I've been with my girlfriend coming up on a year now. She has been great to me and we are very happy together. Everything is damn near perfect with us. Soon.... I think I am going to propose. I'm rounding 40,she is 36. I've been married, divorced for 6yrs now. She has never been married. I have...

Well, I bit the bullet and picked up another dsm from a buddy of mine this weekend. This time around, it's a 91 tsi awd. Now I just need to get out in my shed and dig out the old parts I still have left. I want to thank John (phssstoff) for hooking me up with another dsm.

Ive been chasing a bug on a friends 95 tsi awd with a 6 bolt swap. I didnt do the swap or wiring to begin with, just trying to find out what the issues are. I have found a few but it still has 1 big issue. It will crank and run, but it takes forever to get started. Once it is started, it tries...

As the title states, when is an upgrade from a single walbro 255hp needed. I have recently swapped out cams, intake, injectors, tb, and ic piping and found that anything above 25psi starts going really lean(12.30+) and knocking like crazy. With my old setup, I was able to run 28psi on 93 pump...

Well, I am finally getting the engine back together for my 93 awd dd but have run into a slight problem. I am ready to torque the head on the new engine but Im not sure what the torque specs are. Ive researched and found 3 or 4 different specs and not sure which to go by. Does anyone have a...

I figured it was about time to retire the 02 Grand Cherokee and get something a little nicer. My wife and I decided on this 04 Suburban Z71. It has 50k miles but come with another 4yrs/50k mile warranty. Its not fully loaded but its not far off. It was a one owner truck that was dealer...

I am currently building a new powerplant for my car and am looking for some recommendations. My head is already built short of replacing the valvesprings, and seals but it consists of: Race ported 6 bolt head 1mm os Ferrea stainless STR pro adjustable cam gearsI currently have the comp...

Well after several long discussions between me and my wife, we decided to get a new dog. We already have a cat but he is 8 yrs old and my 2yr old son is just too much for him. We had discussed getting a puppy before but it is just too much trying to train and clean up after a puppy while doing...

I recently saved a 97 rs from being parted out/scrapped. My wife wants it so I am in the process of replacing what was taken from the car and I am getting pretty close to completing it. I still have a few odds and ends to get(mainly the expensive ass modular clutch), have to have the new front...

I will soon be assembling a long rod 420a turbo engine so I am trying to gather good information from those experienced in the matter. My question is what end gap is everyone running on the turbo 420a? I would assume that gap would be a little looser than factory specs due to higher heat...

I have been asked several times how to do this so I figured I would post the link that I got it from. Here are my finished pics.And for the tech writeup, thank JM Fabricationshttp://www.jmfabrications.com/coilpackrelo/index.html

A little early but the new year meet has been scheduled. For the 5th year, Team Trinity will host the George Mason Meet on March 10, 2007, rain date set for March 17, '07. Meet will be held at the Fairfax campus of George Mason University, parking lot K. Nothing has been set in stone but plans...

I just traded my old 17" wheels for some 18" wheels and was looking for opinions.Old wheelsNew wheelsThe wheels were powdercoated grey which just so happens to match my car perfectly. Unfortunately, I had to strip and polish the lips myself. This is before the polish.

As a few of you already know, I am currently helping out turbo1307 with the awd and 6 bolt conversion on his wife's 97 gst spyder. As of this weekend, the awd swap is complete. If all the parts show up(6 bolt, awd tranny, dsmlink, etc) we will be doing the engine and tranny swap next weekend. I...

Here are a couple of pics from last year of my grand cherokee. I just found these pics so I figured I would throw them up here.

I have gotten to the point where I tired of my dsm. It just isnt much fun to me anymore. I never drive it now that my wife and I had our new son. I have decided to get rid of it and get either another lt1 f body or a 4.6 stang. Im not worried about having a fast car right now, just something to...

I know this is really short notice but some of us from NOVA, SOVA, Richmond will be attendidng Richmond dragway tomorrow, mach 26th for a small dsm showing. Gates open at 11 am and time runs start around 12pm. If you can make it, come. Look for my car and park close because that is where they...

I was wondering who was using the JM Fabrication sheet metal intake manifold? How well does it perform at the track and in occasion daily driving? I remember a while back, there was a thread with flow comparisons between several smim's but a quick search didnt show the thread. If anyone...

Team Trinity is trying to work out next years plans and we had a few ideas today. One in particular was trying to rent a dragstrip in central VA and having a small dsm only day. At this point, we have nothing set in stone but we are trying to get an idea of who is interested. At the moment, the...

Ok, Im getting tired of all these questions from either newbie or recently registered members that keep asking for help with this, that, and the other. You usually dont have a vehicle description in the post and no vehicle profile for any of us to go by. What do you expect members to do, read...

Well, I think it is time for a local Richmond mini meet once again. This will be at hooters on huegenot rd, 8-26-05 which is a Friday. If you cant make it, dont post. If you can but need a time or date adjustment, let me know. Im sure we can come up with something.

Well, I have finally decided to tear down my engine and see what the problem is. I have found some bearing problems and I was curious to see what others think of what I have found.This all started in April about 4 or 5 days after a dyno tune. I noticed a lot of phantom knock on my...

Alright everyone, mt b-day is july 7th and my wife and I have our first ultrasound for our baby on the 8th so I figured we would have a party and cookout that night. We can accomodate a few people in the house but have plenty of room for tents for those willing. Just let me know who is...

Well, I received a call from my wife today around 4pm and she let me know she was pregnant. I had an idea that she might be but the doctors confirmation made my day, or even my year. This has been planned so I am really excited. Sorry for making a big deal out of it but I just had to tell...

I am in search of a lower timing belt cover for a 1g 7bolt engine. Ive already searched the classifieds and posted a wtb ad with no luck. I called satan and for $125, I can build a new cover from fiberglass. Does anyone know of an aftermarket supplier for such parts? Im just a tightwad and this...

I was wondering if the 1g 7bolt motors and 2g 7 bolt motors are interchangeable. The reason I ask is because I just acquired a 93 tsi awd in need of a short block. Ive only dealt with 6 bolt engines so I dont know the compatability of the 7 bolt. I just need something cheap for a dd and it seems...

Well, I added a twin to my current car. I picked up a 93tsi awd with a supposed blown head gasket. Well, got it home, did a compression test and came up with 164, 160, 158, and 158. I did notice a stranged smell and solenoids started clicking. Pulled the ecu and it shows leaking caps and...

Who sells a vicious coupler eliminator for an awd for a reasonable price? I need to dyno soon and my local dyno is only 2wd. For an awd dyno, I would have to trailer the car over 100 miles. Anyway, Ive seen them for around $200 at sbr. I was just wondering if anyone new of something a little...

Just as the title says. I am looking for feedback on this particular turbo, no need to say why not use "x" turbo. What is spool time on 2.0, 8:1 and comp 200's or hks 272's. What are your 1/4 mile time and mph. Im considering it but would like to hear actual experience. Thanks

I just installed my new garrett setup and doing some tuning. This is a log in 3rd and 4th today and I just wanted to get some opinions and suggestions. This is @ 22psi with 93 octane.TIMA COOL FTRL FTRM FTRH FTO2 EGRT O2-R TPS MAFS RPM KNCK INJP 27° 125.1°F 100.6% 100.6% 99.8% 99.8% 0.86V...

Well to begin things, I took my car to the track week before last to get some 1/4 mile time from my b16g before I installed my new full garrett setup. Well, as luck will have it, my car only ran 12.92@103 mph. This is 4mph down from the last trip to the track and was from missing and sputtering...

Dont think this is a repost but I apologize if it is. http://www.sticky.tv/game/cyrkam_airtos/

I recently purchased a used full garrett setup but Im a little confused on the size of the compressor. I know its not what it is supposed to be but maybe someone can help me out. And before you start flaming me for buying something I dont know about, I paid less for the complete setup than I...

Has anyone ever noticed how many true idiots are on dragva.com? I just dont understand the way these poeple think. Maybe its because Im a dsm'er and it makes people jealous :laugh: I feel like some of you will also feel the same when they read this thread...

I was just sitting here thinking and realized tomorrow is my birthday. I knew for the past week that something was coming up but I couldnt remember what it was. Has anyone else ever done this?

I am going to purchase a new mbc and wanted everyones opinion. So far it looks like the hallman es mbc but has anyone tried the turbonetics cockpit mounted variable boost controller? It seems to me that it would have a bad spiking problem with such long vac lines but I have no experience with...

I wanted to let everyone know I just ordered the comp cams, #101200, this afternoon from my local performance shop. These are the larger cams, equivilent to the hks 272's. I will have my car on the dyno later next week to get baseline power and it will go back on the dyno after the swap. I will...

Has anyone dynoed the comp 101200 cams yet. Im not looking for why I should or shouldnt buy the, I just want to see some dyno #'s. I see a lot of talk about them but havent seen any feedback or dyno sheets for yet. So who has installed them?

From what Ive seen and looked for, I have run across someone on this forum recently registered that has no helpful or informative post for anyone here. Actually I will say he seems to reply to all post with some smartass sarcastic remarks. Im sure someone else has experienced this first hand...

Does anyone know the compressed thickness of the stock 6 bolt head gasket and of any other aftermarket gaskets? Im gonna replace mine soon because Ive got a felpro(needed quick and advance had it in stock) but plan on running 22-25 psi and I dont think the felpro will hold up. I would like to...

Does anyone know of a larger capacity oil filter that will fit on a stock 1g? I know I can go with a remote mount but dont wanna do that. Thanks for any suggestions

Finally got my front mount ic istalled today and now I have a really bad stutter/miss that begins between 6000-6500 rpm. Only getting about 4-5 counts knock during this time. The only change made other than the fmic install was I backed my mas calibration screw out flush and all new hard ic...

I pulled my logger cable out of my car this week and cant remeber the wiring sequence. If anyone has this cable, please help me. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43989&item=2473263479 It has blue, black and white wire. I think blue=#1aldl white=#10 aldl...

Can anyone tell me the size of the bolts that mount the transfer case? Im thinking 12mm but not sure and my car isnt close to me right now. I need to buy a heli coil kit since one of my bolt holes are stripped and dont want to drive 20 miles one way and 20 miles back just to get a bolt. Thanks

Has anyone ever tried to refrence oil pressure from the head? I had mine coming from the oil filter housing and showed 40 lbs at idle hot but was thinking that I would be better off taking pressure from the head after all the bearing, cams and turbo got oil. To my surprise, I only had 10-15 lbs...

Im a newbie here but I know my car and how to work on it. First off, about a year ago, my car would not start one day. It wasnt getting fire, so I replaced the coil pack, plugs and wires. Still wouldnt start so I left it alone. Two days later, it started up and ran fine. Over a month, it got so...