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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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Its time to replace my k03, and i was going to just replace it with another ko3 but I herd that the ko4-015 would bolt right in and get more power, kind of like an upgrade. Is this true? Can i do it? thanks
 
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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yeah, you can upgrade, but you will need to make some other upgrades

dv, tuning are definite


i would also upgrade the clutch(if you have one) and the inner cooler

i will make sure all my vac hoses are good
 
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by turbo kraut
yeah, you can upgrade, but you will need to make some other upgrades

dv, tuning are definite


i would also upgrade the clutch(if you have one) and the inner cooler

i will make sure all my vac hoses are good
I should have put some more info on my car, I have a excedy stage 2 clutch, and a forge 007 DV. So all I would need is a intercooler? I mean can I run the ko4 for a bit on the stock intercooler until I upgrade it?
 
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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Are you tuned (chipped)?
 
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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you could run it on stock i/c and stock tune, but i wouldn't really recommend it

i would look in the classifieds and see if someone is selling all you need
 
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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It doesnt have a chip in it. I dont really have the money to buy a chip. Im going with the turbo because mines about to go out and why not kill two birds with one stone ya know.
 
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 10:37 PM
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you dont need a new intercooler to run the k04, youre going to want tuning for it. Giac's regular file is your best bet if you dont have the cash, otherwise the pc16 would be best, but that needs a fmic and injectors
 
Old Apr 19, 2010 | 11:55 PM
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You can do an ebay DIY FMIC for under $150. I did mine not too long ago and it turned out amazing. PM me if you have any questions about it.
 
Old Apr 20, 2010 | 03:41 AM
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go for a nice intercooler dont go ebay
 
Old Apr 21, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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Any other suggestions? I mean Im kind of on a budget of $800. In your guys' own opinion should i get the ko4 or just get a brand new ko3?
 



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