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BTF a few questions for a very intrigued buyer!

Will this system pass state emissions without a cat? It's not something I have to do for a while but it would be nice to know.

It wont pass the visual if the guy really really goes poking around. I did my very best to make it stock appearing and to make it really hard to tell there is no cat. Down the road if it becomes a problem the highflow cat will become a priority and as I said be made availible to kit owners on the cheap.

Since I already have the Westers tune would I need to send you my ECM, or could I just email you my tune and have you tweak it. I have access to HP Tuners to flash the ECM. I also have my stock and upgraded tune saved to my computer. Or could I just add your enhancements on top of my Westers tune? How would this work?

I can tweak your existing westers tune, or show you how to use the compare file function to make the changes . Really only changes to the MAF tranfer, ignition, and cam tables are nessicary.
Hptuners makes a list of whats different, you go thru the tables, set to compare file and put all things to Zero (as in zero difference to the one your comparing it to).

How difficult is the entire install. I know how to turn a wrench and have done most of the mods to my car myself in my driveway. Assuming average skill and speed how long should it take to install in a driveway? What, if any, special equipment is required for the install?

No special equipment, it's a 2-4 hour job your first time. hand tools only, jackstands.
Go back to stock in the same time or less.
Do you have any pics of the whole thing laid out? It would help me understand exactly what is included.

Yes, I 'll take even more today.

Does the turbine speed datalogger come with a gauge (I assume not) or is it more used with data acquisition electronics for testing purposes?

It most certainly does, for your money you get the delux kitTurboByGarrett.com - Accessories
It's the second pic down. You get everything needed, I CNC machine the compressor housing for the sensor.
The guage will fit nicely in one of the AC vents.

AWESOME work and thank you for being a guinea pig in an effort to make our cars faster than they should be!
Thanks bud! It's great to feel appreciated!

	BaldTurboFreak Supporting Vendor Join Date: Mar 2005	BTF a few questions for a very intrigued buyer! Will this system pass state emissions without a cat? It's not something I have to do for a while but it would be nice to know. It wont pass the visual if the guy really really goes poking around. I did my very best to make it stock appearing and to make it really hard to tell there is no cat. Down the road if it becomes a problem the highflow cat will become a priority and as I said be made availible to kit owners on the cheap. Since I already have the Westers tune would I need to send you my ECM, or could I just email you my tune and have you tweak it. I have access to HP Tuners to flash the ECM. I also have my stock and upgraded tune saved to my computer. Or could I just add your enhancements on top of my Westers tune? How would this work? I can tweak your existing westers tune, or show you how to use the compare file function to make the changes . Really only changes to the MAF tranfer, ignition, and cam tables are nessicary. Hptuners makes a list of whats different, you go thru the tables, set to compare file and put all things to Zero (as in zero difference to the one your comparing it to). How difficult is the entire install. I know how to turn a wrench and have done most of the mods to my car myself in my driveway. Assuming average skill and speed how long should it take to install in a driveway? What, if any, special equipment is required for the install? No special equipment, it's a 2-4 hour job your first time. hand tools only, jackstands. Go back to stock in the same time or less. Do you have any pics of the whole thing laid out? It would help me understand exactly what is included. Yes, I 'll take even more today. Does the turbine speed datalogger come with a gauge (I assume not) or is it more used with data acquisition electronics for testing purposes? It most certainly does, for your money you get the delux kitTurboByGarrett.com - Accessories It's the second pic down. You get everything needed, I CNC machine the compressor housing for the sensor. The guage will fit nicely in one of the AC vents. AWESOME work and thank you for being a guinea pig in an effort to make our cars faster than they should be! Thanks bud! It's great to feel appreciated!