the swap

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turbo970
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the swap

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just wondering how long it should take time wise to swap out the vf 11 to a jdm tdo4. the local subie shop has had it fro 2 days now and still not done. i gave them all the parts needed and they got the gaskets
86BRATMAN
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I could have the job done in a couple hours, if I had to fight with rusty bolts and stuff a little longer.
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Took me a few hours first time messing with my turbo. Of course, I sprayed down all the bolts with PB blaster the day prior. Maybe the shop did the same?
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well when i called they said the turbo is on but they needed to redo my mid pipe. they swear it will be done by Monday
86BRATMAN
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What was wrong with your midpipe?
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had them swap out my down pipe while getting my turbo swapped for a better fitting one. the new one is shorter than the e bay downpipe
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That makes sense, I've seen that happen before.
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i'm just wanting to drive my car. i go threw withdraws if i'm with out my car for to long
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