I use a tire shop that has a Hunter tire changer and I have not had any signs of marring/damage on multiple sets of tires/wheels.
On the other hand, I've had my tires changed at Costco and never had an issue, aside from their wait times.
In other words, any shop that takes their time and uses...
Removing the ECU isn't a big deal, couple of bolts and two locking clips. Took me about an our to install the PRL HVI and 15 minutes of that was getting the MAF wiring harness out of the plastic guide.
I would suggest looking at the install manuals of the intakes of interest and make your...
TIme to start considering a long block?
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I'll throw in my (worthless) 2 cents on why I'm indifferent on the exhaust tips:
My grading rubric for an exhaust is heavily weighted towards sound
They won't be visible while inside the car
The angles where the tips look the longest are limited
They went practically unnoticed in the teaser...