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Old 07-01-2011, 09:19 AM
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What type of intercooler is being used?
 
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its a Garrett core.
 
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fuel consumption
Do you notice any change in fuel consumption in normal driving conditions?
 
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11.8 mph with 93 oct and 12.2 mph with 91 oct
 
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Thumbs up mpg?
You mean mpg?

Those values seem very low don't they?

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What's a mermel bieber, and how much power will it add?
 
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Old 07-05-2011, 08:54 AM
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MPG will be dependent really on the driver. If you are on it, gas will guzzle.

A Mermel Bieber adds 10ponies.
 
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How fast 0 to 60 and 1/4 miles.
 
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Must be getting close to putting it all together...
Hope to see some pics next week!
 
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Finishing clutch now. Tips being finished in the JIG and then going for assembly.
 
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Tons of pics to be posted today. But here are some...

The mighty turbo


Intercooler Tray


Catpipes installed
 
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More pics. She is going on the dyno today

Turbo mounted with muffler out and catpipes




Oil Feed Line fitting installed


Oil Feed Line up to the block


Oil Feed Line into the block (see blue fitting next to black hose?)


Intercooler fitment


Using template to cut bumper beam




Cutting holes in body for turbo inlet pipe and intercooler inlet pipe






Oil Return line installed


Everything under the bumper installed
 
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Looks like we're almost done
 
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Yep,
Baby is ready for pickup. Shots below show the finished product.
Almost invisible unless you open the engine lid and then there's lots of pretty carbon fiber

Picking her up on Monday. Can't wait!!!
 
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