Thank you. I guess my search didn't find them because they don't have "gasket" in the title. This thread...http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/cylinder-head-short-block/420289-felpro-mls-o-ringed-head.html...was very helpful.

I've searched the forums on head gaskets but can't seem to find a straight answer on what is the best head gasket to go with if you have an O-ringed block. The engine specifications that matter are:7-bolt, 10.5:1 compression, 40-50 psi, O-ringed block.

ExtremePsi.com does sell this system, it's just not listed on their website. Must call. And, there is a 4-6 week waiting period.

I am looking for a vendor who currently has the following Spark Tech system in stock:Spark Tech DSM/EVO 1-3 PRO CDI COP Model: COP-DSM12FThis is not the one that extremepsi.com sells. If anyone has advice on who might sell that product, please let me know.

I had a loud squeaking noise coming from the engine, and I thought it was a belt. The belts are in good shape and plenty tight, and then I noticed the drive pulley was wobbling. I traced the noise to this. Then I thought it might be a bad harmonic balancer and searched some threads on here...

Great thread, good info.I have a Precision Industries billet torque converter, recently installed. Kigley flex plate, TCU reprogrammed. I don't build boost until close to 4,000 rpm, so I was in desperate need of a higher stall. With the stock torque converter, I could stall up to 2,400...

Yes, stock intake, cams, and everything else from the oil pan to throttle body. Here is a link to the dyno sheet...https://www.facebook.com/robert.minieri?ref=tn_tnmn#!/photo.php?fbid=10151405009174212&set=t.1113444

Yeah I've been to Sinister Speed. They give so little information on their products they may as well just show a picture. I guess I need to contact them.

Does anyone have any personal first-hand experience with aftermarket torque converters? I've read about the IPT billet torque converter, but haven't been able to find much information on anything else.I know there are a lot of factors that go into torque converter selection, but the basic...

Finally got the video posted. Here it is...1998 Eagle Talon AWD automatic dyno run - YouTube

Not sure about the fuel pressure, but I know it wasn't lacking. I have 1050cc injectors and they were at 91% with e85. Technically I could go a little larger on the injector and get more hp, but I don't want to take the stock engine any further.

No doubt, no doubt. I know there are a lot of people who have had huge success with strokers. I just know that I can make the power I am looking for with the stock stroke, so that will be the route I take.Thanks. It's good to be back on here.

I feel like there's too much missing information to give an educated response other than guesses. Air/fuel ratio, knock, wot, tuning, etc. But, not knowing most of that, 260 whp with just 91 octane doesn't seen so bad considering how many unknown variables could be just slightly off, effecting...

I believe my turbo is good for about 650 hp. I'll be building for more than that, so an upgrade will probably be coming in the future.As for a stroker, I've been convinced they aren't really the way to go for serious power. They become a weak link when the larger stroke puts too much...

Thank you. I went to Sam Houston a long time ago and live in Conroe now, which is just south of Huntsville so yeah, maybe we'll run into each other.FIST Racing recently moved to north of Houston, closer to where I live so that was good. I was impressed with every stage of the build they...

FIST Racing in Houston just completed a large list of bolt-on parts to my otherwise stock setup. You can see the details of my car in my profile, but it's basically bone-stock from oil pan to throttle body, with the exception of ARP head studs. The rest is just turbo, intercooler, fuel mods...

I'm sure this topic had been beaten to the ground, but I haven't been on here in a long time and doing a simple search didn't show any current results, so I wanted some fresh ideas.I'm not looking to break any records or achieve unrealistic goals. Just wanting a few educated opinions. If...

Well, as the title asks, how much horsepower can the stock bottom end of a 1998 4g63 handle (safely)? I'm about to go to the dyno for a tune on a recent bolt-on build. It is a speed density setup now running on e85, if that matters.I've been searching the threads and have read 450 hp, to 530...

Resolved the issue. As some of you suggested, yes, it was a BOV. replaced it with a 1G BOV, and I have to say the car has NEVER run so good. Both in performance, and every day drivability. I can't believe the old stock BOV was causing so many other little problems as well. Thanks for the...

The BCS is still on the car, and the wires are running to it, but no hoses. I was told to leave it on the car, although disconnect all hoses, or the CEL will come on.

Yeah I've done a boost leak test and all seems well. I'm putting my money on a crappy stock 2G BOV. Thanks for the replies.

Yes, but I'm just looking for a very temporary scratch to the performance itch we all have. You see, I have almost finished purchasing all of the big, fun parts we all dream about, so I will soon be tearing it all off anyway. But in the meantime, while I drive the car, I want to have just a...

I installed a Hallman MBC, correctly I'm pretty sure. I installed it according to the following thread:http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-turbo-system-intercooler/237982-best-way-install-mbc.htmlThe car is pretty much all stock, 2G, stock turbo, stock BOV.To start, I backed...

Cool, thanks for the help guys.

Subscribed. When you are ready to sell and ship, I'll take the 2G hatch.

Yes, it looks like that. But does it fit a 2G, or is an Evo different?

Sorry if this has been answered, but I couldn't find it. I have a pretty much stock 2G, and I have a 1G bov that I want to put on. I need the flange adapter that will allow me to put a 1G bov on a 2G intake. Where can I get said adapter?

Well, I received the new plug wires and installed them, and still had the problem. So I took the new coils off, and put the old ones on, and....... Yyyyyup - That was it. Brand new (aftermarket, O'Reilly) coils, no good. I've been chasing this rabbit for over a month now so yes, I was...

The car - 1998 Eagle Talon Tsi awd, all stock engine, auto transmission, boost gauge installed, air filter, 3" exhaust, no cat. The rest is completely stock.I've been chasing this problem for months now and I'm running out of ideas. Here's what's going on:When I hit full throttle, as...

Thanks for all the help, guys. I will continue to work on it and update pertinent information.I'm onto a different lead now - you know those 3 black plastic spacer/gaskets that go in between the fuel rail and the engine? I lost one when I removed the fuel rail, so I made one out of a piece...

If my wires are not-so-good, and I put new coils on, is it possible that the coils are now producing the energy they should have been, and the bad wires are now more prevailant?Also, at idle, I sprayed some carb cleaner on the injectors where they enter the intake, and the idle dropped...

Brand new plugs, another set of NGK BPR6ES. Gapped .028. New coils. Yes, it does feel like spark is getting blown out, because it only does it at full boost and full throttle. But it didn't do it at all before I replaced the coils, and now it does it. I've checked and re-checked everything...

According to the manual, the coils are out of spec in resistance on the low voltage side. I am reading 1.2 ohms, instead of the .5 - .7 range they should read. Either way, I just picked up a couple new coil packs and will get them installed as soon as it cools off a bit. I'll post my results...

Dang, do you have to pull the intake manifold off to get the coils out?

Yes, the specs would be very helpful, thanks. We need a good thread on this anyway because I've been searching and it hasn't been easy to find.We held 10-12 psi during the boost leak test. I am running NGK BPR6ES plugs, gapped to the recommended spacing (I can't remember what it is, I...

Yeah, that's what I thought. Just wanted to be sure. The issue I'm having is, under normal acceleration there is a surging of a sort, an inconsistency, lack of smoothness. And under full acceleration it is also evident, and up top it feels as if it's lacking in power. The car is all stock...

At 142,000 miles, I'm having minor issues that are leading me to believe that my coil(s) are not up to par. So I was thinking of replacing them. I know that the stock coils are pretty good, but is there anything else out there that may provide a stronger spark? 4G63.

Thanks everyone. My plans for this one are not quite as radical as with my last one. I had fun tearing up my '95 Talon, making it barely streetable, no a/c for light-weight, etc. I guess I'm getting older or whatever, but this time around I want to keep it more tame and hi-class.I'm not...

I graduated from college in May of 2000 and have owned my own businesses ever since. It's what I like to do and it's what I knew I would always do. You do need to know, though, that it is VERY time consuming. There's no such thing as 8-hour work days, 5-days a week. I work when I need to...

Thanks guys. Man, I forgot how active and friendly dsmtuners was! It's good to be back.No, USPS didn't deliver it. LOL I had to drive 8 hours round trip to get it, but well worth the trip.Yeah, I usually take tons of pictures, but that's actually the only one I have so far. I'll...

In 2006 I sold my '95 Talon TSi fwd and have been out of the scene, until this weekend. After my long extensive search, I finally found THE car. And in Texas, DSM's aren't very popular so they are few and far between.It is a 1998 Eagle Talon TSi awd automatic with leather. Timing belt...

All right, as the title says, my new endeavor is to convert my fwd TSi to rwd. And I don't mean awd, nor do I mean awd with the front drive shafts removed. I'm talking about turning the engine length-ways like it should be, tranny, driveshaft to the rear, differential and suspension.Don't...

I put my car together last night from a 2 month break-down. I'm not a newbie when it comes to timing belt installation and tension setting. Drove it around for about an hour to check things out, get home, things are fine. This morning I go out, pop the hood and grab the timing belt between...

I put my car together last night from a 2 month break-down. I'm not a newbie when it comes to timing belt installation and tension setting. Drove it around for about an hour to check things out, get home, things are fine. This morning I go out, pop the hood and grab the timing belt between...

I put my car together last night from a 2 month break-down. I'm not a newbie when it comes to timing belt installation and tension setting. Drove it around for about an hour to check things out, get home, things are fine. This morning I go out, pop the hood and grab the timing belt between...

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I finally got a decent run at the track. I wanted to post a pic of my timeslip so I can submit it to the archives.FWD can be frustrating. I got a pretty decent launch, my best ever with a 2.146 60'. After I get going, my car really runs strong. I was searching the archives and noticed...