# SON240sx Automotive

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## [overheating??](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/overheating/118471)

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**Author:** [@90240sxsohc](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/90240sxsohc)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2008, 9:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/overheating/118471 "2008-09-17T09:42:56Z")

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K well ever since i owned my car i have never saw the temp gauge at anything other than the 3rd small line once warmed up and driving around…hard or even just casual…now just recently it goes wayy up…like to the 2nd last…

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## [rear calipers siezing when i use handbrake](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rear-calipers-siezing-when-i-use-handbrake/118522)

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**Author:** [@Drift\_ready180sx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Drift_ready180sx)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2008, 8:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rear-calipers-siezing-when-i-use-handbrake/118522 "2008-09-17T08:02:41Z")

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ok so i just put on new calipers, rotors and pads in the rear. The problem is when I e-brake hard the left rear caliper seizes. When this happens I press the brake really hard and it releases, but the other night it did…

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## [Without BOV](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/without-bov/118381)

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**Author:** [@OneEightZero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OneEightZero)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2008, 4:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/without-bov/118381 "2008-09-17T04:25:33Z")

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A stock SR20DET, would it work the same wthout a BOV, or is it completly needed.

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## [needed serious help](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/needed-serious-help/118516)

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**Author:** [@Keez](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Keez)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2008, 3:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/needed-serious-help/118516 "2008-09-17T03:53:51Z")

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i have never had such a hard time trying to figure out a song for a car video, but as you guys see in the shannonville drift pics, i need a song for the full video of everybody. I also have another video of mostly me but…

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## [horn chirp](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/horn-chirp/118532)

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**Author:** [@chuckles](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/chuckles)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2008, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/horn-chirp/118532 "2008-09-16T21:13:42Z")

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hey, does anyone know how i can make the horn chirp when i lock the car? i am using the stock plip/ remote. i have tried holding down the lock and unlock button, but nothing is happening.

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## [Shannonville drift day,   brought to you by GBtires](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shannonville-drift-day-brought-to-you-by-gbtires/117869)

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**Author:** [@Pants](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pants)\
**Replies:** 244\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2008, 8:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shannonville-drift-day-brought-to-you-by-gbtires/117869 "2008-09-16T20:41:41Z")

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ok now i know after being to DMCC EVERYONE wants to hit the track so this event is going to be Saturday September 13th we will be on the nelson track 1pm-7:30pm price will be $100 prepaid and $140 at the door wil…

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## [best gauge and safc install ever!!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-gauge-and-safc-install-ever/118523)

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**Author:** [@assass1n](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/assass1n)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2008, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-gauge-and-safc-install-ever/118523 "2008-09-16T18:03:28Z")

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRx7R8KwX\_8&feature=related talk about a clean install. lol.

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## [Motor for Window](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motor-for-window/118521)

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**Author:** [@Tretion](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tretion)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2008, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/motor-for-window/118521 "2008-09-16T13:41:30Z")

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hey, needa know where i can buy a motor for my driver side window, pretty sure it’s burnt out. And possibly the back trunk of the s13 body.

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## [hey....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hey/118504)

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**Author:** [@kennyeros](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kennyeros)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2008, 11:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hey/118504 "2008-09-16T11:13:00Z")

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:/:hey , hows it goin , i joined son a few months ago tryin to sell a 240 for a friend that screwed me around a bit lol so i gave up , but recently i was givin the opertunity to have a decent chassis that needs a bit of …

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## [My pics from CSCS rain out. sept 7 08'](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-pics-from-cscs-rain-out-sept-7-08/118290)

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**Author:** [@Dominik](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dominik)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2008, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-pics-from-cscs-rain-out-sept-7-08/118290 "2008-09-16T10:44:13Z")

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More pics can be seen at my photobucket. “racezonejdm” I have lots of drift footage. For all the drifters, I can make you a video of each of your cars if you’d like. Just pm me which car is yours and if you’d like to req…

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## [GNX #192](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gnx-192/118037)

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**Author:** [@Gonad](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gonad)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2008, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gnx-192/118037 "2008-09-16T10:36:50Z")

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:cool: \[http://www.gonrad.com/200808/gnx\_01.jpg\] \[http://www.gonrad.com/200808/gnx\_02.jpg\] \[http://www.gonrad.com/200808/gnx\_03.jpg\] \[http://www.gonrad.com/200808/gnx\_04.jpg\] \[http://www.gonrad.com/200808/gnx\_05.jpg…

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## [S14 HID's?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s14-hids/118487)

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**Author:** [@white2abbit](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/white2abbit)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2008, 7:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s14-hids/118487 "2008-09-16T07:03:16Z")

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Any idea on cost and ease of install? I’m a very big n00b when it comes to working on my own car…but I’m going to start gettin dirty…

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## [Pic Request: S13 Silvia](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pic-request-s13-silvia/118431)

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**Author:** [@Dj-Infinit](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dj-Infinit)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2008, 4:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pic-request-s13-silvia/118431 "2008-09-16T04:20:19Z")

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looking for a s13 Silvia with the aero bumper, along with the lip. If you could also leave the name and brand of the lip that would be nice. One of the lips im looking at is this http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/32…

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## [turbo drain back](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-drain-back/117868)

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**Author:** [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2008, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/turbo-drain-back/117868 "2008-09-15T21:42:56Z")

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So have the proper Nissan outlet for the drain back, but what i am wondering it what hose you guys are using for the drain back? actually, i dont care what you are using, i really want to know what is the most badass 5/…

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## [Exhaust Manifold Stud Snapped!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/exhaust-manifold-stud-snapped/118445)

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**Author:** [@Silvia\_Drift](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Silvia_Drift)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2008, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/exhaust-manifold-stud-snapped/118445 "2008-09-15T21:15:59Z")

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Just wondering if someone can reccomend a shop or person that can fix this. The head of the exhaust manifold stud has snapped. This is the stud closest to the radiator. The stud is not sticking out of the head so it woul…

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## [I would help her in a second!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-would-help-her-in-a-second/118495)

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**Author:** [@TorontoGT-R33](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TorontoGT-R33)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2008, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-would-help-her-in-a-second/118495 "2008-09-15T18:36:35Z")

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And I would help her in more ways then one! \[http://www.lolcars.com/images/female-drivers-11.jpg\]

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## [DJ-Fails-to-infinit's coupe](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dj-fails-to-infinits-coupe/118474)

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**Author:** [@Kengi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kengi)\
**Replies:** 59\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2008, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dj-fails-to-infinits-coupe/118474 "2008-09-15T18:28:04Z")

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He is currently selling his coupe for the shy price of 2000. Many already assume its a pile of sh\*t but he didn’t say he got into a “drift” accident. He tries to drift on his own street, and loses control and swerves int…

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## [head gasket help](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/head-gasket-help/118489)

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**Author:** [@hatchnessmonster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/hatchnessmonster)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2008, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/head-gasket-help/118489 "2008-09-15T15:32:47Z")

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head gasket went on my sohc, coolant leaking to the block, motor no seized though, anyone want to change my head gasket? cash in hand i pay for towing need this asap

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## [Better late than never: DMCC Rd4](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/better-late-than-never-dmcc-rd4/118151)

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**Author:** [@kevburgler](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kevburgler)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2008, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/better-late-than-never-dmcc-rd4/118151 "2008-09-15T12:28:22Z")

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This is only a few, all pictures and full-size images can be seen at http://www.flickr.com/kevburgler. For anybody that was competing in the Pro-Am series, shoot me a PM with what car you were driving and I’ll try to dig…

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## [female driven s14.5 going to brock](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/female-driven-s14-5-going-to-brock/118398)

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**Author:** [@matty](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/matty)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2008, 11:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/female-driven-s14-5-going-to-brock/118398 "2008-09-15T11:54:03Z")

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if your on here, your car is beautiful saw you heading into brock u. at about 3:45

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## [Insurance...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/insurance/117979)

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**Author:** [@flight\_90](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/flight_90)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2008, 9:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/insurance/117979 "2008-09-15T09:23:05Z")

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I’m trying to do my calculations before actually buying this car… anyways, I was thinking of getting a 1995 + 240sx… 5sp I’m 18 with my G, clean record… how much do I look at paying?

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## [S14 Oil Filter](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s14-oil-filter/118481)

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**Author:** [@Ad4m](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ad4m)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2008, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/s14-oil-filter/118481 "2008-09-15T08:08:57Z")

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hey guys I just got an sr20det s14 blacktop and ive tried searching the forums but there’s a lot of dead links, my question is what type of oil filter i need and where can i get it ? I read its really important to get th…

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## [extending engine wires](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/extending-engine-wires/118470)

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**Author:** [@Ed1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ed1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2008, 9:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/extending-engine-wires/118470 "2008-09-14T21:55:48Z")

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quick question for SR would anything be affected if the wires after the coil packs were extended… ie the wires to the coil packs and other sensors in the engine bay before going to the side wall to ECU? would spark ra…

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## [Nissan GT-R Nismo](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-gt-r-nismo/118324)

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**Author:** [@Lith](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Lith)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2008, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-gt-r-nismo/118324 "2008-09-14T19:49:51Z")

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Performance parts improve handling, performance and visual appeal of the Nissan R35 GT-R. The kit is currently only available in Japan and only 1 of 12 Nismo Tuning Shops are currently authorized to install the package! …

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## [what's needed to race?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-needed-to-race/118394)

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**Author:** [@kix89](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kix89)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2008, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-needed-to-race/118394 "2008-09-14T19:30:05Z")

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hey, so, i got my rb20 clip in, and it got me thinking, what’s needed to race competitively? like, is there a special license, sponsors, and all that. this is for any kind of racing, drag, auto-x, rally. because, i’d rea…

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## [Just wanted to see if im right about my problem](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-wanted-to-see-if-im-right-about-my-problem/118465)

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**Author:** [@polishprince](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/polishprince)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2008, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-wanted-to-see-if-im-right-about-my-problem/118465 "2008-09-14T17:42:33Z")

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Ok here is my scenario. I have an s14 with a redtop in it. I bought it maybe 2 months ago. It was set to about 14psi with a manual boost controller by the last owner and i have since brought it back down to stock. I am p…

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## [ECU -using a 5 speed ECU in an auto. car](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ecu-using-a-5-speed-ecu-in-an-auto-car/117631)

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**Author:** [@john\_gto](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/john_gto)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2008, 4:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ecu-using-a-5-speed-ecu-in-an-auto-car/117631 "2008-09-14T16:30:42Z")

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Here is the question- can you use a 5 speed sohc ECU in an automatic sohc car. I know that the use of an auto ECU cuts the speed limiter in a 5 speed car but does anyone know what the issues are when you use a 5 speed …

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## [Tow for Parts...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tow-for-parts/118430)

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**Author:** [@jacktherabbit](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jacktherabbit)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2008, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tow-for-parts/118430 "2008-09-14T15:48:43Z")

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Hey As some of you might know, i am parting out my car. Now it turns out i need to get rid of the striped boady. If someone could help me out with a tow to the scrap yard that would be great. I will trade any s13 parts…

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## [z32 brakes with Rim question.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/z32-brakes-with-rim-question/118462)

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**Author:** [@Polar\_s13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Polar_s13)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2008, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/z32-brakes-with-rim-question/118462 "2008-09-14T13:32:32Z")

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Ok well I’am going to be buying rims soon and putting on my z32 brakes (all around) at the same time on my s13, but I am no expert on rim dimensions and etc. So basically I want SSR Professor SP1 rims 17x8 for the front…

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## [bings turbo elbow](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bings-turbo-elbow/118433)

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**Author:** [@Hero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hero)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2008, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bings-turbo-elbow/118433 "2008-09-14T12:29:07Z")

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so i just wanted to know form those who have the turbo elbow from bing for the sr20det. my stock turbo elbow connects with the EGR and the turbo elbow i got from bing doesn’t have a hole where the stock turbo elbow does …

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