As soon as I start the car the aftermarket autometer gauge will start showing temperature readings that are anywhere from 50 to 70 degrees hotter than what the car is actually at. I used my temperature laser gun to check the whole car and the gauge will be anywhere from 50 to 70 degrees hotter...

Just curious how many DSM folks are in the hoosier state are still on here.

I finally got the drive axles and hubs out of the car. I had to take the steering knuckles off and put it on a vice and use an aceteline torch and a sludge hammer with a aluminum punch to get them out. After work well done the kit I had of performance driveshafts had wheel bearings that had the...

I hooked up with this women online. She was 31 years old and she stayed at my house for about a week. Not very knowledgeable of cars. She was talking and texting this guy. When she fell asleep I took her phone and the guy was sending her pictures of himself saying that he loved her and stuff. I...

I was out sand blasting in my garage and my engine was in my house. I walked through the doorway no sand was coming off of me. Somehow sand made its way into the valve train area of my engine. Not very much of it you couldnt even notice it from a couple of feet away you have to be within a foot...

Even though this is more of a debate it still is something useful for the community. I have purchased the Fel-pro engine(Upper and lower) gasket kit. They did not include all of the gaskets needed and it really is a pain and a time consumption to find them. First off, they do not label any of...

Sounds dumb as can be but I painted my valve cover chrome then decided to use engine temp clear coat and the color lost its chrome and became a gray. I put the clear coat a day after I painted my valve cover. Do you have to let it cure for a week to have that mirror glisten? Do you have to heat...

Now in the Haynes manual and even on the seal it says not to lubricate it. I already lubricated it and malleted the rear main already before I caught that notice. My question is if it is lubricated what will happen? Will a oil leak start?

okay, so I know you have to get the camshafts to be lined up were the lines meet both camshafts but does it have to be exactly a 180 degrees from each other. I notice the cams move four seprate times when your turning them and it doesnt exactly line up a 180 degrees but they do touch each other...

Update I did find one in South Dakota.

I am getting a 1971 chevelle with an open 12 bolt. The owner said he thinks it has 383 gearing my question is this. I am planning on buying a powertrax differential that makes both wheels turn at the same time but would the transmition gearing make a problem if it was actually a 4.11? I dont...

Now I bought arp head studs and a main studs kit but is it absolutely needed to get performance bolts for the Cam bearing caps, exhaust manifold and the intake manifold? Also as for the plumbing is it absolutely needed to re route the vaccum lines if your goals are planning on running over 450...

Just wondering what certain loctite(red, blue etc..) or threadlocker I should use on the 420a engine and focusing on the timing section because I am on that. Should I use any loctite on the camgear bolts or other bolts that are for any of the timing components? Any links would be helpful or a...

okay I have an inch pound torqe wrench that the lowest it reads is 120. I need 107 inch pounds, would 120 put my engine at risk I cannot get 107 to really work at all.

Will the Crane dual channel/electronic trigger work with the PF to support 27 psi on a GT3582R? I am getting the PF I talked to Bill hahn jr so dont recommend the MSNS. Anyways will this work with the PF?

I have the Crower stage 2 turbogrind cams and Fidanza adjustable cam gears will setting up the timing be the same as the stock camshafts at 180 degrees? If not any links would be helpful and advise. Thanks

Man so I get a mapp gas torch and a propane torch to try to get those driveshaft axles out and what do you know a brown recluse spider comes down from a web strand and goes on the front of the engine bay. My hood is off my car to help you guys picture this and I decide to say with the hell with...

I meant the drive axle shaft. Okay, so I took off the rims, Took off the bolt that hooks up to the driveshaft on the hub and the cotton pin. I took out the tranny but no matter how hard I try I can not hit the driveshaft out with a brass mallet. I dont know what the deal is with this. Is there...

Man, I have spent the last 3 years buying up 20 thousand dollars worth of performance parts(engine, drivetrain, suspension and management). Everytime I work on this project by myself I look past little things that my stepdad(an ex performance chevy small block and muscle car mechanic) will see...

Well, I done it this time. I really need you guys more than ever now. After trying to tighten down the cambearing cap bolts(the 10mm ones) on the 420a(4g63 guys can relate to this I need everybody!) I some how broke the 10mm socket. Then I got another one , problem was the bolt was stripped...

Alrighty, I am wanting to know the torque foot pounds of the ARP main studs. I have lost my paper that has that information. Also, there is two different sizes of bolts that go on the main bearing caps. Question 2 of this are the torque specs the same? Last, Do not and I mean do not post the...

A lot of you guys have used race gas but it is never listed which octane rating you guys were using. So my question is this is 110 octane pushing these cars too far? I have my engine rebuilt with low compression pistons and a lot of mods to help cool this thing down but is 110 octane going to be...

I got it set up for direct deposit W2s. I need the money so I can buy a aluminum radiator and pay for a transmition rebuild. How long does this usually take?

Bugati this lambo that well dsm that shizt out of here. Brent Rau was able to do 202 miles per hour in a dsm in a 1/4 mile but I wonder if there is any other top end guys here that could help me out. Post up the some of the highest top end speeds of a modified dsm to show that there precious...

with all this power going on I need to upgrade the alternator to save some high end hp. Anyways will the neon alternator fit on the 420a eclipse? Reason asking is there is an aftermarket alternator that offers 270 amps. This will definitely be a good modification

This is different for everybody but did a custom geared performance tranny make a big or decent difference on your times? Or did you notice it?

I was wondering if you guys could awnser these questions and more things that most would not know. You do have to wear a helmet correct? You can not have a passenger correct? Once the Go light comes on does the clock start from there or does it start when your car starts going?

Really never got into this area but now I am going to. Did not know a better area to put this discussion. With the GT35R turbo I have and my head modifications what would be a good redline RPM? could my engine handle 9000 rpm? here is my modifications.DSM Info Bolt-on Modifications...

WHats anybodys thoughts on a Shepherd transmission? Do they put a good 1/3 of a second on a 1/4? what is the gear ratio? All of these questions I was wondering if it is worth getting.

Sorry if this violates any rules. Also I realise there is like a war against the muscle cars and vice versa but I was wondering if anybody is versatile like me and has a domestic v8?

Now this is very controversial and different from everyone but how much better 1/4 drag times have you guys have seen increase from a top street tire to slicks?(my guess is a second but I dont know). What is the top rated street tires in your all opinion and what is the top rated drag slicks...

Love that f-ing movie to death. Man those were the good ole days with Chris Tucker and Ice Cube. I recently just talked to Rap artist K-dee(CIA,NWA and Lenchmob former member of). His music video hittin corners was in the middle of the movie.

Okay gentleman, For anyone who is friends with me on here or knows that I was in the building process I will update that the head, Block, waterpump and oil pump are all one:hellyeah: and now I am on the timing assembly. Any tips, advise, techniques, problems or things to clear up any problems...

This is for a friend who has this. Where is the fuel cutoff? I tried searching nothing on here and google, Diagrams would be helpful.

Someone told me there is a way to reroute some of the vaccum lines to help spool up the turbo? Is this even true and if so how do you do it? Explain and find a diagram if possible.

Okay, I bought a lower gasket set from Fel-pro a while back and now that I have got to the engine rebuilding(after purchasing everything), I am now nervous to put what I think is the bedplate gasket o-ring. The only thing that has the right diameter to fit in place is a cylinder shaped o-ring...

Okay, this post is going to be hard to follow but this question is also for 4g63 people as well a matter of fact your help will be as helpful as the 420a guy in this question so I do need you. When I bought my car it was not running a guy with a 420a turboed eclipse cut me a deal for a trade for...

Just wanting to know the main things to know about the correct pressure on a turbine pressure gauge and any relating information on reading a compressor map. Thanks guys

A lot of sources say the generall VE of a 4 valve engine is 85 percent. But with pep valves 1mm +, a Fully rebuilt head and cams, adjustable cam gears, MSD spark timing, Greddy cool air intake, 63mm throttle body and an OBX intake manifold that I got ported, polished and the flange resurfaced to...

I am reading Turbo real world high performance. I did not realise how much there is to just the turbo till I started reading about a week ago. From the formulas to convert 1997cc to cubic inches and finding your CFM. It is definitely a dedicated mans game. I am trying to understand this portion...

Mitsubishi Eclipse GST - GTA San Andreas - YouTube I give the creative guy that. Also anyone play any of the Socom series?:cool:

Just wanted to know some of the people my age group.

I think this is appropriate for anyone new for engine management systems. I was wondering good knowledgeable books for tuning that I could buy on amazon. There is a book right here in this link. Is this worth buying or is there more books available? Or is there a guide/book besides manual for...

Hello community, To get this started I realise the FMU or SFMU size is all based upon how much boost you plan to run along with the fuel management system you plan to run. All I am asking you guys is should I get the FMU in the 1:1(or what size) or should I get the SFMU(Youll see why I bring...

I have a few unidentified bolts I would like to be helped with identifying. Please post up if you even have an idea on an area that some of these bolts could be at.If the video does not work go here to this link Brian Needs help.wmv - YouTube

Hello community, I am about to start cleaning the parts and do a total engine rebuild I just bought my last part I needed. I am wanting some concerns on doing the engine rebuild or watchouts or pointers on doing the engine rebuild things to watch out for. I know how to put it together but I just...

Before I do my rebuild should I get aftermarket engine mounts? My car is capable of running 400-500 hp. Thank you community.

Hello Community, I am planning on running 20 psi after I break my engine in. I am rebuilding my car right now and I would like to ask. I have a rebuilt engine and I would like to find ways to prevent fuel cut-fuel problems. I have a walbro 255 ph fuel pump and I plan on using the Hahn Portfueler...

Hello community, I am planning on running 20 psi on the hahn portfueler system. Look at my profile to get a good idea. I have a built engine and I was wondering what ignition box to control spark timing I should get? Also Hahn talks in ridles(doesnt tell me the price) and I was wondering how...

Hello community, I had on order the Fidanza 3.2 clutch kit and it was on back order for a long time. So I decided to call and see what was going on. Apparently, Fidanza lost their manufacturing companies. So I was searching for any in stock. The reason I was looking for the Fidanza clutches is...