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Originally Posted by Alpha D
(I never knew they made exhaust like that interesting.)
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LOL it was a joke, but hey if theres a demand maybe i could create it. ha ha ha. It would be like those stunt airplanes with smoke.
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I've never had a DSM that leaks coolant. I have never had a leaky side mount (don't get me wrong, I've had PLENTY of other problems). I actually think the stock sidemounts are pretty solid. Even if it leaks, you don't need to get a phatty bling FMIC. Just find a used one that doesn't leak, pressure test it to make sure, and put it on your car. Or just seal up the leak on your original one.
Why the hatred for stock parts? People seem to think that stock parts not functioning is because they're stock parts, and stock parts are 'shitty'. Not true. Stock parts are almost always of higher quality than the aftermarket stuff people buy.
Just remember, you don't have to upgrade to get it running properly. Upgrades just add complexity and points of failure. Get it running soundly stock, then upgrades will be easier and that much more rewarding
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So your ok with the 2g plastic blow off valve? its never leaked for you? The problem with the side mounts (at least the 2g one) is its plastic end caps with the metal core. Manufacturing process is never perfect, especially the fact that its not even welded.
Sure you dont have to upgrade to get it running properly, but if your going to be replacing something, why not spring a couple more bucks for the upgrade. I have always worked this way on my dsms. If it brakes, it means its time for upgrade. Blow a turbo, get a bigger one, leaky blow off valve, upgrade to a better one, bend some valves, upgrade the damn head, blow a tranny get an upgrade built one.
The reason for this is simple. If your goals are for more power, why waste your money with stock parts, especially the fact that most stock parts you will be replacing with are so damn old that who knows whether they are good or not.
Every one of my dsms has leaked coolent or oil at one point or another. I have had to replace every single oil and coolent line in each of my cars. (well maybe not the 99 gsx, but did need to replace 2 T25s and a motor in that one, gotta love warranties)
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