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Old Jul 14, 2003
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beautiful... just beautiful... hahaha
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so how does it drive?
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sup ya'll! well derek what is your opinion on the turbo and install.
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here is a pic from today.

I will answer your questions when I get a better handle on things. Just been trying to get it all right. Haven't really driven around much.

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awesome matches the rest of the blue in there.
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i want some glow in the dark red... bust out my black light... lol j/p
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here is more pics.

http://www.7thgencivic.com/memberrid...=&page=&sort=7
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damnit im jealous, i want one too
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update:

I installed a TurboXS manual boost controller today. Was doing about 4psi, turned it up to 5.5-6, crap! is all I can say. THe **** pulls hard!
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thats awesome man

i have an ex sedan - auto, and i want it to pull like crazy

im hoping one day
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was the installation straight forward of did it come w/ instructions, video?? how'd ya'll know which goes where? and as for electronics, how did that go?? any wire taping, splicing of wires..i'm plannin on getting one for my ex 5 sp.
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it will come with instructions. I will make a vid. on the next car that comes into get a turbo.
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was the installation straight forward of did it come w/ instructions, video?? how'd ya'll know which goes where? and as for electronics, how did that go?? any wire taping, splicing of wires..i'm plannin on getting one for my ex 5 sp.
it was easy except for the fuel system,map sensor bypass and vacuum line.i didnt know where the parts connected too because mines did not come with instructions.but all i did was call mike and told him about my situation.thanks sf and catalyst you two were very helpful.
oh and for electrical only three wires need to be hooked up.
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well, it's not a 5 hour job. it took 3 days for me. start to finish with knowledgeable ppl. Hard parts was mounting the intercooler, getting the oil pan off and the oil pressure sensor.
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D, you have an auto LX right? Any estimate on HP increase?

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not till i get a dyno and tuned.
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Sweet! Can't wait to see dyno numbers because I have an LX auto as well. . . I believe ohmysac also has an auto LX with the kit installed. I wonder if he'll dyno it too.
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yup i do...i was talking with my neighbor...he supposidy knows some rich dude with a dyno in his garage...
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Wha? In his garage? Hmm. . . you gonna go find out? Hehe.
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i saw a guy with a lift and a pit, but no dyno
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update:

I installed a TurboXS manual boost controller today. Was doing about 4psi, turned it up to 5.5-6, crap! is all I can say. THe **** pulls hard!
Sounds good! I hope your auto tranny holds up under the boost.
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so is sf the best turbo to go with? thats too sweet looking!
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