The biggest lesson learned while going FI?
12-10-2002, 07:15 AM
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The biggest lesson learned while going FI?
Hey everyone
I'm considering building an EK turbo hatch, and I was wondering what some of the biggest lessons are that you've learned throughout your whole FI experience.
I'm considering building an EK turbo hatch, and I was wondering what some of the biggest lessons are that you've learned throughout your whole FI experience.
12-10-2002, 07:17 AM
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Re: The biggest lesson learned while going FI? (Vtecivic99)
research pays off more then anything you could ever imagine.
he who buys cheap...buys twice.
dont buy turbonetics wastegates.
you will spend alot of loot...but think off all the fun beating vettes and **** is
he who buys cheap...buys twice.
dont buy turbonetics wastegates.
you will spend alot of loot...but think off all the fun beating vettes and **** is
12-10-2002, 07:50 AM
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Re: The biggest lesson learned while going FI? (xThexHeadx)
That's what a number of people have told me. So I figured I would buy a CX or DX EK, then buy a new engine and build it while I drive the car around on the old engine, then switch them when the new one's ready.
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12-10-2002, 08:14 AM
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Re: The biggest lesson learned while going FI? (GSRwBOOST)
patience, patience, patience....if you don't have patience you're going to hate the process...but boy is it worth it!!
12-10-2002, 08:55 AM
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Re: The biggest lesson learned while going FI? (swrdply400mrelay)
there are some things money can't buy..
for everything else, there's VISA/MASTERCARD/DISCOVER/AMERICAN EXPRESS
for everything else, there's VISA/MASTERCARD/DISCOVER/AMERICAN EXPRESS
12-10-2002, 09:05 AM
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Re: The biggest lesson learned while going FI? (brcivic411)
there are some things money can't buy..
for everything else, there's VISA/MASTERCARD/DISCOVER/AMERICAN EXPRESS
for everything else, there's VISA/MASTERCARD/DISCOVER/AMERICAN EXPRESS
12-10-2002, 09:07 AM
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Re: The biggest lesson learned while going FI? (VaporTrail)
ramne noodles. . . im not the only one 
yes.
i like lived on those things for a while and borrowed some money from my GF to finish my prject quicker becuase my cards are maxed out .
itll be worth it in the long run though
yes. i like lived on those things for a while and borrowed some money from my GF to finish my prject quicker becuase my cards are maxed out .
itll be worth it in the long run though
12-10-2002, 09:10 AM
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Re: The biggest lesson learned while going FI? (itr206)
Do everything right the first time. Spend the extra time, it pays off in the end. Keep things basic. If you think you are going overboard on something in FI, your probably just doing the bare minimum to make it work properly.
12-10-2002, 09:28 AM
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Re: The biggest lesson learned while going FI? (boosted hybrid)
Research, research, research! it pays off to do your homework. do a search on topics related to turbo charging. Theres an abundant amount of info that is very useful.
12-10-2002, 09:30 AM
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Re: The biggest lesson learned while going FI? (Vtecivic99)
For the price of the mods I put into my car I could've bought a used race car and trailer.
I'll never build a car with new parts again.
I'll never build a car with new parts again.
12-10-2002, 10:58 AM
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Re: The biggest lesson learned while going FI? (Holden)
try to buy new and cheap where ever possible. but most of all take the time to do it right the first time or you WILL have to do it again. wait........ the biggest lesson learned boost is addictive so watch the boost gauge and keep the A/F at 12.0 in third 
the sky is the limit!!!!!!!!!
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boost is addictive so watch the boost gauge and keep the A/F at 12.0 in third the sky is the limit!!!!!!!!![Modified by boostin b16, 7:59 PM 12/10/2002]
12-10-2002, 11:07 AM
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Re: The biggest lesson learned while going FI? (Vtecivic99)
Biggest Lesson Learned: DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE! Half of the **** that people profess online is complete BS. Make sure you do YOUR OWN study, and don't just listen to ONE side of the coin... 
12-10-2002, 11:20 AM
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Re: The biggest lesson learned while going FI? (mamaboy)
For installation have someone who has done it before show you how. I didn't, and had to learn as I went. Took me 3 weeks to install the kit...
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