I have a situation, so this is for all you geniuses out there. I have a pesky idle surge that I cannot diagnose. I’m not sure if it’s mechanical or tune related.This is a new build , so I’m trying to stabilize my idle before its first drive. I have done a boost leak test, smoke test, verified...

So I’m having a dilemma, on my new build I’m planning on running E85 majority of the time. So I revamped my fuel system with FIC 2150cc injectors, Walbro 525 pump, and redid my fuel pump rewire with 12-10 gauge wiring and 40 amp Bosch relay. My question is has anyone ran into excessive current...

So I found this today and I’m very disappointed. My 850.00 JMF exhaust manifold cracked after 1500 miles of use. I didn’t expect this from a very reputable company, who knows I might just got a fluke. I’m switching back to FP for now.

Good evening tuners, I have some JE 2.3L stroker pistons for sale. I purchased these as a set of three from a warehouse sale. These pistons are brand new in the plastic with everything included for installation. I was going to use these in my stroker build but found out I would have to bore my...

Good afternoon tuners, can someone tell me if this is rod knock. I just swapped my stock cams back in and it started making this noise.

Good evening fellow tuners, I have an issue I’m trying to sort out. I have two SPAL pusher fans that draw about 15 amps a piece. When they engage or come on it’s makes my rpms drop drastically to almost stalling. The kicker is this happens when I’m running my kelford 272 cams, when I was running...

Good evening my fellow tuners. I’m selling my spare complete long block. I was saving this for a spare but I’m listing it here to see if anyone is interested.Specifications:1990 6-bolt block bored .040 over with Oem pistons. Standard crank with clevite rod and main bearings. Oem oil pump...

Tuners, I have some spare parts for sale. You know you need these. Prices are oboGamble Garage sealed catch can- Catch can has been powder coated gloss black. It has -08 an fittings. Installed only. 70.00 shipped obo1g 3 inch short route intercooler pipe- I had this made for a smim and a...

Tuners, I have some stuff for sale that I was saving for my build1g awd dual walbro 255 fuel pump assembly with zero miles and in excellent condition. Assembly was only tested fitted in tank and primed. Both pumps are brand new, with submersible fuel line connections. Both pumps extend to...

Next is my beloved Genuine HX-40 turbo kit. I am selling this because I'm thinking about changing my setup again.The HX-40 has 0 miles on it and has been looked over by two turbo specialist. The turbo was originally rebuilt by Justin Whitesell in 2015, I then decided later to have Turbo Lab of...

Good evening fellow tuners, I have some spare parts I would to get rid of.First i have a Innovate LC-1 wideband kit. The wideband has 0 miles, it was only installed. Comes with all hardware, cables, and two 02 sensors. Price 100.00 shippedFIC 1450cc Low impedance fuel injectors- These have...

So here is the problem I’m having ,I can’t seem to bleed my rear brakes. I have a vacuum bleeder ( mityvac) and I also bought the one that uses an air compressor from harbor freight and nothing works. This is what my brake system consist of rebuilt 3000gt front calipers, rebuilt oem rear...

Hello tuners, I have some engine parts from a spare 6-bolt I have had for awhile. I know this was a running engine with roughly 10-15 thousand miles on it. I basically disassembled it because the transmission mounting point on the block had sheared off. Prices are obo but please include 3% for...

Here is the start of my 1g build, but not with a little background info first. My first dsm that I bought in 2000 was the infamous, potent 1.8l 1991 Plymouth Laser similar to this one: This is what got me started into dsm's, especially 1g's. This is the beginning of project NBA DSM aka ( Never...

Hey what's up guys, I am in the process of doing a complete wire tuck and I was wondering if deleting the factory o2 sensor wiring from the ecu would affect anything. I will soon be purchasing dsmlink and using that and my LC-1 wideband in the factory location to tune my car. Basically I just...

Hey guys, I am doing some upgrades to my car and I have been searching the forums on oil cooler locations. I am more aware of this now because I just picked up a garret 60 trim thats only oil cooled. My problem is that I have a big front mount intercooler and the intercooler piping runs through...

Ok guys don't flame me for asking this question, I am not a newbie to the DSM game. This will be my first garrett turbo. I just bought a garrett turbo with the o-trim stage 4 turbine wheel, I already have a bullseye housing thats mated for the P-trim stage 5 turbine wheel. My question is am i...

hey guys, well I replaced the ISC with a new one ( black revised version), replaced oxygen sensor, adjusted TPS sensor, did another boost leak test, replaced Biss oring. Now before the car wouldn't start, now it starts but it idles high to 2500-3000 with a slight idle surge. I have tried the...

Hey guys, I have a problem that I am stumped on. First I noticed I had a real bad vacuumn leak right under the throttlebody area near the isc. I did the boost leak test with the soapy water to verify this. Well I removed my throttlebody replaced all gaskets, removed and cleaned the isc and...

I have a 1990 TSI AWD with the factory alarm installed, The problem is I installed an aftermarket steering wheel my horn will not work. I have tried everything from checking fuses to checking for shorts. I looked through my Factory service manual and noticed I have this alarm installed, i also...

Will the Conquest/ starion intercooler support the big 16g or an evo 16g to it's max potential without any complications?

Are the ecu wire harness colors on a 1990 eagle talon tsi awd different from the 1991-1994 models? If so does anybody have the colors and wiring diagram for the 1990? I am trying to install my safc and the colors don't match from the vfaq. Thanks

I just want to know the performance gains for having a external dump 02 housing. Also i have heard theses are very loud and is this a worth while mod. thanks

My question is , is there a special socket ( thin wall) needed for removal of the Arp head bolts. These were on the car when I purchased it, and i'm doing a full rebuild. I have tried all my metric sockets, and the 11 and 12 mm will not fit( too small) and the 14mm is to big. Any help is...

I know this might be a repetive topic, but I need to know this. I want to know a figure of horsepower that can be made with a ported 14b with the flapper mod done, 255lph fuel pump with rewire, turboback 3in exhaust although I will be putting on a 3in hi- flow cat, also the head will be lightly...

How can you tell if you have an eprom ecu ? What are the differences between eprom and non- eprom?

Is it possible to put a big 16g compressor wheel assembly into a 14b hosing, and what needs to be done to make this work.

I just bought a 1990 eagle talon TSI AWD, The guy I bought it from said that he did a compression check and three cylinders were at 124 psi and the fourth was at 48 psi. He also rebuilt the head and replaced the gaskets. What would you recommend? Rebuild the block with new pistons and rings or...