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      09-22-2009, 11:10 AM   #67
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Boosted, thanks for your response. My Stett charge pipe journey may have been slightly derailed at first but it's all good now:

See what I posted up here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=186

Was your encounter better than mine??

All the same, your reviews are very helpfull and I'm following in your footsteps with a Meth setup.
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      09-22-2009, 12:22 PM   #68
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I did have to work to get the t-bolt latched onto the intercooler piping, but that was the only side. I always wash out a pipe when I receive one, so any debris in the pipe would be removed. Other than that, I definitely didn't have the same experience. I wonder what happened?

You are going to love the methanol on this car!
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      09-22-2009, 02:45 PM   #69
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holy S**T!!! what and awesome review. thanks for the superb detail on the install and NICE WORK SNOW!
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      09-22-2009, 03:10 PM   #70
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you are a true enthusiast my friend.
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      09-22-2009, 04:24 PM   #71
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sooo hows she running now?
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      09-23-2009, 12:34 AM   #72
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who did you deal with over at snow performance bro??
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Craig, thanks and trust me you do want it. The M5 board testing shows how well this functions. It is hands down the second biggest addition to the N54 power only behind a tune.
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      09-23-2009, 02:15 AM   #73
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This kit will be mine before next summer.

perfect for the hot temps out here in the desert. Looks safe and fun. Awesome write up.
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holy S**T!!! what and awesome review. thanks for the superb detail on the install and NICE WORK SNOW!
BlkNoVA, no problem my friend. Snow Performance is the real deal. They produce a quality kit and they are simply a super company to deal with.

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m3rxn, aren't we all though really? I seem to have more spare time. LOL!
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sooo hows she running now?
Donald, I am continuing to run the car hard and I am still very impressed. I couldn't imagine the car without the kit now.

I am planning a dyno within two weeks.
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who did you deal with over at snow performance bro??
Craig, most of my dealings have been with Matt Snow. He is a busy man, but has been very generous with his time through the process.
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This kit will be mine before next summer.

perfect for the hot temps out here in the desert. Looks safe and fun. Awesome write up.
illone, you will be shocked at the effect it makes on your car. The low humidities make for unbelievable cooling effects!
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illone, you will be shocked at the effect it makes on your car. The low humidities make for unbelievable cooling effects!

With the 91 octane garbage we have at the pump out here this almost seems like a necessary mod on a turbo car.

I come from the wrx community and there were mixed reviews on alcy injection. Some swore by it and others wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole. I'm still looking for a reason NOT to do it, and I have yet to find one.
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you have an email address for him??
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With the 91 octane garbage we have at the pump out here this almost seems like a necessary mod on a turbo car.

I come from the wrx community and there were mixed reviews on alcy injection. Some swore by it and others wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole. I'm still looking for a reason NOT to do it, and I have yet to find one.
I haven't found a reason that I could give you not to use it. The N54 absolutely loves methanol and I think everyone will agree after they use it. The kit transformed my car.
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you have an email address for him??
Craig, you can call or email Snow Performance. They are very friendly to deal with. Occasionally they run good specials on their website too.
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thanx man..
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thanx man..
Let me know if you go with something. I can give insight if you need it anywhere.
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      09-24-2009, 12:42 PM   #84
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Let me know if you go with something. I can give insight if you need it anywhere.
i just hit up snow yesterday, waiting for a response

& question of opinion..theoretically speaking, if i'm gunna do a turbo upgrade pretty soon is there still a substantial need for the meth?
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meth is great
meth + turbo upgrade is better than great
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      09-24-2009, 10:51 PM   #86
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thanx man... any concerns with the water/methanoil mix freezing?? It gets cold here in the northeast and i have no garage to put her in...
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i just hit up snow yesterday, waiting for a response

& question of opinion..theoretically speaking, if i'm gunna do a turbo upgrade pretty soon is there still a substantial need for the meth?
nla, remember you are cooling the charge temps and increasing octane. Basically this means it will be good for any F/I application.
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thanx man... any concerns with the water/methanoil mix freezing?? It gets cold here in the northeast and i have no garage to put her in...
Remember methanol/water is used as -20F windshield washer fluid. This is the reason you can use it in a crunch in your Snow Performance kit. What that means is the water/methanol freeze temp is quite low.
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