What have you done to your P5 today?
- Thread starter Tg5
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- 2016 GT ST 47A
Overboard? Hell no...get your header or your get your money back.
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fishdonotbounce
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I ordered the header from a new member here on the forums who had proper signage on the pics. Spent about 3 hours searching and found a website that does reverse email search. Sure it was 15 bucks but now I don't see any way that I won't get my money back. If I don't get a response or the header by Friday, a paypal dispute will be filed. If that doesn't get resolved, I will call Milwaukee police and see what I can do.
Exhaust mani studs came in today, yay! That means this weekend is the big weekend where everything goes back together and I hope to God that everything works!
Oh yeah, I also finally snagged some Catz yellow foglights. Even though they are driving lights I'm going to see how they work and if I don't like 'em I'll just sell 'em for the same price I bought them.
Oh yeah, I also finally snagged some Catz yellow foglights. Even though they are driving lights I'm going to see how they work and if I don't like 'em I'll just sell 'em for the same price I bought them.
i am one of those people... thus i just bought MSP headlights instead... no need for brights beacuse of HIDS!!!
fishdonotbounce
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YAY! the girl responded! Long story short, she'll be shipping it on Saturday so all is well. I feel much better now.
maybe not today but for the past couple of days i bought from members:
Skunk2 Coilovers
RR UDP
MSP Headlights
Eyelids
AutoX Grille*
Side Markers
you can say theyre presents from me to me (BDAY coming up)
still have to buy:
OEM front bumper
Fender liners
Kuhmo ECSTA AST 205-50-16 (at least 2)*
would like to buy:
Nology Hot Wires + Coils
626 Manifold from the junkyard ($17)*
Fuel Pressure Regulator*
AEM F/I Controller*
ALT WT PS GP Pullies
*not from member
Skunk2 Coilovers
RR UDP
MSP Headlights
Eyelids
AutoX Grille*
Side Markers
you can say theyre presents from me to me (BDAY coming up)
still have to buy:
OEM front bumper
Fender liners
Kuhmo ECSTA AST 205-50-16 (at least 2)*
would like to buy:
Nology Hot Wires + Coils
626 Manifold from the junkyard ($17)*
Fuel Pressure Regulator*
AEM F/I Controller*
ALT WT PS GP Pullies
*not from member
fishdonotbounce
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Wait does the 626 manifold dealio work for us auto guys? and how much HP does it add. For once I don't feel like searching so someone just give me a straight up answer
You pick up some ponies in the higher-RPM range where the stock manifold has issues but the low-end loss in torque isn't worth it in N/A applications in my opinion. Hell, I have a turbo and there was a noticeable loss in low-end torque so how do you think that would translate into an N/A car? I'd stick with a VTCS-less stock manifold because you maintain power where it's most used and gain a little up top from increased flow.
Personally I would have stayed away from the Skunk2 coilovers (coil sleeves) - I've only heard bad things about them. I know a lot of turbo people have had issues with the Nology wires and IMO they're just not worth the money ($200 for sparkplug wires!). Also, why the MSP headlights? I feel like everyone with a P5 is switching over the MSP headlights. I actually like the separate hi/lows. Definitely let us know about the F/I-C. I only know of one Protege guy who's tried and the last time I checked he still didn't have things completely worked out.
now u tell me (>.<)" about the Skunk2... i currently have the NOPI #1 Sleeve and springs so i see this as un upgrade...
magnecor is bettar??
what about the 2.0L to 1.8L Ignition?
hmmm i think i'll just get magnecors for the 2.0
here i am spending money on the FS-DE while i could be saving up for the KL-ZE swap... sigh.....(hand)
btw i copy/pasted what you said about the 626 manifold on NA motors on my thread... i hope you dont mind me sharing your knowledge for the greater good... and of course i made sure you said it...
LOL, I've mainly just heard the Skunk2 coil sleeves are noisy. As for sparkplug wires you really aren't going to see a difference. I had the Magnecors on for over two years and there really wasn't a difference. I've since swapped back to stock wires but the car hasn't been running. I know for sure if there was a difference when I get everything put back together. As for the IM, I'm sure I'm going to get torn apart on that one. Speaking from experience these cars have very similar hp/tq curves N/A and turbo. I know N/A peak tq is around 3500 RPM and peak power is around 6000 RPM. Every time I've dyno'd with the turbo I make peak tq and power in those same places so I can only assume the 626 IM will have similar effects for both a N/A and turbo car. However, because turbo cars are a little more succeptable to intake modifications I would say the gain up top would be greater and the loss down low not quite as bad. It really just makes the curves more "peaky".
fishdonotbounce
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Thanks for the info guys. I gotta ask here tho since my WTB thread is getting no love.... Does anyone have an aftermarket catted midpipe for sale?
i want to take out the vtcs so bad... there just hasn't been a really good how to lately.... i want to get ITBs so maybe i do not need to work on the intake manifold... those ITBs should give me some throttle response hahahaha
fish-buy a highflow cat from magnaflow and go to your local muffler shop and ask them to make you a midpipe with the hfc... prolly cheaper... imo
fish-buy a highflow cat from magnaflow and go to your local muffler shop and ask them to make you a midpipe with the hfc... prolly cheaper... imo
