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Yeah, I would either go with the 550's or send my 440's to RC for balancing. I'm currently waiting to hear from DrJonez on a MAFT Pro.

Hey 3P! Do you have enough to go around? If I can't find them locally, I'll need some. Two to be exact! :biglaugh:

So then where would I be sitting HP wise with the following mods? Upgraded CT-26 (57 or 60 trim. Haven't decided yet) ARP Head Studs Cometic or HKS MHG Walbro 255 Fuel Pump Lexus AFM K&N 3" open exhaust from the turbo back Muffler with a removable baffle 12 psi - boost Hard Pipe Kit...

In my first attempt, I clamped a pair of Vice-Grips on the end and tried prying up with a pry bar. Protecting the block of course. It wouldn't budge a bit. The Vice-Grips kept slipping off. I'm not sure even the side-cutter route would've worked. These things were in there man!!! And...

I was hoping an "At Home" type of check; but, the block is going to a shop for re-surfacing next week. I'll just have them do it. Finding an import shop has been difficult out here in the sticks! :icon_bigg

I will. I was really wacking those things let me tell ya! Is there a method to checking for cracks? Like some sort of powder or chemical and a black light? That may very well be worth my time!

Here's the short story. I got them out with only a small nick on the inside rim of one of the dowel holes. Yes, the reason for the "mushroom" effect was because I was hitting WAAAY hard with a 4lb mini-sledge and my punch was about 3/4 the size of the dowel itself. And they were barely...

Ok. That sort of worked. The dowels are almost flush with the deck; but, the tops of the dowels have fattened due to the hammering. They don't seem to going down any further and I'm afraid to REALLY pound on them for fear of two things. 1. "Stretching" the Dowel hole to a point that the...

I just came in from trying to pull them with a pair of vice grips and a pry bar. They wouldn't budge. So just hammer them down with a punch eh? Ok. I'll go try it!

Dowels. Ok. Thanks... Are you referring to the oil squirters on the inside wall of the block? That would be a good idea to replace those too. I thought about replacing the oil pick-up piping with Earl's Fittings and some Steel Braided line like I read on a different thread; but, I'm...

I need to remove the two studs out of the deck of the block that are used to guide and align the Head Gasket and Head on to the block. All the ways I can think of removing them, risk damaging either the studs or the block. Neither of which I want to do. How do I get them out safely and...

Thanks alot! I'm communicating with DrJonez on price and availablity. Are there any other recommended 'accessories' to get with it? I'm not looking for HUGE HP's. I just want a daily driver with a little extra spunk!:naughty:

So then would the MAFT Pro eliminate the need for an electronic boost controller? As in no longer a need for a Profec B?

Timing? Is your distributor in correctly...maybe you're off a few teeth...?

Bummer! I agree, don't rob school funds to fix it AND if you don't fix it right this time, it WILL happen again and will probably worse the second time! Sorry man... Good luck with school!:icon_bigg

Hey guys! I'm considering a MAFT Pro. What experiences have y'all had with it...were you happy with the investment? Does it eliminate the need for other devices ultimately saving MONEY!?!?!? Give me the low down!!! :naughty:

Ok. Well, it is a "No Strings Attached" offer. Any opportunity to help keep an MKIII on the road, is a good opportunity. If you have a change of heart, let me know. Also, keep me posted on what upgrade you go with and how well you like it!

Hey Dan! A buddy of mine went with upgrading his CT26. He went with TurboNetics, I believe. They told him that they have upgraded turbos on the shelf ready to go and when you send one in for the "Upgrade", they inspect yours and if it's a good core then they just grab one of the 'ready to go'...

Oh yeah! I have a set of new ARP Head Studs on the bench ready to clamp the head down on an MHG. I was considering an HKS 1.2mm. Any suggestions on that? (I guess that's a whole other discussion there isn't it!) I hear of a lot of folks going with the cometica one.

Where do I have this done and how much does it cost? Is it cheaper than buying 550's?