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  1. General Running E85/91 Octane in a tuned for 91 setup: Pro/Cons?

    Hello,I have a 99 Eclipse currently tuned for running 91 Octane. Everything included, she dyno'd at about 380HP 550 CC Fuel Injectors EVO III 16 big turbo at around 28 pounds of boostAnyways, I am JUST outside of emissions for my state, and my mechanic suggested running a mix of E85 and...
  2. 2G How critical is this?

    Appreciate the feedbackI would think inner tie rods as well as the boots. If I am gonna get in there, might as well do it all right? How big a project we talking here? A weekend? A month? Would I need a lift or could I get away with just a jack and stands? Ive never worked on these systems for...
  3. 2G How critical is this?

    99 GST Spyder I recently had a ball joint give out, resulting in my cv axle and wheel basically coming apartI got it into the shop, fixed it up They mentioned the tie rods had some play The issue was that, at least for sources they were willing to use, they couldn't find tie rods, and would...
  4. FIAV fast idle air valve

    My idle is fine during warmupThe only idle issue I have is surging when the engine is hot and I get stuck in stop-and-go traffic I think thats due to my throttle cable needing adjustment
  5. FIAV fast idle air valve

    Yes, thats what im referring toHmmmSo I dont need to worry about it? Should I put a cap on it?If, for whatever reason, the PO didnt block/loop it, or at least not properly, what symptoms would there be?I do have idle surging when the engine is hot, and I get stuck in stop and go traffic...
  6. FIAV fast idle air valve

    And should it be hooked up, or should I get a seal on itIts the piece dead-center of the image, slightly outta focus Here is another image to help get a reference of where this is exactlyThanks for any info! If you need anything else to answer, just let me know
  7. 2G Idle surging, only when hot and stuck in stop-and-go traffic

    Think I simply need a new throttle cable then?
  8. 2G Would like an opinion on some small projects im considering this summer (2g DSM)

    I actually haventIll have to look that up, not sure how much work that isIm not particularly adept at wiring
  9. 2G Idle surging, only when hot and stuck in stop-and-go traffic

    Forgive the oncoming wall of text- im trying to provide all the details of the quirks surrounding this behaviourSo ive had the car for over 6 years, and to my memory this surge behaviour has always been there, BUT, since up until recently I never worked a "traditional" job (was Military...
  10. 2G Would like an opinion on some small projects im considering this summer (2g DSM)

    Ive just not touched it due to previous SEVERE overheating issues leaving me paranoid about even the slightest increase in my heat gauge
  11. 2G Would like an opinion on some small projects im considering this summer (2g DSM)

    Project may have been the wrong termMore small tasksYeah, primarily just cleanin up the engine bay of unnecessary clutter
  12. 2G Would like an opinion on some small projects im considering this summer (2g DSM)

    I dI do have a Mishimoto front mount intercoolerBoth radiator fans are brand new and functionDo you see any issue with removing the AC compressor?
  13. 2G Would like an opinion on some small projects im considering this summer (2g DSM)

    Hello everybody,Ive got a 2g DSM GST-Spyder thats both a daily, but also a project (Thankfully she has been fairly reliable over the course of my ownership)While ive not really done anything major other than keeping up with maintenance over the last 6 years, ive started considering doing the...
  14. General Sticky ECU situation

    Hey there folks, so im in a bit of a bind right now, as my car is in desperate need of a tune, yet nobody can seem to actually access my ECU Here is what I knowThe car had a NEW factory ECU installed, and as far as im aware, no aftermarket tune was done to it The car seemed to drive fine as it...
  15. Spyder Coolant Overflow Tank question (99 Eclipse GST Spyder)

    That LOOKS like the stuff I used Was putting it on with a buddy and he was saying the same thingThe only thing is NOW, the cap is covered in that crap I could keep layering it, I suppose But its ugly af, and id rather replace
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