thach
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- Nov 13, 2010
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Buffalo,
New_York
I recently just purchased a 1997 GSX to be my summer car. It's nice so far, although I've only driven it a mile from my house to my super secret storage facility (got there without a problem!). Plans are to fix it up a bit over the winter before the snow melts, then get it on the road and go from there.
There are currently a few issues such as:
-has ebay turbo
-some oil line to turbo leaks
-idles a littler on the lean side (15.0-15.5)
-belts squeal upon start up
-exhaust blows white smoke at idle (not completely sure on this one...my guess is it's burning oil?)
I will essentially return the mechanical aspects back to stock, i.e. T25, stock injectors, etc. for reliablity's sake. Also, I'll upgrade in the future and I'd like some reference point to compare to...stock would be ideal.
All in all, this is my first DSM, I've only own Hondas and Nissans. Just checking in and hoping to get a few pointers here and there. I'm also stoked to be a part of the forum now that I finally got the car! I was lurking for a few weeks.
Any input on the white smoke would be cool. It's a white-gray color, doesn't smell sweet or anything.
Any other issues I should look for? I've taken note of quite a few, mostly small ones.
And here are some pics of the car...albeit shitty, but pictures nonetheless!
There are currently a few issues such as:
-has ebay turbo
-some oil line to turbo leaks
-idles a littler on the lean side (15.0-15.5)
-belts squeal upon start up
-exhaust blows white smoke at idle (not completely sure on this one...my guess is it's burning oil?)
I will essentially return the mechanical aspects back to stock, i.e. T25, stock injectors, etc. for reliablity's sake. Also, I'll upgrade in the future and I'd like some reference point to compare to...stock would be ideal.
All in all, this is my first DSM, I've only own Hondas and Nissans. Just checking in and hoping to get a few pointers here and there. I'm also stoked to be a part of the forum now that I finally got the car! I was lurking for a few weeks.
Any input on the white smoke would be cool. It's a white-gray color, doesn't smell sweet or anything.
Any other issues I should look for? I've taken note of quite a few, mostly small ones.
And here are some pics of the car...albeit shitty, but pictures nonetheless!
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