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clutchkick

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« on: November 14, 2010, 11:57:41 PM »
Here are some pics of my project. Not finished yet but up and running this weekend enjoy!!
 














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« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2010, 12:06:32 AM »
Nice! what's your plans for boost pressure? Management? IMHO you can say good bye to the 02sensor quickly lol(at least put a heat sink on it)  but other wise looks good
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« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2010, 12:34:31 AM »
true true. O2 is just temporary till i can mod the down pipe. should be done this week

management will be electromotive standalone afx wideband amongst other things.

Im on a brand new engine so im just limpin around for initial break in. no boost yet

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« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2010, 01:43:55 AM »
You should have that O2 sensor further away from that turbo.

We have ours about 18 inches away.

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« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2010, 02:45:10 PM »
looking nice,what bhp are you hoping for
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deekay

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« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2010, 07:48:19 AM »
just read your thread on r3v. thanks for the tip on the oil feed location.
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« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2010, 04:15:43 PM »
Looks nice! :) What rims?
-88 E30 325i M50 6spd turbo, 764whp
-89 E30 318i M42, 140hp COP conv. (E36 engine + gearbox, 3.73 188 diff)
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« Reply #7 on: December 02, 2010, 04:11:19 AM »
Are they sportmax 002s? If so i got 513s on my beast lol

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« Reply #8 on: December 10, 2010, 05:13:39 PM »
hows it been running all ok ?
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« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2010, 09:27:28 PM »


There. Now this thread is complete, courtesy of r3v.

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