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Old 04-17-2007, 05:40 AM
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Default After pressure testing my intake and seeing how the OEM compressor inlet hose balloons out...
I've had the horrible image burned in my mind the last 2 days. I just called APR about theirs and they say it should arrive in NJ by Friday w/ground shipping, so I ordered it. I've been chasing a boost leak and it just makes no sense to try to find it with an old OEM inlet hose. Plus I know I'm losing response with how much it expands. My trans mounts (034 and Stern) are both coming from California, so likely won't be here until Monday. I need to mod SOMETHING. I'll be changing the oil in my Civic, but whoopie freakin doo!
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inlet hose doesn't see positive pressure....but that doesn't mean it's not worth upgrading
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Default always worried about the oem TIPs. Good investment, everyone want to chip in and get one for my bday
Its on the 23rd and APR isn't far so I might get it on time
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nope but it has negative pressure from the turbo and can collapse
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oh yeah, duh. I need another cup of coffee. I still don't trust it. Too much give IMO
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installation is "fun"...with a capital F...but worth it
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what's so hard about it? Fitting it on the wider K04 inlet?
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Default new wire reenforced silicone hose....
=stiff and much thicker sidewall.

you'll see
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any tips? I figure a little Mobil 1 5w-30 will help
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thats pretty much it...lube it up.
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