sounds like a problem with the master and/or slave. Like mentioned above if you installed a high performance clutch without replacing these 2 components then the stiffer pressure plate could cause them to fail. I've seen instances before also in which a new oem clutch caused them to fail just...

Best advice thus far!^^ My previous comment rings true yet again because nowhere in my post did I say that I personally worked for a machine shop!! Let's learn to read kids ;-)

97gsx here I live in junction, havent met anyone else other than the guys at the bottom of 5th street and the guy seemed pretty ignorant lol but give me a shout if any of you guys want to meet up :-)

I'm the noob? I was unaware that everyone on this site has built engines and worked in a machine shop on engines. Man do i enjoy internet forums lmao I would like you all to remember that this is the same forum that told a guy a couple weeks ago that because his oil light was coming on at idle...

I'm thinking these guys have no clue what the are talking about lol you said the engine was just rebuilt?? They are most likely pieces of casting or metal from machining that were not removed by whoever rebuilt it. Highly doubtful that the pump is going to suck them up and distribute them...

remember also that black rtv silicone is garbage and will leak after a while. I personally use high temp orange on everything mainly because it is more tacky and adheres 10x better than black lol

This video is retarded it should be titled "how to adjust your clutch so it engages an inch before it's all the way out and will bend/break your clutch fork" This is in NO way how to properly adjust a clutch pedal lol

oil seals in the turbo man, just get a rebuild kit and replace them it's not that difficult :-) check your return line while the turbo is out though to see if it's kinked.

Fuel cut will also depend on the elevation where you live, when i first bought my car i was hitting fuel cut at 25psi (po installed boost controller incorrectly) But i could hold 20 psi all day long. This is with stock injectors as well! I live a few hours from denver colorado though so up here...

The exhaust manifold heatshield is missing, that means its a good one ;-)

New oil can "hurt" depending on your situation. If you know for a fact that your tranny fluid has really high mileage i would actually suggest that you re use it because when people don't do proper maitenence (changing fluid at proper intervals) The transmission will actually become accustomed...

Hey guys i've been tossing around the idea of installing a catch can in my gsx for a while because any time I boost hard i push more oil out of my oil return line out onto my exhaust due to the increase in crankcase pressure. I have been reluctant to change this seal out yet because i know after...

Might have jumped timing, average mechanics dont know how to properly install timing belts on cars like ours so I would guess they didn't get the slack out properly and it jumped due to your description of a fast cranking condition.

Here is a photo of my bov just as reference. I would appreciate if someone who knows what they are talking about could answer this question. Why do you think that recirculation vs vented has anything to do with the driveability of the car? Let me just explain this in the easiest way I know how...

Is there seriously not any proffesional mechanics on this site? lol Your oil light is coming on because the idle is not high enough to give sufficient oil pressure which is also why your engine is "knocking" I would suggest checking for vacumm leaks after the throttle body like intake mani...

Only one person mentioned the possibility of the car running hotter due to having a fmic. Our cars did not come stock with one for a reason, any time you put something in front of the radiator it's going to make a difference.

Please do yourself a favor and replace the clutch AND master. They wear out together over time and replacing one is like putting a fresh head on a 200k+ block, it's going to make the other one go out lol I don't know how many times i've seen people not even replace the master or slave when they...

man i'm having the same problem and all anybody said when i asked was the "all problem fixing" boost leak test lol Try this next time you drive your car, right after you start it up and get maybe a mile down the road stand on it and see if it still does it. I am lead to believe in my case it's...

Talking to a local dsm'er the other day. He is running virtually the exact same setup as i am with apexi safc for tuning, he says "My gsx will spin all 4 tires through 3rd gear" lol

I was thinking the same thing man lol at least when i bought mine it was laying in the back seat with all the other parts :-P

that sucks so you can't just buy a fuel/temp gauge for these cars?

i would definately buy it man almost sounds like battery, starter, and a coil pack takes you from 1500 to a car you could sell for at least 4k :-) Only issue I see is mechanical experience on your part just because you need time to learn. But this would be a great way to get some experience ;-)

Hey guys i have an odd issue with my fuel gauge. When i bought the car the po said it got messed up after he installed the denso 255. So i pulled the rear seat and pulled the whole assembly out to check movement and re timed the pump assembly with the marks on the fuel tank thinking that this...

The fuel pump should come with all applicable hardware, other than that you may need to go to a shop to get the hose made. I assume the hose you are talking about is the one you have to break loose to get off without twisting the hell out of it.

I have the same issue with the mystery tick, curious to see if anyone actually knows what this is and why it has an effect on a/f

I could do $200 shipped, comes with 2 extra exhaust flanges, gasket, and a weld in o2 bung for your wideband. Lmk if you want it 970-640-2331

I have a 3" hahn o2 housing and downpipe for sale pretty cheap if you want to upgrade now and not worry about it down the line.

how did you pull 3-4 hundred horse out of the same setup as me!? is that seriously legit hp numbers? if thats the case i bet you rape sti's (on the track of course ;-) lol) I have the act2600 as well and i haven't been pleased i'm looking forward to seeing some of the responses you get.

This thread made me lol

Idle and cruising= vaccume lol I am getting the code because I've tried remedying the problem via safc. Im trying to find the reasoning behind the enrichment. I guess I'll just drive it like it is now till november when I get dsm link and go from there ill keep everyone updated though we'll...

it was checkers obd2 scan tool lol and I just run 91 octane, I just took out my lower honeycomb for now till I buy a fpr and dsm link after christmas lol I almost wonder if fixing all my boost leaks is what made it run rich :-P

The system read closed loop 52mph, 210deg, I'm just guessing that the code is from the safc because it never happened before I started compensating for the rich condition. I may take you up on that maf too man pm me your paypal

i just figured that since the problem with the fpr is not bypassing enough fuel that it is not a part thats going to finally "give up" and cause a rich condition i would have had that problem from the beginning. The maf is $150 does anyone have a more definitive answer that doesn't involve...

hey guys have a weird problem that just manifested itself about a week ago. I have a 97 gsx with 16g, fmic, hks ssqv, 2.5" exhaust, denso 255, gutted cat, hallman mbc, and stock injectors. Since i bought the car a few months ago the a/f has been in the 15's while cruising and at idle. I have a...

Although I agree as to it being a master or slave issue this is not true^ the parts can internally bypass/leak so fluid leaking is not always visible.the fact it was raining out and high humidity just amplifies the underlying issues with clutch disengagement.

It's different for us guys in the mountains too i have to run 18psi vs what 15psi would accomplish at sea level lol Our turbos work harder in the thin air

best thing to do would be get a wideband and then start tuning from there. Also install a boost gauge/verify yours is working properly because if you're overboosting due to a faulty boost controller or something along those lines it's going to fuel cut. check your wastegate source to make sure...

I'm saying that the inlet from the recirculation valve is after the maf sensor so that any air introduced after that point is unaccounted for my the maf so the ecu will not see this extra air. The throttle plate is also shut when the bov/recirc. valve opens which would mean that the fuel system...

i just don't understand your theory behind recirculation, the recirculation port on the intake is post maf sensor so with the air entering after the maf fuel trim should be irrelevent. I just find it hard to believe that the bov can push enough air to not only overcome the entire turbo and...

my trans in my 2g gsx shifts much better after switching to penzoil synchromesh, just my 2 cents

easiest way for me to tell when i blt'd mine was turning the throttle plate while pressured up, you will actually hear the leak get worse/stop lol the idle screw o ring is a common culprit as well but the easiest imo because you can just fill the hole with soapy water and watch the bubbles foam!

I'm running an hks on my 2g and it runs fine at idle and driving, haven't had any issues

Thanks man i appreciate the reply, i've actually got a stock harmonic balancer on the way lol i'm almost curious if this car had crankwalk before because in the po's paperwork i found that the engine was replaced at 45k so who knows :-P Thanks again for the help though :-)

Hey guys fairly new to the forum but not to the import scene just had a quick question regarding lightweight pulley's. Its always been my understanding that the stock pulley soaks up all the vibrations from the crank and that since aftermarket pulley's don't do this it's hell on the crank...

Alright I will get my throttle plate o rings changed out and re post as to the results lol

I've fixed all my boost leaks except the throttle plate o rings which aren't leaking that bad. The cylinder head only has 9k sand the bottom has 50k so naturally the compression test came out good.

Hey guys names matt and just bought my first dsm about a month ago. After hours of diagnosing and fixing the po's hack job I've got everything fixed with the exception of my throttle plate seals.my question is when I get on it my turbo will boost strong till around 5k and then it feels like it...

I wouldn't reccomend buying 550cc injectors and installing them before the 16g upgrade lol theres a reason the car only has 420cc injectors on it. it may work but you would be trying to compensate quite a bit with the safc just to get the car to run lol