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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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my first plan was a medium size single turbo for my 7 but now i am leaning towards just a natural motor. keep up the good work it will be a screamer.
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Old Jun 20, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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Looks like a killer build. Im interested in what you plan to do on the rear suspension.
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Almost have the wastegate done and the downpipe.


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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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Looks like that filter will be a bitch to change.
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wow nice shop and build. i would say you are diy guy? very nice.
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wow nice shop and build. i would say you are diy guy? very nice.
Yup My goal is always to do everything myself. I have never paid for any work before. I'm actually a engineering student by trade and should graduate in 5 quarters.
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how thick are those primary tubes?
looks killer
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Primaries are schedule 10 stainless


Should get this wastegate done tomorrow after work
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Wow!! Very impressive fab skills. Someday I hope to have welding skills to even match yours. COOL CAR!
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Dumping it to atmosphere?
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Beautiful work man. Just wondering, are you going to be supporting the turbo at all other than hanging off the mani's? I only say that cause thats a lot of weight bouncing around up there and I'd hate to see it cause cracks.
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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On to the radiator next then the intercooler
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On to the radiator next then the intercooler
i like the merge into the waste gate very nice!
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truly killer work
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wow man thats wild stuff, amazing work so far!
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Should have this mounted tomorrow. Got the end caps welded in place to the right and the left of the radiator. A piece of DOM tube will be welded from plate to plate.
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looks awesome so far !
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Great work! I've been following the build on the RX7 boards
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