Well everyone, the popular brand EPN has discontinued making their revised 3mm HLA/lifters for our engines. Their valves and guides I would assume are to follow shortly. I know this as I contacted "engnbldr" on eBay asking about lifter availability and he gave me this message:With that...

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Maybe I'm missing the thread (if it exists), on where we're to look for new shifter cables? Checked Extreme PSI and did a little looking on Google; no dice.Someone thought it was a good idea to replace the bushings in the cable ends with bearings. Then they didn't take care of them so they...

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So over the past month (maybe longer), I have been looking for the upper transmission bracket off of a 1g FWD/AWD automatic AKA F4A33 or W4A33. I have gotten nowhere and I find this very hard to believe. I know there are plenty of you out there running 1g automatics. I know some of you have...

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So I've had a 1994 Dodge Colt for awhile. I bought it hoping to place a 4g63 in it. The time has come..or so I believe. My issues; the Colt is an OBD1 car and the engine plus wiring harness I have is for a 2g. What I need to do is figure out how and what part of a body harness I need to remove...

Awhile back the center bolt to my B&M broke. I gave the remnants to a buddy that was in school for tool and die machining. He made me a replacement then threw both away after getting pissed at me for some stupid reason.What I am curious about is if someone with a B&M short throw would be able...

We've got a '93 TSi AWD with 1,000cc PTE injectors, a 20g, HKS 272s and a few other things done. Our issue lies in the fueling. No matter what we do with 'link (V2), we cannot change the way the injectors are acting. The car runs around 11.8ish-12.6ish according to the AEM UEGO. No worries on...

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A lot of this is going to be transferred from a different forum. I will just be changing things as I see fit. Here we go!I believe I got this car Sunday, June 27th at what once was the "Sport Compact & Jags Diesel weekend" at Brainerd Internation Raceway (BIR), in Brainerd, MN. This car was...

A buddy picked up a '94 TSi AWD yesterday and it needs some slight adjustment. I was going to give it a try but I am having an issue getting connected. I have the correct cable and adapter. I have the key turned to the on position as well.These are what I have downloaded:Windows (complete...

So I swapped my '95 TSi AWD's interior from the brownish interior it had to black and tan. Specifically the dash has been in and out a few times. First to swap, then to remove the heater core and fan(s), then to remove the rest of the ducting.The cluster lights turn on, the fuel and oil...

So in the state of Minnesota you can take a few different tests for different kinds of colleges. State colleges, technical colleges, etc. I'm sure most states do. A few months back I took what is called the Accuplacer. This test has MANY variants based on the type of college you're going to...

Who has them? Who drives them? What do you drive? Do you mod yours? Throw up some pictures!As for me, I am currently looking at a '01 2500 Cummins flatbed with a few little things done to it. I'm having a tough time deciding if I should spring on it as I have a lot of people around me telling...

So today I am headed to pick up an Eclipse Spyder with full engine, trans. and suspension for $600. It is going to be a parts car for my Colt's 4g63t swap. The car ran but the owner says the coil packs are blown. He says he believes the ECU is what did it.For the 4g63 swap I need the engine...

Here is a problem my friend has/had in his '95 GSX he picked up. If the car was idling and you pushed the clutch in and went to put it into gear, it was almost as if you hadn't pushed the clutch in. The transmission would grind and if I remember correctly, rarely would go into gear like this. It...

I have read one thread somewhat pertaining to this. It threw me for a loop however because it was for a 4g64 out of a Galant rather than just a 4g63.Any who, I plan on starting a semi-build for the engine to swap into my Talon in the near future (a year or less hopefully). What I am a tad...

As you can see from the picture, the shaft snapped or something. This was for my friend's 6 bolt swapped GSX he bought a few months back. We are doing a nice little over-haul to the engine (intake/exhaust manifold gaskets, turbo gaskets, cleaning up the wiring, timing belt, water pump etc.).I...

My car has been giving me some problems recently with running lean after certain time spent at WOT. Now while dealing with that problem, the one I am about to explain arrived.Friday August 31st I was on my way to get my senior pictures taken for school. I got in my car and let it warm up for...

My car (1999 GS-T) has had a problem with running lean every since I got it. It does not run lean all the time however.Up until a few months ago, when the car started to run lean; you were screwed. The only way to get the car to stop running lean was to remove the negative terminal from the...

So about a month ago I realized my front brakes were shot. Over $200 in and new rotors, calipers, and pads the car seemed fine.As soon as I drove it though I could hear like a rubbing sound. I thought the car just had to get used to the new pads. Well this is obviously not the case. Just...

So about a week ago a friend of mine bought a TSi AWD for dirt cheap. The owner was an idiot. He tore the plug wires and IC piping off. That was about it. Once my friend and I got those two things squared away, we realized the car wasn't getting any fuel. We pulled the pump/hanger to replace the...

The car is a 1995 Eagle Talon TSi AWD Automatic. It has a rattle from 3,000RPMs on up. 4,000RPMs is when it is REALLY audible.I noticed it while the car was idling. Then it faded away. After driving the car and getting on the gas a little bit, I noticed that while doing so (getting on the...

There is a junkyard about an hour away from where I live that has a '93 Talon N/T with 191,xxx miles on it. The engine is literally all there. If all goes well, I may have a new project on my plate soon and the engine in this car would be a great starting point.The problem is though; they...

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The original owner of my Talon let a mouse make its home in the car before I bought it. I have pulled most of the nest out. I know there has to be more though, because the car smells...Badly.Now I know the only way to take everything apart to clean it thoroughly, is to take the whole dash...

After having my 1995 TSi AWD for over a year now, I have probably only put 1,300 miles on it, IF that. In the short time I have driven the car; I have noticed the steering is a bit off.I can turn the wheel a few degrees to the left or right, and the car will go nowhere. I could move it left...

I plan on running an HX35 in my 2g soon. The plan for the bottom end is to change out bearings, water pump, eliminate the BS. Then install some ARP L19s. I am keeping the stock pistons and rods.Now when it comes to fuel I am a little lost. I have a FPR and a Walbro 255HP. Right now I also...

So as some of you may know I have been planning a 2.3L stroker engine build. I have the block, crank and a few other odds and ends, but I still need to have the block machined, get mainstuds, pistons, rods and just a bunch of stuff. Everyone around me seems to be getting to me though. My mom...

A few years ago a local guy "built" an engine for another local to this area. He got all the money, and just built the engine. Then he put it into the guys car. Then when the owner (of the car, and engine) left for Thanksgiving...well, let's just say the guy who built the engine, didn't pay much...

Has anyone ever heard of these valves? I have a friend on Facebook who is selling a set (intake and exhaust), for $115 shipped to me. I thought "Cool; cheap Stainless Steel valves, they are 1mm oversized, and they are new!".Then I got to thinking.. I tried looking them up and could not find...

Alright guys, you may have seen my numerous threads about whether or not I should build my 2gb GS-T, 2ga TSi AWD, or my '91 TSi AWD shell; but it has come down to this.The 2gb is a cool car, but I do not want to go about the hassle of doing an AWD swap; as easy as it may be. It will simply...

Alright, I am writing a research paper on Diamond Star Motors. For all of you that are familiar with how you BEGIN the process of writing a research paper, I have 23 sources/note cards, thus far.I need help from the DSM community on my subtopics. This is the idea I have as of now...

Hey everyone, I have a chance at getting either a TiAL Sport QR BOV or an HKS SSQV4 for around $50, both will be brand new. However, I have heard things about how you have to tune your car around the HKS. As for the TiAL, well...I haven't heard much negative at all. lolThe main point for...

Alright, I have done some looking around and have had no luck finding what I need.Today I bought what I believe is a fake HKS SSQV. I took it apart to fix what I could obviously see was wrong. When I tried to put it back together, the big nut on the back twisted off most of the threads on...

Alright, I am not even taking the time to search this because it is too late and I need to be able to sleep. lolI have a 1991 TSi AWD. I have a friend in Wisconsin that was willing to hook me up with one for free. He cannot find it and assumes it made it's way to a dump somwhere. SO, I plan...

I just so happened to be on Ebay and thought about intake manifolds. I am going to be building myself a 2.3L stroker and thought "Heck, an aftermarket intake manifold would not only look cool, but I am sure it would help get some more air into the engine!". So I set off on a little search.I...

It has come down to this decision. I need ideas because I honestly do not know.I have a friend with a E.3 16g; it's real, I checked the numbers. He wants $250 for it. I know 16g's are great turbos. MAYBE people use them.I also know of places I can get an HX35 for close to the same price...

(The post(s) below are all taken from other forums [all postings were originally made by me], it just makes it easier to copy and paste them in rather than remaking everything. So, enjoy).*Now I don't know if this is even the right place to post this but I'll try* 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse...

I have been contemplating making this thread for a while now. I finally have decided I need help choosing which direction to go with these cars of mine. I have three cars, and I simply CANNOT decide which one I would like to build. Now quickly I will show a picture or two of each car just to...

I am not sure if this is the correct section for this post/question. If it is not, I apologize in advance.Last month I bought a 1991 Talon TSi AWD and the original owner started "seam welding" the engine bay. I've searched and come to the conclusion it is to strengthen the frame to make the...

Alright guys, let's get into this.About a year ago my dad bought me this 1995 Eagle Talon TSi AWDThen a few weeks later my dad seen this car at a local auction and bought it. 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-TI was...lost when it came to words. Here I was, 15, and my dad...

Hey everyone, I have been thinking about the engine set-up for my '91 TSi AWD. Its a shell as of now. It needs quite a bit of body work. I thought I might as well build the engine while the engine bay gets painted and such.Now, I am looking at getting a 2.3L stroker. My original plans...

Alright guys; this Saturday I plan on buying a 1ga TSi AWD. Its engine bay has been stripped along with the interior. I get all the parts as far as front fenders, hood, ect etc. But here is where I have recently been...iffy.The guy said he would include an engine and trans for $400 extra...

As some of you may know, I had a scare with my GS-T. For those of you who don't know, I thought the head gasket had gone. It turned out it was the radiator cap (ROFL). Feel free to :tease:.After I found out the radiator cap was the problem I didn't really mess with the car. I had planned to...

I have read though around 4-6 threads about HKS cams and haven't really gotten' my answer. So here is my question:Do HKS cam (272/272), require any modification to the head (such as aftermarket springs, retainers, valves etc.)?Thanks!

My dad bought my 1999 Eclipse GS-T from a local auction he is allowed to buy from (he possess a dealers license in the state of MN). The car HAD 152,9xx miles on it when we originally got it. I drove it until the timing belt tensioner started letting go. Then my dad had the timing belt...

I have looked at many "how to" threads and they all tell you what to do and how to do it except; how to get the small vacuum line onto a T-fitting that you connect to the larger vacuum line.When I was at a parts store that sells gauges they couldn't think of anything that would take...