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Of course, a lot depends on what I need to repair next.
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It is currently still very cold in Minneapolis Minnesota. For a while there, I think this state was nicknamed the "Icebox" of the United States averaging 30 below for a good week or so. Anyways, looking forward to taking the Pcar out for the Spring..it can't come fast enough!
In planning my mods for the upcoming year, I wanted to get some suggestions for cats - I had previously installed the Fabspeed cats and I think they were 200 cell rated - WAAAY too loud for my taste. I read that the stock cats are 400 cell. I noticed a major difference in low end when I had these installed and would like to get it back - perhaps without all the noise - is this possible?
Thanks!
While you guys were whining, I was washing my car
In my driveway!
Here is the before. Lots of salt residue!
Luckily, our laundry tub is next to our garage, so a few dollars worth of parts and I have warm water in the garage.
For the underbody wash you really should check out this nozzle from Griots. It has adjustable angle and length, and a nice fan shaped spray.
Nice beading, but there's a catch--it's partially frozen.
So, inside for an espresso while the car thaws out in the garage.
Of course, this is what makes it possible. This is the first time I have had a heated garage!
One downside--a serious ice patch in the turn-around.
And, the final product safe and warm. And with a trickle charger in place.
PS: Why do this at home? We live about 10 miles from the nearest self-wash location, so the car would be a mess by the time I made it home. This technique has worked as long as the temp is over 20 F.
oops--1999 996C4, did not mean to hijack your thread . . . I just noticed the MN connection in the early replies . . . and I am really tired of this winter. Seems more annoying than others to me.
Of the mods I have not done yet but still consider off and on are:
Intake plenum upgrade. This one gets moderately positive reviews.
Softronic ECU reprogram.
CAI
997 shift assembly
Of course, a lot depends on what I need to repair next. Just had the clutch done.
1999 996C4... the stock cells will get your low end torque back. What did you do with the Fabspeed cats... willing to work a deal out if you want, PM me.
BTW the stock cells are not 400 cell, they are made of ceramics and is a totally different design than the tri-metal aftermarket cats.
Jon...you are insane!
