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  1. crimsondragon

    Boost blowing off

    What are you using to control the fuel pressure with a 255 in the tank?
  2. crimsondragon

    For Sale 2g auto parts

    Cleaning up the garage, stuff is from the DSM after swapping in the 5 speed. Trans is long gone, only things left is the pedal assy, shift assy with cable, the OEM auto trans cooler with the lines, and a spare auto trans mount plate. Price does not include shipping. Don't mind the 5 speed...
  3. crimsondragon

    Tubular rear subframe - Input needed

    Paul what's the difference between drag version and road race version? Is one just using thicker wall tubing or is there additional bracing added?
  4. crimsondragon

    2G Hit Pothole bent rim still vibrations

    Compression arm balljoint is shot if you can move it up and down like that. It probably won't take much force for it to pop loose completely. I'd suggest expediting repairs before you hit more potholes. Check your axle boot for rips or tears as well. Any tears will let in moisture and dirt and...
  5. crimsondragon

    2G Enkei tire options fwd

    Are you looking for max grip? Will you be doing straight runs or spirited cornering as well? What kind of temperatures do you see in AZ? I think Direzza's are nice but they might be a bit extreme if the desert nights get cold enough.
  6. crimsondragon

    When will the dsm's go up in value??

    When there's only like 5 left, in running condition, and stock. So, probably never.
  7. crimsondragon

    2G Carbonetics AB Hood (Pictures)

    Should probably adjust the right fender a bit. Looks like shit with it that close to the hood.
  8. crimsondragon

    2G I removed the head and found a chip

    Clean it up and smooth it out with a small jeweler's file. I see no issues running it.
  9. crimsondragon

    2G Found some springs buried in the garage.

    7" spring, 2.5" diameter with a 450lb/in rate. Standard Eibach's that came with the Ground Control's. Front only. Bottom pic is 275 lb/in. Rears. FYI you can't run these on stock style struts. You'll need the GC coilover setup or equivalent that houses 2.5" springs. You'll also need decent...
  10. crimsondragon

    1G Alternator Not charging at idle only

    Are you asking why your car still runs even though the alternator doesn't charge? It can run off battery for a bit. Not in a DSM but I've drove for over an hour in my Jeep on battery alone.
  11. crimsondragon

    2G How Should I Weld This? (Strut Tower)

    That would do absolutely nothing to support the front weight of the vehicle on the towers.
  12. crimsondragon

    1998 Jeep - Swapped Alternator's and the new one is frying my 20A fuse

    Did you get a voltage reading off the alternator and see what it was putting out?
  13. crimsondragon

    1G The Engine Shop From HELL :@

    I also back this up as well. After I got my head from SIM, they all leaked with oil poured in the combustion bowl. I cut my losses with them right there. If they can't cut valves, I don't want to think about what else they can't do. There was already a number of other things I wasn't happy with...
  14. crimsondragon

    Resolved Crank sprocket vibrates

    What dampener do you have? OEM? Or run of the mill auto parts store? I'd look at the dampener at this point.
  15. crimsondragon

    Nickel vs Copper anti-seize

    I use the dark grey nickel antiseize for turbo and manifold bolts. Yes, the light grey stuff is not rated for those temps but it doesn't mean it's crap. I'd use it everywhere else. I also keep a jar of the copper antiseize as well. I mix it up with the copper and light grey stuff.
  16. crimsondragon

    JACKS TRANSMISSIONS IS DONE WITH DSM's

    What's the part availability like for FWD trans? I've thought about doing an AWD swap but it's looking like the swap will be easier than sourcing all the parts for it at this point. And I have a Shep FWD trans as a spare to hold me over.
  17. crimsondragon

    Polyeurethane mount vibration

    How I like to describe my car to other people: if the rearview mirror isn't shaking to the point you can't see out of it, turn the car on.
  18. crimsondragon

    best dsm shops near North Jersey?

    Sounds like a boost leak. Do the test, fix leaks, and repeat.
  19. crimsondragon

    2G need help on tires

    No. I used to run a completely different size in the back from the other 3. You're not AWD so it doesn't matter really what you run in the back.
  20. crimsondragon

    2G need help on tires

    Depends on how soft or hard the tread compound is. Look to other people that had the same tires and see how many miles it lasted for them. That also varies depending on vehicle weight and power and how hard the person corners.
  21. crimsondragon

    Resolved "U" Tranny bolt broke off in engine block

    Get some cobalt bits to drill it. Standard black oxide bits will not work here. Neither will the titanium ones. The bolt and and easy out are both hardened steel. The bolt is definitely grade 8 or higher for sure.
  22. crimsondragon

    bad tensioner arm?

    Never seen it to that extreme before. Looks like the tensioner arm was hammering on the tensioner.
  23. crimsondragon

    Hub Mounting Bolt size

    https://www.fastenal.com/web/products/details/11113265?searchMode=productSearch&filterByVendingMachine=Not a flange head but if it really bothers somebody, get a slightly longer one and run a washer underneath it.
  24. crimsondragon

    Teflon fuel line, Carbon lined really necessary?

    I run Fragola line. Very easy to work with. Not as bad as some people make it out to be. I used a flat screwdriver to spread the braid to fit the olive on. After starting my car and finding a pinhole leak at the line from the filter to the rail, I replaced that with the same type of line I had...
  25. crimsondragon

    DSM VS. WRX

    Head gasket issues seems to be a common thing among Scoobys. Every craigslist ad I peruse always says something along the lines of "needs a headgasket change" or "burning coolant." Funny thing is one of the local guys got a Forrester with a supposedly WRX motor swap. On boost, he overheats and...
  26. crimsondragon

    1998 eclipse spyder passanger side strut came through the chamber.

    Usually happens in the front so that's surprising. Take a pic if you can. You could try to patch it up but if it's rusted out like that I'd wonder what the rest of the car looks like and whether it's safe to drive anymore.
  27. crimsondragon

    Insane engine failure.

    Improperly torqued or untorqued rod nut? Are the hardware accounted for? It looks like the stud is missing in pic 5810.
  28. crimsondragon

    2G Clutch failure

    Get under there and take a picture of the clutch fork position in the bellhousing window. If it's in the middle, I'd put it on a bad master cylinder.
  29. crimsondragon

    2G 2.4 high oil pressure

    What weight oil are you running?
  30. crimsondragon

    Forge IPCV

    Are you running a high enough boost where you feel you need one? Let me rephrase, are you having issues with your BOV opening or not opening and have tried adjusting it already? $140 is steep for something that would just slightly increase drivability for 75% of people on here. Plus you need to...
  31. crimsondragon

    420A All Aluminum Radiator

    I figured as much but I posted that link to show they do exist. Here's a used one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fluidyne-1995-99-Mitsubishi-Eclipse-Radiator-Non-Turbo-FHP11-95MIT-NT-Talon-/171595457715?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27f3e2e4b3&vxp=mtr#ht_66wt_1362 They also have...
  32. crimsondragon

    420A All Aluminum Radiator

    http://www.fluidyne.com/factory-fit-radiator_mitsubishi.html#4 Scroll to bottom.
  33. crimsondragon

    ECMlink Question about deadtime in v2 link

    I'd start with about 400 instead. Watch for fuel trims during cruise and idle. Deadtime adjustments matter the most at those. You should be close though. Enough to get it running smooth at least.
  34. crimsondragon

    New mitsu hydro tensioner weep?

    It was most likely machine oil to keep it from rusting or assembly lube. Did you ever wipe it down and install it to see if it would reappear?
  35. crimsondragon

    Anyone in NJ want to change my timing belt for some bux?

    Considering the labor hours for a timing belt is probably north of 5 hours and average shop rate being $90 in the area, I highly doubt anyone will want to do it for that amount.
  36. crimsondragon

    Crank case vent by balance shaft alignment hole on side?

    I run the vent from that hole into the exhaust. After a moderate pull it'll smoke pretty bad for a little bit. With a catch can and lines heading upward, I don't think it should be an issue. A crank scraper will also help. My lines run straight back into a tee and then downward.
  37. crimsondragon

    1G Time to Change Timing Belt - is this kit good?

    +1 on Gates. I run the water pump on both my DSM and Jeep. I run the kevlar belt too. Other than OEM, I do not see any other company producing as high of a quality as Gates. OEM pulleys are made by Koyo usually. If those pulleys are made by Koyo, I would not hesistate to run them. You'll see the...
  38. crimsondragon

    Driverside engine mount studs snapped

    You cannot take off that bracket without taking the belt off. I was T/S an oil leak and that bracket was one of the things I wanted to take off to see if the bolt punctured through into an oil galley and the belt had to come off. The studs should easily be replaceable with the engine still in...
  39. crimsondragon

    Driverside engine mount studs snapped

    Must have been one hell of a speed bump. Which engine mount?
  40. crimsondragon

    BOV Vacuum Line Confirmation

    You can try to replace the o rings. Bring it to an parts dealer and see if they can match it up. Shouldn't be too hard. Personally I don't think you'll ever leak oil out the top and if you do you got bigger issues.
  41. crimsondragon

    2G Sputtering when it hits WG pressure...need help

    What fuel are you running? Have you tuned the car for 11-ish AFRs? I think it's time to post a log at this point.
  42. crimsondragon

    BOV Vacuum Line Confirmation

    Your diaphragm is shot. Either replace the BOV or repair it. Everything else is expected is normal.
  43. crimsondragon

    2G Sputtering when it hits WG pressure...need help

    Boost leak test? Do you have a wideband? What are the AFRs at 15psi? MBC?
  44. crimsondragon

    2G Running very lean, high idle & not building boost

    Pressurize it and take off the TPS sensor and spray some soapy water on the sides.
  45. crimsondragon

    Surface Rust On Valves

    Ever heard of do it once, do it right? Unless pulling motors tickles your fantasy.
  46. crimsondragon

    2G Running very lean, high idle & not building boost

    Work backwards from the head to the turbo. I'd start with a boost leak test again with it at the TB elbow. Most obvious ones would be intake manifold to head gasket, TB to intake manifold gasket, and TB elbow to TB gasket. Another one would be the BISS. Make sure the O-ring is in there. ISC also...
  47. crimsondragon

    Need Fabrication Help!

    I'd go with the axle cup boots. It would have a big opening on one end and a smaller opening on the other which is what you need in this scenario.
  48. crimsondragon

    2G Dsm link & state inspection

    Try printing out the documents shown and see if they will accept it. I'm genuinely curious about this as I haven't had a new sticker since 2010.
  49. crimsondragon

    2G Dsm link & state inspection

    Is this distributed among all the states? How reliable is the info to guarantee a pass with no CEL on? Is it automatically exempt in the machine that they hook it up? This is the first I'm hearing about it.
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