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Old 07-28-2010, 09:35 AM   #2 (permalink)
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The most important thing is the turbo kit. If it's not a factory turbo it won't have a horribly crushed pipe and it provides about as much power as a factory PSD. (Factory IDIT is maybe 15% less due to Ford-specified detuning. Bastards.) Increasing boost over 11psi "stock" (ATS and Ford both, AFAIK, run 11psi max) requires at least new studs and an intercooler is a VERY good idea.

By far the most useful item is the turbo, and you want the EGT sensor. Everything else is optional. You might check your carrier bearing (in the middle of the drive shaft) for cracking, if you're planning to put down much more power you might want to have it serviced BEFORE it breaks. Check the differential vent tubes for clogging too, if you run faster/harder there will be more venting.

Stay on top of your coolant, watch it very carefully and use the test strips. But it looks and sounds like you got a great deal.
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