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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 12:42 PM
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yea, its cause I suck for sure....

the first time it started right up and purred like a kitten for 15sec before it just died. not sure if that was a fuel supply issue or what but it was definitely an "accessory failure" and not a "motor issue"
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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ok, well it idled for a bit but it was making a very strange noise while doing so, almost like a soft diesel clack.

runs great other than that...but I said that last time....coincidence....ugh
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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you did do the 20 pedal stomp to reset the e shaft sensor--right?
just drive it Mine didnt idle real good the first 20 miles or so.
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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Hey I have a Flir too Been meaning to shoot the car with it.
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 12:57 AM
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Hey I have a Flir too Been meaning to shoot the car with it.
you should do a few wot runs and measure the compressor housing outlet for me
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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done deal, after a few minor vacuum leaks and a good run under load starts right up ...thanks 9k!

hats off the all the other sarx guys...you Rock!.....whats next.....bridgeport, r3 or shady boost
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by houstonrx8er
done deal, after a few minor vacuum leaks and a good run under load starts right up ...thanks 9k!

hats off the all the other sarx guys...you Rock!.....whats next.....bridgeport, r3 or shady boost
I am busy next weekend you should get mikes engine and turbo in, or just engine... I am still planning on being at your place the weekend of the 8th so I can install my turbo and fabricate a **** ton of parts.

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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 09:27 PM
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Sweetness, Im on it

im good for the 8th but I am not sure I will have AC installed....doesnt matter to me just an FYI
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 09:32 PM
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Your welcome dude! Glad I could help. It's always good to have an extra set of eyes and ears. Especially when you are hungover Bud Light Limarita FTL.
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 09:44 PM
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I only had 1...omg that was nasty. It totally ruined the 2 top shelf ones I made prior to that.

NEVER TRUST SOMEONE ELSES JUDGEMENT
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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I've been missing out ... work

so, it sounds like some noob FINALLY got his engine up and running ?
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by houstonrx8er
done deal, after a few minor vacuum leaks and a good run under load starts right up ...thanks 9k!

hats off the all the other sarx guys...you Rock!.....whats next.....bridgeport, r3 or shady boost
ummm r3 then bridgport....... its been a frustrating week buddy....
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 09:44 AM
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I've been missing out ... work

so, it sounds like some noob FINALLY got his engine up and running ?
I'm gonna go out on a limb and say I may not be such a noob anymore ....not that I dont have a **** ton more to learn

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ummm r3 then bridgport....... its been a frustrating week buddy....
I hear ya man, just let me know what I can do to help!
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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Did you drive it to work today?
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 12:28 PM
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no, going to get alignment this afternoon and I didnt have anyhting but synthetic oil....going shopping now
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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Why, you don't like mad negative camber?
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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not with 25deg of toe in

handled like the FWD chrylser 200 I had the other day
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 04:19 PM
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not with 25deg of toe in

handled like the FWD chrylser 200 I had the other day
jebus... did you guys mark the toe alignment bars when you tore apart the rear the other day???
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 04:35 PM
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jebus... did you guys mark the toe alignment bars when you tore apart the rear the other day???

Sure............................. Oh well, he needed and alignment either way.
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 04:56 PM
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Sarxing up alignment... lol
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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We were just trying to make him look cool so he could post up pics in the aggro fitment thread.
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
We were just trying to make him look cool so he could post up pics in the aggro fitment thread.
But toe makes the wheels point out
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 07:35 PM
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toe in broseph
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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-3.8deg right rear -3.2 left rear. Front was right on the money (thats the one I did)

its the little things in life that bring a smile to your face....like being able to turn you car off at the gas station without fear of hot starts

B I T C H E N ! ! ! !
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 09:13 PM
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btw, its not going to hurt anything if I put the nose on but leave the fender liners and under tray off for a day or 2 right?
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