From now on I am just going to add to this thread whenever I make a change to the car. This will help me keep track of my modifications and notes on performance on different setups.
History (reserved):
09/21/05
Shots of my new Pannauto FMIC. I just had Showdown Performance (Toledo, OH) weld on an aluminum flange for the HKS. I bought the HKS SSQV (with adjustment screw) from them for $200 which included the flange. Welding cost $35. I bought black heat wrap from DEI, which will be used to cover most of the cold pipe, and also cover the grinded area needed for welding (which was a little excessive IMO, but I am no welder).
Powdercoated by Injen's powdercoaters. Once I get some more hose clamps the zip-ties will go. Once I get more vac hose the BPV and BOV will each have dedicated source on BB (which is already tapped). Notice the blue silicone 1" tube for the BPV.
Side shot. New filter soon... possibly the Apexi. I left the top of the cold pipe open for extra injectors, maf, etc.
Other side. The heatshield has buffing compound on it here.... ready to be buffed. Looks like a mirror again but this is not seen in the picture.
Another shot showing the new DGM grill recently purchased from Ben (Horsepowerfreak) for $170.
Close-up of the valves and the soon to be replaced zip-ties. That blue 1" silicone hose was about $12 shipped for 1 foot off Ebay.
The IC with a nice huge bug in it. Un-noticable cutting to the bumper support and a thin part near the outlet of the IC. The core is deep though... had to re-locate the power steering cooling line.
With hood closed. Blue headlight covers on the way.
I also recently installed an Apexi RSM (Rev Speed Meter) with G-Sensor which shows RPM, Speed, R/L F/R lateral G-force, gives 1/4 mile times, braking distances, 0-60, etc etc using the tach signal, speed signal, and calculated inertia from the G sensor. It can show moving plots, gauges, and much more... lots of fun. I will post a wire diagram soon (all splices) - only 4 wires!
Defi gauges, DaveB polished rings, Apexi RSM... I hate my digital, I can never take pics with it if it is not using the flash. Night or day. Who knows...
Shot with the flash so you can see how the RSM is mounted. I cut a groove in the top of the radio trim so the wires could be pinched in place as you put the trim back on. Looks really clean. I will get some daytime pics up to replace this one.
Night shot of the outside. Blue neon hidden in the bumper which lights up the IC. Rollin on steelies while I wait for my D2's.
History (reserved):
09/21/05
Shots of my new Pannauto FMIC. I just had Showdown Performance (Toledo, OH) weld on an aluminum flange for the HKS. I bought the HKS SSQV (with adjustment screw) from them for $200 which included the flange. Welding cost $35. I bought black heat wrap from DEI, which will be used to cover most of the cold pipe, and also cover the grinded area needed for welding (which was a little excessive IMO, but I am no welder).
Powdercoated by Injen's powdercoaters. Once I get some more hose clamps the zip-ties will go. Once I get more vac hose the BPV and BOV will each have dedicated source on BB (which is already tapped). Notice the blue silicone 1" tube for the BPV.
Side shot. New filter soon... possibly the Apexi. I left the top of the cold pipe open for extra injectors, maf, etc.
Other side. The heatshield has buffing compound on it here.... ready to be buffed. Looks like a mirror again but this is not seen in the picture.
Another shot showing the new DGM grill recently purchased from Ben (Horsepowerfreak) for $170.
Close-up of the valves and the soon to be replaced zip-ties. That blue 1" silicone hose was about $12 shipped for 1 foot off Ebay.
The IC with a nice huge bug in it. Un-noticable cutting to the bumper support and a thin part near the outlet of the IC. The core is deep though... had to re-locate the power steering cooling line.
With hood closed. Blue headlight covers on the way.
I also recently installed an Apexi RSM (Rev Speed Meter) with G-Sensor which shows RPM, Speed, R/L F/R lateral G-force, gives 1/4 mile times, braking distances, 0-60, etc etc using the tach signal, speed signal, and calculated inertia from the G sensor. It can show moving plots, gauges, and much more... lots of fun. I will post a wire diagram soon (all splices) - only 4 wires!
Defi gauges, DaveB polished rings, Apexi RSM... I hate my digital, I can never take pics with it if it is not using the flash. Night or day. Who knows...
Shot with the flash so you can see how the RSM is mounted. I cut a groove in the top of the radio trim so the wires could be pinched in place as you put the trim back on. Looks really clean. I will get some daytime pics up to replace this one.
Night shot of the outside. Blue neon hidden in the bumper which lights up the IC. Rollin on steelies while I wait for my D2's.
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