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Assistance requested: This is long, so key points are in bold.Alright, I'm still fighting some gremlins with this car. In a nutshell, it hits a fuel cut like wall at 3500-4000rpms at WOT (anything more than about 50% actually). It drives perfectly fine otherwise. Starts on first turnover...

Just a quick update. The car runs and idles, and idles well. I am fighting some issue where it hits a brick wall at 3k, but I'm sure its something stupid that I've overlooked. I'm re-checking the timing on saturday.The GSX shortblock comes back from the machine shop next week, so its day is...

Started working on the car again after work. Made good progress! I found out I needed new ball joints on both sides ($10 each and a quick trip to rent the tool, I'm cool with that)Moving right along until I got here, bam, stuck!And here is the full turbo back

Got my ebay downpipe in the mail today. Color me impressed. The welds look great, back purged and all.Less talky, more pics though, right?(phone pics, so sorry for the quality)Should work well with my N1 catback!

motor is in!

This should be an interesting Frankenstein build of sorts, that I hope to fire up this weekend.I timed it and put attached the tranny this last weekend, hopefully I'll be able to turn the key this coming saturdayThe long-block is as follows: 2.3 6 Bolt Wesico pistons (unknown CR) 6 Bolt...

Yep, Shades!!!

Plans are to stick with the E3 16G for now with the eventual plan of a Twin Scroll HX35/HX40 setup (still undecided and may stick with the 16G for a while to come). I had to sell my FP Race manifold and some other things to help fund this build, so it will be on the stock 2g manifold. I'll post...

So, for the budget stroker, so far its: $450 for the Scat rods on 9:1 .020 Wiseco pistons (seller stated only a couple hundred miles or so) $85 for the new wiseco rings $100 for block cleaning and boring $130 for a freshly polished 4g64 crankLet the games begin!My camera broke, so I didn't...

first and foremost, I read several threads pertaining to the subject and have several starting points for diagnosis based on what I've read. I don't have some of the tools I need at the new house, and instead of twiddling my thumbs waiting on a friend to bring what I need, I thought I'd post up...

Alight, I've been running at wastegate pressure since the HG/tbelt job. I decided it was time to turn the boost up but I'm having some trouble.When at wastegate pressure, I'm getting about 12 psi, which is normal.I hook up my hallman es (that I've had for years) and I can't seem to control...

This is a noob question, and I couldn't remember or quite find the answer.I need to hook up a boost gauge and my wastegate (haven't tapped my new J-pipe yet, but need somewhere to hook it up in the meantime.)I usually just tee the FPR line for the boost gauge (again, just got a new one...

Basically, the M6 bolt holes are beyond use. I was able to helicoil one and it works fine, but the other one, I'm not sure there is hope for. My local machine shop said they could make a plug for it but it'd end up being around $140.I was looking for other options. Several had popped in my...

The head checked out okay and I've got everything else done. Just waiting on some exhaust mani studs.Anyway, on to the point:I plan to put the head back on the car tonight, any tips? OEM head gasket with ARP studs. I am using the lube that came with the studs (careful where you say that...

I can't find this thing anywhere. I checked all the usual places (local parts stores, jnz, extreme, stm, etc), but can't find it.Extreme had it for a 1g, but not a 2g. Anyone have part number, or link?http://www.extremepsi.com/store/customer/product.php?productid=20266&cat=863&page=2

I searched, and found many threads and tried many things from those threads, but no luck.Car won't turn over suddenly. Its been fine. I came home for lunch day, went in for like 15 minutes or so, came back out and the car won't start/turnover at all.I checked and re-tightened the battery...

Okay... so the car was running decent (minus a phantom boost leak) but I finally got around to mounting my small battery today. (I've had the battery for more than a year)I had the battery on the charger all night and did a test crank with it before I began the install and it was fine...

Okay, I did search and I feel like a noob right now, hence me placing this in the Newbie forum.Alright, I need to take the doors off the 1G, I figured this wouldn't take long at all. I have already taken the fender off, removed all the hinges, basically everything.But now I'm stuck, I...

Spring is coming fast, and I want to get the car repainted.The exterior, full interior (jambs, hatch, and under the carpet etc), engine bay, VC, and IC Pipes will all be getting painted. I will be buying the paint and clear myself, and having a local friend spray it on, wet sand it and buff it...

Don't know if this is possible at all, but can someone chop these wheels on my GSX?Excel DL46 in HyperLight (Silver) http://www.wheelmax.com/popUpImage.asp?image=_images/products/dl46hs.jpg

I am about to click the order button, but I am torn between 2 sizes.I still haven't decided on the Exclaim UHPs or Kumho SPTs, but that isn't what is in question here.225/45/17 or 214/45/17 for the stock GSX 17x6.5" wheel.

Finished the install today, still have to put the Valve body back in the car, I ran out of daylight...Got some questions though.1-the ND Valve, what holds it in? It looks like it is going to just slide out!2-RTv on the pan gasket, yay, or nay?3-When I dropped the pan... the oil...

Okay, here is the deal. I got a cel the other day, so I went to advanced auto to get the code pulled. They came up with this:P1791 Manfacurer Contrl. TransmissionI checked troublecodes.net/mitsu and here is what they have for P1791P1791 Engine Coolant Temperature Level Input...

I did a few searches and came up short.I am sure this is :beatentodeath: but what tranny fluid are you auto guys using?I was thinking about Mobil 1 Fully Synth ATF?! Could someone point to a link that may give me some insight as to what to choose?

I was really unsure of where to start when it came to putting my nice new MTX high end compnents in my car. I knew I didn't want them in the stock location due to poor sound staging. So after countless searches I made my mind up that I wanted them to be as natual looking as possible.After...

All Aluminum Direct-Fit Ebay Radiators. Anybody tried them yet?Specifically this one- http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=8064780859&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT

I need opinions. I am looking at a cat-back for my 95 TSI AWD, It has a 14b set at 15 psi for now. My question is, which exhaust would be a better value for me! My goals with the car are to have a DD 13 second car, with good power, and very reliable. I am debating between the VRS 2.5" SS...

First, I know this has been posted before, but I can't find it!! So if someone can post a link, that would be cool! If not...Everybody post pics of you sound setups it the rear section... ex. rear speakers, subs/amps, custom jobs etc!! Trying to think of some space-saver ideas

Anybody bought the punishment racing intake? if so does anybody have a picture of it after installed?!?!