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Damn andy. Its just one thing after another. Have you started to build up the spare engine that you have?

Wes- What does that missing link check valve do?

 
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the sf kit comes with a check valve, but it junk....the one that i ordered as cut from a chunk of aluminum and other members on the sight have said that their car runs a lot smoother with it....than with any other.....

 
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It wasn't anything major. If the engine isn't affected, it's nothing in my book, just minor bs. Haven't started building the spare yet, it's in storage. I haven't been back for 3 weeks yet and I haven't decided where I'm going to live permanently yet, either.

As far as the missing link:

When you build boost, it's giong into your intake manifold. These cars were not designed to run any positive pressure (boost) at all. You have a MAP (manifold air pressure) sensor on you intake manifold. If that sensor reads positive vacuum (boost), it tells the ecu to go into limp or safe mode. When that happens, you can't rev over 3400 rpms and the car runs like ****. The purpose of a check valve is to let out that positive vacuum pressure (boost) so that the ecu doesn't see it and your car continues to run correctly. SF sends out a check valve with their kit, which I used until I got oil blow by on it and it ruined it. Since then, I've been running GM one way check vavles (3 total), with vacuum t's and it costed me altogether about 15 bucks. As far as the car running better with the missing link, I don't buy it. Either your map sees boost or it doesn't. I don't see the point of spending 60 bucks on something you can put together yourself for 15 but hey, that's just me.

 
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oh thought u said u wasn't boosting anymore at the time and u had to fix something...oh yeah I got a text message saying "Bring some condoms" so thats y I abruptly took off anyway sorry I didn't get that chance...I heard it was strong though...the guy who rode with you said good things about it and he said it felt good at 6.5psi or whatever psi u were running. If u dont get that job here, wes I'll be in ruston to get that ride...thanx andyman for the offer...by the way, we're setting up a BIGG A$$ import vs. domestic race coming up soon...wish u could be there...going to be some 14 sec and lower cars there...I think us (Kutsuju) will be bring some 13 sec and lower cars...u guys can check it out here...Import vs. Domestic race info from Kutsuju Racing

 
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oh okay I'll be getting u to hook mine up then...$15 < $55...sorry wes...

 
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I don't know what's going to happen with this job yet, hopefully I'll know soon, if so, I'll be moving to shreveport soon. I'll keep it posted.

 
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Good luck with the move. So the valve is a bypass for boost. Correct? SO the computer wont see a vaccum. Thats a cheap, but effective way of boosting, I guess.

 
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hey Jetblu01, if you know of anyone in bossier or shreveport or somewhere close by that has a 7th gen civic and is looking for a bumper i have a buddy club 3 front up forsale.

 
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if u had told me yesterday, u would have had a buyer...guy I know just ordered the full R34 kit but I did try to sell your hood but he said he's not feeling CF hoods...oh welll...good luck to ya though

 
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thanks....

 
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i guess we'll see if i'm a descent painter or not because i'm painting the car tomorrow . hopefully it'll turn out good. honda hasn't got my trunk in yet and wings west hasn't sent my kit , but i'll do those when i get them in .

sam - about getting the sticker from you bro ... would you be willing to meet me in winfield one evening next week .

 
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What color are you painting it? Silver?

 
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he just told me that he is paintin it RX8 silver

 
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yep , rx8 silver (sunlight silver pearl metalic) it's a little brighter than the stock silver but i think i can blend it into the door jambs . we'll find out tomorrow .

 
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Wow. Thats going to look sweet. Cant wait to see it. Pics when you can.

 
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Sweet, Nate, hope it turns out well fo rya.

Well, it's official. I'm moving to Shreveport indefinitely tomorrow. I'm sure Jet'll be happy having someone around to answer questions and help with the turbo, right, Wes

Anyways, I hope you guys make it up for Import face off at the end of the month.

 
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well u got my #....hit me up...have a safe trip up here if u're not here already...lol

 
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hey guys , well my base coat went on great . no runs and it laid down great . my clear , unfortunately ran like crazy because the booth temp. was too low. so , now i have to sand the clear back down and reclear it , or get a little tint put in my primer and prime the whole thing a yellow orange color. don't know , i'm just about tired of fooling with it .

 
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screw it nate, paint that thing flat black with some gloss black graphic

 
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hell yeah ! screw gloss paint . all it does is get dirty anyway .

shitty thing is , i got home friday from running the clear and laid down , when i woke up , i had a 103 fever and an ulcer the size of a tooth in the back of my mouth. ( it must be a sign ) i'm changing professions .

 
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Damn that sucks squirrel. Hope everything works out ok. Sand down the clear. Wouldnt that be easier? What profession are you changing to?

Andy- Good luck with the move. Hope everything goes ok. Hope to see you and everyone else at the show.

 
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green, you are going...you need to meet up with us in alexandria, or come and stay with me the night before, so that you dont have to get up early and drive up here....call me man...318/613/4181

 
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Skunkworks might me showing at IFO. Wes and Nate let me know if yall want to.

 
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green - don't you know man ? i'm gonna move to new york and be a bum . that's how i'll make my millions.

sam - sounds good . how much do i need to bring you for the sticker ? i'll have the primered biatch ready by this weekend

got my new trunk lid in today . all i need now is the kit , but i doubt it will make it in time .

 
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got my missing link check valve in today..bout to install..i will let you guys know how it goes

 
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I think its $15 for the decal. Ill talk with my boy and see whats up with it.

 
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sam - do u think you could get it for me and i'll give you the money when we all meet up before the show , or do you want me to bring you the money tomorrow or thursday ?

anyone heard from greg lately ? think he might wanna go ?

 
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hey I think I'm about to start getting some practice in at the track before my turbo kit arrives...I've never ran my car at the track...my car feels good...I launch around 2500-3000 rpm with no wheel spin but thats on 18's though...Im going to put my stock wheels back on and probably go out there on Friday...what kind of times should I set as my goal...I doubt I reach them considering this will be my first running my car at the track....last friday was my first time EVER even going to the track....so this should be an experience....

 
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Hopefully this weekend will turn out pretty tight. I'll be there, running of course.

And my site is back up.....finally, sorry about the down time, guys.

 
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jeez, this is a humongous thread. HI to the people in LA. im from larose, but going to school in ohio. peace!