The car was at the shootout this past month, but don't think it raced much due major failure in the head they were running. But I think some of the description was just B/S just to see if they would believe it. Brent Rau also used to make 1400hp + back in the day as well.
As far as adding more power to the solstice/sky turbos they used to have to get "imaginative" to add more fuel because they are direct injection but its has been a while since I have read or looked into that type of info. Maybe why people LSx swap them. As 350z goes, I'd be more afraid of the...
I have test drove a couple pontiac solstice gxp the 2.0 turbo) version of the sky, and it is quick but I couldn't own one, sitting in it, you feel like you have no room to move in it very tight, mind you i'm only 5'8" 175lbs, not a big guy and i felt like that. Out of your suggestions, I would...
It was great meeting you to. always nice to put faces to names. The engine bay is where i put most on my thought process into, so i really appreciate the props.
Well its been a little over a month since my last update. I put in many late hours and long days and waited longer then I had hoped for to get my powder coated parts back. Didn't call me to pick my parts until 3pm wednesday before the shootout. But I managed to get the car put together, wasn't...
I installed 2 pair in my truck last october when i bought, put one set in place of the low beam and one set in fog lamps. I haven't had one problem with them at all, the plugged right in, and only had to mount the little LED module somewhere out of the way...
Tbelt may also be rubbing a warped cover causing the noise. As far as the belt tension, I would line up the timing marks and inspect the hydraulic tensioner for leakage before something the belt jumps. GL
Seems like a 4x6 projector housings and Cree LED kit would be a lot cheaper with same results. I got Cree LED kits in the low beam and fog lights in my truck and they are amazing.
You have been running them without trouble and they don't look like there's enough damage to impact valve travel like Jake said, I'd run them no problem.
Sounds like you should check your timing belt marks still line up, not enough engine vacuum is a result of low compression for one reason or another, or very high lift cam(s).
Was able to finish welding up my intake pipe and upper intercooler pipe and boost leak test them, was a little bit of a pain with my 120v mig welder. Also was able to shave off the lines from the valve cover in preparation to drop it off for powder coating along with the pipes and some motor...
Fear not everyone...It has been warm outside again and I have been putting some major time into re-engineering my entire car's wiring. Made everything as modular as I felt necessary and moved the relay box, and fuse box(s) to inside. By far the hardest part of this was figuring out what wire...
Man this looks all to familiar. I did pretty much the same thing to mine a few years ago...I went pretty crazy with the wire relocating and am now just finishing that part up. Haven't had time to update my build thread quite yet with it. Good luck with the build.
Everyone will delete different wires as to what sensors or accessories they are keeping...I am currently working on deleting every wire from my entire car that I will not be using and re-routing/building every harness to path it as I would like. Not a job for the weak minded.The knock sensor...
The o2 sensor voltage doesn't move at all on the newer log from 0. Either a dead o2 sensor, severe lack of fuel, or a bent/sticking valve just pumping air through the engine. Try another o2 sensor, check fuel pressure, or perform a leak down test on #1.
Have you checked your fuel pressure? #1 is the last injector on the rail to get pressure. Crazy thought...Isn't there another connector on the harness that looks like the knock sensor's? possible it plugged in the wrong connector.
Well if the spark plug is wet, it has to be a spark problem unless the wet is oil or coolant. Check make sure all you vacuum hoses/lines are connected or not pinched. Was the knock sensor a known good sensor? or new (Never Ever Worked) as some say.
Looks like you all just need a 10mm or 12mm Allen socket, they make them for 3/8 and 1/2 drives, or if you can just buy the tool for them. Such as http://m.ebay.com/itm/201247940469
If you are more concerned about the transmission warranty i would just install it and drive the car on 3 cylinders. But that's not going to really tell you if the transmission is like new since you are way down on power.If your the more methodical type you are it sounds. Just start by taking...
I've had stock replacement aftermarket brands fall apart after replacing them on customers' cars. I'd have more trust in OEM or a Fluidamper/ATI style damper.
Wow...that looks like a universal fit intercooler. Could have routed the piping so much better though. I am sure it could have been installed without hacking it up but that would have taken some time and care which the installer did not have apparently.
Are you sure the transmission is actually a factory dsm transmission and not one out another vehicle? I once bought a transmission from an importer and found later it was from a Galant gsx which had a different gear ratio then the rear differential and did some weird stuff when I went on my test...
Gold old MotorWeek. It was produced here in Maryland and their testing trap was the old 75/80 Dragstrip which has now become a housing development. As for where it was seen, it was a regular fixture of Maryland Public Television channel. Wow the good ol days before cable or satelite TV. Used to...
Welcome to the forums, always glad to see another MD dsm. Both cars look good. I tried the 2 car thing and soon as the wife found out the 2nd car was another project, she had none of it. good luck.
When those nuts rust for so long the outter material becomes non structural and requires a smaller size wrench to get a good bite. I even will use a standard size wrench if it fits tighter.
Could just make a nice weekend job and put new valves in cyl #2 so you have the car back up and running....instead of turning one problem a lenghthy build which doesn't pan out like has happened to way to many DSMs over the years. Just my .02 anyways...Good luck with your car.