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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 03:10 PM
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I was looking on http://www.atpturbo.com/ and saw a few things that i liked and just wanted your opinion on.

The first is their 3" test pipe which i'm picking up from them tomorrow.
http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/me...egory_Code=BCS

The second thing was this "thingy"
http://www.atpturbo.com/root/releases/release091004.htm


It looks awesome and i'm wondering what you guys thing about it.
 
Old Feb 2, 2006 | 03:18 PM
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Do you have any other mods ?
 
Old Feb 2, 2006 | 03:24 PM
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At the moment, no. I'm getting the following as fund become available (Within 6 month to be realistic)

ATPs GT2871R turbo Kit
http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/me...ory_Code=VVWTK

ATP/Mika Tuned Fueling Kit Turbo Upgrade
http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/me...ory_Code=VVWTK

ATP 3" Inlet pipe
http://www.atpturbo.com/Merchant2/me...ory_Code=VVWTK

Borla Cat-Back Exaust
http://borla.com/applications/lookup..._System/14845/

And a new DV, but i'm still waiting until i need to get it.
 
Old Feb 2, 2006 | 03:26 PM
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Now whats going to suck is putting this stuff on because though i know some things about cars, installing a turbo kit is just a bit beyond my ability and it will suck having to take it somewhere to have them install it.
 
Old Feb 2, 2006 | 03:27 PM
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you're going to get what I have now.

Instead you're gettin these stuff (in your fist post) get somehitng more usefull with a stock car, like borla..
 
Old Feb 2, 2006 | 03:52 PM
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I'm going to be getting the borla exaust and the "(Virtual Exhaust System)" at same time, which would be befor the turbo kit and stuff, but im going to get the test pipe sooner.

But has anyone ever tried/heard of this (Virtual Exhaust System) ???

http://www.atpturbo.com/root/releases/release091004.htm

 
Old Feb 2, 2006 | 06:32 PM
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Yes, it works well, but is loud at wot. If you are getting that, then why waste your money on the borla? Just keep stock piping and get a reducer.
 
Old Feb 2, 2006 | 08:03 PM
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What about a FMIC? Won't your turbo have heat soak (bye bye power) and die sooner than later?
 
Old Feb 2, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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Why would a FMIC give you turbo heat soak?
 
Old Feb 2, 2006 | 10:51 PM
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He was suggesting an FMIC, not saying it would cause heat soak.

Heat Soak's a Bitch... I'd get an FMIC if I had $1,000 to throw away, it's one of the best investments for a Turbocharged car.
 



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