Sup w/them 2024 Fall Projects?
#6241
any stock or stock frame turbo guys running the artec exhaust manifold on here?
https://artecperformance.com/product...41877671903404
https://artecperformance.com/product...41877671903404
#6242
any stock or stock frame turbo guys running the artec exhaust manifold on here?
https://artecperformance.com/product...41877671903404
https://artecperformance.com/product...41877671903404
#6244
#6245
@Jaraxle is on his X.
Installed:
GTX3076R Gen 2 with "normal" 4" inlet cover was a tight fit:
performance wise, I BELIEVE it spools faster than the MAP manifold but I didn't run it completely apples to apples. The MAP manifold is a few cast pieces welded to a flange versus this ARTEC unit is completely cast and then machined. The runners and collectors of each common pulse group is done in a way that is better than the MAP unit to optimize spool (focus on continuous runner diameter and no abrupt flow changes).
Real numbers coming soon (in my build thread) with HIGH hopes!
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Tarmacstage (Jul 7, 2024)
#6246
I hear you man, thinking about the discontinued oem parts I might need in the future gives me anxiety lol. Sometimes I do end up ordering from STM or MAP because there isn't any cheaper options or is a hard to find piece, but just a couple weeks ago I called my local Mitsu dealer and ordered a new 9 front bumper and the mesh pieces for about $100 cheaper than what STM is asking, and if you count shipping from STM its closer to $400 saved. The parts that are not discontinued yet are typically cheaper directly from the source.
Its things like starter motors and alternators etc which are becoming very hard to get.
#6247
try finding a bare 9 head for a core …. It’s getting thin out there.
I saw a guy in australia selling an ACD transfer case for $6000 the other day. Was sitting there thinking **** i have 2 of them just sitting in my shed are they getting that rare now.
Its things like starter motors and alternators etc which are becoming very hard to get.
Its things like starter motors and alternators etc which are becoming very hard to get.
#6248
Yep here it is prior install:
Installed:
GTX3076R Gen 2 with "normal" 4" inlet cover was a tight fit:
performance wise, I BELIEVE it spools faster than the MAP manifold but I didn't run it completely apples to apples. The MAP manifold is a few cast pieces welded to a flange versus this ARTEC unit is completely cast and then machined. The runners and collectors of each common pulse group is done in a way that is better than the MAP unit to optimize spool (focus on continuous runner diameter and no abrupt flow changes).
Real numbers coming soon (in my build thread) with HIGH hopes!
Installed:
GTX3076R Gen 2 with "normal" 4" inlet cover was a tight fit:
performance wise, I BELIEVE it spools faster than the MAP manifold but I didn't run it completely apples to apples. The MAP manifold is a few cast pieces welded to a flange versus this ARTEC unit is completely cast and then machined. The runners and collectors of each common pulse group is done in a way that is better than the MAP unit to optimize spool (focus on continuous runner diameter and no abrupt flow changes).
Real numbers coming soon (in my build thread) with HIGH hopes!
https://artecperformance.com/blogs/n...3-exhaust-flow
#6249
I saw a guy in australia selling an ACD transfer case for $6000 the other day. Was sitting there thinking **** i have 2 of them just sitting in my shed are they getting that rare now.
Its things like starter motors and alternators etc which are becoming very hard to get.
Its things like starter motors and alternators etc which are becoming very hard to get.
#6250
#6251
I hear you man, thinking about the discontinued oem parts I might need in the future gives me anxiety lol. Sometimes I do end up ordering from STM or MAP because there isn't any cheaper options or is a hard to find piece, but just a couple weeks ago I called my local Mitsu dealer and ordered a new 9 front bumper and the mesh pieces for about $100 cheaper than what STM is asking, and if you count shipping from STM its closer to $400 saved. The parts that are not discontinued yet are typically cheaper directly from the source.
Yea you guys seem to have alot of quality aftermarket starters/alternators. I had no issue finding one in the usa which is nice. Tcase/engine/drivetrain stuff is very hard to find. I just spent 2k on a non-acd t-case housing only. No internals after searching for a long time. Spending 5k-8k on a tcase or trans is pretty normal everywhere else in the world. I dont think Americans know how lucky they were to get the evo 8/9 into their market. Most countries never got them and others who did got very few, making parts very hard to find/looking to Japan, UK, USA for parts.
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ViciousLSD (Jul 2, 2024)
#6252
Yea you guys seem to have alot of quality aftermarket starters/alternators. I had no issue finding one in the usa which is nice. Tcase/engine/drivetrain stuff is very hard to find. I just spent 2k on a non-acd t-case housing only. No internals after searching for a long time. Spending 5k-8k on a tcase or trans is pretty normal everywhere else in the world. I dont think Americans know how lucky they were to get the evo 8/9 into their market. Most countries never got them and others who did got very few, making parts very hard to find/looking to Japan, UK, USA for parts.
non ACD is being hoarded by dragracers. I got their ACD TC for $1200. diffs i got for $600 years back. Last year I got a freshly TRE built 5sp trans for 6.5k thru B&M
#6254
I saw a guy in australia selling an ACD transfer case for $6000 the other day. Was sitting there thinking **** i have 2 of them just sitting in my shed are they getting that rare now.
Its things like starter motors and alternators etc which are becoming very hard to get.
Its things like starter motors and alternators etc which are becoming very hard to get.
Anyway.. .came across these posts. They are the reason I sold the car. Is it getting that bad? It's been a year or two so wondering how quickly parts are becoming unobtanium.
Last edited by kaj; Jul 8, 2024 at 08:19 PM.
#6255
I've never heard of starters being hard to find, unless you're being picky about OEM. Alternators still have a few options. Power steering pumps seem the slimmest picking for accessories but those don't die that easily, are easy to find used, and it's not all that hard to retrofit another pump to work.
As with most things, the grass is always greener. As far as a dedicated track car I just want something that's relatively simple and not electrified to death and I feel the Evo fits that pretty well, just an honest, simple, performance car IMO.
As with most things, the grass is always greener. As far as a dedicated track car I just want something that's relatively simple and not electrified to death and I feel the Evo fits that pretty well, just an honest, simple, performance car IMO.