Hey guys.I was there today (friday) and here's what they got if you need it: Several 2G MAFs (3 Diamantes) Three sets of dual piston calipers (Again, those 3 diamantes) They got about 7 1Gs (1 turbo (no engine) , 3 2.0 N/Ts and 3 1.8 N/Ts with engines) 1 2GA GST with no engine. and lots of...

This article is ntended to show you how and where to mount your ebay interccoler. The intercooler chosen for this article is 12X24X3 core, 31" endtank to endtank.1. Remove your plastic lenses, grill insert and both corner lights. If you have foglights, this would be a good time to remove...

This thread is for those of you who run denso 660s or 720s and have fuel pressure gauge.I have recently dealt with several DSMs (including mine) equipped with denso injectors, and found a rather interesting pattern. When car is shut off, fuel pressure drops rather fast (about 20sec to almost...

Just like my ebay-turbokit thread, this one is intended to show you possible ways to fit FMIC and route piping. Not for your criticism. Especially if you have never owned/ran one yourself.Note: This car has full functioning AC system, so if you weren't sure if you can keep the AC, I can tell...

Before reading further, please understand that this thread is NOT to voice your opinion on how bad you think the ebay kits are. This is simply to show what it takes to install one on a 1G, and shortcomings to expect.Customer car: 1991 Eagle Talon TSI (AWD) FMIC: EBAY Core 12X24X3 Turbo...

This is absolutely weird. I've tunemd many cars without problems, but can't get my own crap figured out...I'm seeing 6:1 AFR during WOT at full boost. No stumbles or backfire, but there is some black smoke on acceleration. Leaning it out induces knock and still won't bring ut my AFR above...

Alright folks. We're getting a GVR4 in tomorrow (friday) as a parts car. I know it's a sin to part such a car, but it's beyond repair. (collision)Some stuff is already gone (some interior, doors, hood etc...)Pretty much all drivetrain is still there, including engine and tranny. As far...

Well, I'm seeing very different A/F ratios between night and day runs. I assume it is due to the fact that GM maf doesn't have air temp sensor. I am actually planning to wire the temp sensor from 1G maf, but I have a question:Does compensation for different air temps accur at the MAF...

Hi.It just started yesterday, out of the blue.When I gave it some throttle, it started shaking, kinda like when your tire is blown, only steering didn't pull either way, and I feel serious power loss.I checked all wheels, tie rods and all steering components, and it's all fine. Then...

Check this stuff out, I think it's freaking hillarious. http://www.miniclip.com/arnie.htm

I've had to go through it all, so now I pass it on to you.What I got: cvc 27151 violation: Modified Exhaust.Most CHPs think that any modification to exhaust is illegal. DO NOT listen to them.Here's where your exhaust has to comply: It must have a cat and no by-passes. The sound...

I've just put my new engine in two days ago, and ever since then car has been throwing CEL code 31 (knock sensor) on and off. Having said all that, knock sensor works ad actually gives reading. Just to be sure, I've tried three other sensors without any result.Knock pattern is also a bit...

Hey Peeps. Me and several of my buddies are planning to shoot a shortened parody of 2F2F. I'm currently working on the script. Can you guys throw some ideas of nice scenes from 2F2F or F&F that we can make fun of (and also how do you think we should do it)We're def. icluding the scene with...

Edt: Sorry for triple post of nothing. Forum acted really weird.Original Post: Well, after a week of chasing components and gaskets etc., the engine is finaly ready to be dropped in !Some specs:Block: ProStreet stage 1. (Street) Weisco 9:1 pistons Eagle rods BS...

Don't worry, this isn't another ebay rice thread.This car deserves to be shown !!!http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6352&item=2422611941

Looks like GT4 will be a badass game ! Check these out: Shot 1 Shot 2 Shot 3 Shot 4 Shot 5 Shot 6

http://newlogics.org/funny/TowYardComplaint.mp3 (407K) :laugh: (right click - save as, please don't drain my bandwidth)

Basically, who here thinks that you've achieved your goal in terms of performance/style etc.. and is done modding their car ?(note: Stopping modding your car due to lack of money is NOT a candidate for 'I'm finished' crowd. I'm interested in people who have attained all they wanted to in...

Hey peeps.I've just recieved an email, seeming to be from PayPal (paysecurity@payapl to be exact) , asking 'to confirm my credit info' by "logging in", which requires me to enter Email Password Full Name Credi Card Number Expiration Date Pin numberI guess you don't have to be a...

Hi guys. I'm doing a research on CVTs.I need any ifno you may have on them.What are the current draw-backs/advantages ? Is there a true CVT available ?Ahy diagrams, blue-prints ?The reason I am doing this, is because I'm planning to 'invent' and patent true CVT, so I need to...

Hey guys.My question is regarding grounding. Which rules apply ? Does grounding work by 'the more - the merrier' rule ?I've replaced my stock grounding wires with bigger ones, and also added several more grounds.I don't know if what happened was a coincidence, or was caused by...

Yesterday rocked !Firstly, it was my b-day !Secondly, my race block was finished and picked up from ProStreet.Thirdly, I got me some nice ladies, which I didn't even hope would remember my b-day !and finally, I smoked SLK32 AMG - "How much does one of these cost ?" - "More...

Ok guys. no pic for you to work on. not because I'm lazy, but because your job is to creat COMPLETELY new car.You can use other car parts, but they must be small enough so your car DOES NOT remind your donor car!Feel free to design interior too. GO!

Something totally puzzling is happening to my car. When I rev it past 3K in neutral, I get knock (the higher rpms, the more knock)When under load, I get 43 knock under only 10% of throttle! Especially (but not limited to) when I give it some throttle duting low rpm (like 2K)Here's basic...

Well, my lifter tick was getting so loud and abnoxious that it was setting my knock sensor off, 'causing my timing to be pulled to sh!t, thus making my car slow as a dog when tick comes on (which is random)I read all about it on VFAQ and got to it. I should tell you that it's pretty easy...

In responce to recent anti-noob outbreaks and noob bashin crew working the borad 24/7, I am starting the official newbie defence crew. I hereby pledge to never bash a newbie for ..um... well newbie posts. In addition, I pledge to step in the noob-bashing contest on the side of the newbie being...

Something unusual is happening to my 1G lately. First and formost, my timing belt tensioner is failing (makes squeaking noise). *About* the time it started failing, the car started to loose loads of power throughout whole lower rpm range. IF I slowly bring it up to about 3500rpm and the...

Hi guys. Something rather weird happens to my GSX (according to my logger) I get 0 knock through the whole powerband at WOT with timing generally at 17* , but at partial throttle, every once in a while I get nasty knock sums. It seems to mostly happen at about 4-5K rpms with throttle under...

Hello fellow DSMers.I went up to start my project talon yesterday, and it drained the battery and then died, obviously altarnator isn't functioning, but it worked fine when I last time I started it (several weeks ago)Is there anything that can come loose or what not ? What should I...

Quick specs: Aspiration: Natural Overall length 174.6 in. Overall width 69.7 in. Overall height 52.8 in. Wheelbase 106.3 in. Track (front/rear) 59.1 in. / 59.3 in. Seating capacity 4 persons Engine Water-cooled, two-rotor Transmission 6-speed manual Suspension...

I was welding recently, then I looked at the oxygen tank, and thought to myself, why not feed some into the air intake ?What are the downsides/advantages/Dangers or what not ?What are the possible tapping' places ? Tb Elbow/Pre-MAS/Int. Mani ? Just curious about the concept and why I...

Hi guys,Is supercharger design more reliable then turbo ?I'd assume it is, since it is not subjected to such intense heat, but I really didn't fing much info on it's 'weak spots' as far as reliablity conserned (not taking performance in consideration)

My visit to a local junkyeard eneded up with me getting SAAB 900 FMIC.Has anyone had experience with 'em ?It's roughly the size of DSM radiator, and about same width.Inlet and outlet are 3in wide, plastic end tanks.Does anyone know if it's capable of holding 20 + boost ? What...

Basically, how did the speed-craze start with you ? which car did you have at the time ?Mine started with Mitsu Diamante about 3 yrs ago. As you know, Diamantes have 6G72 engines, a.k.a. 3000GT engine. The only problem is that finding parts for Ds is like searching for a Greddy Turbo kit for...

My project 92 Talon just wouldn't be nice to me.I figured that my smoking problem was due to my turbo leaking oil, since upper IC pipe had whole bunch of oil in it.Now more porblems arize....1st: It wouldn't idle normally, instead it revs up to 2K and drops back to 1K every like 2...

Just trying to find out how much it would cost me to rebuild my head (well, my GSX's head to be exact ;)) in your shop. a) with stock components b) with Forged valves, Titanium springs.How long will it take ? (do you have a ready core to trade with mine, or do you actually rebuild mine)...

* I think * I know the smoking problem, I've removed upper IC pipe and found quite a bit of oil in there. That could be causing smoke. (Very high chance turbo is leaking oil into intake) Here's the pattern: idle - little or no smoke High Throttle - white/bluish smoke idle after high throttle...

Hey guys, thanks to your help I've installed EGT probe and gauge smoothly.Here's my reading: At highway speed (rpms 3000-3500) my temp is 1400-1500. Is this normal ?What level is dangerous ?

Can any of you guys suggest a pipe set that's being sold, or a way to fabricate custom one from HomeDepot 'motorsports' ?

Ok guys, I went to the shop and checked damn thing (92 talon tsi) out myself, since mechanic seemed clueless. First of all, he told me MAS sensor is f$%ed, and that's why check engine light stays on. After a brief inspection I found MAS plug to be disconnected. Gee! that fixed that warning...

Hey fellas... I got this 1G 92 Talon I'm restoring, and it's all done (after engine swap and many many many things that went wrong during it)One problem persists: it's smoking. It's better than when it was first sarted, but still smokes. What are you suggestions: Piston rings...

I get readings that VFAQ describes as normal, here they are: idle: fluctuates up and down decel: Lean, then up and down cruising: up and down Hard accel: Riching up, with slowly going almost all the way up to rich as rpmms rise.Well here's my concern: Am I really running that rich at...

Ok, here's what's happening:When car's idling cold, oil pressure is a bit over the center mark, but when car warms up, oil drops to just a bit higher than lowest mark (idle). When driving normally, pressure does get above center mark again, but no matter how hard you push it, if doesn't get...

Hi guys, I've just gone over EGT gauge installation on VFAQ 'cause I'll be putting one in these weekends, but here's my concern: They suggest using a clamp to keep the probe in its place, but wouldn't that be insufficiently sealed and contribute to pressure loss ? Or is it not signifficant ...

Ok, so here's what's up.First of all, there is hissing sound in the intercooler area, which is leading to the intercooler as possible faulty spot, but there is another, even stronger hissing sound in the intake manifold area. I tried to determine where it is comming from, but couldn't. It...