www.vfaq.comPlease take the 20 minutes to replace the stud before you bash the members of this board.Blake

www.vfaq.com for fuel pump re-wire.Not sure on just buying the cartridge.Blake

Hmmm, maybe for a 2g...The 16g will bolt right up, and if you keep the boost down no fuel mods are required (though i wouldnt do it without at least re-wiring). Also, where'd you find the 16g for 420? most places are around 600...Blake

400 bucks IF your core is still useable. Mine was destroyed, so i had to buy a sourced center diff then they machined it to accept the extra 2 spider gears.When I bought the car the transfer case and 2/3 of the driveshaft had been removed... because the diff was toast. I've read that the...

Well the flapper itself is internal to the turbo, can't inspect that without taking the O2 housing off. There's a sort-of bell shaped thing attached to the left side of the turbo, underneath the intake pipes, that's the wastegate. There's a metal arm that comes out of that and is attached to a...

No, i was actually just using the simple intake leak tester from vfaq.com to find intake leaks. I assume that the motor can be pressurized for at least a few seconds to find any more leaks... guess I could be wrong there!Blake

www.vfaq.comSounds like Caps to me... open up your ECU and see if the caps are leaking everywhere, only guess I've got. (and NO idea if it would effect the trans)Blake

Trying to fix my 14b's crappy spool (3500 rpm 12psi) I built a leak-tester, 4 leaks total; 3 my fault and one from 12yr old hose =pAnyway I got everything patched together with no leaks in the intake system, but I couldn't pressurize the engine, air was escaping through the vent on the side...

Check out www.vfaq.com and build yourself an intake leak tester. If that doesn't help visually check your manifold and turbo... also make sure the wastegate arm is still attached.Good luck Blake

Boost leak... build an intake leak tester (www.vfaq.com) Should be easy to spot.Blake

A side note... while lifter tick won't hurt your car it CAN hurt performance. You'll see the term phantom knock thrown around a lot, this is any noise/vibration that the knock sensor is hearing as actual knock. If it picks up enough timing and eventually boost will retard. In extreme cases the...

If it's the "infamous" dsm tap, then it's just lifter tap, no biggy.I don't know what he means by getting rid of it with a fuel comp. Only semi-successful method I've heard of is replacing with the later model of lifters.Blake

Man, that's a find! If the timing belt hasn't been replaced (or you aren't sure) have it replaced!Only thing I can think of.Blake

Whatever you do... get some fluid in there immediately. You don't want it locking on you.Just fyi... My dealer replaced the transfer case and seal under the recall but not the yoke... guess what, still leaks. The VFAQ is more thorough than any dealer will be.Blake

My car's running strong right at 120k, Only major maintenance was a tranny rebuild and timing belt replacement about 1k miles ago.Depends a lot on the car itself. i think these cars CAN be reliable, but if you beat on them (and you will) they'll beat back. Buy a low end honda/toyota if you...

This is a damn good point. Hitting a brick wall every 10 ft. wouldn't be fun =)Blake

If you mean, why doesn't it show boost while revving when stopped, that's because your engine isn't building any boost. There isn't enough pressure without load to build boost with the turbo.Blake

Evo =)I agree with LarryD though... he needs to watch things since the 16g will be pushing another 100 or so cfm.No mods required, but monitoring equipment I'd consider a must!Blake

Any Mitsu dealer + your VIN = answer

Good deal... the transfer case one is a must. Even with my new one it leaks persistently when the car is jacked up, have to top it off at each oil change.Blake

Here's a few things to check:Turbo shaft wobble: Take the intake hose off the turbo compressor and wiggle the turbo shaft. 1/4 " side to side should be expected, ANY In and Out play means a rebuild or replacement sooner than later. more of a bargaining point.Leaks: They all leak, check...

www.roadraceengineering.com for 16g install kits.Blake

Some people can do this, some can't. When you vent to atm with the stock MAF you create a super rich condition when shifting, usually creating a big puffy cloud of black smoke. I've also heard of idle problems, but if you aren't having any problems I say go for it.Blake

Some more info would be helpful...all the time? only under boost? only WOT? any smoke?Being overly rich can cause knock too (I believe), my bet is on an intake leak. Could be one of your O2 sensors as well... never hurts to change them.Blake

4500 rpm, clutch slip and gas. Repeat until satisifed or you need a new clutch =)Blake

Are these quotes from a Mitsu/Chrysler dealer? Find out EXACTLY what parts need to be installed and order them from partznet.com. If you call them and say you're part of Club DSM they'll knock another 10% off their prices. I don't know about the labor but I'd call around, see if you can't find...

How cute, would a mod please DELETE the url above. If anyone clicks on it, just go into task manager and kill iexplore.exe.Blake

Oh man that sucks =(Used parts: www.dsmtrader.comNew parts: www.partznet.commay be a better idea to get a local glass shop do the windshield, but there are always lots of guys parting out 1g's on dsmtrader.Blake

A spike occurs when there is lag between the time your turbo makes the desired boost and the time the wastegate is opened to maintain it. The lag allows the turbo to spool more air than is intended, but only until the wastegate opens fully.For instance; When I first installed my TurboXS MBC...

Ludachris is correct, I had two things pooling oil in my plug well: Oil Cap and a hairline crack in the valve cover. New cap and a little J-B Weld fixed it right up.Blake

http://www.roadraceengineering.com/eclturbos.htmThe small 16g turbo fits in your price range, is a direct bolt-on and (I would think) provide a good boost in power even on the rest of the stock equipment.Another possibility is to get a used 14b/16g from www.dsmtrader.comBut I just...

00:50.1 5293 39 8 52.65 0.98 0 00:50.5 5703 42 10 44.79 0.98 000:53.5 5410 69 9 94.3 0.94 000:58.8 5453 104 8 98.62 0.92 0 00:59.1 5531 104 9 98.62 0.9 0Might want to try richening things up b/n 5000 - 5500. This is the only area timing was being pulled, maybe you're...

I appreciate the correction ;)

From my understanding we actually us a CBV - Compressor Bypass Valve. I don't know the diff b/n CBV, bov, pop-off, etc. Or if there is any difference.You're right about the un-metered air when venting to the atmosphere, this causes a problem on OUR cars because of the MAF. Cars with map...

Turns out to be lubricant for the system, no biggie. ;)

Ok, i de-pressurized everything via this valve.I go to unhook the two lower lines from the condensor and this semi-thick nasty smelling clear liquid started coming out... the A/C hasn't been used in a long time, any ideas? i thought freon was a gas.Thanks, Blake

You mean peak-hold/warning gauges. The peak-hold works as stated above. The warning is another feature; you set a point where you want a warning light to go off. The Greddy egt I ordered also has a warning wire that can be used to attach to a buzzer so it goes off when you're over the pre-set...

Does it occur only when you're turning or going straight as well?If only when turning it sounds like CV joints... but your car isn't that old...I don't know squat about 2g's but maybe the lower ball joint recall? (just a guess)Blake

jdmawd... Are you running the 12&13 on the stock radiator? And by continous do you mean they run ALL the time, regardless of temp... Or that when the temp turns them on they both run. Last one... did you move the P/S line? Just curious because I'm planning on the IRC street core as well for a...

Alright I've got my car apart to port the exhman, turbo and o2. The A/C is bad so I want to tear everything out, anyone have a good vfaq on it? I just bought a digicam and will put it to good use... but another guide would be helpful.Blake

Just replacing the UICP with a Dejon piece made it loud enough for a few ppl to comment about mine during autocrossing... If you want something to scare ppl you'll have to go aftermarket.Blake

Lots of free mods to keep you busy =) www.vfaq.comAnd when you're ready to spend some cash: http://dsmtuners.com/parts-guide/Blake

ummm... wow, that's just... wow ;)

On the turbos you just loosen and move the CAS... not sure about the NT's...Blake

My 15x7 Volks scale at 9lbs per wheel :DCourse I didn't buy them new!!

How much do they weigh?

You kidding? Don't change a DAMN thing!!Let them sell millions of them... as long as it helps them justify bringing the EVO in all it's glory I could care less.Blake

I'll put it this way... I bought my 6spd Celica off the lot without ever driving a standard, I'd never buy an auto in a sporty car!Learning how to drive standard takes a little practice and time, but is SO worth it. For a little perspective.. in Europe autos are the rarity, standards are the...

Every car is going to be different. If I boost over 12psi I start seeing knock and my car gets SLOWER. Granted, I have to consider heat-soaked runs autoxing, a little different than 1/4 blasts =) Bottom line, get a logger, the best mod you'll ever make.Blake

A few things: Be SURE he's using genuine Mitsu parts for the seals, timing AND balance belts, all-new tensioners and a water pump for shits and giggles (78 bucks at partznet.com). I'd read up on vfaq.com how to do the swap, things like getting the balance shafts in phase, etc. will make alot...