StAndrew's Build

Paint it. Plastidip will start flaking in a year or so. At least that was my experience with plastidipping the grill. It's also more difficult to clean.

 

Always paint, do it once, do it right.

 

Fine

 

Denso heat range for the 5VZ is IK16. The recommendation for the turbo is two ranges colder so IK22. Today I've determined that was a lie.

These were way cold and my garbage fuel mileage was even more garbage lately, maybe around 12-13ish. Swapped them out for IK20 plugs.

 

Curious if you see a difference in mpg.

 

It feels a lot better. And idle is smooth. I didn't even notice the idle until the new plugs.

Looking back the recommendation started with URD and the recommended the IK22s for the super charger which makes sense since that thing runs hot and doesn't have an intercooler.

 

Thinking about selling. Have a baby on the way and need to renovate the house.

What is a good asking price? With 145k miles, KBB (stock) is around $8-9k.

 

Id say 13k, I sold mine for 11k with 235 on it a few years back. Just hard to find the right buyer, course the day I sold it 4 people called saying they would give me 12 cash that day.

 

I want to do a twin turbo on my 1991 bmw 850i. It has a v12 and is worth about $20,000 so I think if I do it I'll go with real Garrett turbos and have a pro build my manifolds. What a monster it would be! 6 speed manual on the freeway...Maybe I need to move to Montana?