twilightprotege
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- 2001 323 Astina SP20 (P5)
you'll find 110kw no problem (apx 110hp at the wheels) - cold air intake and full exhaust will get you there in a heart beat....then you need to play a bit more (ie cams)
thought i'd say hi
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tidy protege
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- 2003 protege 1.8
what brand of extracters do you use and if you dont mind me asking how much do they cost by the way what would be a good price and brand for me for a cold air intake system including piping
twilightprotege
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- 2001 323 Astina SP20 (P5)
i have AWR headers - www.awrracing.com . they arent cheap, but are widely considered by far the best for the protege's
cai - injen. have a look in the authorised vendor for sale section. there is usually a sale on them from time to time, but make sure you get it shipped via USPS air mail as it's cheap and quick.
cai - injen. have a look in the authorised vendor for sale section. there is usually a sale on them from time to time, but make sure you get it shipped via USPS air mail as it's cheap and quick.
Roywhitep5
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- 2007 350z
lets have a rally in the outback
you have your own desert moite
sounds very promising dave!!
i installed foggies in mine, set of narva, whatever the hell size... cost me $90 and work brilliantly, and in my second line of work, i use them a lot!!!
as to the exhaust stuff, basically your looking at the piping sizes... increasing the size will make it easier for the car to accelerate, also making the intake piping wider, and longer will give the car more fresh air... getting the engine breathing easier is almost like free mods!! in a way anyway... my cat back cost me $240... this was in mild steel, stainless will offer you freer flow, and also ensure the exhaust lasts longer than the car!!! (no rust etc!)
as andy said mods won't void your warranty, unless directly related... ie you change the cams, they **** up, you now have the associated costs on your head... if your squeamish about any of the mods, get the parts, and have a mechanic install them. also have a lookie around the board, as there are a lot of how to's for various things, from installing stereo components, to removing bumpers (usefull for installing fog lights!) and cam work....
and if you get a chance go to a brisbane meet... andy has one hell of a car, and is truly wicked to see fanging around the streets of GC!! i shall join soonish hopefully!!!
sounds very promising dave!!
i installed foggies in mine, set of narva, whatever the hell size... cost me $90 and work brilliantly, and in my second line of work, i use them a lot!!!
as to the exhaust stuff, basically your looking at the piping sizes... increasing the size will make it easier for the car to accelerate, also making the intake piping wider, and longer will give the car more fresh air... getting the engine breathing easier is almost like free mods!! in a way anyway... my cat back cost me $240... this was in mild steel, stainless will offer you freer flow, and also ensure the exhaust lasts longer than the car!!! (no rust etc!)
as andy said mods won't void your warranty, unless directly related... ie you change the cams, they **** up, you now have the associated costs on your head... if your squeamish about any of the mods, get the parts, and have a mechanic install them. also have a lookie around the board, as there are a lot of how to's for various things, from installing stereo components, to removing bumpers (usefull for installing fog lights!) and cam work....
and if you get a chance go to a brisbane meet... andy has one hell of a car, and is truly wicked to see fanging around the streets of GC!! i shall join soonish hopefully!!!
astinadave
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- 2003 323 Astina Shades 1.8
i'd jump at the chance to see what you guys have done to your car in person.. but would feel a bit out of place in a stock 323.. plus i wouldn't be able to keep up 
twilightprotege
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- 2001 323 Astina SP20 (P5)
yeah we had a small cruise yesterday. and dave done worry about having a stock car. there was a completely stock mazda 2 there and 2 very minor modded astina's there. anyway, it's all about having fun and meeting new friends.
astinadave
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- 2003 323 Astina Shades 1.8
oh, can't believe i missed it.. would have been cool to actually meet you guys and your cars 
where did you head off too? hopefully not too far.. petrol is 98.9c per litre..
where did you head off too? hopefully not too far.. petrol is 98.9c per litre..
haha, quit your bitching!!! come to NSW for a day, and i think you'd die!!astinadave said:oh, can't believe i missed it.. would have been cool to actually meet you guys and your cars
where did you head off too? hopefully not too far.. petrol is 98.9c per litre..
current petrol price in NSW is low, only paying 109.9 perlitre
shame i had to fill the other day, cost me 116.9
*ok end of rant*
astinadave
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- 2003 323 Astina Shades 1.8
ahb11m said:
$240?? is that the whole setup? and did that include the install??
i've been seeing most people quoting $1000 for a 2" cat back system..
am i getting something mixed up here? cause $240 sounds a lot more appealing than $1k
hehe, its all dependant on what you get
you can get a full exhaust 2.25-2.50 including headers, in stainless steel for a grand, with a high flow cat... you just have to search
i'm pretty sure mine was 240, i paid 440 all up, coz my cat was rooted.. they are expensive buggers....
my docket says 440 but no mention of what was what.... ring up carline anyone really, tell them what you want, they will fix you up no prob, but do a bit of ringing before you go to the first place.. i had a few guys wanted to charge me 700 (incl cat)
mazda wanted 1100 but mazda are pricey biatches
you can get a full exhaust 2.25-2.50 including headers, in stainless steel for a grand, with a high flow cat... you just have to search
i'm pretty sure mine was 240, i paid 440 all up, coz my cat was rooted.. they are expensive buggers....
my docket says 440 but no mention of what was what.... ring up carline anyone really, tell them what you want, they will fix you up no prob, but do a bit of ringing before you go to the first place.. i had a few guys wanted to charge me 700 (incl cat)
mazda wanted 1100 but mazda are pricey biatches
astinadave
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- 2003 323 Astina Shades 1.8
sorry to dig up an old thread but i finally got a reply from a place I emailed near me
"cat back systems in 2" using Luke mufflers can be done for $220.00 fitted" <- that's basically the email i got. I'm assuming Luke should be Lukey..
is that a good deal? Why do most people seem to say $1000 for a setup? Is this not everything, or just crap quality gear?
Just not sure why most people say a 2 inch cat back = $1000 and others say a 2 inch cat back can be done for $220..
little help?
"cat back systems in 2" using Luke mufflers can be done for $220.00 fitted" <- that's basically the email i got. I'm assuming Luke should be Lukey..
is that a good deal? Why do most people seem to say $1000 for a setup? Is this not everything, or just crap quality gear?
Just not sure why most people say a 2 inch cat back = $1000 and others say a 2 inch cat back can be done for $220..
little help?
