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RE: X-Charger Discussion Thread - 4/8/2008 6:45:08 PM

LX200

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Navbtcret has a single, with a 3" pipe I believe. I had a single, with a Ford Racing Borla on, and it was too damn loud and droning for me. I went with FRPP Dual system, and it sounds a lot better, does not drone and has a great note. So, you can do single, you might not like the sound.

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RE: X-Charger Discussion Thread - 4/8/2008 6:55:41 PM

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Ive got the FRPP and am worried its gonna sound like a F-350 SuperDuty with one of those big stove pipes stickin out the side.

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RE: X-Charger Discussion Thread - 4/9/2008 6:44:41 AM

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I never had a single with my X but when I did have it was a little more raspy than my duals, especially when first starting out in the morning. That was a flowmaster 40, so I don't know how that compares to the FRRP muffler. I have dual FM 40's now with an X pipe and it is a great set up.

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RE: X-Charger Discussion Thread - 4/10/2008 10:30:43 PM

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Hey guys , i just order the great X-charger unfortunately they won't have all the parts until next week because some guy welded wrong.. but guy i'm going with the 2.8 to start and i'm planning on doing the install myself but what can you guys suggest for me now that i'm about to do this big step!! i have heard that the intercooler is comming and that the water injection is avalible but what can i really do to get best power with out putting to much stress on my engine??? and i mean by that doing something safe!!.. and bama chips is doing the tunning so i don't think i have worry about that!! help guys.... i'm about to do what i was waiting the hole time seens i goy my 07 pony!!

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RE: X-Charger Discussion Thread - 5/2/2008 8:24:32 AM

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I'm curious to know if anyone from CA bought the Hi-Po kit, and if so, how did you guys pass emissions?

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RE: X-Charger Discussion Thread - 5/2/2008 11:23:20 AM

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yea same here i ordered mine 2 weeks ago and i am waiting as well for it

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RE: X-Charger Discussion Thread - 5/2/2008 5:50:58 PM

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you dont have to smog for 5 years or untill you sell. my smog comes due in feb of 2010 by then dave is suppose to have the carb cert.

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RE: X-Charger Discussion Thread - 5/8/2008 11:18:47 PM

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guys i just install my x but at the time of the firts star i just does not star... i sound like thereis no gas but i took every thing out 2 times allreary .. but what i saw is that the belt smoked the first time and my dad tells me that it got out of time ... can someone help me.. if yes and want to call me thru the phone tell me please it would be really nice!! thanks

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RE: X-Charger Discussion Thread - 5/9/2008 8:06:32 AM

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Is your belt slipping? I've never heard of this problem before. You may want to call Dave Vanek at Explorer Express as he is quite willing to answer technical questions.

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RE: X-Charger Discussion Thread - 5/9/2008 11:48:12 AM

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If it didn't start how could the belt smoke? (The belt has nothing to do with timing) If the belt is rubbing, you could have the spacers reversed on the idler pulley bracket. Did you check all your wiring connections? Did you load the tune? Did you call Dave?

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RE: X-Charger Discussion Thread - 5/9/2008 7:09:07 PM

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did you read the part obout the spark plug wires going to different plugs than they are numbered?

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RE: X-Charger Discussion Thread - 5/10/2008 4:25:45 AM

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what do you mean with that numbered in the install book or numbered where

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RE: X-Charger Discussion Thread - 5/19/2008 11:47:15 PM

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The great X just got shipped from Cali I am gonna get the delivery on Thursday yeeeey can't wait

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RE: X-Charger Discussion Thread - 5/21/2008 7:17:40 PM

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any tools or 'stuff' that will come in handy for install other than whats on the instruction list?

1 week to go

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RE: X-Charger Discussion Thread - 5/23/2008 9:37:41 AM

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hey guys, few quick questions...

what is the difference between the cal spec and the hi-po with the 3.0 pulley? is it the respective max boost? how much does each put out?

i am only looking to run at a max of 5-6 pounds; what setup is right for me?

also, does anyone have a dyno of the cal-spec setup? the only one i could find is for the hi-po with the 2.8 pulley.

can i re-use my steeda CAI with the cal-spec kit? all the pics show a factory airbox.

for those that did not install it themselves, what did an instal run you?

Thanks! hoping to buy one soon!

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RE: X-Charger Discussion Thread - 5/23/2008 4:11:12 PM

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as far as the CAI is concerned any of the CAI units that use the stock air tube should work. i reused my AFE unit because i had it and liked the looks. the pro with using an aftermarket CAI is that the tunes have been designed for the stuck airbox with the gt top. and the hipo with the x scream CAI. so if you want to reuse your CAI you would need to dyno tune the kit. install the kit and gt box and when you have the time and extra money bring the CAI with you and install it and dyno the car.

i have the cali kit 3" pully and the AFE CAI run around 6 boost

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RE: X-Charger Discussion Thread - 5/23/2008 6:27:52 PM

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Does anybody have an update about the intercooler for the X yet

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RE: X-Charger Discussion Thread - 5/23/2008 7:30:42 PM

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6 pack.

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RE: X-Charger Discussion Thread - 5/23/2008 7:34:12 PM

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ORIGINAL: afixer

as far as the CAI is concerned any of the CAI units that use the stock air tube should work. i reused my AFE unit because i had it and liked the looks. the pro with using an aftermarket CAI is that the tunes have been designed for the stuck airbox with the gt top. and the hipo with the x scream CAI. so if you want to reuse your CAI you would need to dyno tune the kit. install the kit and gt box and when you have the time and extra money bring the CAI with you and install it and dyno the car.

i have the cali kit 3" pully and the AFE CAI run around 6 boost

Do we need to call dave if we want the X-scream CAI?

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RE: X-Charger Discussion Thread - 6/5/2008 5:18:39 PM

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is it an easy downgrade to go from hi-po version to cal-spec version come smoggy time? i''m assuming it would only require the GT airbox assembly and cal-spec tune?

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