PSE install 997.1
03-06-2011, 05:17 PM
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Thanks for all the positive comments. Today was the first day I had it out on the road - sounds fantastic.
I did not wire it into the sport switch but rather went with the ashtray switch so it can be controlled independently. Wiring was super easy - did not need to remove any interior part, just fished it through and tucked it under the carpet in a couple of spots. Obvouisly it would be a little more effort if you want to tie it into the sport switch.
I will try to get some sound clips soon. My friend has the same setup without the X51 headers so I will try to get some clips of PSE with and without the X51.
I was trying to determine if there is any extra "umphh" but it's really hard to tell since the car was garaged for the winter. I feels really strong and smooth but can't really compare meaningfull since it's been too long since my pre-install drive.
I did not wire it into the sport switch but rather went with the ashtray switch so it can be controlled independently. Wiring was super easy - did not need to remove any interior part, just fished it through and tucked it under the carpet in a couple of spots. Obvouisly it would be a little more effort if you want to tie it into the sport switch.
I will try to get some sound clips soon. My friend has the same setup without the X51 headers so I will try to get some clips of PSE with and without the X51.
I was trying to determine if there is any extra "umphh" but it's really hard to tell since the car was garaged for the winter. I feels really strong and smooth but can't really compare meaningfull since it's been too long since my pre-install drive.
03-06-2011, 05:22 PM
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Thanks for all the positive comments. Today was the first day I had it out on the road - sounds fantastic.
I did not wire it into the sport switch but rather went with the ashtray switch so it can be controlled independently. Wiring was super easy - did not need to remove any interior part, just fished it through and tucked it under the carpet in a couple of spots. Obvouisly it would be a little more effort if you want to tie it into the sport switch.
I will try to get some sound clips soon. My friend has the same setup without the X51 headers so I will try to get some clips of PSE with and without the X51.
I was trying to determine if there is any extra "umphh" but it's really hard to tell since the car was garaged for the winter. I feels really strong and smooth but can't really compare meaningfull since it's been too long since my pre-install drive.
I did not wire it into the sport switch but rather went with the ashtray switch so it can be controlled independently. Wiring was super easy - did not need to remove any interior part, just fished it through and tucked it under the carpet in a couple of spots. Obvouisly it would be a little more effort if you want to tie it into the sport switch.
I will try to get some sound clips soon. My friend has the same setup without the X51 headers so I will try to get some clips of PSE with and without the X51.
I was trying to determine if there is any extra "umphh" but it's really hard to tell since the car was garaged for the winter. I feels really strong and smooth but can't really compare meaningfull since it's been too long since my pre-install drive.
03-06-2011, 05:24 PM
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03-06-2011, 05:40 PM
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Correct, nothing required at resale!
Yes, it was Joel that gave me a hand. It was great since he had done the same mod (without the X51s) on his car, so there was very little figuring things out as you go. Very helpful, although he did drink a lot of beer
Yes, it was Joel that gave me a hand. It was great since he had done the same mod (without the X51s) on his car, so there was very little figuring things out as you go. Very helpful, although he did drink a lot of beer
03-06-2011, 06:43 PM
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Perfect, i now have a reason to upgrade to a 997.2 within 2 years! i had heard some rumours that they may be doing away with aircare. Currently you only need to test every 2 years and with modern engine management, most everything built in the last 5 years will have no problem passing. Worst case senario is once every 2 years you could pull off the cats and install stock peices for the test.
I used to have an MG that despite being a fully restored car, would not pass aircare. Every year i would lean out the carbs, turn up the idle to it would stay running and limp it in to aircare, pass, then retune it so it was drivable. What a waste of everyone's time and money.
I used to have an MG that despite being a fully restored car, would not pass aircare. Every year i would lean out the carbs, turn up the idle to it would stay running and limp it in to aircare, pass, then retune it so it was drivable. What a waste of everyone's time and money.
03-06-2011, 09:22 PM
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What was total cost from suncoast w/ shipping & duty into Canada?
I noticed that Suncoast's PSE is now 3250. I could have sworn it was 2250 before... i almost bought it last summer, but decided to wait.
I noticed that Suncoast's PSE is now 3250. I could have sworn it was 2250 before... i almost bought it last summer, but decided to wait.
03-06-2011, 09:23 PM
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Prices have gone up like crazy in 2011! Not sure why actually as Euro is lower... it's crazy $$ now!
03-08-2011, 03:31 PM
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Suncoast charge $4,166.43 (CAD) plus $564.07 (CAD) UPS Charge and duty for total of $4,730.50. That was the total cost of x51 headers, new gaskets, bolts, PSE cans, clamps, and wiring kit for sport button.
Of course like all projects it doesn`t include the trip to Princess auto for a nice new low profile jack, axel stands, new garage lighting, beer and all the other stuff I was able to justify to myself in the name of the project.
03-08-2011, 04:01 PM
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Suncoast charge $4,166.43 (CAD) plus $564.07 (CAD) UPS Charge and duty for total of $4,730.50. That was the total cost of x51 headers, new gaskets, bolts, PSE cans, clamps, and wiring kit for sport button.
Of course like all projects it doesn't include the trip to Princess auto for a nice new low profile jack, axel stands, new garage lighting, beer and all the other stuff I was able to justify to myself in the name of the project.
Of course like all projects it doesn't include the trip to Princess auto for a nice new low profile jack, axel stands, new garage lighting, beer and all the other stuff I was able to justify to myself in the name of the project.
03-08-2011, 04:20 PM
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More money in Canadian currency, when the Canadian dollar is worth more? Interesting. You may also want to look into getting hold of the broker in Point Roberts to save something on that huge shipping charge. But hopefully you'll still get your money's worth in satisfaction with the end product.
