I had nothing to do this pass Sunday, so I decided to give my Engine Bay a nice bath and cleaning job, here is the links to some pics, let me know what you guys think of my cleaning job:http://awdpower.tripod.com/talonperformance/id27.html

What are the advantages of having a External vs internal wastegate???????

Hello guys, I'm getting a FMI and replacing my Eagle Talon front bumper with an Eclipse bumper Does anyone know, or could neasure for me, the size of the opening on the Eclipse Bumper where the Intercooler will go. That will help me decide the size of the Intercooler. Much appreciated.

My car has 112,000 miles, still runs great, original engine never touched, I'm just worried I might get stranded in the middle of nowhere. Plus there is a oil leak that I can't figure out wheere is coming from. What would you guys do, a total rebuild of the engine, or engine swap????

Hey guys, I'm in a little dilema, I have an 1996 Eagle Talon, bought it brand new, love the car a lot, does 13.2 1\4 mile, was going to install a front mount this year to crack 12's....... However, the car hat 180,000km or 112,000 miles, original motor, still runs great without any problems...

I'm thinking of purchasing a Wideband O2, There are so many out there, that one does not know what to get, I came across this one, is this a good buy???? Or what would you guys suggest.http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/xcart/customer/product.php?productid=16139&cat=248&page=1Thanks guys

Anyone know what the high, medium, and low fuel trims should be for a 2g car?????????

I'm thinking of getting on of those universal block heaters in my car, the weather up here in Canada it's been -30's with the wind. For what I understand they get connect to a frost plug. Does anyone know where those frost plugs are located in the engine????????? Thanks

If you guys had a choice of getting an Intercooler with 3" or 2.5" outside diameter inlet\outlet, which would you guys get????? I'm running a big16g, and I can't make up my mind which one would be best for my setup. Thanks guys

My engine light just came on, so I run a diagnosis and a (code 1500) showed up. Does any one know what that code means??? What could be the problem. Also, after that code showed up, everytime I make a stop and let go of the gas, it always stalls. Any help would be appreciated

Just got a pocketlogger, and I've been trying to tune the car as best as I can with the pocketlogger and a SAFC. I'm running a Big16g, 550's, Supra MKIV, 18 psi thses are the numbers that I've come up so far, need suggestions and opinions where to lean it out or add more fuel. This is on a...

Got my compression test done theses were my results starting from cylinder on the left to right: 165-155-130-150 190-200-170-190, after a wet testBy these results do you guys thing all I need is get new piston rings????Thanks

I'm debating in getting new injectors, should I get 550 or 650, I'm running a B16g with a MKIV intercooller??? If I get 650, would I need a AFPR???/

I just got a set of 264 regrinds, and I also feel stupid by asking this question :( It also came with 16 shims, where do they go????

I've decided to get a front mount, but I'm undecided to which intercooler to get I've narrow it down to these 3, any opinions, or suggestions.http://www.agpturbo.com/customer/product.php?productid=27&cat=&page=http://www.dejontool.com/images/DSM-2g%20FIC/FIC-2gC%20Pkg.JPG...

Any opinions on this intercooler:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2476523715&category=33742

Got my car Dyno Tuned yesterday. got a Big16g, 550's, safc, 18psi plus the supporting mods. At the wheels only got 271hp, is that good or bad??I'm pretty disappointed. What would that be at the crank???

Just got march Sport Compact Car MagOut of the 10 Cars that enter the challenge a 2g Eclipse place 2nd overall.1- 2002 Nissan 350, 1074 pts 2- 1995 Eclipse gsx, 1030 pts 3- 1997 Toyota Supra, 1025 pts 4- 2003 Ultima GTR, 1007 pts 5- 1996 Dodge Viper GTS, 948 pts 6- 1997 Toyota...

I'm looking into getting a new BOV, but can't decide which one I want.I'm looking for something that sounds nice, and that I can also recirculate back into the intake.Thanx.

I just got direct TV, and wanted to know what channels are the car racing channels on.Thanx

I want to get a set of altezza tail lights for my car. I'm just wondering if the 96 tail lights from an Eclipse would fit a 96 Talon??these are the ones I want to gethttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33716&item=2445535626

I can say I am a pround owner of a big 16g.Before I install it on the car a couple of questions. I'm a littlle concern about boost creep any sugestions in what should I do to avoid that.Thanx

I'm thinking of getting a 3" downpipe (apexi GT racing Downpipe) to match my Apexi N1 Catback.If I do get this 3" downpipe will I get boost creep with a ported 14B (6cm porting)?????Thanx

I installed the ground wiring kit in my car, now I'm having problems. First it was all good, nice starts, engine running smooth, lights nice and bright, but now, my battery light is coming on and my car is overheating, anyone know what could've cause this????Thanx

I'm planning on swapping the stock throttle body with a 1g throttle body, at the same time port the intake manifold to 60mm, and also port the exaust manifold and O2 housing to match the 2.5 downpipe.The guy who's doing it is going to charge me $250 for everything.Just want to know if...

On a 2g talon, I've heard that it's possible to take out the orange film that it's used on the front signal lights, making it white.Has anyone have done it???

Air/Fuel gauge Connection1. Remove the driver's side access panel from the center console. There is one Phillips screw and one push-in plastic screw that holds the access panel on.2. There are four plastic connectors plugged into the ECU, directing a myriad of wires going to and...

I have a feeling that I have an intake leak, yesterday I made an Intake Leak Tester.When you do an intale leak test do you have to cover the the BOV dump tube???I'm there pumping away with my bycicle pum and I can seem toget any boost pressure on the boost gauge..

Anyone know what's the 14b inlet , outside diameter???

If I get 550's injectors, will that be enough to take full advantage of a Big 16g, or should I go 650's injectors???I just ordered a SAFC, is it complicated to hook it up, or should I just get it installed professionally???

Just got a Profec B(not the new one), I've already decided where I'm going to out it, I'm going to put inside the cigarette ash tray with a little modification it fits perfectly, and it will be hidden.I'm wondering if anyone has any installation instructions in how to install it.On the...

I just managed to put up my 13 second video that I did this past weekend against a SC mustang.http://awdpower.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/MeVSSuperchargedMustang.mpeg

I'm trying to understand how EGT temperature works, after doing a lot of research and reading this is what I've come up with, and please correct me if I'm wrong, I don't want to blow up my engine.High EGT Temp. means the car is running lean, and Low EGT Temp. means the car is running rich...

Just got home from the dragstrip, and I'm really happy, did 5 runs, 2 of them in the 13'sFirst run was against a Camarro SS, he pulled a 13.993, I did a 13.828 :)The other run was against a Supercharged Mustang GT, he did a 13.878, I did a 13.860.I please with my results, 2 of the...

On the way home from dragstrip my oil Pressure Gauge went dead, my check engine light or oil light didn't come on, pulled over on the Hwy to check the oil, it was full, so I decided to continue driving home.What kind of problems I could be looking at???

I thinking of getting a new BOV, my 1g BOV just doesn't do it for me anymore.Which BOV is the loudest one around???Thanx

I'm in the market for a boost controller, but can't decide which one to buy.Any opinions, to which would be the best buy, money is not an issue.

Never really had a chance to go at WOT on high gears since I installed The O2 housing with the dump tube.Well, did it today, for some reason after 4500rpm the boost starts creeping up to 20 psi.Anyone know the reason why this is happening?? Never had a problem with boost creep before...

Just in case there is anyone out there that's worried about doing the emissions test with a O2 Dump Tube, HAVE NO FEAR.I did mine yesterday, but before I went I covered my O2 Housing with a heat shield, just in case the guy new what that was for, and decide to fail me.Passed with flying...

What's the best way to get the engine head nice and polished, to a shine???

I'm getting a Dump tube done on my O2housing, Im curious to know if that will affect emissions testing??????

I'm getting a dump tube done on my O2 housing this month, I was also thinking of porting it.Will it be worth it, to port the O2 housing if I get a dump tube done to it???????

It seems that the time for new rotors and brake pads has come.Anyone have any suggestion in what I should get. I don't plan on get big brakes, just the same regular size as stock.Thanx

What do you guys think of the Dejon Tool new bigger side mount Intercooler for the 2g cars, do you think it's worth it, or not??http://www.dejontool.com/

I just installed a 14b turbo in my 96 talon AWD.When I had the T-25 my EGT readings by the end of 3rd gear were around the 1250-1300F. Now with the 14b, by the end of 3rd gear I'm reading 1600F, I have to let go of the throtle and call it off.Anyone know why this is happening...

As I'm driving this morning to work the car feels fine, pulled good getting into the Hwy, 5 minutes later as I'm overpassing someone I only got 5psi of boost it felt like I wasn't pressing the accelerator, mean while it was all the way to the bottom.What the heck happened, does anyone have...