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  1. Vegas Smith

    TMZ Performance shop has burned down

    Admin edit - here's a GoFundMe for Tim: https://gofund.me/ee3da511Please donate.
  2. Vegas Smith

    I got even with a scammer after 18 years

    I got even with a scammer after 18 yearsIn 2003 I was right out of school driving around my first car that my big brother gave me. It was a 91 laser with some Dejon Tool mods. It was pretty damn fast but the 14b went out on me after a year. I bought a 16g off of DSMTrader.com for $400. Back...
  3. Vegas Smith

    Adapter for thermostat housing barb to AN lines

    Is there an adapter out there that will connect the 3/8 coolant feed barb to an AN line?
  4. Vegas Smith

    For Sale 10an Black powder-coated valve cover

    The valve cover has 10an fitting with baffles replaced with aluminum plate. In fantastic condition but the back fitting slightly hits my cf hood and I'm getting a Frontline Fabrication vc. I wouldn't suggest this be used with a 1g. The guy who made claimed it would fit no problem and that it...
  5. Vegas Smith

    Sold BNIB Kelford 272s

    Never used, still in box. Will be able to get pics in a day or so, but let me know if interested.$450 shipped
  6. Vegas Smith

    Installing evo rear diff-having issues

    Those that have rebuilt their read diff, I'm installing an evo8 diff into my 1g case. I'm using the very smallest shims of the kit and still can't install the diff with both shims. The only thing I can think of is the new bearings aren't pressed on enough but they look and feel like they're...
  7. Vegas Smith

    Sold Fuelab afpr and filter

    Fuelab 515 afpr-slight scratch on gauge case-$105 shippedFuelab 818 filter-two scratches on case as shown in pics-will come with an extra filter element $80 shipped
  8. Vegas Smith

    Sold TRADE? RED FOR BLACK FUEL LAB AFPR

    Interested in trading a black fuel lab afpr for my red one straight up? Let me know. Thanks.
  9. Vegas Smith

    Sold AEM 3.5bar MAP Sensor

    Perfect condition and great quality. The 5bar is not for sale. $75 shipped and PayPaled
  10. Vegas Smith

    Sold 3" Side exit for 1G DSM with FP30 series turbo

    Hello all, I have a brand new BSFab 3" side exit that's made specifically for the FP30 turbos (i.e. 3052, 3065, XR61-56 etc). It has two bungs for narrow/wideband o2 sensors and a nice teardrop. I think this would fit with a stock alternator but mine is relocated. This is a 2-pice exhaust and...
  11. Vegas Smith

    FP Black goes 8.67 in the 1/4

    It's crazy to think that you can go 8's on Jun 272 cams, JMF race intake and a bolt-on journal bearing FP Black.
  12. Vegas Smith

    Sold 3" Side exit for 1G DSM with FP30 series turbo

    Hello all, I have a roughly brand new BSFab 3" side exit that's made specifically for the FP30 turbos (i.e. 3052, 3065, XR61-56 etc). It has two bungs for narrow/wideband o2 sensors and a nice teardrop. I think this would fit with a stock alternator but mine is relocated. It's also a tight fit...
  13. Vegas Smith

    ECMlink Stuttering/hesitation-ahhh!

    1). Any boost, vac, or exhaust leaks? No Boost leak tested 5psi above your max boost with no leaks? Yes2). Verified mechanical timing? Yes3). Verified base timing? Yes4). Ignition system COP or Stock Coil: Stock Wire brand and Age: NGK Spark Plug brand, type and Gap: NGK-BR7ES/.028...
  14. Vegas Smith

    1G Alternator not charging

    Hello all, just got the car put back together with a bunch of new mods (didn't touch the electrical system). The car is running extremely poor and it appears to be caused by sub-12 voltages. Battery takes a charge and sits at 12.5-12.6 but drops to about 11.9 when the car starts. I noticed the...
  15. Vegas Smith

    1G Warped flywheel?

    I pulled the car apart today and noticed some strange markings on the flywheel and pressure plate. Flywheel was resurfaced when I last installed it. Clutch was bought used. Didn't notice any issues with the car. Any ideas what this could mean? Thanks for your help.ACT xact flywheel, SB clutch...
  16. Vegas Smith

    For Sale Master cylinder, SS j-pipe, 3-bar MAP, old school Buschur afpr

    1) 3 Bar MAP sensor-$30 shipped and Paypaled 2) SOLD Old school Buschur afpr-bolts directly onto fuel rail. you'll have to put a gauge on the filter or the other side of the rail. $25 shipped and paypaled 3) Stainless steel j-pipe that is tapped for 1/8 bspt nipple for boost controller. has some...
  17. Vegas Smith

    Car/racing memes!

    I have not created any of these. Post up what you've made or found on the web:
  18. Vegas Smith

    is this 2g head fixable?

    hello folks, I have a 2g head that has damage in the combustion chamber. Take a look and see if this is fixable. Thanks.
  19. Vegas Smith

    1G o2 sensor wiring help

    My car originally came with the wideband wired directly into the front 02 ecu pin, and I'm trying to install the oem NB to run both o2 sensors. However, I can't exactly find the white o2 signal wire that wires into pin 4 for o2 sensor. What I find are these two shielded junctions. The top...
  20. Vegas Smith

    1G New COP ignition propblem

    Hello all, I got a Frontline Fab COP plate for Christmas and decided to install it on the car. However, I'm having sever breakup when under any boost. As you can see in the pictures, this specific plate has the coils bolt underneath which makes you trim a significant amount of rubber off. I...
  21. Vegas Smith

    REVIEW-- BSFab side exit exhaust

    Hello folks, this is a review on the BSFab side exit exhausts that are sold on Facebook. On my current DSM I've really been inspired to make the car as light as possible (removed the brakes and seats but that didn't last long). The guys at BSFab have been marketing their exhaust products on...
  22. Vegas Smith

    Insurance advice for adding my 1g

    Hi folks, I know this is vague but any tips on how to get cheap insurance for my third car (my 1g)? Right now Liberty Mutual is quoting me at an additional $50 a month just to add it. I don't know if this is normal as I always daily-drove my DSMs back in the day. Anyone know of any good deals...
  23. Vegas Smith

    LC2 not working DSMLink-Help

    My lc2 worked perfectly fine when I installed it (as evidenced by the first log I'll post) then the car wen't down for a while, I changed it to the front o2 spot, and now it won't work. My gauge reads fine apparently but in dsmlink my lc1wb only reads 20.7 and never changes. The gauge and...
  24. Vegas Smith

    ECMlink The Big Book of Random Tuning tips

    I combed about 15 pages of the ecmlink engine management threads and found what I thought were helpful hints for the dsmlink user. Most of these quotes are from the two users "BENSBABY" and "scareface". Just kidding. Probably half are from kjewer and the rest jery123, rhowell and others...
  25. Vegas Smith

    LC2 wideband not working. Help!

    OK, bought a brand new LC2 wideband with gauge a few months ago. Everything worked fine. Lc1wb showed up on link and changed/worked etc as expected. A few weeks later I realized the gauge didn't work and I notice the gauge ground came loose. I didn't care about the gauge being hooked up so I...
  26. Vegas Smith

    1G Continued wheel bearing/hub issues

    Hey folks, I finally got my 1G finished a few months then I realized I had some bad rear wheel bearings (grinding while driving and wheel slop with the car jacked in the air). It has taken me a few months but I completely rebuilt my rear end with rear-toe eliminator, new wheel bearings...
  27. Vegas Smith

    1G 1G AWD rear-toe eliminator questions

    I bought an active toe eliminator kit recently. I was idiot and sold my stock rear-toe inserts to some guy who needed them. I never did the calculations on the stock length because for some reason I thought I didn't need them. Does anyone know the stock length of the inserts? In other words, how...
  28. Vegas Smith

    1G Front wheel bearing removal help

    I can't find any specific instructions on this (yes I've searched). How in the hell do I get this inner bearing sleeve out of the hub? I have a 20 ton hydraulic press btw.
  29. Vegas Smith

    Street Build 1G Build: Return of the DSMer!

    Hey folks, in this thread I will be detailing my 1g DSM build about my 93 Eagle Talon I bought in August of 2015.A brief history:In 2001 my big brother had a 92 AWD Eagle Talon and a 91 fwd Plymouth Laser. He gave me the Laser as a present during my senior year in high school before he...
  30. Vegas Smith

    1G how to replace door bushings

    Hello, I have the dreaded door bind where the door hits the from driver quarter panel when I open it. I'm thinking the busing in the door are a little worn. however, i have no idea how to remove these things. Any advice?
  31. Vegas Smith

    exhaust recommendation

    Hi folks, I bough a used turbo-back thermal R&D exhaust system for my 1G and the muffler sits about 1-2 inches too low. I'm thinking it needs stiffer or shorter rubber exhaust hangers to help it sit higher. Does anyone have a brand of hanger or solution that would raise the muffler up an inch...
  32. Vegas Smith

    1G Big battery drain that isn't alternator

    Hello folks, I have a 93 AWD that will be almost dead a day or two after I leave it sitting in the garage. I have confirmed that the battery is good and takes a charge. I'm getting around a 2amp current on the battery when the car is off.I unhooked the alternator power and signal and the...
  33. Vegas Smith

    Help me optimize my T3 HX35 e85 setup

    Hello folk, I'm trying to develop a game plan for my BEP T3 HX35 setup I'll be finishing up around 05/2017. My goal is to have a "fun" weekend car with a wide power band. This isn't a 1/4 mile car but one that I'll be driving around town for fun and doing fun pulls on the highway and back...
  34. Vegas Smith

    Resolved How to wire a 1g dsm aftermarket steering wheel/horn

    Hello, I'm trying to wire up my horn on an aftermarket steering wheel that came with my car. I can't find any resources on how to do this. Anyone have a link that would help? Thanks.
  35. Vegas Smith

    ECMlink iscpostion not staying consistent

    1). Any boost, vac, or exhaust leaks? No leaks2). Verified mechanical timing? Yes 3). Verified base timing? Yes 4). Ignition system COP or Stock Coil:stock Wire brand and Age: ngk-new Spark Plug brand, type and Gap: brp7es5). Motor health (Compression Test) Cylinder 1: Cylinder 2: Cylinder...
  36. Vegas Smith

    Are Hi-Z injectors worth the extra cost?

    I'm looking into getting some FIC 1650 Hi-z injectors for Christmas so I can run my e85 t3 HX35 setup. However, I'm looking at close to $900 for a new set. Does anyone have experience on the difference between the hi and low-z injectors and if they are worth the added cost? Thanks for your help.
  37. Vegas Smith

    My AFPR options

    I have one of the oldschool aeromotive afpr that directly connects to the fuel rail. These do not have any provisions for directly putting a gauge on the regulator. Therefore, you have to put the gauge on top of the fuel filter. Well, I plane to eventually buy the SS fuel lab filter kit from...
  38. Vegas Smith

    Throttle body plate orientation

    Hello folks, I'm rebuilding my throttle body and I noticed the plate isn't sitting at 90 degrees. If appears to be slanted maybe 2 degrees. I don't know if you can tell from the pictures. This orientation appears to be controlled by some type of sensor on throttle body which I can't find the...
  39. Vegas Smith

    1G Need help with 1G Race ETS intercooler piping

    Hello folks, I just bought a 3" intercooler from ETS. I didn't realize that my current pipping for my SBR/Kinetic wouldn't work. The outlet piping on the ets core is about 5 inches shorter so of course my piping wont reach out the engine bay that far. I was wondering if anyone knew the...
  40. Vegas Smith

    Do I have the SBR/Kinetic FMIC endtank leak?

    Looks like my old (bought used for $100) SBR/kinetic FMIC core has looks on the endtank welds facing away from the car. Are these easy to repair? Can any I just take it to any welder and have them fix it? Are the cores even worth keeping? Thanks.
  41. Vegas Smith

    1G Timing dot not showing up under timing light..

    Hello, I'm trying to set my timing to 5 degrees and I hooked up the timing light only to notice that the white timing dot was jumping around. I realized I didn't ground the connector on the firewall so I went ahead and did that. Afterwards, I wasn't able to locate the timing dot anymore. I...
  42. Vegas Smith

    1G Cant find control lever/shift lever part number 1G AWD

    I'm trying to find the part number for a 1G AWD 91+ control lever/shift lever. I have looked in the service manual and on the web and I cant find anything. Thanks for any help.
  43. Vegas Smith

    Tokico vs OEM master cylinder? Same?

    The Tokico and OEM clutch master cylinder share the exact same part number (MB555133), therefore, is it safe to say they are EXACTLY the same? I mean, hell, one is $130 and one is $60. I've read through posts from years back where someone said they were exactly the same. Any current info on...
  44. Vegas Smith

    New engine start: oil pressure maxs out then bottms out

    Hello, I'm starting my car for the first time (somewhat), and I noticed that the oil pressure gauge maxes out after a few seconds then continues to bottom out and the dummy light comes on. At that point I got scared and turned the car off. So this is about a 15 second span. I have hooked up the...
  45. Vegas Smith

    1G ECU wires for EGR and barometric are cut on my ecu

    I'm trying to find out the cranking problem on my talon for first time start-up and I discovered these issues:1)I notice that ecu wire 16 for barometric pressure sensor is cut and dangling. Why would this wire be cut? The car has SD hooked up with gm-iat and gm map hooked up. There is also an...
  46. Vegas Smith

    1G This is an electrical short, right?

    I trying to start my car for the first time( bought if from a guy with bad engine). Here are some observations1) Brand new starter. Brand new battery fully charged.2) Turbo timer reads 12.4v then dips to 8-9 when I turn the key to start3) Oil pressure gauge maxs out when I put the key in...
  47. Vegas Smith

    1G How to fix the 1G door /panel bind

    I'm having the issue where the door binds with the front driver's side panel when you open the door. I've read that you can adjust the door, but I have no idea how you could do that. The hinge that bolts the door to chassis dose not move at all. Thanks for any help.
  48. Vegas Smith

    1G Thoughts on moving radiator fans to other side of radiator?

    Hello, I couldn't find any information on moving my slim mishimoto fans to the intercooler side of my mishioto radiator. I've heard of someone doing it. I love to save space so I was wondering if anyone has done this and what are the pros and cons of doing it. I currently run a 16g setup but...
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