a few quick questions for the X Men/Gals
02-06-2008, 03:28 PM
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a few quick questions for the X Men/Gals
Toying with the idea of slapping an X-Charger on this summer. (I know, you're probably thinking here's another kid that is gunna change his mind in a week) Just been weighing positives and negatives of going GT, turbo, or X. I like the X for:
Ease of install - brother (diesel mechanic so he knows how to turn a wrench) and I could install in the shop this summer
Factory-like clean OEM looks
Keep V6 insurance rates
Keep V6 gas mileage
Be even quicker than a GT for less money
wanted V8 sound, but FRPP duals on the sixsound pretty damn good I think.
So...on to my questions.
Do you run one step colder plugs? If so, which ones? What would be the benefits of this?
Ihave roughly 50K on my car, it isn't too late to go FI is it?
Is the hi-po setup with the 2.8 pulley reliable for a DD?
Would it be wise to wait for the intercooler? I mean is it gunna cost more to buy it later rather than buying as a kit?
Thanks in advance
Ease of install - brother (diesel mechanic so he knows how to turn a wrench) and I could install in the shop this summer
Factory-like clean OEM looks
Keep V6 insurance rates
Keep V6 gas mileage
Be even quicker than a GT for less money
wanted V8 sound, but FRPP duals on the sixsound pretty damn good I think.
So...on to my questions.
Do you run one step colder plugs? If so, which ones? What would be the benefits of this?
Ihave roughly 50K on my car, it isn't too late to go FI is it?
Is the hi-po setup with the 2.8 pulley reliable for a DD?
Would it be wise to wait for the intercooler? I mean is it gunna cost more to buy it later rather than buying as a kit?
Thanks in advance
02-06-2008, 03:37 PM
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RE: a few quick questions for the X Men/Gals
Ihave roughly 50K on my car, it isn't too late to go FI is it?
Never too late, a lot of 5.0's on here have gone f/i after 100k and I see them running strong till over 150k miles easily. Just don't beat on the car. You beat on a car it needs a rebuild early f/i or not.
02-06-2008, 04:19 PM
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RE: a few quick questions for the X Men/Gals
ORIGINAL: basketballord
Toying with the idea of slapping an X-Charger on this summer. (I know, you're probably thinking here's another kid that is gunna change his mind in a week) Just been weighing positives and negatives of going GT, turbo, or X. I like the X for:
Ease of install - brother (diesel mechanic so he knows how to turn a wrench) and I could install in the shop this summer
Factory-like clean OEM looks
Keep V6 insurance rates
Keep V6 gas mileage
Be even quicker than a GT for less money
wanted V8 sound, but FRPP duals on the sixsound pretty damn good I think.
So...on to my questions.
Do you run one step colder plugs? If so, which ones? What would be the benefits of this?
Ihave roughly 50K on my car, it isn't too late to go FI is it?
Is the hi-po setup with the 2.8 pulley reliable for a DD?
Would it be wise to wait for the intercooler? I mean is it gunna cost more to buy it later rather than buying as a kit?
Thanks in advance
Toying with the idea of slapping an X-Charger on this summer. (I know, you're probably thinking here's another kid that is gunna change his mind in a week) Just been weighing positives and negatives of going GT, turbo, or X. I like the X for:
Ease of install - brother (diesel mechanic so he knows how to turn a wrench) and I could install in the shop this summer
Factory-like clean OEM looks
Keep V6 insurance rates
Keep V6 gas mileage
Be even quicker than a GT for less money
wanted V8 sound, but FRPP duals on the sixsound pretty damn good I think.
So...on to my questions.
Do you run one step colder plugs? If so, which ones? What would be the benefits of this?
Ihave roughly 50K on my car, it isn't too late to go FI is it?
Is the hi-po setup with the 2.8 pulley reliable for a DD?
Would it be wise to wait for the intercooler? I mean is it gunna cost more to buy it later rather than buying as a kit?
Thanks in advance
As far as the IC set-up, I would have to believe that Dave would sell this to current X-Charger owners for whatever it would cost additionally with a kit anyways. Basically, unless you hear solid intell on when this is coming out just get the X and install the IC later when it comes out, especially since it sounds like you can do the install on your own with a little help.
02-06-2008, 05:38 PM
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RE: a few quick questions for the X Men/Gals
ORIGINAL: basketballord
So...on to my questions.
Do you run one step colder plugs? If so, which ones? What would be the benefits of this?
The X-Charger kit comes with new plugs. Slightly colder plugs provide extra insurance against detonation.
Ihave roughly 50K on my car, it isn't too late to go FI is it?
Not at all.
Is the hi-po setup with the 2.8 pulley reliable for a DD?
I've been running it on the street without any trouble, as have many other "X" owners
Would it be wise to wait for the intercooler? I mean is it gunna cost more to buy it later rather than buying as a kit?
There might be a small discount as a package, but if it were me, I'd rather be up and running rather than waiting for the cooler to save $50 or $100
Thanks in advance
So...on to my questions.
Do you run one step colder plugs? If so, which ones? What would be the benefits of this?
The X-Charger kit comes with new plugs. Slightly colder plugs provide extra insurance against detonation.
Ihave roughly 50K on my car, it isn't too late to go FI is it?
Not at all.
Is the hi-po setup with the 2.8 pulley reliable for a DD?
I've been running it on the street without any trouble, as have many other "X" owners
Would it be wise to wait for the intercooler? I mean is it gunna cost more to buy it later rather than buying as a kit?
There might be a small discount as a package, but if it were me, I'd rather be up and running rather than waiting for the cooler to save $50 or $100
Thanks in advance
02-06-2008, 11:40 PM
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RE: a few quick questions for the X Men/Gals
I have roughly 50K on my car, it isn't too late to go FI is it?
Is the hi-po setup with the 2.8 pulley reliable for a DD?
Would it be wise to wait for the intercooler? I mean is it gunna cost more to buy it later rather than buying as a kit?
02-07-2008, 11:43 AM
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RE: a few quick questions for the X Men/Gals
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Cant say for sure. However, it is probably worth the wait. It would be no surprise to me at all if the system with the cooler would be cheaper than buying them separately.
Would it be wise to wait for the intercooler? I mean is it gunna cost more to buy it later rather than buying as a kit?
02-07-2008, 11:53 AM
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RE: a few quick questions for the X Men/Gals
I first heard the intercooler was coming in a couple months in early january, then I heard later the month, it's looking the earliest May/June, latest July/August. Just what I heard from an X guy with inside info.
02-07-2008, 12:03 PM
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RE: a few quick questions for the X Men/Gals
ugh, that would be unfortunate if they didn't have it available by the start of the summer.
It'd be interesting for someone to pair the SSM Stage 2+ heads with the X-Charger and get a dyno tune. If anybody wants to donate $1200 i'd be glad to sacrifice my car, in the name of automotive science...
It'd be interesting for someone to pair the SSM Stage 2+ heads with the X-Charger and get a dyno tune. If anybody wants to donate $1200 i'd be glad to sacrifice my car, in the name of automotive science...
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