hone it out to exactly match the hotside.
It also looks like if I leave the compressor in the car from the link I posted earlier I won't have to remove any oil lines or need the oil gaskets. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Fireball, would you recommend pulling the downpipe and O2 housing to get the hotside out? I'm going to be using the stock O2 housing so it sounds like I'll need to get a dremel to hone it out to exactly match the hotside.
It also looks like if I leave the compressor in the car from the link I posted earlier I won't have to remove any oil lines or need the oil gaskets. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Feb 1, 2006, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Nez136
no offense Jeff but i think that mounts should be relaced in the car before adding the stiffy. The stock monts on my '03 were junk after about 15k-17k miles. In which case when adding the stiffy your just beating around the bush from something that has to be replaced anyways
The stiffy got rid of drivetrain lash and shifting feels more crisp.
As for the hotside, Just do it like the how-to I posted and you wont need any gaskets. Very easy thing to install. My stock O2 housing was on the nuts and needed no porting at all.
MOSS - get your **** to the Autobahn event!!!!
Feb 1, 2006, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeff_Jeske
If your mounts are junk then yes. My mounts were fine.
The stiffy got rid of drivetrain lash and shifting feels more crisp.
As for the hotside, Just do it like the how-to I posted and you wont need any gaskets. Very easy thing to install. My stock O2 housing was on the nuts and needed no porting at all.
MOSS - get your **** to the Autobahn event!!!!
The stiffy got rid of drivetrain lash and shifting feels more crisp.
As for the hotside, Just do it like the how-to I posted and you wont need any gaskets. Very easy thing to install. My stock O2 housing was on the nuts and needed no porting at all.
MOSS - get your **** to the Autobahn event!!!!
Feb 1, 2006, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeff_Jeske
MOSS - get your **** to the Autobahn event!!!!
Although with our annual gingerman event cancelled this year and no ice racing events are already looking a bit thin.
BUT.... We have plenty of Shawano events scheduled... I will be there for all of those and hopefully will be able to do something with timing to settle this Zoey vs. Darth vs. Pikachu vs. whatever Erik buys argument once and for all. I'm sure Erik will win it all, even if he's driving a kia.. He can just flat out drive.