first HMT set-up, got some questions
07-13-2007, 01:05 PM
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Re: first HMT set-up, got some questions
i just bought some arp head studs and a honda headgasket, i'm going to order my adapter plate soon and my oil lines from stealthmode. anything else you guys think i need? i'll post pics of my build and stuff
07-14-2007, 03:14 AM
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Re: first HMT set-up, got some questions
I've ran a b7 setup for the last year, you really didnt need the headstuds, you wont be able to push the bottom end hard enough to see problems with you're stock headstuds, I wouldnt take the head off if you dont have to. Theres a link in my sig. to my build, it should be pretty complete.
I ran waterlines, they took an extra 10 mins to install big deal, If the factory had it watercooled, they must have done it for a reason, and I raped that thing 5x harder than it could have been in its original car/boost setting.
I ran waterlines, they took an extra 10 mins to install big deal, If the factory had it watercooled, they must have done it for a reason, and I raped that thing 5x harder than it could have been in its original car/boost setting.
07-14-2007, 03:36 AM
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Re: first HMT set-up, got some questions
The reason people avoid water lines is heat in the cooling system. On many setups they will push the cooling system just a little too hard, causing overheating. If you only run oil cooled, then the turbo will still reject its heat into the oil and out the exhaust but you won't heat the coolant. Only downside is that you need to drive like a white man for a minute after beating on the car before you shut it off. Or let it idle for a minute after abuse instead of just shutting it off. Otherwise, the center section is hot as ---- and when the oil flow stops the oil cokes and life sucks ****.
07-15-2007, 09:32 AM
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Re: first HMT set-up, got some questions
Originally Posted by ifly87
I've ran a b7 setup for the last year, you really didnt need the headstuds, you wont be able to push the bottom end hard enough to see problems with you're stock headstuds, I wouldnt take the head off if you dont have to. Theres a link in my sig. to my build, it should be pretty complete.
I ran waterlines, they took an extra 10 mins to install big deal, If the factory had it watercooled, they must have done it for a reason, and I raped that thing 5x harder than it could have been in its original car/boost setting.
I ran waterlines, they took an extra 10 mins to install big deal, If the factory had it watercooled, they must have done it for a reason, and I raped that thing 5x harder than it could have been in its original car/boost setting.
07-22-2007, 09:34 PM
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Re: first HMT set-up, got some questions
change of plans, my buddy just gave me his big 16g, so i will be using that. does anyone know of anybody that makes adapter plates for a big 16g onto a std mani? i wish i could make it myself, but i have no access to a drill press
