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Old May 12, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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get a 3 gauge pod. I'm kicking myself now because I didn't get one. Now that I'm going 2.8", I'd like to monitor EGTs but where do I put the gauge...
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Old May 12, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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I was planning on getting someone to make me the 2 inserts for gauges on the instrument cluster(afr, and boost). Then I'm gonna buy a MSD dash hawk
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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anyone know how much all of this would cost?
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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i ended up spending about 3,000 after all was said and done (including clutch, flywheel, gauges, tuning etc)
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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ok guys doing the install sunday any advice im gonna run stage 2 with it and stock air box intake ...will get an injen in the future
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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what do you mean stage 2? do you mean the 3" pulley? Who's tuning it? You might want to get 3.34" dialed in before taking it down.
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 10:02 AM
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what do you mean stage 2? do you mean the 3" pulley? Who's tuning it? You might want to get 3.34" dialed in before taking it down.
3 inch pulley....i have a stock pulley as well..but the stage 2 is already on the blower
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 11:04 AM
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okay. i still think you should start with the stock pulley because if your tuner screws up somewhere along the way, and hitting wot @ 5psi and 17.0 is only possible so many times. don't wanna see you blow the motah. smaller pulley may mean 10psi @ 17.0. Twice as worse.
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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im looking to do a build, and i decided i want to go SC i was thinking TC but it costs toooo much and i dnt want to fuhk my engine by running to much boost...lol


i jus want to be sitting at 210-230whp...what should i go with??

plz help...i ave 1200 dollars saved up..im serious about doing this build on my car...im looking for a full bolt on...now with tuning on the way...i should be set
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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We can help. SC with the 3.34" pulley should be a good, reliable setup for roughly 220whp. Everything "bolts on".

Did I answer your question? What is your question?
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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so how much $$ is the bottom line i mean to get everything you need have it installed and tuned does anyone know?
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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Did you read this thread? It all depends on how much you pay for the parts.

Simple math equation:

(parts)+(install)+(tune)= Total Package price

I'll put my numbers in. Take into consideration that I was one of the pioneers, and my prices are a bit high.

1500 + 1000 + 250 = $2750
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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no pic of one finished?! please some one post one, I'd like to see how it looks.
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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Look at a 2.0 s/c . They look the same, except on our valve cover it says vvt
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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no it don't the 2.4 is totally different from the 2.0 and 2.2
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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Dude, I have a 2.4 and it's supercharged. Trust me, I know what it looks like.
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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What is the listing price for the parts and is the power output worth it?
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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nice man
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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BEAST! Whats the dyno numbers or ball park?
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 12:18 AM
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interesting... why 2 coolants?
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 12:23 AM
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the other tank is for the dual pass
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 12:29 AM
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the other tank is for the dual pass
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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The "dual pass" is a modification made to the intake manifold (where the coolant hoses go through the laminova cores). The "dual pass" modification is not necessary to run the supercharger on the 2.4, however, since you have the manifold off you might as well do it. It's easier.

The second coolant tank contains the coolant for the intake manifold/heat exchanger. It acts as a reservoir for the coolant, and as long as you have the HE plumbed correctly, it is an overflow tank. It is absolutely necessary to have a second coolant tank for the intake manifold. It is a sealed system completely separate from the rest of the coolant system in the 2.4. SMG Motorsports makes a sweet bracket that fits on the passenger strut tower, and works perfectly with the spare coolant tank.
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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all in all how much did those parts cost you?
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