The Walbro is not a 100% drop in. Had to grind off about 1/2" from the tube to allow the pump to mount high enough so the bracket would fit. I am still on factory system save the pump. The pressure is read off the back of the rail. I will check my wideband readings with the MS here in the next couple days to see what degree richer I am running.

Tanabe's lower rear brace fits with an under axle exhaust, barely, due to the fact that their brace is designed 90* off from what typical DC Sports or other bars. It vibrates slightly at certain RPMs and I believe some exhaust wrap will be in short order on that section of the pipe. Or even some high temp rubber insulator placed on the rear brace at that point.

Looking good man :)

The question now should be, how long before you replace all the crappy stock rubber bushings with polyurethane bushings?

Nice setup. My neighbor uses Tanabe and swears they're the toughest things on the market. Lookin' good!

Originally posted by freelancefool
The question now should be, how long before you replace all the crappy stock rubber bushings with polyurethane bushings?

Prothanes are already slated to go in my friend :)

very nice how did it feel? i was wanting to get them for my car sometime.

Ehh, cannot really say I felt a lot. It was already lowered on Pro-kits and RM Sway Bars. I am sure it reduces some chassis flex but I have not been able to test it or will not likely feel it. Just one of those supporting modifications, you know?

yeah i know what you mean. i noticed a slight diff in handling when i upgraded a few things on my evo.

I can promise you that the Prothane full bushing kit will make a huge difference. The only ones that I would not install are the ones on the lower control arms where the shocks mount. RRE doesn't suggest installing those as they will cause premature shock wear because the rubber bushings do absorb some of the lighter road imperfections. They will also cause a much harsher ride.

Looks nice. Looks like your exhaust will hit the rear bar though and rattle.

The I like the front lower bar though, I will be making ones simular to those, but will have a 4 bolt pattern instead of 2.

Originally posted by eclipse982nrRST
Looks nice. Looks like your exhaust will hit the rear bar though and rattle. The I like the front lower bar though, I will be making ones simular to those, but will have a 4 bolt pattern instead of 2.

oh 4point setup eh? hmmm I might just have to hold out and see this!

Originally posted by eclipse982nrRST
Looks nice. Looks like your exhaust will hit the rear bar though and rattle.

I was thinking the same thing. I hate rattling. been there.

Looks really good Dave. Nice job. Having the lift made all that work 10x easier I bet. }(

You know it :) Was a 10 minute job for the sustec bars.

Pendleton Hobby Shop FTW!

You might notice oil spots in the parking spot closest to the intersection in that carwash lot next door to the shop. Those would be from Daisy sitting there some six years ago or something.

Word.

I will investigate them first thing tomorrow :p

That hobby shop is the shit too.

i like miramar as it's closer, always heard pendleton was best though. MCRD is pretty cool too.

Wait, you guys have a place where you can use a lift?

Or am i horribly misunderstanding?

Originally posted by teklein
Wait, you guys have a place where you can use a lift? Or am i horribly misunderstanding?

yeah we use the auto hobby shops on base. Miramar and Pendleton are marine bases. I hate using the hobby shops on my base it blows compared to the marine bases.

Stopped at the hobby shop on the way home today from work, put the RS on the rack and loosened the two bolts separating the axle back with the mid pipe. Dropped the axle back about a 1/2" and now no contact with the rear strut brace. No more rattles :)

Originally posted by CODE4
Stopped at the hobby shop on the way home today from work, put the RS on the rack and loosened the two bolts separating the axle back with the mid pipe. Dropped the axle back about a 1/2" and now no contact with the rear strut brace. No more rattles :)

Clean setup CODE, thanks for the lil info w/ pics for the Walbro 255 I'll help out when I replace mine.
Good underbrace choice great for drag/autocross reduce body roll.




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Looks great! Nice install..I wonder how long they will stay that nice, pretty Red color.