[paulicat]

Thanks, I appreciate it.
I've got my eye on a shorty header and 65mm throttle body, we'll see how what happens.
As for exhaust, where can one buy the truebendz flex pipe??
I don't plan on changing my magnaflow catback anytime soon, but a new flex and high flow cat would go real nice with a header. :)

[NikiterZTS]

don't forget some of those shorty headers come without the downpipe(that deletes your stock cat), without that downpipe shorty header will destroy your stock cat eventually unless you don't care

here's the link for Trubendz
http://www.trubendz.com/home.asp

[paulicat]

NikiterZTS,Sep 8 2008, 02:30 PM Wrote:don't forget some of those shorty headers come without the downpipe(that deletes your stock cat), without that downpipe shorty header will destroy your stock cat eventually unless you don't care

here's the link for Trubendz
http://www.trubendz.com/home.asp
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Can you explain that better please?
I thought it was a straight swap out...

[habmann]

Paulicat what year is your focus?

It just so happens that I have a 65mm TB(2000-2002.5) and a Hedman Shorty header in my garage for a focus I don't own anymore. Let me know if you're interested.

[paulicat]

habmann,Sep 8 2008, 03:20 PM Wrote:Paulicat what year is your focus?

It just so happens that I have a 65mm TB(2000-2002.5) and a Hedman Shorty header in my garage for a focus I don't own anymore. Let me know if you're interested.
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UGH, 03. With the new style throttle body.
The 03 is unfortunately quite a bit harder to find because 04 they were already rolling out duratecs.
But, I'd be interested in the header if anyone can explain what NikiterZTS was saying earlier about it killing my cat...

Here's what the 03 one looks like for reference, note the allow where the cables connect:

[NikiterZTS]

basicly this is what you want for your exhaust manifold set up:

this type of header that you personaly want
http://www.trubendz.com/home.asp

and this downpipe that deletes stock cat...as you can see it has a short resonator in it
http://memimage.cardomain.com//member_imag...39_117_full.jpg

after that it goes into flex pipe

thats pretty much it

[paulicat]

How to handle the cat though?
I won't pass emissions like that right?

[ZX3_2NV]

most boosted cars don't pass emission legit anyways

[paulicat]

Really!?
Seems I might need to make some connections.

Got the short throw shifter in last night. Thanks NikiterZTS. ;)
Shifts a lot firmer now. Really nice feel.
Waiting for one small part to show up in the mail...

[Flofocus]

Im going to TRY and finish your guage pod this week-end. With the wedding less than a month away - I'm fawkin busy (and poor)

[paulicat]

Flofocus,Sep 9 2008, 09:31 AM Wrote:Im going to TRY and finish your guage pod this week-end.  With the wedding less than a month away - I'm fawkin busy (and poor)
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That would be REALLY awesome, however, I would totally understand if you couldn't do it. Priorities are priorities.
All I can ask is you do what you can!
Congrats Flofocus on your sale, but that means back to plan A for the body changes for me!
Stock zx3 side skirts, a lip of some sorts, and getting all black body trim painted yellow.

[paulicat]

Ok, last part showed up yesterday.
I'm calling steeda today, hope to get in for tuning this Friday.
Now I'm really starting to get anxious...

[ZX3_2NV]

good luck

[paulicat]

Thanks man, I know I'm not in the clear yet until after tuning is done, I suppose I have a bit of nerves building up now...

[paulicat]

Wednesday the 24 is the day of reckoning.
They're booked solid until then.
I think I'm getting used to waiting for things...

[Flofocus]

paulicat,Sep 17 2008, 04:32 PM Wrote:Wednesday the 24 is the day of reckoning.
They're booked solid until then.
I think I'm getting used to waiting for things...
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sweet, so I have lots of time then. :P :lol:

thats my fiance bday!

[paulicat]

Flofocus,Sep 17 2008, 04:35 PM Wrote:

paulicat,Sep 17 2008, 04:32 PM Wrote:Wednesday the 24 is the day of reckoning.
They're booked solid until then.
I think I'm getting used to waiting for things...
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sweet, so I have lots of time then. :P :lol:

thats my fiance bday!
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Lots of time!? Get crackin!!
Jk, do your best and let me know when to send the monies.

[ZX3_2NV]

congrats on setting a date what numbers are u hoping for?

[paulicat]

200whp were my goals when I started all this.
I've read a few dynos of 10# prochargers on stock zx3's getting 209whp so I'm hoping I can get to 200.
I have some upgrades in mind for next summer if I don't hit those numbers this year though.

[paulicat]

Just a quick update.
Cars being dropped off tonight for tuning tomorrow.
I'll post results when I get home tomorrow.
<edit>Ok, cars finally all together, tomorrow is tuning day.</edit>