Chris05STi's 2005 OBP STi Journal (Black Betty) Major Install BEGINS!!!!!! - Page 177

BM_STi · 07-12-2008, 01:34 PM

The Crucial uppipe to header gasket is the one that is going to blow. Mine blew out within 100 miles of driving on it. OEM gaskets are the best.

Chris05STi · 07-12-2008, 03:05 PM

Really Adam? I couldn't use the current one with the Crucial gasket then.....I will see how it seals when I install everything. I think the trick of it is to get the correct TQ down!

***MacSTi*** · 07-12-2008, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris05STi

Really Adam? I couldn't use the current one with the Crucial gasket then.....I will see how it seals when I install everything. I think the trick of it is to get the correct TQ down!

I was talking to Chris about this. I brought this up when my horrid RemFlex gaskets went. I am going OEM this time. Oh Wait, I can see Chris, he is 5ft. away from me. HHAHAHA

Posting from 2 different computers.

Chris05STi · 07-12-2008, 03:10 PM

^What a tool......Kiwi will be able to make sure all the gaskets are perfectly sealed. I have no worries

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***VSGTS14*** · 07-12-2008, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BM_STi

The Crucial uppipe to header gasket is the one that is going to blow. Mine blew out within 100 miles of driving on it. OEM gaskets are the best.

bingo! that's what blew on mine really bad.

***VSGTS14*** · 07-12-2008, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacSTi

I was talking to Chris about this. I brought this up when my horrid RemFlex gaskets went. I am going OEM this time. Oh Wait, I can see Chris, he is 5ft. away from me. HHAHAHA

Posting from 2 different computers.

remflex blow when something becomes loose..which sucks, but they seal way better. that's why i kept getting them for replancements, i just liked the way they fit.
once everything is tight, you're good to go.

Chris05STi · 07-12-2008, 04:58 PM

I believe everything will be fine......Remflex are ok, but def not inferior than the OEM....the Copper ones will be fine everyone....Kiwi will know how to install these easily.....More parts to come in. The gold foil heat barrier film came in yesterday. I will order more parts later in the month

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BM_STi · 07-12-2008, 05:32 PM

I know you really think the gaskets are gonna work out, but to save time and money I'm telling you from first and second hand experiences that the coppers split and leak very easily.

JJ18Sniper · 07-12-2008, 06:02 PM

No word yet from Jeremy@crucial... I'll keep you posted..

Chris05STi · 07-14-2008, 02:26 PM

Upate for the Daily Driver WRX

!

Picked up a JDM STi Hood Scoop (Midnight Black Pearl). Should improve looks and airflow. Also got an AMAZING deal on a 2005 USDM STi Gauge cluster. Since I daily drive this car, having a better gauge cluster would be easy on the eyes vs the ugly green. I hate the green in the STi, and the WRX will not have any of it either!! When I get back from my vacation, I am going to order up the DW 850cc injectors!!

JJ18Sniper · 07-14-2008, 02:44 PM

Where ya goin Chris?

Chris05STi · 07-14-2008, 02:52 PM

I am in Florida till Wed

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***Neanderthal Racing*** · 07-14-2008, 02:59 PM

where in florida, chris?

Chris05STi · 07-14-2008, 03:04 PM

Orlando, Davenport....you around here Bruce?

***Neanderthal Racing*** · 07-14-2008, 03:07 PM

no man, i'm home right now.

there's a freefall wind tunnel in orlando if youre looking for something to do.

07-12-2008, 01:34 PM	#2641
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07-12-2008, 03:05 PM	#2642
Chris05STi I Has a Turbo Timer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Every single one! Location: NJ Posts: 9,668 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (27)	Re: Chris05STi's 2005 OBP STi Journal (Black Betty) Full-Race Goodies Ordered!!! Really Adam? I couldn't use the current one with the Crucial gasket then.....I will see how it seals when I install everything. I think the trick of it is to get the correct TQ down!

07-12-2008, 03:10 PM	#2644
Chris05STi I Has a Turbo Timer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Every single one! Location: NJ Posts: 9,668 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (27)	Re: Chris05STi's 2005 OBP STi Journal (Black Betty) Full-Race Goodies Ordered!!! ^What a tool......Kiwi will be able to make sure all the gaskets are perfectly sealed. I have no worries.

07-12-2008, 04:58 PM	#2647
Chris05STi I Has a Turbo Timer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Every single one! Location: NJ Posts: 9,668 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (27)	Re: Chris05STi's 2005 OBP STi Journal (Black Betty) Full-Race Goodies Ordered!!! I believe everything will be fine......Remflex are ok, but def not inferior than the OEM....the Copper ones will be fine everyone....Kiwi will know how to install these easily.....More parts to come in. The gold foil heat barrier film came in yesterday. I will order more parts later in the month.

07-12-2008, 05:32 PM	#2648
BM_STi S204 Racer Car: 04.7 AW STi Fav Mod: EQ Tuning Location: NorCal (707) Posts: 2,876 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Chris05STi's 2005 OBP STi Journal (Black Betty) Full-Race Goodies Ordered!!! I know you really think the gaskets are gonna work out, but to save time and money I'm telling you from first and second hand experiences that the coppers split and leak very easily.

07-12-2008, 06:02 PM	#2649
JJ18Sniper Silver Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: DB 20G, Diamond Black BBS RE's, S2K retrofit Location: NY Posts: 4,591 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Chris05STi's 2005 OBP STi Journal (Black Betty) Full-Race Goodies Ordered!!! No word yet from Jeremy@crucial... I'll keep you posted..

07-14-2008, 02:26 PM	#2650
Chris05STi I Has a Turbo Timer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Every single one! Location: NJ Posts: 9,668 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (27)	Re: Chris05STi's 2005 OBP STi Journal (Black Betty) Full-Race Goodies Ordered!!! Upate for the Daily Driver WRX! Picked up a JDM STi Hood Scoop (Midnight Black Pearl). Should improve looks and airflow. Also got an AMAZING deal on a 2005 USDM STi Gauge cluster. Since I daily drive this car, having a better gauge cluster would be easy on the eyes vs the ugly green. I hate the green in the STi, and the WRX will not have any of it either!! When I get back from my vacation, I am going to order up the DW 850cc injectors!!

07-14-2008, 02:44 PM	#2651
JJ18Sniper Silver Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: DB 20G, Diamond Black BBS RE's, S2K retrofit Location: NY Posts: 4,591 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Chris05STi's 2005 OBP STi Journal (Black Betty) Full-Race Goodies Ordered!!! Where ya goin Chris?

07-14-2008, 02:52 PM	#2652
Chris05STi I Has a Turbo Timer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Every single one! Location: NJ Posts: 9,668 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (27)	Re: Chris05STi's 2005 OBP STi Journal (Black Betty) Full-Race Goodies Ordered!!! I am in Florida till Wed!

07-14-2008, 02:59 PM	#2653
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07-14-2008, 03:04 PM	#2654
Chris05STi I Has a Turbo Timer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Every single one! Location: NJ Posts: 9,668 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (27)	Re: Chris05STi's 2005 OBP STi Journal (Black Betty) Full-Race Goodies Ordered!!! Orlando, Davenport....you around here Bruce?

07-14-2008, 03:07 PM	#2655
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