you can arc the spark plugs to something in your engine bay to check for spark when you pull them with the coil pack.

Depending on your system you would need an appropriate watt AMP. unless you are running more than 1 sub or a crazy setup almost any 1000watt amp should be enough. you shouldn't need a capacitor.For channels, some two channel amps have a default channel for a sub. You can use a four channel...

Run the power line and the speaker wires on opposite sides of the car to reduce electrical interference. :hellyeah:

So I found a junkyard car that I'm going to pull my non turbo 1g engine from. 169k miles. The car doesn't have a lot of body damage so I'm hoping the engine isn't the reason it's at a junk yard.It looks good from the outside. I'm going to check the timing belt, oil for metal shavings, and...

Yeah. I think I'm going to have mine mounted the same as in the car but in the back. =)

Nice! Just added you. Is that yellow car your dune buggy or a locost?Just read the build page! Dude. That's incredible work. I'm hoping mine will look half as good.Also, how much for that vw trans? :)

I like them because I heard they are fast and reliable. Looking to get into the 4G63 game.However, this thread has a lot of people saying they blew their engines. Should I be worried?

That's a good point. If I do find a nice car I would probably give the shell to someone here in Michigan who wants it.

That's what I was looking for. Thanks.

I am planning to do custom axles.My budget has enough room for a different trans if it is a necessary component.Thanks for the recommendations. I used to work on hondas so the whole lego thing make a lot of sense =). If i used a 98/99 ECU, would i need a similar year harness for all the...

Hm. The stock transmission would be able to take the torque though right? Like reliably?

There is probably a short in your electrical system causing a Higher amount of current to flow through your coil pack.You need to check your ground's as stated above but also check for shorts. This can be done with a short circuit test light. It's very easy to do.

Will I need to find a specific gearbox or will the stock be able to do fine with the power? Also, is there anything with the differential I should be thinking about?

I know 200HP would be plenty but part of this project will be for the tune experience and building an engine away from its stock form.I will be using ~1-2" chromoly tube as the person who trained me to weld, one of the finest welders I've ever known, swears by it and uses it for most...

My exact HP goal is 333 so maybe I'll hit that.Which turbo is more reliable or has better thermal management, 14b or small 16g?If I had to flash the ECU would I still have OBD support for the sensors and such? a 90 engine would be obd0-obd1 and the later ECU would be OBD2.Sounds like I'll...

I'm actually pretty surprised as well that theseems engines aren't more common place.350hp is plenty for such a small platform like you said. I was thinking of getting a smaller turbo so it will give me a more even power output.Will a stock turbo car ecu work for my application or will I...

Hello, I'm new to the DSM scene but I've been lurking for a while.I'm building a dune buggy and I have a target horse power of 330-350.The exhaust and turbo setup is likely to be custom due to the nature of the project.Anyways, My question is what year/ car should I look for my engine...