Adding some new information to this old thread. Many interchange vehicles were mentioned here for a spindle swap, but one option was not listed. 1997-2004 Mitsubishi Diamante 3.5L. You will not see the spindles through an interchange or CAPS program because of small differences, but they will...
I think Hondas everywhere are idiotically priced. They're very practical and reliable, and everyone knows it. The only reason I have two of them now is because the precious owners didn't know what they were worth in a modern market. I was actually going to use twice the funds to get another DSM.
I did use this car as a daily for 2 years before I lost my marbles. It never really gave me issues besides old parts retiring and did get acceptable fuel consumption. I wouldn't necessarily convince you not to daily one as long as you know how to maintain shit. You know, a similar year model...
Eh, they're fun to play with but not a smart investment. I've obviously enjoyed them since I've spent over 6 years fooling with multiple of them. But dollar for dollar, you'll always get a larger return with the turbo models. This particular car won't leave me in the foreseeable future and will...
This is a loose install, just for mock up purposes. It would appear this is going to work. Rear spindles from a Mitsubishi Diamante will indeed bolt up to a 2g DSM. That's the only vehicle at the yard today with parts even remotely close, so I'm ecstatic that this worked out. I'm still searching...
They will work. Easy plug and play. Even the connectors are the same. The total injector length is slightly longer, but that will not cause an issue. Just keep in mind, without Megasquirt it will idle rich after an injector upgrade.
*I DO NOT HAVE ANY TURBOCHARGERS OR WASTEGATES FOR SALE!*I'm having a HUGE sell out on parts (majority 420A, but many other of similar platforms). I have multiple spare blocks, cylinder heads, parts cars, and various boxed items. For multiple DSM applications and other similar/family...
Deleting the A/C is to save weight and simplify the engine bay- but if you're looking for a practical driver car, it's possible to keep this installed. I deleted mine because the car only gets used for racing/showing and the bay is nice without it.
You might be applying too much tension. I've also seen warped power steering pulleys but usually that just walks the belt off. Watch the pulley spin as the engine runs to rule that out. I bet it's just too much tension.
Re-test your compression, properly this time. In the past a weak battery has made the difference of 30 psi per cylinder for me. Just depending how slowly the starter is rotating the assembly. And unplug the injector harness so you aren't spraying fuel in your tester. Liquid does not compress...
That happens when the belt starts slipping on the crankshaft pulley. When actively steering, the pump creates more drag and the belt slips. That's because your belt doesn't have enough tension.That also is not what I would describe as the belt falling off. Rather just slipping. I once had to...
As high on the pan as possible. This is basically a drain, and needs to drain quickly or else the turbo can start to consume. Do not place low on the pan where oil accumulates.
Only if compression is too low or coolant has entered the cylinders. Conduct a compression test and inspect the spark plugs if the head gasket is a concern.
Do you have a valve cover leak?
I ask because the main fuel injector harness connector sits just below the valve cover, on the naturally downhill side, and if you have a leak it will fill the connector with oil and cause shorts or loss of connection. Though it's a sealed connector, all of the...
This is intended for standalone equipped racing setups. Not for daily use or stock ECU. At a minimum it would be hard to control idle speed and fuel delivery. An idle air control valve cannot be used with this setup.
Me too. And seeing how well that car performed with stock intake runners, I'm excited to see where we'll end up with a totally performance based product! The casting quality of the stock intake manifolds and cylinder heads is honestly terrible. Too much noise but not enough flow.
The body patches have been great. Lots of soft block sanding is required for a proper contour, but I like how easy they were to deal with. On to the antenna hole now.
I'm debating if I want to also body work the hatch or just get a carbon fiber hatch. I'm not looking forward to paying the price...
We're going to try multiple sizes and see what works best throughout the powerband. I don't think 52mm is too small. It would be senseless to have each body be significantly larger than the intake port. I want the size as similar as possible to not reduce the air speed.This is something that...
Were the head bolts replaced and torqued in the proper sequence to spec?Even if the headgasket were still problematic, that doesn't explain a 3k rpm idle speed. Sounds like a vacuum leak is also involved. Make sure the intake gaskets weren't caught in a bind and all of the bolts are tight.
There aren't any connectors or grounds in that area. So unless you lowered the engine far enough to snatch the wiring harness, the issue is unrelated. Time to check for fuel and spark.
Getting to the nitty gritty of the body work. So far most of the original seam sealer seems to be holding up but there are some small spots that need attention before thick coats of sealer and primer. I haven't started sanding much besides the quarter holes. Disassembly comes first.Also, does...
Hmm. My 3.5 and 3 ton floor jacks are not unreasonably large or heavy. They are low profile though. What did you buy? I have Craftsman and Daytona brand 3.5 ton jacks. I know the Craftsman jacks are only 81lbs each per instruction manual. The Daytona either didn't come with papers or I threw...
The ECU is indeed locked, and is exclusively programmable by a software used only by the manufacturers. Regardless, the 97 & 98 have an identical ignition system. If you're lacking spark it isn't because the ECU needs to be reprogrammed. Have you checked for signal from the crankshaft position...
For a customer, basic tune up on the ole B18. Next week I'll be putting a new clutch in. It's to the point of slipping in every gear. I can't say I'm too excited to dig into this one. Today I noticed TONS of missing hardware and components. Two of the belhousing bolts are already gone, the...
As far as I know, you must buy them used. I am currently researching a new solution to use, but will take some time. I haven't been the only seller of these on Ebay so maybe try checking there.For reference, here's a diagram of the tensioner assembly. Make sure you don't accidentally order the...
It actually takes a lot of work to continue producing usable horsepower above 7500 rpm. The stock rev limiter / fuel cut is at 7200 rpm for this reason. Bare minimum you'd need high lift camshafts, stiff springs with titanium retainers, and properly degreed valve timing by adjustable gears...
Wait, are you looking for the alternator belt tensioner? Or the power steering A/C belt tensioner? The common issue is with power steering A/C. I've not seen any issue with the alternator belt tensioner before.
I have an inquiry for the few and far members with 420A. I need some dimensions for the belt tensioner hardware. I'm referring to the long reverse thread bolt and the tensioner pulley mounting bolt (87061A). I know their thread pitch but need to know the thread length and total length of each...
Interesting question. I can't say for sure, but I don't think that will work. It is intended for the Mitsubishi 2.4L which is very different than the Mopar 2.0L. The assembly does appear to be similar though. Buying this would be a gamble, but useful to know if it fits. See if you can find...
The tensioner bolt is probably stripped or broken. Extremely common problem with the 420A. You can't buy them new anymore but plenty of used ones are floating around. I've sold 7 of them in the past couple of years. Unfortunately I'm currently out of stock but will obtain the next one I find...
If it comes down to throwing them away, I'd take them off your hands. I'm sure you'll have luck selling them though. Recently I saw a nice chrome set SELL for $600.
This gets asked quite often here. We have decades of threads to study. Definitely go scroll through the 420A section and read up.You won't get very far without internal engine modifications and tuning. Most bolt ons are mediocre at best.If you aren't looking to spend a ton of cash and...