Good call. Some might say that an enthusiast who enjoys his/her car on the weekends needs to spend all the money in the world to self-proclaimed "pros" to tune their car. ECMLink has the advantage of having a community behind it. The self-indulgent nut-swingers of the AEM world will preach how...

Good thread and good timing. I'm currently rocking a 3500lbs 2G AWD Auto with 17" rims and shit for tires, a small 16G, meth and pump 94.12.3 @ 108More meth, bigger FMIC and Evo3 Intake this year with the small 16G I'm hoping nets me a mid 11.

Ouai, ici dans Ontario, j'habite en Belleville. Salut tout, Club DSM Canada et RTM Racing/RTM Racing Forums.

Here is a writeup I did on my local forum that should help you out.The DSM Cooling System FAQ - Club DSM Canada

The DSM Cooling System FAQSince there seems to be a need out there from the many posts I've read about cooling on different boards, I've put together a fairly comprehensive cooling system FAQ.If you are reading this, chances are you are either having a problem with your cooling system...

This is for 2010, and I'll be collecting parts as I go through the year.I plan to buy a house this year, and one with a nice garage, with heat, and a very nice floor to work in. Some place where I can really work on the car in damn near luxury.The car gets the body done this year, and...

Yes the car is being painted as a whole.The seal will be removed and done properly. I'm getting the pictures/updates from my body guy who is located 7 hours away from me in Cornwall, Ontario.

1G filter housing. Are the passages, bolt locations, etc ALL the same between 6 bolt and 1G 7 bolt OFH's? The gaskets are all the same (can be used on all three) so what, besides the location of the sensors, is different on WATER COOLED OFH'S for the 1Gs?

For 2009, the car gets paint.She's being painted a Jet Black, and body mods include a 1999 Eclipse front bumper, OEM Eclipse Fog Lights, and OEM Eclipse headlights. HID may be in the works down the road.The rear end is getting a special treatment as well. The rear wiper, washer nozzle...

This is true. You must use an ISP email address to sign up at Club DSM Canada. This is to prevent spammers and scammers. If you have an internet connection, you most likely have an ISP email address (@sympatco.ca, @cogeco.ca, @rogers.ca etc).

Well, no sense on trying to undo what's already been done. Best thing you can do now is live and learn.Is the motor assembled? Are the parts already paid for? If not, get your shit and get the hell out of dodge. The only mechanic I want working on MY car is either me, or a DSMer who I trust...

WOW! I hope that your mechanic is providing the free lube, because you are getting RAPED!4K for a stock rebuild? Does that include installation into the car? Your car better be factory new under the hood!The worst part is, you are still on the 7 bolt! For the price you are paying, you could...

It's your transfer case. Replace it, problem solved. ;)

The 1G FPR can handle a 255, just not the HP one. At idle, you'll get a bit of FPR overrun, but otherwise you are in good shape. I've run one without an AFPR on my old 1G, and had no issues.Your ECU is definitely not helping matters. All the pump does is push fuel through the lines, your...

From what I can tell, the chip probably has an 8000RPM rev limit, 6000rpm 2 step, PK Knock elim, 650's and maybe a 2G MAF (the 2X).Does the car run with the chip?You have a few options with that chip.A: Get rid of it, go with Link V3 B: Get ahold of me and I can give you some...

Your super 16G IIRC has the airflow capability of a 20G in a 16G footprint.You'll see minimal gains up top, but you will see gains none the less. Your low end torque is definitely going to suffer, and you will notice a loss in mid range torque as well. This may not be the best idea on a DD...

Agreed with the above, check your coolant temp sensor. I'd also pull your plugs and see if they are infact firing and or are wet. If they are wet, hit them with a lighter to dry them out, and try again.

I would also check for vacuum leaks as well.

The 2G Auto has a seperate tranny cooler located in front of the ABS unit on the driver's side.RTM Racing offers a great aluminum rad that I run myself in my 2G AWD Auto.5 speed or Auto, the radiator is the same.

I agree with the above. For the price of it all, may as well do a wiseco/eagle setup and be done with it. Even a wiseco/big rod setup is a good combo. Your tune will have everything to do with how long your motor lasts.

Alright, relax Chief. Don't let my post count fool you, I'm not new to this game, I'm speaking from experience.Have you considered looking for an AWD shell and swapping the parts into that? AWD FTW!

Very nice! Good job!

Did you not look at the 2 motors? The tranny is on the opposite side, EVERYTHING is different.What's the difference between a Honda D16 and a Ford 427?

What kind of weird noises? Is it possible you didn't install the flywheel onto the dowel align pin on the crank?

Quick suggestion.Take your flywheel inspection cover off and fire up your car, see if it's making noise.

Meth going wrong? I've heard more stories of NOS going wrong than Meth.Meth is legal, and safer. If you get a windshield washer fluid leak, you don't lose your mind over it! On a basic level, WWF is meth with a detergent in it. You can run it in your meth setup! :DNOS is a dangerous...

Vacuum leak as well can cause a rich condition.Really quick way to tell if you have a vacuum leak is to grab a propane torch without lighting it, turn it on and move it around your throttle body area/vacuum lines. If there is a change in RPM, you'll know where the leak is!

I could be wrong, however I do believe that's it.

IMO, waste of time/money. The time it's going to take to swap everything over, get it running right etc. would be better spent finding a 1G AWD and be done with it.If you are going to do this, you will need a 1G FWD TURBO transmission, as stated the 1G N/T trannies are weaker. A VCE is not...

Boost leak is what I suspect as well, if there isn't a CEL on.

If there has been an engine swap, I assume you're probably missing the square tachometer signal driver that's usually mounted to your Intake Manifold. An aftermarket tach can be tapped in from the coil pack on what I do believe is a green/white wire.If your stock tach isn't working, I'd look...

If the shell has rust/body damage, pull what's good, part out the rest, scrap the shell.

RTM Racing.com.

99.9% of FMIC kits have 2.5" piping.The routing will dictate whether or not it will fit, but with enough fabbing, it will fit.Or take the ABS out. ;0

JNZTuning has the OEM parts, so does ExtremePSI or RTM Racing.

Master will leak inside the car, slave will leak outside. Check the fluid level. The chances of a bent fork are few and far between especially since the fork is cast.Is your clutch slipping?

Not with a journal bearing turbo. An inline filter wouldnt' hurt.

All parts are from a 1G AWD.Starter: $50 Alternator: $60 Intake: $60 (This is including an RTM Racing EGR Blockoff plate and new Intake manifold gasket, this intake has been Aluminum Acid Washed, so it looks almost new.) Throttle body with all sensors (working): $50 Thermostat housing...

If the fuel pump turns on when your car cranks, your CAS will be fine. If you have a CEL on, pull the codes and reference your FSM to find out whats broken.You can also pull your CAS out, turn the key on, spin the CAS by hand and see if your plugs fire.

My guess is you didn't rack the exhaust cam 1 tooth off (Clockwise) and when the tensioner did its thing AFTER you adjusted your tensioner pulley (Which I hope you did correctly, the 2 holes should be at 9 and 12), your exhaust cam racked and you are now off by 1 tooth.Check your timing marks...

If your oil pressure is low, check your oil level. Make sure it's at or slightly above the top "V" on the dipstick.DSMs do have low oil pressure at idle, however from factory, the light should not come on. Ensure your light does work by grounding the wire, it should trip the light. Also, if...

Call it market research....RTM Racing : Boost Activated Exhaust CutoutRTM Racing : 1g AWD Fuel Pump Sending Unit

That's it? That's all we get? It's been a month!! Where's the update.Looks great!

750 for my 94 AWD last year. Had a screwed tranny, but picked one up for 150. 50K on a new 6 bolt. No rust, mint condition, leather and power everything.Blew the motor from a slipped timing belt 4 months later. ;)$500 for my 91 winter beater FWD Auto. No rust, new paint (Black Cherry), 280...

Sudbury, ON anyone near me? Near is like less than an hour away. Toronto is not near...:D

So, we gotta get together this summer somewhere. I just came onboard as an apprentice at a new shop in Trenton. Sold my 94 TSI FWD, and actually got a 94 AWD. Eastern ON needs to get a chapter, and we need to do some meets/cruises!!!!!For those of you around here, we're getting some meets...

Have you done a boost leak test?

Ugh, this post SCREAMED sticky valves.You should have also done a vacuum test as well, it will tell you some more information along with a compression test.Sounds to me like you have a sticky valve. This will cause you to have low compression and nothing change after a wet test.Stock...

Do you have ANY tube connected to the intake pipe?

How many from here on Club DSM Canada? I am near Kingston, for those who dont' know where Trenton is. I have a 94 TSi FWD and a 93 TSi AWD.