Alright, i've been searching on this since last night. I was sparked to search because when i seafoamed my motor, i had some wicked leaks on my (new) exhaust manny gaskets.I'm at a loss for how to seal these since everything is torqued to spec and gaskets are new.So i'm looking into the...

Alright, i've been searching a lot on this and i can't seem to find exactly what people were doing to route this way.I know it's not as effective or anything, but i'm still on a 14b. And i can't go shorter because my core is so damn long. But this is all for a diy fmic project. The total so...

I've got some wicked knock right now. I don't understand it at all.I've leak tested and the only leak i have is internal turbo (o-ring). I've got the part on the way to replace it but i doubt it's my problem source.Even in little to no boost i can get knock. 1-2psi = about 10 counts. I...

Took some shots today, let me know what you all think!http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g236/staticbrainwash/IMG_1296.jpg Read Me

Alright kiddies. Lately i've noticed that when i rev up a bit in my car i get a nasty rattle from the exhaust manifold area. At first i thought it may be a crack making lots of noise, so i removed the JM polished heat shield i have and fired her up and did a couple quick revs. Sound is gone...

Alright, i've read a lot about the awesome performance people are getting from ebay kits. I'm looking at input for the PIPING ONLY kits.I recently picked up a core from a fellow tuner, and was looking to get some cheap piping for now. The ebay kits look decent, and i can easily fab up length...

Here's my problem. I got a new motor put in my car a few months back. It was all fine and happy. Then slowly, when the motor was cold, i'd get some high idle and idle surge. It would bounce between 2000-2500 rpm.This ONLY happened in park of neutral (i'm an AT). As soon as the car went into...

i made and performed a boost leak test. only did it at the turbo, but when i went to pressurize the system, all i heard was kissing ari comming from my exhaust manifold.now, i knew i had a bad manny (and 3 snapped bolts on one side) but i didn't think my turbo would leak into the manny...

so it started snowing in mid michigan. about a week before thanks giving. the tires i have right now are yokohama sport tires that are about. . . 2 years old. so yeah, needless to say, it's time for new tires.my question is, what kind of tires are you all running for snow? winter tires, or...

Hey guys, i had a buddy chopping some rims on my car for me. But it's been 2 weeks and he's pretty busy. So i figure i'd ask some of you photochop experts if you can help me out (since i can't find a mac version of photoshop for myself).Thanks all, i'll post links to pics in a min.

Hello all, I've been debating this for a while and now have the means to go ahead with it.My debate is between maft original, and maft gen2. I know you need maft original to interface with dsmlink if i eventually go with that, but i'm not sure if you can use gen2 to interface.My plan is...

Alright, on the way to college this morning i started getting a little belt squeel. No biggie i though to myself, i'll just fix it when i get home.Well, on the way home, it gets worse and worse. So i drop by my mechanics and have them take a look at it.As it turns out, whatever...

I've been doing some searching and know it is bad to flush a tranny that's experiencing problems.So my question pertains to just that. If you are installing end clutches/manual valve/shift kit you have to drain off whatever ammount of fluid comes out to pull the pan (or clutch pack). When...

I was looking at buschur for my motor. He emails me saying he ran out of cores in the time i was talking to him (2 weeks). To me that sounds like bunk. Now he's telling me i either need to send him my motor (out of my DD) or wait 2 weeks for him to "maybe get in more cores". I can't wait that...

I'm getting a new motor in my car and was looking to put in Prothane's. But i havn't read (or found) anything about their use in auto's.Is it all the same MM kit? Or is there a specific MM kit for auto dsm's?Also, I imagine it would be safer and better for the whole drivetrain to use...

Looking for the best OEM style hood.So whats everyones favorite? And no, i don't want VIS. I don't want to mess with a hood i constantly hear about problems with.

So it seems as though the appearance section is non-existant so i don't know where else to post this.On wednesday my car could possibly be going in for hood repair after it got keyed very badly.The cost of repairs is about enough for me to just say forget it and pick up a CF hood...

Alright kids, it's now that time of the season where i have money. I NEED a new motor like it's my job so i've been doing some research. I've come down to a few options and i would like your opinions (mods and members).My goals for this motor are around 350-400whp, with NICE low end. The...

My 92tsi's spoiler and drivers window have clearcoat pealing real bad. I don't want to worry about trying to color match the red's to get it re-painted so i was thinking about possibly getting the spoiler sprayed black.My only concern is it looking maybe. . . too ricey. So does anyone have...

I've got what i believe is a bad power window motor in my passanger door on my 92tsi. I haven't had a chance to pull the panel off yet to test the motor, but i get no noise and no response from either switch. And everything else on that door still works. My question is, Does anyone know the part...

Alright, recently my cruise control wasn't working. So instead of fixing it i decided maybe i should just get a non-cruise cable and rip all the cruise stuff out.Complication: Tonight while driving around 47mph i put it into cruise for shits. Well. . . It worked.The question: I have driven...

Alright, I've been searching for a while on a lot of suspension and wheel options. I've got some thoughts on things and i would like some opinions on what i'm planning.Suspension: I've been debating this for a long time, and looking at it realistically i just want a very nice...

Alright, I searched a while but never got a definate answer. I did an emissions/vac line elim, and pulled everything except the FPS. My question is, if i just leave the EGR unplugged will i be alright until i can fab up a blockoff from 1/8" sheetmetal or something? Or can i just leave it...

Ok, i searched tuners, i searched dsmtalk, i looked through the vfaq, i looked on plymouthlazer.com. What the Hell size crush washers do i need for the fuel filter. 12mm? 14mm? I was going to do this the other day but remembered my oem filter didn't come with new washers.Also, I've been...

Ok, this is probably a really dumb question, but i searched and can't find anything.Is there a way to remove the ugly PS bracket attacked to the head/exhaust manny on a 1g? I want to clean everything up really nice, and i just don't understand why it has to be there and or be so freeking...

So here's the deal. I got a dejon intake but i hate how the couplers they sent barely fit the wastegate on my 14b. I'm debating on what to do with this. I want something that will fit better on my turbo, and it looks as though i need a 2.75-2.25 reducer. Should i just leave the rubber dejon...

Alright, i know this is a pretty low tech question. But it will lead into something better. I recently got a palm m130 and mmcd. I have a new Intel IMac that i use to sync the pda. My problem is, i can't seem to figure out how to pull my logs from the pda onto my mac. If anyone has any insight...

Alright kiddies, i recently did a small fuel system upgrade on my 92tsi A/T. I put in 450cc injectors cleaned by RC, and a manual trans ecu. The car ran fantastic! No more idle problems, holding right solid around 750-800 (depending on engine temp). I then installed a Dejon intake, and uicp, and...

Alright, i searched FOREVER and i can't find a good answer. In my room currently i've got 450cc blue tops, a MT ecu, and a 190. I'm in an auto 1g, i've already got a 14b.My question is, do i NEED a 1g FPR to upgrade my auto's fuel system to get full use out of this 14b? I know MT cams help...

hey, i've been looking around for some decent logger deals and i came across a guy on ebay selling whole setups with MMCD. he's got color and b&w pda's...

alright folks, im planning on a rebuild. it's about damn time, i've got leaking valve seals, and berrings that are beinging to weaken.here's what im planning.my stock 6bolt big rods (if the check out ok) if not, pick up new ones. 2g pistons at 8.5 comp. clevite berrings for everything...

I'm joining a car club in midland here pretty soon. One of the guys was telling me some random dsm knowledge (most of which was dead accurate).Now, one thing he told me i had never heard before and figured i'd ask on here.He stated that there is a transferable lifetime warranty on the...

ok, im trying to find a manual awd eprom so i can make the swap from the auto turbo setup to the manual turbo setup.(ie, bigger injectors, manual ecu, 14b turbo, and new exhaust manny)but i am having one HELL of a time locating an eprom manual awd ecu for my 92.i've checked the...

ok, i searched and i can't find an answer.i have to pull my exhaust manny. 3 broken studs(still showing out of the head, thank god), and i think i've got valve stem seals leaking.now, do i have to pull the turbo in order to pull the manny. i mean, coolant lines, oil lines all studs. or...

alright, as per my knowledge on dsm's, i thought that 1g a/t's came with a 13g turbo.i did some research looking for some turbo seals for it, but i noticed that my comp housing says TD05H. which i don't think was used on the 13g.can anyone help solve my mystery? i'd be happy to learn...

just started happening as the weather got real warm. and i can't figure out where it's comming from.my compressions were all at 145ish and it's only when either #1)when i've been sitting in idle for a while then i accellerate, or #2)the car gets to running temp and sits and then gets...

so recently i fixed a valve cover gasket, plugs and wires, and a fuel injector. solving a misfire, oil leaks, and a rough idle.now. . . my back breaks are so bad they've locked me out of reverse. my back right tire just drags.like the title says. . . if it's not one thing. . . it's...

i have a 92 talon tsi AUTO. i was wondering if it's possible to get a MT ecu and MT 450cc injectors and swap them in so i can turn up boost on my 13g turbo.right now i've either got a failing ecu, or bad injectors. so i figure if im going to get a turbo upgrade or turn up boost i might as...

ok, im not really a noob. i've just never done exhaust work.my stock tsi muffler is KIA. so instead of replacing it with another one, and then upgrading to a straight through, i want to get a magnaflow.magnaflow mufflernow my question is. . . will this go right up with my stock...

after my car heats, and half cools, i get what i think is an intermitten missfire.anyone know how i can test for this to see which cyl. is having the problem?aside from taking it in to see if it's throwing a code, i know there's another way...

alright, i've got small leaks in both my oil feed, and return lines to the turbo. what i need to know is, where can i get new ones? i can find the feed, the return seems to be out of stock everywhere.i really need these, i don't feel like frying my turbo.would it be an ok option to find...

does anyone else with an a/t have little power in 1st unless you really get on it?cuz i don't. until i hit 2nd. then im spooled, and pulling REAL hard.i don't know if this is just a wierd dsm a/t thing, or if i have a problem.if so, is there any way i can pull more power out of my...

i recently bought a autometer phantom boost/vac gauge.my problem is that the line that came with it (the crappy plastic line) doesn't seem to want to fit into/stay in the line housing. i looked up an install guide and i need something that will hold the line in place in the housing.i...

recently got a 92 tsi awd AUTO. ran fine for about 2 weeks, then it needed a new water pump. done and done. tonight i was on my way home from the next town over (about half an hour drive) and my car had a bad loss of power. it happens on and off, the best i can figure it's a fuel injector...

so, ok. correct me if im wrong but here's my situation. i have a 93 talon es. it recently got wrecked. (backended. . . insurnace considered it totalled, but i bought it back for 100 bucks cuz it's mostly still driveable). my mechanic has a friend who has a 93 talon that either needs a new head...

Alright kids, im not so new to the tuner game, i just have never had the money to modify until now.My question is : i have a '93 talon ES automatic (that means, 2.0l dohc, but you all know that) i want to keep the car because i like it, and it's become my baby. would it be worth the work...