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Old 03-27-16, 06:09 PM
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Old 03-27-16, 06:12 PM
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Old 03-27-16, 06:15 PM
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Old 03-27-16, 06:20 PM
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Old 03-27-16, 09:14 PM
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Looking good man....Get that intecooler and piping finished so you can enjoy it
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YES! I've been waiting for new pics!
Old 03-28-16, 08:26 AM
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Man, looks outstanding! One word on those T-bolt clamps on the coolant pipes. I tried those and couldn't get them to stop leaking due to the fact that you don't have complete 360 degree tension on the clamp. I like these. Have you seen them?

http://www.turbosmartdirect.com/Prod...gories/Clamps/

I took all of my t-bolt clamps off the car and used these and they are wonderful. No boost leaks and no more bending intercooler pipes with the t-bolt camps either.


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Thanks guys. Steve thanks for the advice. I'll try the ones I have on and see how they hold up, but will definitely keep your suggestion in mind as a backup option.

Update:

I had Tim at the Powder Pro media blast and powdercoat my bumper/headlight bracket in matte black (2 coats). Same finish as we did on some other various parts. Looks incredible, much nicer finish than the crappy OEM e-coating. Thanks Tim!


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Old 04-01-16, 08:38 AM
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That looks familiar. It's a shame you can't see most of it when it goes back on. Car looks outstanding buddy. Very impressed.

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Any reason you left that inch or so of shifter metal exposed rather than under the boot? (other than aesthetic)
Old 04-01-16, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by SSmith
That looks familiar. It's a shame you can't see most of it when it goes back on. Car looks outstanding buddy. Very impressed.

Shane
Thank you Shane!
Are you all done with yours for now or still tweaking it?

Originally Posted by 187
Any reason you left that inch or so of shifter metal exposed rather than under the boot? (other than aesthetic)
It's a reverse collar...not supposed to cover that part with leather.
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Well my new 6766 imploded after 200 miles so car is back at the shop and turbo sent back to Precision. I bought the turbo from a member (1a1) and he has been more than gracious in helping me get the problem fixed. I'm hoping precision will warranty but they aren't known for the best customer service so we'll see. My job right now isn't going the greatest so slight possibility that I might have to list car for sale. Of course I'd probably lose my but on it so that's last resort.

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Originally Posted by SSmith
Well my new 6766 imploded after 200 miles so car is back at the shop and turbo sent back to Precision. I bought the turbo from a member (1a1) and he has been more than gracious in helping me get the problem fixed. I'm hoping precision will warranty but they aren't known for the best customer service so we'll see. My job right now isn't going the greatest so slight possibility that I might have to list car for sale. Of course I'd probably lose my but on it so that's last resort.

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Shane, sorry to hear about your troubles buddy. Lets hope things work out and you get to keep it and enjoy a nice new turbo on it.
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Incredible build brother! I also love that quick jack...nice!

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Originally Posted by lilSCsteve
Incredible build brother! I also love that quick jack...nice!

steve
Thanks Steve.

A few more pics from before that we never posted mainly of some parts. The line lock and bracket we made, fuel tank, and new Denso AC condenser unit and Denso AC receiver/dryer that we installed over the winter.

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