Whats up? Haven't been on in a long time and didn't even know the thread still existed. Does Randy still come on the boards?

what is everyones views on Balance shaft elimination???the process is cheaper then new belts and pulleys but will it cause more problems to arise?

pnklmnd said:

what is everyones views on Balance shaft elimination???the process is cheaper then new belts and pulleys but will it cause more problems to arise?

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not worth it unless the motor is out and your getting the motor built anyway. ive never done it and i was the fastest for awhile. you can go 10s with them in so think that way.

pnklmnd said:

what is everyones views on Balance shaft elimination???the process is cheaper then new belts and pulleys but will it cause more problems to arise?

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The engine has to come out to get the oil pump off. You also have to press out a bearing further back in the block that the balance shaft rides in. You then put a solid bearing in there. If removing the engine is no hassle to you, then you are good to go.

Like they said, if the motor is out then go for it. I wouldnt want to try and do it with the motor still in.

ok thanks for the info...didnt know how to do it but new it was cheaper then a new belt and tensioner...

hey stock josh check your pm's

Well my car is finally coming together........its taken me long enough.

yeah but we still gotta install more parts...

True...but at least im buying the parts now....I don't know what im gonna get next week, probably that boost controller and maybe a pulley set.

yeah id get a downpipe...open up your exhast before yo throw more boost in there...youll get better turbo performance with a downpipe too...

Yep thats one of my next mods.......those coilovers that I want went on sale too and I gotta get those new rims put on

get crackin on it then...

Haha... you guys are funny. Pulley sets... :laugh:

Wow accounting is boring and it's starting to get cold again. I was guessing for a light cover of snow at my house when I woke up, but nooo. Let the warmth prevail! Whats the word on Dorain automotive? anyone know if thats a good place to have your car worked on?

sp00ln said:

Haha... you guys are funny. Pulley sets... :laugh:

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Not seeing how thats funny considering the noise my car is making is b/c of a messed up pulley.....why not just replace all of them at the same time?

Pulsr said:

Wow accounting is boring and it's starting to get cold again. I was guessing for a light cover of snow at my house when I woke up, but nooo. Let the warmth prevail! Whats the word on Dorain automotive? anyone know if thats a good place to have your car worked on?

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i was wonderin if the snow hit your house...

doran isnt cheaper then anyone by any means but he knows his stuff...

its always fun being at work and on dsmtuners,,,

4G63GIRLY said:

Not seeing how thats funny considering the noise my car is making is b/c of a messed up pulley.....why not just replace all of them at the same time?

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is it belts or pulleys???

Is Pace Setter a good down pipe? I have heard yes and no..

The material is not stainless steel. Only the flex section is. The appearance comes from their "like chrome coating". What cat-back do you have?

I would go with an o2 eliminator setup or RRE downpipe to apex N1.

Yea I heard the Apex one is really good

Dont waste your time with Pace Setter. Apexi is overpriced. I would recommend RnR racing exhaust (ask Ryan). Good stuff, good price. www.rnrracing.com I believe.

About the pulley set. They arnt a good idea unless your motor is just about perfectly balanced.

The Apexi N1 is coated the same color as the RRE down pipe. The RRE pipe starts 2.5" from the o2 to the flex section. I am not sure on the N1. The GT is stainless steel where the N1 is not.

RNR makes an o2 eliminator I would go with.

Cool thanks.

4G63GIRLY said:

Yea I heard the Apex one is really good

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the rnr one is the one id use...they are on sale now...turbo back like 499 i think...

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the pacesetter tubular exhaust manifold is a piece...thats the one ack has and he has leaks in the welds...id rather go with the SBR piece...much nicer and reasonably priced...