SpinRush
Senior Member
- First Name
- Big Will
- Joined
- Oct 23, 2018
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- 28
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- 131
- Location
- Japan
- Vehicle(s)
- FK8 ( Waiting )
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It’s been a work in progress. As of a few days ago, I finally completed my “thermal management” build. Since Day 1, I focused on keeping things nice and cool. I also wanted to improve the sound of the exhaust and air intake adding more character and emotion to the car. This is the way I went about it. I respect all builds, but I had to go about things my way.
Thermal Management: I got rid of the stock grille with a Seibon Carbon grille that opened things up. I love the mesh look. I gold heat wrapped just about every pipe. I also put on a turbo blanket and changed the heat shields to black ceramic. It’s always hot when you open the bonnet but I’ll take that over power loss.
HKS Set: Intercooler, Cold Air Intake, Blow-Off Valve SQIV, and an L-Spec exhaust. I was pleased when I learned that the L-Spec exhaust was lighter than stock. The sound is perfect. Everything is working like a charm. Here’s a couple before and after pics.
The video here is the truth. Empty road, downshifting and a couple red line pulls.
I believe in HKS obviously. Is it a fully tuned build? The answer is no. Is it perfectly balanced? YES! I am in love with it!
Thermal Management: I got rid of the stock grille with a Seibon Carbon grille that opened things up. I love the mesh look. I gold heat wrapped just about every pipe. I also put on a turbo blanket and changed the heat shields to black ceramic. It’s always hot when you open the bonnet but I’ll take that over power loss.
HKS Set: Intercooler, Cold Air Intake, Blow-Off Valve SQIV, and an L-Spec exhaust. I was pleased when I learned that the L-Spec exhaust was lighter than stock. The sound is perfect. Everything is working like a charm. Here’s a couple before and after pics.
The video here is the truth. Empty road, downshifting and a couple red line pulls.
I believe in HKS obviously. Is it a fully tuned build? The answer is no. Is it perfectly balanced? YES! I am in love with it!