RicecookerP5 2008

[RicecookerP5]

This is as far as I want to go with her...

clicky (http://www.toprotege.com/forums/showpost.php?p=552147&postcount=59)

...the end

I guess it isn't...

Awaiting to install:
- Callaway msp exhaust manifold
- Callaway msp s-pipe
- Corksport j-pipe
- MSP ECU
- MSP heatshield
- MSP GT25 turbo
- oil lines
- Tapped oil pan
- Split Second AFC V1
- Sard r2d2 bov

Awaiting arrival:
- Kinetic Motorsport MSP FMIC kit arrived
- Injen CAI (RD6066p) arrived
- AEM TruBoost electronic boost controller & gauge combo
- Megan Racing 2.5" catback exhaust

Waiting to order:
- AEM UEGO wideband
- EGT
- Oil psi
- 2.5" midpipe w/ high-flow cat

then I'll be done :confused: . It's a decent to-do list, however I have to fix 3rd gear first :mad:

Before:
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/ricecookerp5/DSCF0757.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/ricecookerp5/DSCF0758.jpg


After: ...still to come

[prot3g3]

that car will truly be a ricecooker ;)


thats awesome though.

[viper_707]

DIBS on your old header :p but seriously lemme know what your doing with it. also good luck with the install.

[Kansei]

nice, welcome to the dark side!

What's up with your third gear?

[ansonr1980]

can't wait to see it when it's finish

[red-i]

nice, welcome to the dark side!

What's up with your third gear?

probably the synchro, as it is a known issue with the 02 p5. mine grinds everytime if i shift into 3rd quickly. friggin sucks.

[Scooter]

nice....I knew there must have been more to that part out of yours.

[CrazyCaker]

cool

[raghtal]

Does Megan make an exhaust for turbo'd P5s? or did you go with the NA one?
http://www.meganracing.com/uploadImage/regular/cat%20back%20on%20rsx%20x500.jpg

[CrazyCaker]

Can someone explain the difference between a "turbo" exhaust and an "NA" exhaust? I've been using the Megan exhaust for the past 3 yrs.

edit: and don't tell me that a "turbo" exhaust uses a straight through design for more flow... that just a bunch of marketing BS.

[Spin_E!]

Congrats.... Anxiously awaiting the out come of the transformation!

[Spin_E!]

Hey Joe.... I think the Turbo exhaust uses a more straight through design, right?

[CrazyCaker]

Hey Joe.... I think the Turbo exhaust uses a more straight through design, right?

prehaps... cause we all know a curved design slows the flow and causes back pressure :rolleyes:

[prot3g3]

DIBS on your old header :p but seriously lemme know what your doing with it. also good luck with the install.

already called dibbs :p

[RicecookerP5]

probably the synchro, as it is a known issue with the 02 p5. mine grinds everytime if i shift into 3rd quickly. friggin sucks.

mine used to grind. But since, I've changed the gear oil it's been smooth. What happens is that it, sometimes, pops out of gear. annoying.

[RicecookerP5]

DIBS on your old header :p but seriously lemme know what your doing with it. also good luck with the install.
already called dibbs :p

This is not a for sale thread :rolleyes:

[snafu]

Nice man! Change your name to MoneyCookerP5:)

[RicecookerP5]

Does Megan make an exhaust for turbo'd P5s? or did you go with the NA one?

I didn't know Megan made a turbo back system? I'm assuming that's what you meant. But, in my case, when I get the midpipe I will have 2.5" diameter from the turbo back.

[raghtal]

I didn't know Megan made a turbo back system? I'm assuming that's what you meant. But, in my case, when I get the midpipe I will have 2.5" diameter from the turbo back.

No, its still a cat-back, but they market exhausts for 'turbo' and NA. I think for the P5 though, there is only the NA variant, but I wasn't sure ...

[RicecookerP5]

nice, welcome to the dark side!

...

not quite there yet.

[RicecookerP5]

No, its still a cat-back, but they market exhausts for 'turbo' and NA. I think for the P5 though, there is only the NA variant, but I wasn't sure ...

what's the difference? :confused: larger id? I'm not too concerned about that. my goal isn't big power. I'm only going to run 8psi at most, and probably 6 daily. I'll set the truboost at 6 and 8. That will be plenty of pep for this car.

[Mike_Moss]

^ Yep!

Congrats (again)! :)

[Kansei]

No, its still a cat-back, but they market exhausts for 'turbo' and NA. I think for the P5 though, there is only the NA variant, but I wasn't sure ...

if the 2.5" is the NA one no wonder it's so loud and has no gains for NA use :lol:

[RicecookerP5]

There really isn't much to update. But, I mocked everything up to visualize the setup. I also need to order new gaskets and hardware before I start working on the project. I'm also waiting until the fmic and intake arrive before I begin. I was hoping that they'd show up this week, but that would have been too convenient. My goal is to get the main components installed in a weekend so that I don't have any down time with the car. It is still my daily driver afterall.

If I get all the parts I need this week, I may be able roll into TASR boosted!

[yellowmsp03.5]

i wish i could roll into TASR at all :( might as well start pushing now.. might make it in time

good luck bro! any help dont hesitate to ask

[RicecookerP5]

werd. thanks dude.

[angeloTNT]

hopefully you can relocate the MAF for the fmic before you install it. Save so much time and hassle.

[RicecookerP5]

is MAF relocation a real benefit?

[angeloTNT]

is MAF relocation a real benefit?

I think so, if your planning not to have a dual setup... your car wont feel like its going to stall, or in worst case.. stall completely. Then you'll blow off nicely at the end. My MAF is between the TB and BOV.

[Kansei]

is MAF relocation a real benefit?

do it, it's easy :)

just have it on the cold pipe close to the throttle body and make sure the BOV is at least 15cm away from it.

here's an old pic showing how I have it set up:
http://flickr.com/photos/clauretano/1460520910/sizes/l/

with the SSQV I've never heard even a hint of turkey.

[kz9]

Ya the stalls suck. Relocate that mofo

[Brian MP5T]

I had my MAF on the pressure side for YEARS. Works fine

[RicecookerP5]

thanks for the tip fellas.

[Brian MP5T]

I even have a spare if anyone needs it just shoot me a PM.

[RicecookerP5]

Intake and FMIC have arrived. Just a few more things needed before everything can be installed.

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/ricecookerp5/DSCF0773.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/ricecookerp5/DSCF0774.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t226/ricecookerp5/DSCF0775.jpg

[Azi]

Can someone explain the difference between a "turbo" exhaust and an "NA" exhaust? I've been using the Megan exhaust for the past 3 yrs.

edit: and don't tell me that a "turbo" exhaust uses a straight through design for more flow... that just a bunch of marketing BS.

wouldnt the difference be resonator vs no resonator?

i think the magnaflow is like that. the turbo exhaust has no resonator, where as the NA exhaust does. thats the only thing i can think of.

[Brian MP5T]

The turbo one has less shit in it because turbo cars are quieter by default..

[KJS]

Pretty nice expensive FMIC you got there. :yes:

Gonna look good with the red couplers. Cool stuff. :D

[midnitehour]

a bit off topic but which fmics allow you to use the stock p5 radiator?

I've seen some that use the open space where the stock smic would be.