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  1. karlooz
    in my search for max NA996 performance i am considering cat bypass pipes but my social conscience is holding me back. does anyone know how clean burning the motor is? i've read that the cel will be triggered but does not affect drivability or performance. i can go with 100 cell cats but they're 3x as much.
  2. karlooz
    i LIKEY! guess what my next mod is ;) thx for the link.
  3. karlooz
    i got some high temp caliper paint from auto zone. worked really well. just clean well, mask well and go light on the coats (you don't want to have runs). you can get vinyl caliper decals and clear coat over them or do what i did. i bought the decals from ebay and requested the "negative" of the porsche script. i used it as a mask and spray painted the script on. much more permanent this way.
  4. karlooz
    i just posted this on another thread. i have a 3.4L but i think it's exactly the same for a 3.6L 996. should be very similar or the same for the 3.6L/3.8L 997s "i have the fabspeed kit and feel that it is not really worth it. 225 for a fake carbon ring and a silicon hose. the sound was ever so slightly increased but i do agree the throttle was sharpened. i still have it as a back up (for when i have to get it smogged) but i replaced it with the new evo v-flow. if you want extra sound this is IT. at wide open throttle, over 4K it has an absolute wail. very intoxicating. you do get extra horses too and sharp throttle but you get even more HP if you get you ecu flashed with the giac program (claimed 25~30HP). it is 300~400 more than the fabspeed kit but you actually get a new airbox, cone filter and smooth walled aluminum intake pipe. i am very satisfied with it so much so it sounds like i work or am sponsored by evo ;) but no affiliation just very happy. :thumbup:" click my sig for pics
  5. karlooz
    i have the fabspeed kit and feel that it is not really worth it. 225 for a fake carbon ring and a silicon hose. the sound was ever so slightly increased but i do agree the throttle was sharpened. i still have it as a back up (for when i have to get it smogged) but i replaced it with the new evo v-flow. if you want extra sound this is IT. at wide open throttle, over 4K it has an absolute wail. very intoxicating. you do get extra horses too and sharp throttle but you get even more HP if you get you ecu flashed with the giac program (claimed 25~30HP). it is 300~400 more than the fabspeed kit but you actually get a new airbox, cone filter and smooth walled aluminum intake pipe. i am very satisfied with it so much so it sounds like i work or am sponsored by evo ;) but no affiliation just very happy. :thumbup: click my sig for pics.
  6. karlooz
    if you are talking of the evo v-flow then i haven't had any problems.... yet. i actually expect the cone filter to foul up the MAF like it did with the evo intake i had on my boxster. it was a very easy fix though. just clean it with electrical contact cleaner, the type that doesn't leave residue. the intake is still worth it to me :clapping:
  7. karlooz
    still have the stank with a new carbon pollen filter.
  8. karlooz
    so here's the evaporator assembly but where is it located? if i can spray some disinfectant into the inlet while it's blowing then that may do the trick. i guess it's downstream from the pollen filter.
  9. karlooz
    thx all. how do i get to the ac evaporators to clean them out?
  10. karlooz
    title says it all ;) anyone have any tips on cleaning out the ventilation ducts? i guess that bacteria is growing after the AC has been on and condensation accumulates but where is it accumulating? are there drain holes that need to be unplugged? lysol in the ducts?
  11. karlooz
    on the front the wheel carrier (not the tie rod ball joint boot). i messed it up a while ago when i first replaced the stock springs for h&Rs. well, i kinda rigged it so the boot is partially sealing so that it is not completely exposed. couldn't find any instructions on alldatadiy.com tia
  12. karlooz

    oil leak

    karlooz replied to rockitman's topic in 996 GT3

    uh oh, that's exactly where an rms leak would be. i've read that, although rare, the non m96 engine are not immune to this problem.
  13. karlooz
    man, it looks like we are doing the similar things to our cars :) i'm getting the stoptecs put in on friday WOOT WOOT!
  14. karlooz
    yup, mine are gone too because of the lowered suspension and my driveway. sorry, i have no info but just wanted to commiserate. ;)
  15. karlooz
    I doubt you will need WD40 etc. - not much rust in California. If you want to be safe then replace the manifold bolts (900 378 131 00). I think they are about $1.29 each retail. Torque setting are here. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> thx loren good idea, i'll get some bolts (9 right?). i guess at 19lb-ft the header bolts shouldn't be that hard to get off.
  16. karlooz
    i'll be installing my new headers this weekend and am looking for some tips. do i need anything special for bolt removal, liquid wrench, wd 40, elbow grease ;) ? do i need anything special for install, anti seize for the bolts? any special procedures?
  17. karlooz
    re: the rennlist thread... i thought you were convinced that you were gonna save the pennies for a gt3 instead of the performance mods. are you doing the FVD ecu and throttle body? i hear the "Atomic Beaver Powered Flux Capacitor turbine, in carbonfiber" is good for 100HP! it's well worth the money :P
  18. karlooz
    dang! i guess you did a complete 180! i remember the back on forth on rennlist about wasting money on aero bling. i was the side of doing the mods you want to do now not the care you may/may not have 3,4,5 years from now. wow the facelift AND the rgt bumper is gonna cost a pretty penny. got my RUF look bumper, in carbon fiber. i am a little worried about it being too fragile.. time will tell. it needs some prep which i am fully capable of doing. i guess you get what you pay for. good luck
  19. karlooz
    exactly what ben,lj said. rattle at idle and added gear noise up to 2K~3K rpms. i find that when i am lugging the car (driving around at low rpms while putting a load on the engine) there is added gear noise (shouldn't be driving this way anyway ;) ) i would say if you need a new clutch then think of doing it. since you are getting the SC then just enjoy it. i find i like to do mods in steps to see if i can feel the difference.
  20. karlooz
    i was in need of a new clutch so i took the plunge and got an up-rated clutch with the LWF. ya, at first i thought the noise was annoying but as it breaks in it seems to have quieted down... really. maybe i am just getting used to it but i am LOVING the throttle response and acceleration from the lightened flywheel and find the noise is a small price to pay.
  21. karlooz
    no ecu tune was recommended for the 996 but i will check it out. thx
  22. karlooz
    that's a performance mod right? :P :D
  23. karlooz
    just got it installed (thx akkurat) and the the ol' 996 feels really zippy. i think it'll get even better after the computer relearns my driving habits :D like everyone else says there are NO drivablility issues. i also got an uprated clutch and still drives like stock. pedal action is actually lighter now, my old clutch was at the rivets :eek: like everone says there's a rattle at idle with the clutch is disengaged BUT no one ever mentioned the much increased gear noise while driving hard. when accelerating, there is gear noise, not too bad, but the first time heel/toeing into a corner and with heavy compression/engine breaking the gear noise scared the bejezzuz out of me! the vibrations/noise is transmitted up throught the transmission tunnel, through the shifters cable all the way up to the shift knob. so right now, i am not sure if it is a worth while upgrade in performance, downgrade in comfort. i will be getting some dynamat and applying it to the underside of the center console. if this appears to have any effect then i'll apply more under the carpet. interesting thing, when the car is cold there is no gear noise but once the car warms up to operating temps the noises come back. can i run a heavier weight transmission oil to counteract the noise? does anyone have any tricks to lessen the noise?
  24. karlooz
    You've got a PM... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hey loren, me too please :cheers:
  25. karlooz
    thx everyone for all your help. it was great meeting you all. thankfully the weather held out. see you guys next time.
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