Hey guys, I have a broken manifold stud. It's about half an inch inside the head. I tried to remove it using a Black&Decker #3 extraction screw and the tip broke off. lol. Any good ideas? Thanks.
Hello children...I posted this on Link but didn't really get an answer so let's see if I have better luck here. :) I'm in the process of setting my VE table and discovered that my MAFComp is a lot higher than my MAFRaw values with zero adjustment to my MAF table, is this normal? Shouldn't...
Hello, I've called a lot of vendors and no one seem to have the right answer. I purchase a used set of ss line system that included a earl's inline filter on the feed side. It right now has a -6 AN hose connector at the end inline filter because the person who I bought it from had ran ss lines...
Hey fellas, I have gone to all local stores and searched the internet but couldn't find what I was looking for. I'm looking for a USB female to 9pin serial female so I can connect my Palm m515 to my pc for thorught the serial port for mmcd. Any directions will be greatly appreciated.
I've just received my throttle body back from a 64 mm bore job and the throttle plate seem to slightly scrape the side wall on the bottom just right before opening and closing but doesn't stick. Do I have anything to worry about?
Hey guys, it's the first time I'm removing the IM and I have one question. How do you get to the bottom sencond bolt from the driver side without removing the AC compressor? Thanks.
Does anyone have links to tach articles on changing the valve seals with the head attached?I had excessive crank case pressure which blew my turbo seal. After I remove the exhuast manifold I can clearly see wet oil in and around the center two exhaust ports. Compession test was 165 162 155...
All ready searched. Hey guys, please help me choose the right size injectors for my new turbo t04b h3. Engine is stock 123,000 original miles except for lifters with 2g mas. I will eventually rebuild the head and bottom end but would like my stocker to last for a while. My question is which...
Hey guys, I blew my HG due to excessive crank case pressure. :mad: Does anyone have links to tech article about engine rebuilt and parts check list like the one on vfaq for timming belts? I need to do a cost analysis so I can determine if I can afford to rebuild or just pull the head and change...
I'm the most unlucky person I know, this is my 3rd ps pump. :cry: Anyway I just install the pump, fill up the fluid, got back into the car and start to bleed it. When I got back out to the enginebay, WTF fluid shooting out of the pump pulley seal and it's all over my alternator and drive belts...
I was driving home today from leaving work early on a 3 lane highway when I spotted another 1g in front of me so I pulled up next to him and did the usual DSM "Hey what you got in there". After a little chat in traffic he said to pull into a parking lot so we can check out each others car, cool...
What's up kids? I've an old pump lying around that I'm about to put into my car, just wondering if it would be safe to flush it out with gasoline like the IC or is there something else I should be using.
I see people here bash Honda's all the time. They might have higher ratio of ricers than us but I think they deserve more credit than we give them. Check out this thread.http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1106113&page=1
I'm attempting to fix my furnace, it's a GE (now Trane) model. I pretty much have the problem nailed down but just have a couple of questions before I proceed. Thought I try my luck here. Thanks for helping out an oldman.
I'm installing a used probe I bought on traders and the probe is too long. Autometer said I can buy a shorter tip for $40. :mad: Before I go and spend the $40 I was going to try and bend this one but I don't know which way to bend it because I don't know where the thread will end if you know...
I don't know if it's ok to post this here, if not just close it. I'll try and make the long story short.I bought a 90 eprom ECU from ebay, pay him throught bid pay and the the unit I have received was defective. The guy would not take it back for refund so I did what I was suppose to and...
Hey guys, how can I tell the difference between a 1G and a 2G o2 housing. I just bought a ported and polished 2g o2 housing from one of the members here and it looks just like my 1g housing. I remember reading on vfaq that the 2g's o2 sensor is locate near the bottom of the housing but this...
Hey guys, wondering if your car does this as well. Most of the time when I let off the throttle or down shift to 2nd for a turn, the exhust sounds nice and tight. However lately sometimes my car would jerk a bit and sound like there's too much back pressure or something even at low rpm...
I have just installed the HBC EVO RX, turn the knob all the way out and went for a test drive. The boost is shooting straight up like the wastgate is stucked closed. Here are my questions:1. What's the PSI for the small 16g actuator? 14psi?
2. The RX kit came with two different spring...
Hello guys, I'm about to purchase a 90 eprom MD145902 CA. My car has MD145903 which is a Federal. Will the CA ECU work in my car besides the EGR sensors? Thanks.
Hey guys. Can someone give me a quick explaination on how VPC work. I'm about to pick up a used set and have some specific questions.1. What parts should come with?
2. I was looking for a Eprom ECU when I came across this, if I go with the VPC, do I still need a Eprom ECU?
3. Can I...
Hey guys. Is 90 shifter different from 91-94? I bought a OBX 90-94 short shifter off Ebay and it didn't fit. If they're different, can I put a 91-94 shifter plate on my 90?
Thanks.
Hey, can I run a pipe from the 2g mass through the stock IC pipe rout and hang the filter where side mount used to be? :rolleyes:I've not seen anyone done this so figure there must be limitation on distance between mas and filter. Please educate me.
Hey guys. I have recenly removed my PS cooler due to FMIC and now the reservior leaks at the cap. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think the fluid is expanding b/c of higher temperature. I have two questions,1. Do I have to buy a new cap for $20 from Mitsu or can I just replace the gasket...
Hey, I have an opportunity to pick up 16 brand new ones for a very good price but I don't know if I will need them or not. My next upgrade will be either a 20g or pf green. My goal is high 11's and keep it streetable. I will eventually "attemp" to rebuild the engine so have been looking to...
Hey guys , I need some suggestions here. My car was running at 19psi with 16g.... I get full boost at between 3500 to 4000 rpm. I've just finished installing Buschur FMIC with 2.5" piping and now if I step on it at 3500 rpm, it hits 14psi and gradually reaches 16psi until 5200 rmp and suddenly...
Hello children, I'm installing Buschur's street FMIC and I need some help. I have done all the hard parts but having problem with the last pipe to TB with BOV flange. First of all, the pipe will not clear my cruise control cable. Do I have to lose my cruise control? Second, which direction...
Hey guys, need your help again. I'm installing the Buschur fmic kit, done with almost everything except the AC line on the driver side. The instruction says to bend it to the side to allow the lower pipe to go through. Sounds pretty easy but the line won't budge at all. I decided before I...
Hey guys, I'm installing 12" & 9" Spal fans and have a couple of questions. The fans came with these metal brakets, which I figure would mount to the stock mounting locations, right? Second, does the fan have to be mounted to the surface of the radiator? Or should I not bent the metal brackets...
Hey guys, I need some help with my friend's Civic. It's a 90 Civic wagon. Car only starts sometimes but will shut off itself after a while and just cranks if you try to restart it. We haved changed the rotor and distributor cap. We found out by pulling one of the cable on the cap that there...
What's up guys. My car is making clunking noise during cold start and is getting worse everyday. I'm pretty sure it's the lifters. (please let me know if anyone thinks otherwise)
My question is where to get the oversized lifters and how much they should cost?
Thanks. :talon:
Hey guys, need your help again. Last November I had my new Act 2600 and Act flywheel installed by a local DSM shop whose name I will not metion. When I got the car home I noticed trans fluid leaking, they said that the right pass side seal between drive shaft and tranny (don't know enough...
what's up guys, my computer company is currently looking to hire more technical sales. We build PCs and sale to networking VARs only. Must have basic knowlege of PCs and network related products. If you need a job and you are in NJ area, email your resume to me at [email protected] or fax...
what's guys. I have a simple question for you. I have had these parts for while now. I'm trying to save up money for a fmic and plan to have all these parts install and tune by Turbotrix in NJ on a dyno. Can I install the 2g mass and rc500's myself first without safc installed? I don't want...
I've just installed the TT a month ago, got it used off DSMtrader.com. It has been working though I noticed idle surge sometimes when the TT takes over. Yesterday I left my lights on and had to get a jump from a coworker. Today I noticed the TT turns on but none of the bottons work except the...
Hey guys. I really love my Talon but this year has been a very bad year for me. I have already spent about $2500 fixing it. Anyway I was driving home today and the engine started shaking at a traffic light like it's going to stall. I kept my foot on the gas padel and it went back to normal...
Hey guys I need some help here. Today is the coldest day here in NJ and my E-brake will not release this mornning. I have removed the center consel and see that the cable is lose when I release the brake. I just changed both cables in June because it use to lock last winter as well. Does...
I'm using the 1G harness from RRE, please help I'm stuck. The RED wire goes to constant power source(I think), Where do the green and white go to. need to put the car back together before mornning. Thanks:talon:
Hey fellas, I just bought a set of RC 550s off eBay and were dirty as hell. The guy said they were only 3000 miles old, my ass. Anyway, does anyone know where I can get them cleaned in the northeast region? Thanks.:talon:
So I put in a Phantum boost gauge replacing an old boost gauge(Don't know the name of the old one but it has IMP printed on the face), and the new guage only reads 14psi (I had the boost set at 16psi for over 2 years). I put the old one back and it reads 16psi. I did that twice and the values...
Hey guys, I just bought a drag fmic and it only came with lower piping. I have check all the vendor that I know and can't find any drag font mount. Does anyone know? Thanks :talon:
I just bought a used greddy turbo timer and it didn't come with anything but the unit and wire. The wire has a plug on it but the wiring after the plug is cut. I have no idea what's going on,someone please help.
Thanks.Bruce:talon: