scheides old 2G - Page 3

ESchwanz · 03-17-2009

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Originally Posted by scheides

Because it's not a 2G head

It's a 1G head, the car has that and a 6-bolt bottom end in it

It's got arp headstuds and when I had it, good valveseals and didn't burn oil or coolant, and had recently had the timing belt and water pump replaced. Not something I'd jump into taking apart.

Mara/Shane's car makes 480whp on DB's dyno and 560whp on MAP's dyno with a stock, unported 6-bolt head with some basic springs (crowers) and hks 272's.

Another great route is just keep the s-afc and do cams, but sounds like dsmlink is on the way already

Link.. then sell AFC, then I'll buy the cams... then I'll need a hand putting them in

**goodhart** · 03-17-2009

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Originally Posted by Dundars

I hear what you are saying scheides, but personally I rather have a 1g built head instead of a non built 2g head.

Why would you recommend a set of used HKS cams for 400 when you could have gears, retainers, springs, and valves on a 1g head for an extra 300.

Sure I will give it to ya, DSMlink would be more worth it, but good luck finding that type of a deal again. DSMlink isn't going anywhere, that head is...

+1 for leaving shit alone when it already works fine.

You could make good power with the cams and Link then you could save that 300 bucks for something worthwhile. Cam gears, retainers, springs, and valves aren't going to add much if any power. If the head is functioning just fine, leave it on and just toss in the cams.

ESchwanz, you're on the right track now!

Dundars · 03-17-2009

Wow, I wasn't by any means saying a built head is going to add power... First of all I didn't know it had a 1g head on it let alone a 6 bolt block.

I guess it is a difference of opinions, I just rather spend money on that head and wait a few months to save up for the link. Sooner or later you are going to want to rev it out to 8500+ rpms and you could easily do that with the head listed above.

I mean honestly is Link going to add THAT much POWER over a SAFC, probably not a whole lot...

**Halon** · 03-17-2009

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Originally Posted by Dundars

I mean honestly is Link going to add THAT much POWER over a SAFC,

Yes it is. Definitely a better investment at his level to get Link, then a built head.

Like everyone else said. I personally would get Link right away. It's a great investment. If you've never used it, you have no idea what you're missing out on.

After link I'd look at saving up some money and finding a set of decent used cams.

I personally would not downgrade your injectors. I'd keep the ones you have, or go larger in case you ever want to go E85.

ESchwanz · 03-19-2009

Nice !! So glad I picked up that ECU... its already socketed & ready for DSM/ECM Link Hmm . I wanna order it today.... maybe... gotta check the bank account.

Dundars · 03-19-2009

Do it!

Then if that head is still around a few weeks from now pick it up, then sell your current head for a couple hundred and its basically like getting used HKS cams for 400.

ESchwanz · 03-20-2009

Hey what do ya think of the Apexi ECV? I got stopped for being too loud in Plymouth... & dont want it to happen again ...but I hate the plug style silencer, so is it worth it? do ya think it will make a difference? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/APEXI...QQcmdZViewItem

**scheides** · 03-20-2009

I'd recommend having the exhaust cut and weld in a resonator or muffler, maybe where the test pipe goes. I never touched the exhaust on that car except to take off this:

http://mitsustyle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22364

It's yours if you want it

ESchwanz · 03-20-2009

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Originally Posted by scheides

I'd recommend having the exhaust cut and weld in a resonator or muffler, maybe where the test pipe goes. I never touched the exhaust on that car except to take off this:

http://mitsustyle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22364

It's yours if you want it

I got one of those plugs... just was thinking the ECV in front of the 2 resonators it has would mellow it out & still allow me to open it up when I wanted.

**scheides** · 03-21-2009

A cut-out? Those things suck IMHO. Just get a nice resonator in there; it will make more difference than you think. Could also swich to a different muffler in back too, just did that on my Evo.

ESchwanz · 03-25-2009

Okay I pulled the money trigger & did it.. ECMLink on its way!! wooT !! Should be here Monday!!

**goodhart** · 03-25-2009

Good luck tuning with ECMLink, I hear its awesome!

OT: LOL@ Dundars getting banned, that guy was full of bad advice/postwhore

**scheides** · 03-25-2009

Hrm, sign up for the dyno day?

**goodhart** · 03-25-2009

scheides, I think you might cream your pants if both your old dsm's were at the dyno day!

ESchwanz · 03-25-2009

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Originally Posted by scheides

Hrm, sign up for the dyno day?

I might .. depends on money & if its tuned by then... should be.. but I might need to take it in for an hour of tuning once the Link is here.

ESchwanz · 04-02-2009

Look what arrived today!

ESchwanz · 04-07-2009

Okay.... AFCII is out & ECMLink is in and working. Now for some tuning & tweaking. :P

ESchwanz · 05-16-2009

Arrg... Now the hood latch went... hopefully the shop that's doing my alignment tomorrow can fab something to fix this....

Hmm just glad it didn't fly up today. Maybe some hood pins for safety.

**scheides** · 05-16-2009

Damn

How you liking DSMLink?

ESchwanz · 05-16-2009

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Originally Posted by scheides

Damn

How you liking DSMLink?

Love it!! Much more solid & the NLS rocks! Just need to bring it in to fine tune & get more out of it, but I'm gonna try to find cams first.
But first I need to correct the rear camber & get new tires back there cuz the inner treds are almost gone... didn't notice till it was on the lift... oops!
& b4 I get it aligned I also need to replace the front passenger inner tie rod. Fun Fun!! gotta love the DSM.