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Old May 10, 2004 | 07:06 PM
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ok i have $1500 to buy stuff for the fd...now i am not allowed to get parts for the manual swap yet so what are some suggestions on what to buy?...thanks
Old May 10, 2004 | 07:11 PM
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Rad

Downpipe

AST

ECU

done
Old May 10, 2004 | 07:35 PM
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i was thinking of a dp and catback but not sre what else...im trying to find a used pfc + commander but its not working out...
Old May 10, 2004 | 07:54 PM
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talk to jt imports about the power fc, get a downpipe for sure and a radiator
Old May 10, 2004 | 09:38 PM
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The PFC will not work with the auto. Nor will any other stand alone. And you don't need to waste your money on any of the piggy back ones if you plan on swapping to a manual. I suggest getting the reliabilty stuff first. Radiator, dp, ast, and any maintence work that might need to be done like bushings, tirres, etc...
Old May 10, 2004 | 09:57 PM
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yea i decided im getting a rad, dp, ast, catback, intake, and some ebay intake pipes
Old May 10, 2004 | 10:08 PM
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Keep an eye on your boost gauge. When you start opening up the intake and exhaust the boost is hard to control. Especially on the auto. You will start getting boost spikes in between shifts.
Old May 10, 2004 | 10:24 PM
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yeah try to fit a bosot controller in there. Please.
Old May 10, 2004 | 11:16 PM
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Get some CD's, DVD's, and an olde skool record player and some Beethoven. I swear, you won't regret it.
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