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    Help on Wastegate Issue

    I have a IHI turbo with a integrated wastegate my acuatre is set with a 6lb. spring but want to lower this to a 4lb. I have an automatic and it can't handle the 6. Any idea on how to lower it or where to get the parts?
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    Oil Pressure

    I have my oil pressure sending unit installed in line for my turbo and I was wondering what kind of pressure others are reading? I am reading about 45lbs when driving and about 15-20lbs. at idle. Also does the thickness of oil play any part in oil pressure? Currently I am running 5w30 Mobile 1.
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    What other Manual Trans fit

    I have heard alot of different things said about other brands fitting our proteges. Does anyone know for sure what other makes fit our cars(Kia, Ford,?)?Working on peicing things together for a auto to manual conversions. Found alot of Kia Saphia and Rio trans cheap.
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    ES manual in P5

    Does anyone know if the manual trans out of a 2001-2002 2.0 ES will work in a 2002 P5 found one with eveything needed to do conversion for $850 delivered to my door want to make sure it will work!:p
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    Turbo Coolant Ports

    On my turbo housing I have an inlet and a outlet for coolant to cool the turbo I was wondering if any one knew how to connect these where the inlet should connect to and where the return should connect to. My turbo gets hot so I want to use this since I have it.:confused:
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    Turbo Piping Color

    Alright need a little help, got my kit all installed and adjusted so it is perfect. Now I want to paint my piping or get it powder coated but need help deciding on color! The colors I am thinking are red, white, gunmetal, yellow. My car is a red P5, the hose conectors are red and my valve...
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    Finally Got Boost!

    It took me till 10pm last night to finish the install and I didn't stop driving till 2 in the morning. All I have to say is Holy Sh*t. Plan on driving all evening tonight!
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    Modern Performance Kit on the way!

    I am so pumped, recieved my tracking numbers today from nick for my kit, should be delivered thursday, I was told the kit contains everything you will need but wondering if anyone out there that has put turbo kits in(any brand) think of anything you might need to do the install? Looking to...
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    Auto Trans Bullietproofing

    Before everyone says try searching I did! On someones posts I saw a link for a trans company that had all the parts to bulliet proof the auto trans, Level 10 torque converter and other stuff. I need to see about ordering these parts. I am getting ready for my modern performance turbo kit, I...
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    Trans Swap

    Just wondering if any one knows whether a manual trans from a 1.6 or 1600 2002 protege will fit our protege 5 have a automatic and working on changing it to a manual.
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    oil and water temp guage install

    just wondering if anyone has hooked up these guages, do you have to go into the engine bay or are there already sensor wires going to the computer you can splice into need some help:confused:
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    r-r racing big brake kit

    I have searched and have not found the answer, has anyone tried the rr racing big brake kit using the oc calipers? Thinking about buying but would like some input first!
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    Stock rim max tire size

    I know this has probably been asked and answered, but what is the largest tire size anyone has fit on there stock rims. Looking to get one more year out of rims before upgrading them.
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