Probably not Ray but I couldn't say no to them at $99 each. The r-comps are gonna have to wait. :)

Just get those FD wheels of mine and toss on some R-compounds. ;)

$99 each...shit
i should get those for my next daily use tires for 16' :D

*cough*

http://www.tiretrends.com/tire_info....ble=TireDetail

now if only they were 255/45R17s i could get some new front tires :)

shit...
kumho mx doesn't even have the size i want for my 16'
plus...it is more than 99 bucks each for me :( haha

waayy too much turbo for that stock motor

Well here are some pics of the install process at the shop... (my apologies for the variety of picture sizes. Photobucket automatically resizes them...)

First thing was to remove the oil pan and prep it for installation of the bung for the oil return line.
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Then it was turned over to Mike for welding it in. Nice job!
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While the oil pan was being welded, out came the header to make room for the new manifold, turbo and downpipe.

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We had to remove the front passenger side tow hook, grind off a flange and reweld the seam to accomodate this one section of piping for the intercooler. All the other sections fit together pretty well.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...5/Dcp_0246.jpg

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Once the manifold, turbo assembly was in place it became apparent that a heat shield was in order to protect one of the fans. Another little project for Mike!
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The best part we saved for Rich! Wiring in the MPI Tuner and Turbo Module. On his knees, head under the dash, for at least 1 1/2 hours and nowhere to go as the car was up in the air on the hoist for most of the time!
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Short break for some entertainment...
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Then it was time to get on the dyno and see if it would run...
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{Mike... "I'll get this sucker tuned if I have to stay up all night!"}
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http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...5/Dcp_0270.jpg

Was it all worth it? I think so...

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...eedP5/P5hp.gif

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The car will be going back to the shop for some final tuning soon. There are some rough edges to sort out and I want to be ready for the first VMSC event April 30. I'm confident that $$$$$$$$ will be able to help me do this. ;)

way to go mark, looks great!

We'll get you all smoothed out before that date Mark, no worries! This time we'll bring some extra caffeine! ;)

Good stuff, glad to see the beast is now on the road. Will you be able to get into 1 bar turbo land anytime soon. I would like to see the HP numbers around there.

Thanks again to the crew at $$$$$$$$ for all their efforts and patience to get this right. All is good! :D

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...-13-2006TQ.jpg

Mark, again thank you for letting us be a part of this project!

Hopefully Saturday's tuning is still doing what it should! More boost and it looks like you'll be in the 200 club.

So did you get rid of the hesitation problem you were having?

None of this would be possible without the Dutch Door! :p

Yes :)

Without a doubt! :)

So what will a boost controller run me? :D

BTW, look at what the Mental Addiction guys are doing with a Protege...

+400whp Protege

Mark,

I'll email you tomorrow.

Chris

New stuff soon... ;)

I will hopefully be boosting mine this winter, and u can get a manual boost controller made for cheap. Havent talked to u in a while mark, pm me some time.

why make one...spend some money and get a profec-b...youll be glad you did :D

Got som goodies in the mail today!
 

Me likey! ;)

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Now where are those rods? :confused: