These past few months on my track car I have removed about two rubbermaid containers of wiring and saved 60+ pounds on unnecessary wiring, dash, instrument cluster, etc. However I have had one issue I haven't been able to fix and I have searched everywhere I could on how to fix it and none of...

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Tech Edge WBO2A Sensor kit for sell with o2 sensor, wiring, control box, and digital display. $120 shipped. Sold as is.

All used 1G AWD DSM parts. Sold as is. Shipped USPS cheapest option if not picked up in person. Very motivated seller, make me an offer.

1G DSM AEM Series 1 ECM for sale.$500 shipped.Sold as is.Part number 30-1300.Comes with serial cable, original AEM installation CD, original box.

Does anyone know how to pull volumetric efficiency values out of a AEM Series 1 ECM?Short story long, I pulled the motor I am using out of car that was tuned on an AEM series 1 ECM. I will use ECMlink to tune and run the engine as its more straightforward to me than the old AEM and has all...

Hi,I thought that this would be the best location for this question as the people in this part of the forum probably have the most experience with this.I want to buy a metric dowel pin puller. Any suggestions on what brands are good or bad? Any suggestions on which style is best?They are...

I am working on doing a timing belt for my stroker 2.3L engine for my 1g DSM. The block and head have been decked along with other machine work, I have HKS 264 cams, and adjustable cam gears. I installed the timing belt multiple times per the VFAQ and multiple searches on here. I have the...

Hi,I had a quick question about the Tein Pillowball Upper Mounts. Is there a torque spec for the 4 small allen head bolts on the camber plate?Thanks, Bill

Hi,I am planning to replace the engine wiring harness in my 91' TSi AWD due to the fact that the three ecu connector "holding tabs" were broken off by a previous owner, the 4 injector plugs are missing the metal retaining clip, and because of various other smashed plugs. I don't know of an...

Hi,I am wondering if anyone knows the part number or thread size of the rear stub axle nut. While replacing my wheel bearings I had to beat the stub axle out of the trailing arm, screwing up the nut in the process.Thanks, Bill

Hi,All, I am currently installing the Jay's Racing rear adjustable toe link eliminator kit. The threaded inserts in the kit have to be welded to my rear trailing arms. Does anyone know of a good weld shop in the Peoria area?Thanks, Bill

HiFor the past couple of nights I have been researching the neccessary wheel offset I need for the following setup:Tire: Hoosier QTP 26x9.5-16LT (similar to a 241/53 - 16 if such a tire existed)Wheel: 16 inch diameter 7 or 7.5 inch widthSuspension: Tein Super Street...

Hi,I am currently porting my exhaust manifold, turbine housing, and 02 sensor housing. After I got done porting the parts I wanted to true up the flanges. At work I have seen mechanics use what looks to be a sanding stone/brick to true up these flanges relatively quickly. I have looked...

Hi,I am in the process of routing my battery cables through the firewall after mounting my battery in the trunk. My question has to deal with my concern of routing it too close to the ECU wiring harness and inducing noise in the ECU wiring harness signal. Please refer to the attached...

A DSM meet is being held at Cordova Drag Strip in Cordova, IL.Cordova Drag Strip Website: http://www.cordovadrag.com/index.htmlAddress/Track Info: http://www.cordovadrag.com/pages/track-info.htmlHope to see you there, Bill

Hi,A couple of weeks ago I was taking off the valve cover of this engine that I am dropping into my talon and I found that a couple of the rocker arms had been "spit" out.:notgood: I broke the head down and found that this was most likely due to a bent/warped intake cam. It would not spin...

Hi,First I want to say that I did search as best I could for fuel cells and things like that. I am in the middle of setting up/putting together a fuel system for a project car of mine. I have decided to use -8 an SS braided feed, -6 an SS braided return, Bosch 044 pump, stock injectors (to...

Hi,I am currently in the process of buying a fuse box for the three fuses that mount right to the battery post (IGN, MPI, and a third I believe). Does any one know the wire size of the three wires after the fuses? I am not currently by my car so I can not check myself.I am relocating...

Hi,I am currently in the process of getting all the parts together to relocate my battery to the trunk. To do this I know that I will need quite a few #1 gauge wire connectors. Looking on JEGS I was able to find three different types:JEGS Battery Cable Lugs - JEGSCrimp lugs, what I...

Hi,I wasn't sure were to post this, so I figured this forum would be a good location. Is it bad to store/keep a cylinder head like this for an extended amount of time? Im worried about putting high stress on the camshaft and camshaft towers from the way I have it on the floor. I didn't...

Hi,DSM meet/track day at Cordova DragwaySUNDAY - MAY 18TH RACING FROM NOON TO 4:00 PM GATES OPEN AT 11:00 AM AND CLOSE AT 5:00 PMHere is a link: DSMCentral -> 2008 DSMCentral Drag Challenge!Anyone planning on going?Bill

Hi,I have searched this and couldn't find anything on it really. So if there is something already on this, sorry about that. Everytime I read about doing electrical connections in cars they talk about using high quality crimpers, high quality connectors, and heat shrink wrap when doing...

Hi,I am currently working on a senior design project at my school (Virginia Tech) and I am in need of some turbocharger data. I would like to see if anyone has a turbine map for a Holset HX-35 (yes turbine map), I forgot to write down the A/R ratio. I was unable to find any for Holset's...

What is better for a 2g gsx with a stock turbo a K&N Fuel Injection Perfomrance Kit or a Dejontool intake. If it is the Dejontool intake which one should I buy.Thanks a lot

Hi,I am always looking for automotive books to read and I came across these two, and I have never heard anyone discuss them so I wanted to bring it up. They are both DSM/4G63 books and yes I searched but neither of them came up...

Hi,Today my cellphone went for a swim and I was wondering if there is any way for me to check my voicemail from another cellphone or landline? I have Verizon, and I have searched here and around the internet and came up with no good answer. I would call verizon but I have no phone and my...

Hi,Any of you guys doing anything cool for the start of Monday Night Football this upcoming Monday? I know its preseason and all, but its still Monday Night Football you know.Bill

Hi,I just had a quick question about the Formula 1 pit stop procedure. Why are they only allowed to have one pit crew per manufacture (2 cars) To my knowledge they are the only racing series that doesnt allow different pit crews and pit boxes for every car. Searched on google but couldnt...

Hi,I have decided to change my transmission (5-speed) fluid, transfer case fluid, and read diff fluid soon.To change the the transmission fluid, I park the car on a level surface, drain the fluid with the plug on the bottom of the trans, put drain plug back, open the fill plug, use a...

Hi,I am going to be upgrading my clutch to a ACT 2600, and during the install you have to drain the tranny fluid, so since I have been wanting to change all my fluids I figured I would od them all. I did some research and I am stuck on a couple of choices:Tranny: 3 quarts of GM...

Hi,I was wondering if anyone is doing anything cool this Sunday for the Indy 500 and/or the Grand Prix of Monaco, or even the Coca-Cola 600?Bill

Hi,Since its the summer and I only have to worry about working and not school, I plan on reading a lot of automotive books this summer. I have already read:Intro. to IC Engines by Richard Stone Fundamentals of Land Vehicle Dynamics by Gillespie Maximum Boost (currently reading)I...

Hi,I know that the college football season is a long way off, but does anyone know when the preseason rankings come out.Thanks, Bill

Hi,I thought that this would be interesting seeing that college basketball tournament time is upon us. Who do you think is the best college basketball conference. I'll have to go with the ACC, go Hokies!!!!!!!!!!!Bill

Hi,This might be a silly question but why does everyone from respectable tire installers to race teams leave the tire "information sticker" on the tire, even when they are mounting them on the car. When I worked at a car parts store, I would always take this sticker off and attach one to...

Hi,I was wondering what kind/size of brakes that people with 135-150 mph trap speeds were running. Also, I was wondering what kind of suspension these same people were running. I know that the suspension does not make a huge difference in the run I was jsut wondering this mainly in regard...

Hi,I am taking a land vehicle dynamics class at the college that I attend. We have to make a presentation having to due with anything about land vehicle dynamics at the end of the semester. I wanted to make my presentation on the steering/brakes/suspension/tires of rally cars, specifically...

Hi,Just like the title says what car is the best to race with in the GT world Championship in the professional racing section. And how do I get it?Bill

Hi,I was just looking for any info anybuddy had on upgradig the headlights on my 1990 Talon. I want to upgrade the headlights becasue I am going to be getting rid of the fog lights do to a large intercooler, and the stock headlights are not that good. I do not want difffernt colors and...

Hi,I got a couple of questions about my wheel and tire setup. I am going to be running 17 x 7.5 Kosei K1 racing wheels with the 93-94 AWD front brake upgrade, and a 1.8 inch drop. I got a couple questions:These wheels have +35 offset, will they fit without any rubbing?Should I run...

Hi,Before you guys tell me I am stupid for doing this, I know, LOL. I was caught doing 80 in a 55 in virginia on 460 west. I never really drive that often around in Virginia, I was in a friends car, so I did not know that it was 55, good job dumbass. I thought but I was only doing 75...

Hi,For my next Talon I am planning on making my own 3 inch exhaust, I will get a 3 inch 02 sensor housing (for external wastegate), a 4 inch 90 degree bend for the downpipe, and 2 4 inch 90 degree bends to get around the rear diff., and then a straight pipe out the back, I am not sure if I...

Check this out, one of the crazziest things I have ever seen:http://www.meditech.ch/exoticthermoengineering/ete05.htmlEnjoyBill

Hi,Just trrying to put together an upgrade list for my next Talon, just have a question on tire width. I will be running Eibach sportline springs (1.8 in drop front ans rear) with KYB AGX shocks, with 17 x 7.5 Kosei K1 racing wheels. I am going to be running S-03 Pole Psoitions with a 45...

Hi,I have a friend who has a 99 Audi 1.8t Quattro, and he always says it is the best AWD system out there. I don't think it is the best, but I also think it is on of the better ones though. How do you think our AWD system would stack up against that of the Audi, Subaru, the new and old...