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Old 04-28-2016, 08:36 PM   #93
sutyak
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Re: sutyak's turbo 2004 Mach 1 build thread

I added a 45 degree coupler as a temporary solution to get the air filter a bit further away from the coolant lines. After TKat13 had his lines burst TWICE with this same turbo kit, which dumped coolant directly into the air filter. This certainly doesn't help get cooler air, but better than dumping coolant into the turbo and possibly motor.
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After getting more seat time in the car it seems pretty stiff for my needs. I checked the front coilovers and the springs are 12" and 250#. I'm open to suggestions on a good street/strip combo. Maybe 12" or 14" 150#? I don't mind a softer ride to help with weight transfer. I won't be carving any corners in this car. I'm not sure what shocks are on it yet.



Rears have a single-adjustable shock, but I'm not sure what brand. Springs appear to be 12" and 150# from Competition Engineering. From what I've read that should be a decent spring for street and strip? Again I'm open to suggestions.
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