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    Please HELP!!!

    Hey guys so i have exhausted my knowledge and i REALLY need advice here.. i recently installed an altered customs FMIC kit and my car got WAYYYY slower. we definitely made sure that all of the coplers were tight and none blew during the test drive. it feels like the turbo is just making noise...
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    confusion.. please help

    So as i posted before i just installed the altered customs FMIC kit with no problems at all. before the install i had hardly any hesitation left with my crappy custom fmic kit but afterwards it feels like its back 100% im lost as to why it came back, or if it could be a boost leak and how i...
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    626 mani info

    hey guys not to beat a dead horse but it looks like i may be getting a 626 manifold for my MSP soon.. im sure there is a ton of info out there and maybe even a thread or two.. i was wondering tho what the advantages are over stock? what does it do for me? also how much of a b**** is the install...
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    Fmic install aftermath

    Ok... so i replaced my bad custom Fmic Kit with the altered customs kit which is awesome. i also put my stock SMIC in to support my main fan going back in. the same day i put in a millenia pcv valve. the install went really well and i didnt blow any couplers but it seems like i got the...
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    Engine management VS.

    Hey guys i have a fairly modded MSP and i was looking for some feedback on a piggyback.. the two i have in mind are the unichip system and the SS-AFC. My mods are Catless 2.5 exhaust stock downpipe and jpipe, altered customs FMIC kit, altered customs SRI, ATP wastegate, BlitzDD BOV, Boost/oil...
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    Weird misfire! Have some ideas looking for a few more

    Hey guys so I recently changed my plugs from ngk Platinums back to oem ngk v powers gapped at about .30. I also replaced the wires with aftermarket which ended up being terrible so I went back to the stock wires.. Anyways over the last few days I have developed a misfire but only when I was in...
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    Altered customs fmic

    Hello again everyone.. Quick question. I'm thinking about ordering the altered customs fmic kit.. It looks pretty good for the cost and anythig is better than the pos eBay fmic kit I have on it now.. Any opinions on the kit? Testimonials etc? How does moving the maf to the cold side work out...
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    Split second afc

    Hey guys just a quik question I'm thinking about getting a split second afc because I heard it's the best solution and the least trouble. I have all the supporting mods I need at this point.. Injen Sri, catless custom 2.5 exhaust ATP wastegate, blitz dd bov.. Etc. What kind of gains can I expect...
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    upping boost

    ok guys i know this has probably been asked a few times and if theres another thread that describes it in detail please redirect me. I am thinking about turning up the boost a little bit probably no higher than 10 or 11, i know our cars are glass and wont take anymore. i was wondering what mods...
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    Blown Turbo

    Hey guys, couple questions.. first, do our cars have a history of blowing turbos, and if so apprx what mileage would this most likely happen... second, how could you tell if your turbo is blown or on its way there, what are some symptoms.. third, what should a healthy T25 sound and feel like...
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    just hit 60k what should i do?

    hey guys just hit 60k in my 2003.5 sunlight silver. i think ive done everything but i wanted to know what everyone recommends as far as routine... and not so routine maintenance to take care of right now. Any help would be awesome
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    Brake light

    Hey guys quick question so today on the highway I really had to get on my brakes good and when I put a lot of pressure on the pedal the break light on the dash came on but then turned off as soon as I released. Any ideas what this means or if it's simply something that happens when you brake...
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    Heat Soak Help

    Hey everyone so just to start off with an update to my previous 2 threads, i finished replacing the wastegate yesterday after 7 grueling hours and finally having to pull the whole manifold off. she runs much better and is holdinng at a constant 7-8 pounds of boost and now around 18-20 vac at...
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    WGA failure.. someone please enlighten me

    so ive heard alot about WGA failure on our cars but know nothing about it. What exactly does that mean.. what are some symptoms of it. forgive me i am a noob when it comes to MSPs.. also with the ATP WGA is it safe to run the 9 pounds that it runs from install?? someone please help
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    loss of power when hot/higher gears rpms

    hey guys, first of all thank you for all of you input on the other threads similar to this one, they gave me a place to start and a lot of ideas as to what it could be... but after all i am very lost So i just bought Sunlight Silver #1986, it was the last one sold in colorado, and shes been...
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