The never ending upgrade addiction
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The never ending upgrade addiction
I hasn't been 24 hours since I promised the wife I was done upgrading the 996 and I'm already shopping for more.
Now, it appears that my hoses and DV may need upgrading, as I have watched my boost go from 1.1 to .9 over the past day (unless weather can effect it by .2).
Also, with my new found HP, I feel my clutch slipping a little bit in third gear around 4500 WOT.
So, any suggestions for a Stage 1 appropriate clutch? Also, as for hoses, F hose and Diverters, I was looking at EVOM DV's and the awesome Smaco hoses...oops Samco.
It looks like once you get hooked, you either go broke or you twelve step your way out of the "upgrade addicition", and if your still chasing more HP, your somewhere in between. I've got the need for speed.
Now, it appears that my hoses and DV may need upgrading, as I have watched my boost go from 1.1 to .9 over the past day (unless weather can effect it by .2).
Also, with my new found HP, I feel my clutch slipping a little bit in third gear around 4500 WOT.
So, any suggestions for a Stage 1 appropriate clutch? Also, as for hoses, F hose and Diverters, I was looking at EVOM DV's and the awesome Smaco hoses...oops Samco.
It looks like once you get hooked, you either go broke or you twelve step your way out of the "upgrade addicition", and if your still chasing more HP, your somewhere in between. I've got the need for speed.
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Yes I know what you mean, when I bought my 996 TT, I told my wife I was gonna keep it stock, she said "GREAT GO BUY IT THEN!". But after a few forums namely 6speedonline.com I've secretly plan to do a few upgrades! Not sure if the 12 steps thing will work at this stage. Maybe Porsche rehab might work better off, espicially if your at in-house rehab center. It worked for me, but when I got out! The temptation came right back, luckily I have a strong support group of Porsche and 350Z modders to help me stay clean. 
Originally Posted by Zuma 911
I hasn't been 24 hours since I promised the wife I was done upgrading the 996 and I'm already shopping for more.
Now, it appears that my hoses and DV may need upgrading, as I have watched my boost go from 1.1 to .9 over the past day (unless weather can effect it by .2).
So, any suggestions for a Stage 1 appropriate clutch? Also, as for hoses, F hose and Diverters, I was looking at EVOM DV's and the awesome Smaco hoses...oops Samco.
Now, it appears that my hoses and DV may need upgrading, as I have watched my boost go from 1.1 to .9 over the past day (unless weather can effect it by .2).
So, any suggestions for a Stage 1 appropriate clutch? Also, as for hoses, F hose and Diverters, I was looking at EVOM DV's and the awesome Smaco hoses...oops Samco.
as far as ur boost leaks... I would first diagnose where and what is leaking before you swap things out.
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9.66 seconds @ 147.76 mph 1/4 mile click to view
160 mph @ 9.77 seconds in 1/4 mile click to view
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Originally Posted by Zuma 911
I hasn't been 24 hours since I promised the wife I was done upgrading the 996 and I'm already shopping for more.
Now, it appears that my hoses and DV may need upgrading, as I have watched my boost go from 1.1 to .9 over the past day (unless weather can effect it by .2).
Now, it appears that my hoses and DV may need upgrading, as I have watched my boost go from 1.1 to .9 over the past day (unless weather can effect it by .2).
Originally Posted by Zuma 911
Also, with my new found HP, I feel my clutch slipping a little bit in third gear around 4500 WOT.
So, any suggestions for a Stage 1 appropriate clutch?
So, any suggestions for a Stage 1 appropriate clutch?
Originally Posted by Zuma 911
Also, as for hoses, F hose and Diverters, I was looking at EVOM DV's and the awesome Smaco hoses...oops Samco.
Originally Posted by Zuma 911
It looks like once you get hooked, you either go broke or you twelve step your way out of the "upgrade addicition", and if your still chasing more HP, your somewhere in between. I've got the need for speed.
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if it's any consolation, i've reached the end of my upgrade path (except for re-gearing the tranny 
) at this power level, the car is not as smooth as stock and the clutch is still a pain in the *** for spirited driving. it's fun to take it out & have fun, but i think i'm at the end of the upgrade road.
- chuck
) at this power level, the car is not as smooth as stock and the clutch is still a pain in the *** for spirited driving. it's fun to take it out & have fun, but i think i'm at the end of the upgrade road.- chuck
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