 Silly97- Nov 25, 2018 :SSFOUR Conversion finished. Pictures posted, Just to keep a record of my cars history. Nothing special. :) |
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 Apr 15, 2014 - 6:34 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 8, '12 From Hanford/Fresno, Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%)  |
Finally got the HydroShield on my CAI.
 Also Decatted my car. 
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Apr 15, 2014 - 7:15 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Looks just like a filter wrap?
Removes cat, yet worries about passing emissions. You can't explain that. 
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Apr 15, 2014 - 7:40 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '12 From Hanford/Fresno, Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ Apr 15, 2014 - 5:15 PM)  Looks just like a filter wrap? Removes cat, yet worries about passing emissions. You can't explain that. It's some material that deflects the "light water". I tested it with running sink water and it doesn't penetrate with the sink on half way open. Emissions. I worry about. That's why I make sure all these mods are easy to bolt off and put the stock equipment back on. 
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Apr 15, 2014 - 7:43 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Ahh, that's nifty then. I wonder how it effects the airflow ability of the filter though.
Or just move to somewhere like Alabama and you can remove it all, sell to some poor sap in California, and all is good.
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Apr 19, 2014 - 2:27 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 20, '12 From Fresno CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Sweet was thinking of removing the cat but like you emissions and does it make it sound like a fart tube lol?
I just bought a DC Sports exhaust should be in tomorrow, gonna remove stock and weld in new Also does removing cat give a gains in hp for the celi gt? |
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Apr 19, 2014 - 3:22 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Removing an OBDII cat won't do any good as they're fairly free flowing unless they've been clogged up. Older cats weren't the best design and removing one of them will help somewhat, especially if they've started to clog. Plus you can't remove an OBDII cat anyway without an O2 simulator.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Apr 19, 2014 - 3:31 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '12 From Hanford/Fresno, Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
QUOTE (hoodedone @ Apr 19, 2014 - 12:27 AM) Sweet was thinking of removing the cat but like you emissions and does it make it sound like a fart tube lol? I just bought a DC Sports exhaust should be in tomorrow, gonna remove stock and weld in new Also does removing cat give a gains in hp for the celi gt? Does it gain hp? No. It just makes it a straighter/smoother flow for the exhaust fumes. QUOTE (Box @ Apr 19, 2014 - 1:22 AM) Removing an OBDII cat won't do any good as they're fairly free flowing unless they've been clogged up. Older cats weren't the best design and removing one of them will help somewhat, especially if they've started to clog. Plus you can't remove an OBDII cat anyway without an O2 simulator. Ill be removing my stock header and get the aftermarket header on it. Lol. -------------------- |
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Apr 19, 2014 - 5:00 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '12 From Hanford/Fresno, Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
A short and quick video shot of my video after switching over to Meguiar products for the first time. I was using Turtle wax before but I'd say the Meguiar's White Wax is much better than the Turtle Wax Ice paste wax.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxhYFVCeHpU This post has been edited by ILoveMySilly97: Apr 19, 2014 - 5:01 AM -------------------- |
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Apr 19, 2014 - 12:47 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Meguiar's or Griot's in this household.
-------------------- 2001 Miata LS 5-speed
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Apr 20, 2014 - 12:27 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 4, '12 From US Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
I wanna see your car without the spoiler on it.
-------------------- 1993 Celica GT Coupe - sold
1994 Celica GT Liftback |
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Apr 21, 2014 - 12:26 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '12 From Hanford/Fresno, Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ Apr 19, 2014 - 10:47 AM) Meguiar's or Griot's in this household. What? Lol. QUOTE (Syaoran @ Apr 20, 2014 - 10:27 AM) I wanna see your car without the spoiler on it. I doubt it'll look good. Lol. I like the stock spoiler. No riser or anything. Soon to be installed! Just wrapped it today and going to spray it tomorrow. Install it next week. 
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Apr 21, 2014 - 12:43 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Was saying we only use Meguiar's or Griot's car care products. The one good thing about Turtle wax is you can get a gallon of soap for $5.
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Apr 21, 2014 - 1:07 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '12 From Hanford/Fresno, Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ Apr 20, 2014 - 10:43 PM) Was saying we only use Meguiar's or Griot's car care products. The one good thing about Turtle wax is you can get a gallon of soap for $5. Oh. I get it now. Lol. Yea. Turtle wax is more of a budget brand. They're good but they're not on the higher end. -------------------- |
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May 8, 2014 - 6:03 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '12 From Hanford/Fresno, Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
Update: Installed that header but it had a leak at the flange. Wasn't sure if it was the gasket it came with or the flange itself. Either way I put the stock one back on and it doesn't leak. So the stock is staying on for now.
Also replaced my NRG WoodGrain steering wheel for the Grip Royal Sleek steering wheel. 
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May 8, 2014 - 6:46 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Check the flange surface with a straight edge. Odds are it'd be the el cheapo gasket though.
See, that matches much better than the woody.
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May 8, 2014 - 12:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '12 From Hanford/Fresno, Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
QUOTE (Box @ May 8, 2014 - 4:46 AM) Check the flange surface with a straight edge. Odds are it'd be the el cheapo gasket though. See, that matches much better than the woody. Yea I checked with a straight edge and it passed. Im thinking it might be the cheap "alloy" or whatever it is gasket. -------------------- |
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May 8, 2014 - 12:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 4, '12 From US Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Chances are the flanges are warped
-------------------- 1993 Celica GT Coupe - sold
1994 Celica GT Liftback |
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May 8, 2014 - 2:21 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '12 From Hanford/Fresno, Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
Hopefully it isn't but its whatever. Header isn't on top of my to do list atm. That thing is too loud. So it wont be going back on until I get a resonator. Lol.
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May 8, 2014 - 4:45 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '12 From Hanford/Fresno, Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
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May 18, 2014 - 4:43 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '12 From Hanford/Fresno, Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
Picked up an APEXI SAFC2 for $75!
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