I was finishing up my stage II (star)install when i found out that my piping was a little off.The pipe that runs from the throttle body came a bit short.I managed to put it on there but it's all cockeyed.The hose is a little bit angled but it's holding it there,for now.Think it's fine or it would probably slip off the minute I boost?It's about 3/4 of an inch from the t/b and the ic pipe.

You will find out soon enough. When I got some intercooler piping from someone (different turbo kit and all) I first thought no way this is gonna happen when I began to install it. By the time I finished twisting, turning and forcing sh*t together it all came together and they have stayed on so far (and thats with no beading).

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Star turbo with E-trim and HKS BOV
Starion FMIC/2.5" piping
Joe P MBC
Apexi SuperAFC
Ross Pistons/total seal rings
Ported and matched intake manifold
AFX 55mm TB, FMM and UDP
2.5" downpipe back exh/Hayame muffler
Crane wires/Denso Iridium plugs
Centerforce DF clutch
KYB AGX struts/ST springs, UPR FSB, F&R camber kits
17" ADR lightnings/toyo FZ4 215/45/17
97' eclipse front end/projectors
Autometer gauges
Panasonic head unit/ Sony X-over
MB Quarts all around/JL stealth sub
Hifonics/MTX Thunder amps
XX brand alarm/Varad hyper green led

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95 Talon 420A-Turbo
Former and future nitrous user

It'll hold, as long as you tighten down the clamps enough. Mine's the same way, as i had to remove and reinstall it with the front facia on and couldn't get it quite right..

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Well,it's holding for now.The metals aren't touching at all.I'm afraid I might be loosing some boost.Think it's possible?BTW,where's the best spot to tap in the boost guage for the most accurate reading?

It should fit. I would keep working at it. When I installed mine, I didn't think it would fit either, but I kept working at it, and then I finally got it perfect. GOOD LUCK.



Ball Bearing Star Stage II
"Power is nothing without control"

my piping didn't line up with my throttle body either. i have the star stage II as well. however, after i stopped dicking around and started giving it a few choice words, some twists, grunts, and muscle it fit like a glove. just wrench at it, it fits. good luck.

Well,theyv'e been holding on so far.Thing is I notice I don't feel full boost till' around 4000-4500 RPM's.Sometimes when I'm lucky 3800.Any sugestions?Leak?Would raising boost help?Can't tell how much boost I'm getting till I get the boost guage on though,I'm really clueless on where to hook up the hose to.HELP.

As long as your not using an aftermarket boost controller you should be fine. Just let the wastegate manage the boost till you get that boost gauge in. Then get a boost contoller and you can turn up the boost.
My ic install was tuff too. At first I though WTF how the hell is this going to fit. But it dose, just by a hair.

Star Stage II (BB)
HKS Type-1 BOV
HKS T-Timer
Turbo XS MBC
Apexi-N1 Catback
Test pipe
Autometer Boost Gauge
Autometer A/F Gauge
Autometer Monster tack
Altezza stlye lights

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