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Thanks I'll give it a try and download it to my mac side and see how it goes. If not I'll reformat my windows side and re-download it to there.

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I had a friend try to plug in his laptop to eliminate some possible causes of link not being able to connect. He is running link v3 full on his 2g also and the ecu still would not connect. We then plugged in an obd2 CEL logger and it was able to pull codes. Now we can eliminate the Laptop and the OBD2 port being a cause. Any ideas on what it could be? How do I test the link chip?

Another problem now, I redrilled new holes and heli coiled the threads where the exhaust manifold bolts to the head. I went to bolt on the turbo to the exhaust manifold and ended up cross threading the bolts :( We'll see how it goes tomorrow when I attempt to remove the bolts and see if its the threads or the bolt thats f*cked up.

Anyways, heres some pics of the car. She is now up in Duluth, made it up here just fine. :) Running a little shitty because of the major exhaust leak after the manifold though.

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Her first wash!

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That thing looks nice!

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I've seen the car in person. Its a really clean car top and bottom.

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Thanks guys. I pulled out the turbo manifold bolts and it seemed like only the highest threads on the bolt were stripped. I put a nut in between the bolt and manifold so only the bottom threads are holding it on. Ghetto rigged but it will have to do for now until I get some new OEM bolts. I can finally feel boost!!! :) The boost controller I bought from C3LICA (Brad) actually came off the threads and came apart. Now in need of a new boost controller. One problem after another. DSM 4 Life! hahahaha

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Is the car quiet now?

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Yes it is. Nice an quiet at idle and roars at WOT thanks for the help with the exhaust! Should I spray some hi-temp paint on the welds to keep away the rust?

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That would be a good idea. Wire brush the welds before painting it

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did u get link to work. i run on my mac. had to search the webs to get my port to work also. cant remember the link though

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That sucks about the boost controller! Remember what you bought it for? I could give you your money back if you wanted to give me the boost controller back.

Car looks super clean though!

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Thanks for the tip, will any hi-temp paint work?

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No still haven't gotten link to work yet, I don't have wifi at my place so I couldn't search the web for info on connecting with the port. Maybe I'll just try to connect with link at my campus... lol
If you find the link plzz let me know!

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No its cool, you only sold it to me for 10 bucks lol no biggie. But thanks!

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Update: Got link to work, I never downloaded the updated drivers (face palm). Got the random misfire to go away. Also, my injectors were set to 560's and I'm still running stock 450's! No wonder my car was backfiring.

REBUILD NEXT WEEK!
Parts I picked up:
-Evo 9 pistons/1g rods (Got a good deal on these)
-Ross racing pistons/eagle H beam rods
-Cometic engine gasket kit
-ACL tri metal main/rod bearings
-arp headstuds
-fel pro composite HG from oreillys
-PTE 1000cc injectors
-Gates timing kit
-Balance Shaft eliminator
-AEM Wideband
-Redline cocktail for the transmission

Maybe pick up redline lightweight for the Xfercase and rear diff. (Or should I grab the 75w90?)

This is my current plan since she will be my school car for the next few years until I graduate. She will maybe see the track once a year but other than that I will be driving her to work once a week and maybe a cruise every weekend along the North Shore.

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I might have some redline stuff for T-cases/transmissions. I'll look.

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got i want this bod lol

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Anyone able to help me install some evo valvesprings this week once I get her pulled out? Name your price! Else if I can borrow the valvespring compressor I'll grab you a case of beer or something.

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I may have my one I made in my box, I will check when I get home tonight and get back to you. Are you going to be in St. Paul or Duluth?

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Thanks I will be in St Paul, let me know.