1) so when I regaped the new ones befor putting them in was a no no? Should have I left them?

2) Cool, probley end up going with a moroso aos after a bit of time.

3) after powercoating the intake manifold it does look pretty sad next to it. lol

4) yes theres a turbo timer on the dash.

I used new gaskets on the intake, throttle body and bov. The 400km I did drive the car, it hit boost at 2800 and held 10 nicely, the car drove nice with boost leaks from the old pipes and oil was being sprayed around everywhere cause the filler gauge on the side of the catch can was broken at the bottom. After getting it home from the 400km trip home, I was surprised myself it drove so nicely. Isn't 18-20 a little high for a stock engine?

All Wheel Grip Not Rear Wheel Slip!!!