Starting to build a 2G A/T for my drag car and am curious what people are doing for the front differential, if anything. I plan on welding the center diff but curious what others are doing with their front diffs. Car is making over 500hp and 400tq, new engine build will be pushing 50+hp more on...
Fort Wayne Call Out--------------------------------------------------------------------------------For those browsing this board and are in a 50 mile radius of Fort Wayne, IN, come check out our local board, just upgraded! We are a booming site so I hope to have some more account...
Fort Wayne Call Out--------------------------------------------------------------------------------For those browsing this board and are in a 50 mile radius of Fort Wayne, IN, come check out our local board, just upgraded! We are a booming site so I hope to have some more account...
So with a Holset build in the works, I have been thinking driveline in the back of my mind. With my second 3 bolt rear end in the car, I think I have decided to do something out of the ordinary and build my AWD with a solid rear axle. I see many Ford 9's and 8.8s and even one Toyota but I was...
I bought a race trans from a guy and during assembly I have ran into a problem with the bearing race housing not bolting on because the center diff bearing is hitting the race prematurely. I can see that the center diff looks as if it is sitting crooked. I took it back down and notice the TRE...
Like the title says, I am wondering if you can put the 23 spline gearset in the case of a 22 spline transfer case housing? It would be nice to have the strength of the 23 spline t-case in the lightweight aluminum 22 spline case. Unless that is, the reason the 23 spline t-case is stronger is...
Okay, I'm having a problem that seems to be getting worse. Sometimes, when I go to start my car, the ECU does not turn on. I first thought is it was my MPI Relay but after 3 of those I've decided something else is the problem. After looking at the Wiring diagram of how the ECU is powered by the...
Last year's shootout was my first time racing at the Shootout and I couldn't believe the excitement I encountered lol Good time at the car show, camped with the Michigan Gang at the Milan Travel Park lol and had some awesome racing at Norwalk! Here are some videos of my runs, the last video...
So my first time racing my newly built talon, and racing on the strip in general was at the 2nd Annual IndyHP Streetcar Shootout July 5th, 2009. I had a blast!!! My best run of the day was a 13.1 @ 107. I didn't win obviously but had a great time and a great experience. Here are some video links...
June 6th, 2009. Club DSM Fort Wayne had our first annual club dyno day. After a mad rush to get the car ready for the dyno, we made the trip to Toledo to see Keith at Pure Tuning. Great guy btw, really knows his stuff. Their Mustang 1100 AWD Dyno is not very old but we sure broke it in lol The...
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I am trying to think back on some of this stuff so bare with me lol It took about a year (Fall of 08 now) with my restricted budget to get all the parts I needed to start building the engine and the bolt ons. I kept it pretty modest. Built the bottem end up (Wisecos on H-beams, BSE) but went...
It was the night of October 17, 2007, in a little town about an hour away. A friend of a friend and I worked out a deal on his 91 Talon TSi AWD 5-spd. The car had been sitting at his parent's barn for almost a year and the guy before him haggered the car for two years. He said it had overheating...
Nice! We now have a more specific area of Midwest! The scene is these states is pretty large. This will be nice to have a more specific board to post on.
Our chapter of Club DSM Ft. Wayne, Indiana is having a few of us go up to Pure Tuning in Toledo, OH for a Dyno day. We got the dyno for five of us for the day (June 6th, 2009) for an amazing deal. Keith and his tuning is included in the deal. My question is, it is all of our first times putting...
Our chapter of Club DSM Ft. Wayne, Indiana is having a few of us go up to Pure Tuning in Toledo, OH for a Dyno day. We got the dyno for five of us for the day (June 6th, 2009) for an amazing deal. Keith and his tuning is included in the deal. My question is, it is all of our first times putting...
Our chapter of Club DSM Ft. Wayne is having a few of us go up to Pure Tuning in Toledo, OH for a Dyno day. We got the dyno for five of us for the day (June 6th, 2009) for an amazing deal. Tuning is included in the deal. My question is, it is all of our first times putting our cars on a dyno...
I have read some threads about overboosting but I can't seem to get anything that adds up to what my car is doing. I have a built engine, fmic, 3" turbo-back exhaust and a Big 16G Turbo. I bypass my MBC and it will pull to 8-9 psi, then creep to 14-15 psi. If I hook up the MBC all the way down...
My cousin has a 92 Laser AWD that has a EXTREMELY hard start after it sits. It won't start without the aid of starting fluid. After you get it to start, it runs a little rough but finally smooths out. Starting again after you get it to start once is fine, like there is nothing wrong... It seems...
Hey everybody. I'm just getting the word out about our chapter of Club DSM. We have a large club here in Fort Wayne, Indiana but some of our long time members are selling and/or getting out of their DSM's!! We take in everybody with a 50 mile radius of the Fort, including northwestern Ohio. We...
Okay. I just picked up an old Palm M100 from a buddy. He only used it a couple times. I have the hotsync cable but he couldn't find the software for it. I do need a special cable that goes from teh Palm to the car right? Anyways... I was wanting to know if anyone knows any websites that offer...
Has anyone seen or heard of the turbo timers that wire into the e-brake so when the e-brake is released while the timer is on it will shut the car off.? Sort of an anti-theft feature...
Okay, I finally decided on a turbo set-up on my fully-built Talon. I am going with a externally gated 50-Tirm from PTE. While exploring it, I noticed it gave an option for two different A/R ration turbine housings. Know, I know the lesser the A/R, the faster the spool but more back pressure on...
Okay, I finally decided on a turbo set-up on my fully-built Talon. I am going with a externally gated 50-Tirm from PTE. While exploring it, I noticed it gave an option for two different A/R ration turbine housings. Know, I know the lesser the A/R, the faster the spool but more back pressure on...
Alright, I just picked up a boost gauge and manual boost controller. I got a vacuum diagram from SlowBoy on how to install it. Now, do I have to short out the connector for the BCS or can I leave it unattached and not have to worry about a MIL glaring at me.:dsm:
I live in Fort Wayne, Indiana where the summers are hot and the winters cold. I, unfortunately:sosad:, am a little lazy. I have seen some buddies of mine play with the GM MAF translator for hours. I am wanting to run a 300WHP setup on my 91 GST, would a GM MAFT be a must, or could I get away...
I have an extended crank issue with my 91 gst. If I hold the key at "On", then crank, it will hesitate to start but still cranks.... Usually, while cranking, if I hit the gas a couple times, it will finally fire up smelling like raw fuel. Anyone else have this problem, or know where to start?
For the past two weeks, my 91 GST has had an extended crank. If I turn the key to "On," hold it for a sec to let the fuel pump run, it hestitates to start, then goes back to cranking. While cranking, usually giving it gas will get it to start. Has anyone else had this issue? Or has an idea of...
Okay... I have a 91 FWD Turbo Eclipse and am wondering about a solid suspension set-up. I am looking at 350 - 400 fwhp on it. Should I spend the extra for a good full coil-over kit with large amounts of adjustability or could I get away with some AGX's or Koni's with lowering springs. The car is...
Ok. I'm starting to put my motor back together and can't decide on which to do. I have a 6-bolt with Wiseco Pistons on Eagle Rods and a built head. It will see a 50-trim with FMIC and probably 20 psi. I originally planned on using the head bolts but now I'm debating on spending the extra for the...
I have a 2G exhaust manifold with a small crack (about an inch and a half in length) on the bottom side... Can you weld that to where it would somewhat seal nicely again??
I cleaned the throttle body today to see if i could get rid of the stickyness when applying the throttle, but when I did it seemed to have gotten worse!?!?!?!? Now it sticks so bad that you have to spike the throttle to open it then adjust your foot from there... Anyone else have this problem or...
Okay, I just pulled out my EVAP and EGR systems from my 1G. I pulled off the charcoal canister too obviously. Do I need to cap off the vent line (Line from gas tank to charcoal canister)? :dsm: :cool:
OK. I am in a bit of a situtation. I finally got my new head torn apart and cleaned. I decided to pull out the exhaust manifold studs. One was already broke, and another hole was a bit stretched. To make things worse, when I was drilling out the broken stud, I accidentally drill at a bit of an...
OK. I am in a bit of a twist here. I thought that most all of the EVO 8 parts will not work on a 1g. Including the exhaust manifold. Just today, a friend of mine that I work with showed me a 1G talon in a magazine of his that is running an EVO 8 manifold. Does that bolt right up, or was the some...
I have done some research and seem to be stuck between some clutch choices. I am going to be running a ~300whp FWD DD with some race. I am leaning towards the SPEC stage 2+ but the South Bend clutches don't sound too bad. I have heard a lot of bad about the ACT's. Please reply with some info and...
Alright guys, I am now completely ripping apart my new (used) cylinder head to hot tank. I am wanting to remove the old valve guides (replacing with new bronze ones). They are really tight and I am needing to know how to knock them out. Top or Bottom? Please Help!:dsm: :thumb:
O.k. I was thinking of buying my buddy's 1G 7-bolt head to rebuild and drop on my 6-bolt block. Do all of the 1G heads have the same flow characteristics or will the 1G 7-bolt head not flow as well as the 6-bolt head.:dsm: Please Reply:thumb:
Alright, I finally got my MBC installed and verified thru a few that the set-up was correct. This morning I began trying to tune it but no matter which way I turned the knob, it seemed to stay the same psi. Please advise.:dsm:
Hey guys, need some help on this one. I went to jump in my car the other day and all I heard when trying to start it was the starting spinning nothing. I know is has to be broken teeth on the flywheel because when I rolled the car foward, popped the clutch to get the flywheel to move, she...
Hey everybody. I am looking for some of the lightest 17 inch wheels out there for my 91 GST. Can all of ya send some brands, models, and/or companies that sell/make some of the lightest. I am not too picky on the design. I guess that will be my own discretion.:dsm:
A buddy of mine started ripping apart the motor in his 92 Talon AWD. 6 of the 16 valves had a flat face, the other 10 had a dished face. What is the face of the valve supposed to look like? Isn't supposed to be dished?
I just purchased a boost gauge for my 1ga gst. I was going to mount it on the A-pillar, what would be the best way to route to tubing from the pillar to the TB?