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  1. brandonclum

    The Truth about Intercooler Sprayers Co2/No2

    IC sprayers do make a difference in the summer time (heat soak) i personally use misters and have a noticeable drop in intake temps my highest drop has been 20 degrees F. The car runs way better when the misters are on rather than when off on a hot 90+ degree day. I have since went to air to...
  2. brandonclum

    temps senser bad?

    Ok so can I run with this unplugged or is that not a good idea?
  3. brandonclum

    1G dsm rev issue

    I think I may have figured it out the closed throttle position sensor (is bad I think) I unplug it and runs fine plug it in it surges and everything. Looked everywhere that I can think of to buy a new one and cant find it. Can I run with out this plugged in?
  4. brandonclum

    temps senser bad?

    Ok turns out i have a bad throttle closed switch I unplug it and the car runs perfect i plug it in and idle surge. Since you have to buy them with the tps if you can find them, If i decided to run with out it plugged in will it be ok to do that?
  5. brandonclum

    temps senser bad?

    Ok guys easy/dumb question. If my temp sensor was bad would it throw a code and would it make it have idle surge I did a resistance check on it while the car was cool and it read 1.5 k ohms so I dont know. Also would a bad o2 make the car idle surge I also have a broken flex pipe at down pipe...
  6. brandonclum

    1G dsm rev issue

    ya I logged it and it says im getting somthing like 40+ counts how could this be im on stock boost at the moment. I guess it could be registering phantom knock if its bad ill change it out and see if it helps. When I bought the car and rebuilt the engine I didnt replace it cause it looked new...
  7. brandonclum

    1G dsm rev issue

    The last mod I did was the 5 speed swap the strange thing is is that it did the same thing with the auto trans. The guys @ ECMTUNING did my ecu for leaky caps and cleaned the board. Also its idle surging really bad when cold and today I drove it and while under boost it wanted to die did it once...
  8. brandonclum

    1G dsm rev issue

    Ok so I cant get over 4k rpms while driving or in nuetral, that's it wont let me in any gear. Here are my main mods. 16G,FMIC,hard pipe,Gm maf w/maft v2.01,Have 43psi auto FPR (did 5 speed swap),450cc injectors and rebuilt ecm from ecmtuning, thats the main stuff I have tons more. Just as a fyi...
  9. brandonclum

    Clutch pedal assembely

    OK correction I take the car for a spin tonight and I thought I had it perfect and I go to shift into 3rd gear and it wouldnt let me the clutch isnt working still and the cable that shifts the gear broke so any ideas?
  10. brandonclum

    Clutch pedal assembely

    Hey guys simple question. I'm currently doing the 5 speed swap and I grabbed a awd clutch pedal assembly and i have a fwd will this work? reason im asking is i have everything done and I have little to no clutch pedal. Yes I have new lines and master and slave and new clutch kit for the fwd the...
  11. brandonclum

    Gear oil mistake

    Ok cool thanks was freaking out that I may have to start all over again..lol :thumb:
  12. brandonclum

    Gear oil mistake

    :ohdamn:Ok guys I think I made a huge mistake super newbie thing but Im not new just didnt think. So I did the 5 speed swap in my 1g and i go to fill the gear oil and put it in the top bolt that is between the shifter cables is this completly bad or will i be just fine as long as I check the...
  13. brandonclum

    AWD shift cables in a fwd???

    Sorry for the confusion guys I got the cables and shifter out of a 90 not a 91 my bad. I will probably will just grab some out of a 92 thats out at the junk yard thank you again guys.:hellyeah:
  14. brandonclum

    Anyone familiar with CX Racing brand?

    I currently am running this brand intercooler and piping have had 0 problems on 20 psi havnt had a problem.:hellyeah:
  15. brandonclum

    AWD shift cables in a fwd???

    So the cables and shifter that I got from a 90 awd will NOT work then? I have a 92 trans
  16. brandonclum

    AWD shift cables in a fwd???

    Ok guys doing a 5 speed swap and I purchased a shifter assembly and the shift cables at the local junk yard I got them out of a 91 awd and I'm trying to use them if possible in my fwd tsi can i do this? I'm currently almost all the all the way finished and i go to put the cables on and they seem...
  17. brandonclum

    Auto to 5 speed swap

    OK cool thank you guys I can care less if it holds up I just wanna get on the street if it last a month ill be happy im only running 15lbs of boost anyway.
  18. brandonclum

    Oil pump shaft seal leak

    Behind the oil pump sprocket(stubby shaft) there is a o ring that goes on the shaft just out it on should fix your issue.
  19. brandonclum

    Auto to 5 speed swap

    Ok like the title says im doing a 5 speed swap I have everything and have done my research very well, but the only problem is I cant find a turbo tranny but have access to n/a trannys can I use them on a fwd tsi? I know there weaker but if I go easy on it till I can find a turbo trans can I go...
  20. brandonclum

    Car Overheated / Overheating / Overheats [MERGED]

    Those numbers look very low I would say head gasket for sure. Also its not that hard and its cheap to do when in doubt replace it man. I would also say leak down test. are you blowing out any white smoke through the exhaust? and check the thermostat gasket I sometimes have a hard time getting...
  21. brandonclum

    Need a Tcu ASAP Spokane or close

    Anyone in the Spokane area that has a Tcu for a 91 fwd tsi 3 plug. Need one badly, I have a shift box but want to toggle back and forth track/street around town. Please PM me if you got one.:thumb:
  22. brandonclum

    mmcd ecu connection error

    Dumb question but the key is turned to on right?
  23. brandonclum

    Sparco button steering wheel wire up

    Ok guys I purchased a sparco type steering wheel with the buttons to use as the shifter buttons for my shift box and am having a heck of a time figuring out how to rout the wiring so that it doesnt wrap around the steering wheel when I turn any suggestions? Yes I have looked and looked.
  24. brandonclum

    Awd tcu

    Hey guys I'm looking to find a tcu online but can only find either N/A or AWD models. I currently have a fwd tsi will the AWD tcu work? I have a 91 so looking for the 1g model. Or if anyone from the Spokane area is reading this please PM me. :confused:
  25. brandonclum

    Clogged Cat

    Ya I'm in the process of getting a wideband 02 just blew my cash on new axels broke the short shaft launching on it...lol:ohdamn:
  26. brandonclum

    Clogged Cat

    Ya I figured it out. Turns out the cat was plugged and that didnt help the hesitation, so I checked spark timing the works. After about a week of frustration i decided to check the tranny codes just in case it might be in limp mode. No codes I then took the tcu out and inspected it, this was the...
  27. brandonclum

    Shift box wire up help.

    Guys please someone help I know there are many of you fwd auto drivers out there with a shift box I don't under stand the wiring can someone please post a diagram or a how to link on this I have the forced four shift box lite version. Please I need the car for the track Friday. Yes I already...
  28. brandonclum

    1G TCU help

    Ok guys I got the shift box and it looks pretty complicated to hook up it askes for the Tacho wire which one is that on a 91 and what color are the solenoid wires? Sorry dont need to sound like a newbie but when it comes to wiring im as new as it gets.this is the one i got...
  29. brandonclum

    Shift box install

    Ok guys after searching for help on a experienced installer I need help with the install on the shift box for my auto 91 1g fwd turbo any one please these instructions are like reading Greek to me...lol anyone have a simple way like red-red,purple and white to green or something sorry this...
  30. brandonclum

    1G TCU help

    Ok thanks guys, So I just bought the 70 dollar one and a steering wheel that has the buttons build it thought it would be kinda fun. How hard are these to install anyway is it pretty self explanatory with the instructions they send ya?
  31. brandonclum

    need new ECU wheres is the Spokane tuners

    Any of the Spokane Wa guys have a tcu for a 1g turbo laying around. Thought it was worth the asking.
  32. brandonclum

    1G TCU help

    Can you link the tcu delete deal with the blue wire you have inspired me now...lol
  33. brandonclum

    1G TCU help

    Ok sweet thank you. I wonder how much rpm difference a N/A shift would be higher or lower guess ill have to try it out...lol
  34. brandonclum

    1G TCU help

    Hey guys just a quick question thought I would ask. Found out my tcu is bad (not shifting) it is confirmed with leaky caps and one of the orange power caps is completely burnt black. I have a 1G fwd turbo can I swap it with a N/A or do I have to find a turbo TCU? I know that the trannys are...
  35. brandonclum

    Fuel filter

    Great ty guys Ill just wait till they order it in.
  36. brandonclum

    Fuel filter

    Guys I was asking if I can go inline fuel filter like a clear universal one the stock one that I can get they have to order it and its like 4 days out and I need the car tomorrow. So can i run one of those or no?
  37. brandonclum

    Turbo spool in neutral

    I would say the nipple on the stock j-pipe and the wast gate being disconnected definitely fix that before you drive it again.
  38. brandonclum

    Auto trans hard shifting

    My mounts are new pro thane or what ever its called...lol
  39. brandonclum

    Fuel filter

    Hey guys just a quick dumb question here about a aftermarket fuel filter. So my fuel filter need changed and was thinking about just going with a universal clear fuel filter from Autozone can i do this or does the fuel system need some sort of back pressure the stock filter has. Im pretty sure I...
  40. brandonclum

    How accurate is a palm data logger

    ya i just did that as a base just for the hell of it i need to get an actuall pressure gauge and tap into it but just thought i would ask kinda freaked me out a bit to see that kind of pressure
  41. brandonclum

    How accurate is a palm data logger

    Ok guys quick question i need answered before I start freaking out. 1G turbo First I have my balanceshafts removed on a new rebuild so I decided to hook up the logger tonight and was messing with it finally got it to work and then looked at my oil pressure on the logger it read 5.5psi on the...
  42. brandonclum

    Auto trans help

    ok thats what i was thinking myself just didnt know thanks
  43. brandonclum

    Clogged Cat

    Ok got it all taken care of the only problem is the problem i was having to make me remove the cat is that the car was really sluggish im mean slow when accelerating from a stop problem is still there now I dont know what else to do fresh rebuild 16g is good timing is right but I'm ruinning rich...
  44. brandonclum

    Auto trans help

    Ok guys my first question is if the trans was in limp mode would I have a check engine light on? My second is the car has a fresh rebuilt bottom end and got it all back togather and on the street and while driving it feels like its bogging down while first accelerating then when I get up to...
  45. brandonclum

    Clogged Cat

    Hey guys tired of searching for hrs so I figured I would do a quick post so here it goes. after my car sat for the winter while I was rebuilding the engine i had my down pipe on the ground turns out that mice has crawled in there had baby mice and left a nice nest in there, so I have decided to...
  46. brandonclum

    Auto trans hard shifting

    I have put the recomended qts in there it was completely empty due to the trans being taken out when I rebuilt the motor so if I remembered right i put in the 7 or 8 qts that it needed i think 7
  47. brandonclum

    Auto trans hard shifting

    Hey guys quick question my fwd auto 1g turbo dsm is shifting really hard when being put in reverse and then into drive it does it weather its warmed up or not its really violent its shifts going down the road just fine but when i go to put it into reverse it does it again and again any thoughts...
  48. brandonclum

    Big problem, please help!!!

    Sounds like a major boost leak check all piping first, then do a compression and leak down test but pretty sure its a major boost leak
  49. brandonclum

    calipers locked up

    Problem fixed the rotors were grining on the caliper plate the one the you bolt the caliper to. now the car drives but still hearing a grind somewhat its contant when its rolling also im getting a shake in the steering wheel
  50. brandonclum

    Oil pressure

    Ok guys did a balance shaft removal kit and a fresh rebuild havnt even driven the car yet and I let the car run for the first time today and white smoke is coming out in large amounts ideling also the car's stock oil pressure gauge is not working, yes i have all wires hooked up i also have a new...
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