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  1. Free 1g and 2g parts in the Valley

    I'm lazy and it's taken me 6 years to post up this stuff I have lying around from when I still had DSMs. Just feel bad throwing it out, so come take it off my hands.1g GM blowthru upper intercooler pipe 2g GM blowthru uicp with tial vband bov flange 1g and 2g haynes repair manuals 1g...
  2. LS1 V8 powered Talon ,Anyone done this?

    My advice, if you want a V8, buy a Vette :) That's what I did, and it's the best decision I ever made (for me). I have a life now, and I spend way more time driving and tracking, almost no time working on the car. It just works. It's an 08, different price range, I know, but a C5 would do as...
  3. Misfiring intermittently during highway cruise

    Holly back from the dead batman! :D Haven't been on this forum in years...It's good that you brought it back. Not sure why I didn't update this thread (check my other threads), but if I remember correctly, the misfire that was left was due to ECU+ firmware bugs. Eventually the developer...
  4. Need help with 2g electrical problems in Sherman Oaks

    I bought a 2g with a 6-bolt swap that doesn't start, and having had a 1g before I don't even know how things are supposed to be hooked up on a 2g. This car is a hackjob. If anyone could come by and take a look with me, or just bring by a 2g turbo that I can look at for comparison, that would be...
  5. What class will my car be in for SCCA Solo2?

    That's good news, both DS and SM run in the afternoon. Which is good cause I'm still drunk! :P Thanks, guys! Stevie go back to sleep...
  6. What class will my car be in for SCCA Solo2?

    What class do they usually put stock AWD DSM's in (2g)?What about a 2g with a 2.3 6-bolt and 14b? No suspension mods, street tires.Thanks a lot for your help, guys. Just trying to figure out if I need to get up bright and early tomorrow to get some runs in, or can I stroll it at lunch time.
  7. Where can I autocross in SoCal in the next couple of weeks?

    Yupp, saw the one at California Speedway, I'll probably hit that on Sunday. SD's a bit too far for me :)
  8. Where can I autocross in SoCal in the next couple of weeks?

    You can't just show up and sign up for a membership on the spot? That would be good to know if I'm gonna wake up at the ass-crack of dawn and head over to California Speedway :) Thanks.
  9. Where can I autocross in SoCal in the next couple of weeks?

    If you're aware of any auto-x events, put on by any club as long as they'll allow me to run, please let me know. I'd prefer something in the LA area, but I might drive a few hours if I have to.Thanks a lot.
  10. Eagle Crank and Rods?

    Well if you wanted to eyeball it and you had a small enough hone, sure. Bore gauges that measure that small are pretty hard to find cheap. I don't think it's worth it, it's a few bucks per rod at the machine shop.
  11. Eagle Crank and Rods?

    Did the wristpin have enough clearance to slide in and out of the rod without you touching it? If it takes a slight bit of force (I'm not talking hammering on it, just having to push on it with your finger) it's probably not enough clearance. Not sure if it would hurt anything to run it like...
  12. Eagle Crank and Rods?

    If you read a bunch of threads on eagle rods you'll find the info.I believe the wrist pins are standard size, so yeah I would think this applies to stock pistons as well.I'm guessing Eagle leaves them tight consciously to force you to hone it to the proper clearance. From the factory...
  13. Eagle Crank and Rods?

    Looks too good to be true. :) But if it's true, it's great for running 20w50.I assume those are the numbers the machinist gave you. I've never seen numbers that consistent. In reality there's (much) more than a tenth of a thou or two out of roundness and taper on the same journal, not to...
  14. Eagle Crank and Rods?

    www.shars.com has the cheap stuff, but works pretty damn well.Everything is torqued down without the crank. In the ideal sense it's irrelevant to the measurements since it's not solidly attached to anything. Ie: since there is clearance everywhere around the crank, it can't pull the block...
  15. Eagle Crank and Rods?

    Yes it will.You always measure with everything torqued down the way you want it torqued down at final assembly. The main bolts affect the cylinder bores, and the head bolts might affect the mains to a small extent. The rod bolts of course only affect the rods so they can be checked...
  16. Eagle Crank and Rods?

    Dial bore gauge and micrometer.First you measure the diameter of the crank journal with a micrometer. Leave the mic set at that measurement. The bore gauge will give you an arbitrary value for the inside diameter of the bearing. Then you measure the width of the mic with the bore gauge, and...
  17. Eagle Crank and Rods?

    Mitsu has separate part numbers for select fit bearings. So once you figure out what your clearance is with the current bearings, you can buy the ones you want.I haven't really heard of anyone adjusting clearance by honing out the journals, though I'm sure it can be done. Honing the mains is...
  18. 4g63 valve locks?

    Well if you only need two it doesn't really matter, right? But if you need a full set, mitsubishiparts.com is the way to go. About 50 cents a piece. So a dollar per valve. JNZ tuning also has them at a good price (can't remember how much I paid), and they can probably get it to you quicker.
  19. AWDer thread - S200 - DSport test

    Without comparing specs, it seems to make sense that a high PR turbo would have a large exducer diameter, which translates to a larger moment of inertia with all else being equal, which resists spooling.Good info though, at one point I was considering that turbo as an option. Settled on an...
  20. 2g Alternator ?

    Are you sure it's your alternator belt that's squeeling? Try taking it off and starting the car without it. Obviously don't run the engine long with no water pump. While the belt is off make sure the water pump and PS pump turn freely.Have you tried a brand new belt?
  21. car is running very wierd. Please reply quickly!!

    If you get it to do it at idle again, figure out which cylinder is misfiring by pulling plug wires off one by one. The other way you can usually tell is by looking at the spark plugs - wet ones aren't firing. Then figure out if that cylinder's not getting spark or not getting fuel. If it's not a...
  22. Engine balancing [Merged 6-7]

    http://www.rpmmachine.com/engine-balancing.shtml"With inline four and six cylinder engines, and flat horizontally opposed fours and sixes (like Porsche and Subaru), all pistons move back and forth in the same plane and are typically phased 180° apart so crankshaft counterweights are not...
  23. Engine balancing [Merged 6-7]

    I don't know if this has been mentioned before, but Balancing the pistons and rods should only mean juggling components until the total weight in each cylinder is as close as possible. I got mine within about a half gram tolerance (if you search long enough on ebay you can find nice scales with...
  24. Engine balancing [Merged 6-7]

    I believe overbalancing is something that applies to v8 (and probably v-anything) engines. I'm sure you'll find out more about the term if you search.In short, no. Every component is balanced individually, and it works out fine for our straight up and down crank configuration.
  25. ksport vs tanabe vs megan racing coilovers

    The Phase 1 is not height adjustable, just uses Eibach Pro Kit or Sportline springs. The Phase 2 is probably the one you wanna be looking at.The Phase 3 and 4's look really interesting too, but it doubt anyone here has experience with them.Is there comprehensive documentation anywhere on...
  26. 2.4L cam choices

    I said "doh" cause I already got Supertech dual springs. I had valvetrain issues that required me to take a spring off anyway, and at that point I decided to redo everything the way I should have in the first place if I had the money at the time. Wanted to get rid of my regrinds and 15 year old...
  27. Wilwood vs. TCE/Todd

    I believe the Wilwood kit uses smaller rotors. They have a catalog somewhere on their website, you can look it up.
  28. 2.4L cam choices

    Goddamnit, I should've gotten the 3x's. Looks like again it's the same profile as the 2x with higher lift, and different center lines. Duration is the same. The only reason I didn't go with the biggest cams was to be able to pass emissions, but it looks like the 3x would've passed just as easily...
  29. 2.4L cam choices

    Acually, the fp3 and fp3x were "designed" for stroker motors. The x series are higher ramp rate (and lift) cams, and higher ramp rate benefits everyone.Talking to Robert he suggested fp2x for my stroker with mild needs (fp3052).Not comes the interesting part. I finally figured out how to...
  30. Ok compression, yet cylinder not firing right.

    Alright, I figured out why the keepers got worn out. The tips on three of the exhaust valves were ground too short, and the edges of the rockers were riding on the retainers.Apparently only one of them on #2 was bad enough to dislodge the keepres every time it tapped down. Obviously the...
  31. Remarking '63 cam gears for use on 2.4. LOOK!

    The distance doesn't matter, but since you have to make up for the distance by increasing the number of teeth on the belt by an integer amount, you could end up with a situation where you need to be between two teeth.It's debatable what the ideal cam and ignition timing should be for a...
  32. Remarking '63 cam gears for use on 2.4. LOOK!

    I actually won't speculate anymore, since I've never seen a 2.4.I just wanted to mention that the distance of the crank to the cams doesn't seem to have a geometrical bearing on cam timing. Also, overlap wouldn't change, since that's controlled by the amount of belt teeth between the tops of...
  33. Remarking '63 cam gears for use on 2.4. LOOK!

    Delta, can you show some calculations showing that the triangle you drew is at all relevant to cam timing changes? Ie: cam advance = some function of distance of crank axis to the line through the cam axes. To me it looks irrelevant, and you could move the crank as far away as you wanted...
  34. new head and head gasket... wont seal, pissing white smoke

    Maybe the head is cracked and leaking coolant into the combustion chamber?If the surfaces check out with the straight edge, and there's no deep scratches, the gasket really should seal. You could try some copper spray, that might help fill in inperfections.
  35. oil ring gap question

    Sorry, I was thinking of the stroker pistons, which have an extra support ring under the oil rings, with a little dimple in it, which needs to be facing down. And of course the support ring needs to be at the bottom of the land. The top two rings have markings showing which way is up as well...
  36. oil ring gap question

    The oil control rings don't need to be gapped (makes no sense to try, in fact). Did you read the Wiseco instructions? :pYour other clearances sound right. I shot for .0035-.0040 piston to wall clearance, ie made sure I wouldn't end up under .0035. But you'll probably be fine.Make...
  37. Ok compression, yet cylinder not firing right.

    Alright, I believe I fially found the cause of the misfire.http://i18.tinypic.com/53pue5i.jpg http://i14.tinypic.com/644xmbc.jpgServes me right for reusing old keepers.I guess I should have looked closer when I had the valve cover off before, but this time I noticed that one lifter...
  38. idle with 64414's and 2.4

    Retarding the exhaust cam is what spools the turbo faster. It also gives a lopier idle.The adjustment I suggested is towards the slow end of the spectrum in every way. Advancing the exhaust and retarding the intake is the last thing you wanna do if you're looking for performance. But you...
  39. idle with 64414's and 2.4

    The way I smoothed out my FFWD 272's was by avancing the exhaust cam and retarding the intake cam each by 6-8 cam degrees. This reduces overlap and smooths out the idle. Also makes the car slower.Do this at your own risk of course. Make sure your timing marks line up correctly to begin...
  40. Crazy Oil Leak...Need help

    Clean the whole area thoroughly with brake cleaner. Idle and rev it for a while. If you don't see anything, go for a very short drive with maybe a bit of boost and check again. Should be much easier to trace the source when things are clean.
  41. Where to buy oil pump/front case?

    Karking had some Hyundai units that are very similar to topline. Haven't had problems with it in 2000 miles.
  42. Another compression problem

    .006" is pretty loose for Wisecos. Maybe if you measure at wrist pin height. At the bottom of the skirt, where they specify to measure, it should be more like .003-.004" for anything but very high horsepower engines.I'm guessing what he's talking about is just that the piston was rocking in...
  43. Bad lifters, what happens? (not a tick question)

    I try to wiggle the rockers, push down on them. That would show if a lifter is not holding pressure. Of course about half the lifters are compressed by the lobes at any one time, so you're not learning much about those.
  44. New engine and preventing oil leaks.

    The oil drain tube is probably leaking past the bolts, not past the gasket. I had the same problem, teflon tape on the bolts didn't even help. Eventually I smothered the bolts in rtv and left the excess that squeezed out around the bolt heads, and let it cure. Seems to be fine now. Oh, I also...
  45. FFWD 272 Cams..Shim ?'s

    That shimming deal is pretty annoying, I wouldn't get regrinds again. I had to put two washers under each lifter, not just one as supplied. Otherwise some of my lifters looked like they were at the edge of their extension. Even this way I'm not 100% confident in them, and my engine does make a...
  46. Another compression problem

    Pour a capful of oil in the spark plug hole before you test each cylinder. If your compression numbers go up drastically you might have ring problems.
  47. Ok compression, yet cylinder not firing right.

    Again, do you really think that's necessary if #3 is firing fine with the #2 injector wire? That tells me the signals in the #2 wire are fine. And #2 is not firing with the #3 injector wire, which we know has the right signals.
  48. Ok compression, yet cylinder not firing right.

    I know their spec, but the Wiseco representative himself recommends .0035 for high boost applications, and .004 is what most people recommend as a safe clearance. I've also heard of people running them at .005 with no slap. But if someone can state they've gotten piston slap at .004, I guess it...
  49. Ok compression, yet cylinder not firing right.

    If I remember correctly the resistances in the injector harnesses were all different but there was nothing special about #2. I'll check again. Do you check with the ignition on or off? I think the ignition was on but engine not running when I checked. I also swapped ECU's, which eliminated the...
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