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  1. SFRacingGST

    Cleaning a Magnus SMIM

    I had a pretty bad oil leak that sent oil everywhere... I was wondering what I should use to clean my Magnus and my SBR polished sheet metal exhaust manifold cover. I need something that will take the oil off but will keep the shine...Also are there any products recomended to polish them up...
  2. SFRacingGST

    Rear Camber Question

    After spending the last 2 hours searching for my answer, I finally have to ask for some advice. I am thinking about going with the Tokico Illuminas and spring kit. I have been reading about some people needing rear camber kits. I was reading about the washer and long bolts that RRE sells...
  3. SFRacingGST

    base timing w/ COP

    Was wonder how i would go about checking my base timing with my coil on plug setup?
  4. SFRacingGST

    COP not working

    After starting it up with the coil and wires and getting my bases down, i put my coil on plug setup on and my car wont start. I verified that i plugged it in, and i know the rubber boots went on the plugs, then the spring seated properly. Any suggestions? Do i have to unclick invert CAS in link...
  5. SFRacingGST

    built block, lack of sudden oil pressure, problems?

    After a complete block, head, and turbo build I was driving and had shit for luck. My heat wrap came unwrapped from the dump tube and wrapped around the axel. The tension that was created came up and broke the oil pressure gauge pick up. What a mess, oil was everywhere, flinging around the...
  6. SFRacingGST

    Help! Oil Everywhere

    I just had a recent disaster where oil ended up squirting everywhere!! My question is what should/shoudn't i use. It went on the inside of my c/f hood, rims, pully's, magnus, chrome heat sheild, plastic panels, etc.Please let me know some good SAFE chemicals i should grab that woun't mess...
  7. SFRacingGST

    Catch Can Setup With Blow Through Set-Up?

    Here is my problem: I have been heavily reading up on how to properly run the PCV system with catch can’s inline. However the problem I am running into is that I have a blow through setup so when I set it up like the stock configuration, the system pulls un-metered air through the PCV valve from...
  8. SFRacingGST

    Catch can opinions

    Recently I have been reading about how to run your catch can. Right now I have a RRE catch can with a breather routed to my PCV valve and my VC breather. However when I drive around with all the windows open you can smell that nasty odor coming from the breather. I trying to make it more like...
  9. SFRacingGST

    Autometer Oil gauge question

    I've had an autometer oil pressure guage for about 2 years now. It has always worked fine. Today while driving, it totally scared the living sh*t out of me. It died and dropped to zero and made me think I lost oil pressure.I quickly turned the engine down and pulled over. I checked for oil leaks...
  10. SFRacingGST

    oil return won't stop leaking

    I can't stop getting oil from leaking from where the bolts go into the oil pan for the oil return. The holes go into the oil pan. Iv'e tried thread sealer, teflon tape, even atlittle rtv around the washers. I am using a new oil return line from FP. Any ideas?
  11. SFRacingGST

    T-Tops on a GSX?

    Every since I fell in love with DSM's, I have always dreamed of having a custom t-top installed. My vision has always been to make it look alittle like a supra with t-tops. I think that it would look absolutly nasty and be really nice. I know that cutting the roof would make the body weaker...
  12. SFRacingGST

    SBR Coil On Plug Boot question

    While pulling off one of the connector boots for my SBR coil on plug the boot ripped in half. So i tried calling SBR and from one guy told me that the coils they use are the 300m ones and he didn't know about the boots and another guy said it was all a secret and couldn't tell me.Has anyone...
  13. SFRacingGST

    Greddy Profec Type S Question

    I am having trouble with my Greddy Profec Type S. I cannot control boost (Goes to like 29 psi). Last year I had it hooked up to the NO port (for the internal wastegate), and this year I switched to a external 38mm tial and hooked up the NC port instead. I double checked all of the electrical...
  14. SFRacingGST

    Tial BOV question

    I have a tial bov and it seems like it is fluddering more than the clean swish sound that it should be making (its there alittle but also fludders alot). I was reading that you could buy diffrent springs based on the vaccum. I am running bc 280 cams and at idle i only have -8 to 10 vacuum. Do i...
  15. SFRacingGST

    RRE Catch Can Question

  16. SFRacingGST

    RRE Catch Can Question

    After starting the car after the winter build, i noticed steam/vapors coming from my new RRE Oil catch can breather. When i drain the can its amost a discolored water. Is this normal because that would be getting recycled back into the intake, or do i have a bigger probelm like a headgasket...
  17. SFRacingGST

    Boost leak question

    I did a boost leak today for the first time after my winter build. Found no leaks, however there was a gurgling sounds coming from my oil pan, sounded like oil bubbling. is this okay, or do i have a problem?? If so, what might it be? Compression was checked, it is good
  18. SFRacingGST

    Head gasket leaking, need advice

    This winter I put an upgraded SBR IV head on. I used ARP head bolts and a cosmic metal head gasket. I used the molly lube, and torqued them in sequence to 30, then 60, then finished at 80. I fired up my car a few days ago, and I had a coolant leak and noticed that it was seeping from the head...
  19. SFRacingGST

    New Engine won't start

    I am having problems starting my car, and I am guessing that it is a little thing that I forgot to do. I’ve check to make sure all my sensors are hooked up. All are hooked up except ac, MAP, Emissions, fog lights, condenser, and the 2 sensors that were on the coolant bottle bracket) I primed the...
  20. SFRacingGST

    DSM Link Question

    Okay, i am having problems turning over my new engine. Tommrrow i am going to go through the sets mentioned in DSM Link WIKI, however my question is this: This winter i installed PLX WB in my car using pin 75 and i installed MAFT (just connected it to the stock plug making sure pink and red...
  21. SFRacingGST

    DSM Link Injector Size

    When i right click A/F ratio and click properties, my injector flowrate is set at 450cc/min. Does this mean that my ecu was flashed for 450 injectors, or should this setting stay at 450? I am trying to change my injector size to 850's, however i am confused why it says 450's there, because my...
  22. SFRacingGST

    base fuel

    Stock fuel pressure settings are as follows: 1G=37 psi 2G=43 psiThese readings are taken with the vacuum line off of the AFPR.Just wondering if a 2g with a 1g block and head should get 37 or 43?
  23. SFRacingGST

    Tial 38mm Question

    OK, i hooked up my greddy boost controler today. Can some please let me know if i hooked this up right. I ran a line from the nipple on the turbo to the boost controler, and then from the controler to the top nipple of the wastegate.I know i got the boost controler hooked up right but is the...
  24. SFRacingGST

    MAFT and PLX wideband W/ DSM link question

    I have read all of the other articles and the instructions that have came with the two. It is already installed, i just want to see if what i did was correct.All of this was for a 97 GSXFor the MAFT all i did was mount it on the firewall, and connected the plug to the stock connecter...
  25. SFRacingGST

    Magnus SMIM Install Question

    1: There was a ground on my factory 2g intake that connects to the wiring harness. Can that go on the firewall or does that need to be grounded to a screw on the intake?2: Will any civic battery work or is there a specific year i have to buy? Any other batteries work? Does it have to have a...
  26. SFRacingGST

    2g- Coolant bottle mod

    Was reading in the how to section about the coolant mod when switching to a short route piping. In the post they suggest a plastic welder (wicked expensive), or using hot glue (sketchy cause it melts easy). Was wondering if i could use epoxy? If so shich type should i get??
  27. SFRacingGST

    CHM Liquid Filled FPR Guage

    I got my liquid filled guage and it had a very big air bubble in it (i know they are suppose to have a little one, but mine is alot bigger than it is suppose to be). I was wondering what the fluid they use in it is and where i could get some to fill it up more?? I tried looking for CHM's webpage...
  28. SFRacingGST

    SBR front Mount not fitting with Fluidyne

    Over the winter I upgraded to a Fluidyne Radiator and a SBR front mount for my 2g. The radiator is now installed, and the sheet metal on the body is completely gutted out so the IC pipe can fit. The end tank of the intercooler is hitting the bumper support bracket and the IC is hitting the...
  29. SFRacingGST

    Green: Water Lines?

    Called FP to ask if the green needed water lines connected to it. They said it is optional. Was wondering if running them would help with the turbo life?
  30. SFRacingGST

    Tokico Illumina Shocks & Springs

    I was wondering how then spring in this kit compares to the traditional eibach sportline springs with illumina's? Any reviews on this whole spring/shock kit...
  31. SFRacingGST

    bleeding lifter?

    Saw this on VFAQ after I installed my 3g lifters. Wondering if i should take them out and bleed them like they say to do below. All i did was take them out of the package, apply assembly lube to them and installed. The cams spin freely as is. My question: Am i going to have issues (bending...
  32. SFRacingGST

    non cruise throttle cable

    i ordered a non-cruise control throttle cable from slowboy for a 2g. The part number was MB948632. However, i went to install it and the thing is HUGE! i measures it and it was 5 feet 4 inches. Did i get the right cable? It seems as if i would have to wrap it around the intake inorder to bolt on...
  33. SFRacingGST

    63mm TB Gasket

    What should i do for a gasket for my bored out (63mm) 1g throttle body? I tried cutting a new OEM 1g one but i would have to cut over the sealant (the blue ring that seals it) on it inorder to cut enough. Any suggestions?
  34. SFRacingGST

    Arp hitting spring??

    I just bought a new stage 4 1g head from slowboy (All Brian crower internals with 280 cams). Was putting the head on the block today and on 4 of the bolt the washers would slip past the lower valve spring seat. So on those 4 i took the bolts out with the head out, put the washers on and then...
  35. SFRacingGST

    Green Injector Size

    Just bought a FP Green Turbo, I was wondering what injectors sizes would do? I have DS link so i can handle big ones, however i want to choose the best fit size. Please let me know what you guys think.
  36. SFRacingGST

    O-Ringed

    Can someone one please help me, I had a new block installed in my GSX a year ago, today I just pulled the head and I am unsure if it was o-ringed.... The short block was supposed to be o-ringed. To me knowledge there is suppose to be a grove cut up with a metal wire in it that is slightly...
  37. SFRacingGST

    Dual BB 50 Trim VS Green

    Please give me some advice. I am finally in the market for a new turbo upgrade. I have followed all of the upgrade paths and finally have ALL of the supporting mods (including 280 cams, 3 inch exhaust, Fully built block, fully built ported head, SBR front mount, 3 inch MAFT, DSM link etc.) I...
  38. SFRacingGST

    ARP Head bolts

    was wondering if arp head studs should be changed every time the head is removed? Mine are only 1 year old and only torqued once... I know with the stock ones you are suppose to change them because they strech when torqued, is this the same a the ARP ones?? Or since they are so strong they can...
  39. SFRacingGST

    FAL FLX-325B Dual Fans Review

    http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=FLX%2D325B&N=700+400180+4294907686+4294924744+115&autoview=skuWas wondering if i could get some reviews on this product from some people who already have it. Was wondering how effeciant they were... Also was wondering how slim...
  40. SFRacingGST

    2g Radiator Support

    can the 2g radiator support come off. I am talking about where the radiator bracking screw into?? Mine has alittle rus and want to sand it and repaint it?? thanks
  41. SFRacingGST

    3 inch vs 3.5 inch GM MAS

    What is the difference between the 3 inch gm mas and the 3.5 inch gm mas in performance? Which is "better"? is there a differnece? thanks
  42. SFRacingGST

    1g Magnus SMIM & 2g head

    I have two questions. My first is will a 1g magnus intake manifold fit on a 2g head... I know the ports will slightly be off but how much and will it be fine? I have a 2g head for now and planning on upgrading to a 1g head very soon, but i want to order an intake now and use it, will this work?
  43. SFRacingGST

    63mm Throttle Body

    Was reading a bunch of fourms on the 1g throttle body compared to the 2g one. I have the stock 2g one now, and i am looking to upgrade to a 1g one. While searching for a 1g throttle body, i came arcoss the rebuilt, and ported to 63 mm throttle body. Was just wondering if i could get some...
  44. SFRacingGST

    DSM Link Install?

    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------I attempted to install my dsm link yesterday but i didn't have any luck in doing so. I have a heavily modifided 97 GSX. I was completly built by Pruven Performance and i am unsure how my spark plugs are suppose...
  45. SFRacingGST

    Please everyone Read! I really need opinions.

    I need some opinions of what I should do about a certain situation at hand with **** **** . I would appreciate any responses to help me out with what I should do. I have been into DSM's now for about 4 years, I had just bought my third DSM (a 97 Silver GSX). After driving it for a month, I...
  46. SFRacingGST

    Missfire Help please

    Brought my car like 6 months ago to Pruven Performance in Milford CT. Was one of the hundreds to have my 7 bolt walk... I went ahead a did a 6 bolt conversion at their shop. In November i received my car back from them, the only problem being was that it was missfireing. So like anyone would do...
  47. SFRacingGST

    17.0-18.0 Air/Fuel At idle

    I just got my car tuned by Pruven in CT. However it seems to be runing rich at idle. was wondering if it was because of 550 injectors or becasue hks 264 cams??? Should i adjust the AFC to make it more around 14.5 at idle?? It runs so rick my air/fuel guage doesn't even lite up at idle. maby all...
  48. SFRacingGST

    dual piston calipers in rear??

    i just recently upgraded to the Baer Front claw breaking system.. was wondering if any one has tried to put the stock 2 piston caliper on the rear to replace the one piston stock caliper???
  49. SFRacingGST

    SBR 3500 help

    Was wondering if there were any suggestions of what to do next. I just recently bought a 97 GSX., When I first got it, the car didn’t shift well and the clutch felt shot. So I went and replaced the clutch, flywheel, Master and slave and bleed the clutch line. After installing a new SBR 3500 and...
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