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  1. awdtalon4451

    Machining FP30 housing to accept HX40

    I picked up this FP30 .68 A/R housing and I'm wanting to machine it to fit a HX40 can anyone point me in the right direction? I've heard TurboGlenn is the man to talk to.
  2. awdtalon4451

    Biggest fail to EVER happen to a DSM

    I'm pretty sure a few of you have already ran across this but I definitely had to share this for those who have not. This has to be the biggest ass hat ever to exist. This is 72 pages of awesomely goodness. Without further a due enjoy!!!!http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=224101
  3. awdtalon4451

    Felpro HG W/standard ARP's good for 500-550hp??

    So I've done some research and have not specifically found my answer. Me and a buddy are building for 500-550hp currently and have purchased Felpro's Perma-torque HG. My question is will we require standard ARP's or L19's? Both will be running boost in excess of 30psi. If this helps turbo's of...
  4. awdtalon4451

    Help me upgrade my 20G

    Hey guys I have need some advice on upgrading my Frank 3 20G (T04E54 compressor, TD06 turbine in a TD05h 7cm2 housing). Im getting it rebuilt anyways so nows the time. Im going for 450-500whp on e85, Wiseco HD's 8.5:1 comp, Manley rods, built head with DKS272's . From what i read and if my math...
  5. awdtalon4451

    Stub shaft BSEK vs GSC/AMS style BSEK

    I've been reading up on both methods of deleting the balance shaft recently because I recently bought a built shortblock with a BSEK. But I ran across this while doing a little research which has me a little paranoid...
  6. awdtalon4451

    Wastegate ported enough?

    JunHey tuners, after a rain out at work I decided I was gonna piddle in the garage with my exhaust housing. I found some old grinding stones and 60grit flap wheels so I disassembled the WG arm/flapper and started porting (this is for an External WG off the o2 housing) Ive put about an hour or...
  7. awdtalon4451

    Would you be mad?

    I recently put a WTB ad out for a few parts I was looking for my build. One of the items was o2 housing w/external wastegate provisions and a 38mm WG. Shortly after I was contacted by a member who claimed he had a Punishment Racing 2.5" o2 setup for atmospheric dump WG. He sent me this pics...
  8. awdtalon4451

    How to read a balance sheet

    Im looking at buying an assembled shortblock that has been balanced but I dont quite understand what its saying. Here is a pic of the balance sheet.
  9. awdtalon4451

    Turboxs 38mm WG

    I have a friend that has a TurboXs 38mm External wastegate thats pretty new for cheap and im looking at buying it. I was just curious what your thoughts on these are. Any input is appreciated. Thanks, Jared
  10. awdtalon4451

    Noble M400 car

    Thought I would post this and a little info behind it cause ive never heard of or seen one before. I ran up on it getting on the high way. Its actually classified as a kit car. The rolling chassis is bought for roughly $66k, the engine and drivetrain are purchased/ installed for another $19k...
  11. awdtalon4451

    ATF engine flush?

    Not sure if this is the proper place for this but anyhow. I was told by Nissian that I needed to flush the engine on my 03 Maxima as im fixing to roll over 100k. They wanted $220 plus fluid fees for this so I told them no that I would look into it. Anyways ive heard of people adding a quart of...
  12. awdtalon4451

    Mahle or JE pistons?

    So im beginning to piece my build together and ive come to the point where I need to decide on what pistons to run. Ive been talking a bit to a very cool dsm'er (BastardDsm thanks for all your help bro) here lately and hes recommended Mahle or JE's @ 8.5:1 comp. Im building for 450whp with a...
  13. awdtalon4451

    Testing E85

    So im fixing to start a build and im highly contemplating running and building around an E85 or dual tune setup. My question is this, I only have 1 station within a 50 mile radius that carrys E85 (yea im in Mississippi where they dont give a $hit about the environment lol). Ive heard that the...
  14. awdtalon4451

    Whats your daily driver?

    Im coming into some money in the next week or so and im on the look out for a good daily driver. Ill be selling my 90 Awd to suppport my build on my 91 Awd i just picked up. Ive got roughly $6k to spend. Im just curious what everone dailys on this forum. Suggestions and warnings are welcome!
  15. awdtalon4451

    Not sure which way to go.

    Whats up dsm'ers? Im finding myself in a dilemma right now. Im not sure which route to take from here and would like some opinions from y'all. Ive been slowly hopping up my mods over the past few months (Mods in profile) Ecmlink V3 isnt listed but is installed. Since my clutch is going out and...
  16. awdtalon4451

    What ICP clamps are you using?

    I feel like my t-bolt clamps (CX racing) are stretching or just suck. Ill go back and check them every two weeks or so and they are always semi tight. What brand clamps are you using or recommend?
  17. awdtalon4451

    ARP'S without removing head?

    Is it possible to install ARP's with the cylinder head still mated to block? I know you can but will it have any ill effects? I ask cause I really need a set put on but my pocket book is short due to buying a SBC this week. If so how would you do it? Remove Oem and replace with ARP one at a time...
  18. awdtalon4451

    Clutch options

    I just found out my clutch is on its way out. Its starts slipping when l hit 15psi of boost. So im looking for a new clutch and i want your opinions. Im putting down roughly 300awhp right now but ill be going for 400-450hp. Its my DD but ill be at the track once or twice a month. So im looking...
  19. awdtalon4451

    Whining from rear of car?

    I'm getting a whine from somewhere in the rear of the car during acceleration. I recently changed the rear diff fluid to Mobile1 75-90 full synthetic and i noticed it shortly after. I thought it might have leaked, so i dropped the plug and refilled it again. Its still whining though. Any ideas...
  20. awdtalon4451

    Frank 3 20G manifold options?

    I'm looking to upgrade my 2g exhaust manifold. There are so many options when it comes to exhaust mani's and I'm not sure where to start or which will benefit me the most. Im running a Frank 3 20G. I'd like to stay in the $200-$400 range new or used. Can anyone recommend a few?
  21. awdtalon4451

    Do's and donts of lowering AIT's

    Whats up guys? I wanted to start this thread to uncover the do's and donts of trying to lower your IAT'S s so everyone would have a good starting point. I notice that sometimes my IAT'S will be 25-30* above ambient temps and this does not sit well with me. I'm looking for specific ways you did...
  22. awdtalon4451

    ECMlink My first V3 Idle log, critique it please

    Hey guys, I finally figured out how to post my logs. First idle log since I got v3. Ive read over the post's reguarding what to do before posting and how to's on Ecmlink. I need some help learning the ropes of V3 and fine tuning my idle and cruising as im still VERY new to this. I have some...
  23. awdtalon4451

    What causes the ftO2 not to cycle?

    I'm tryinh to dial in my idle with link and my front O2 is not cycling. Its only showing .06v on start up and operating temp. Also timing is all over the place 12*-17* at idle. If i was informed correctly a crapped out 02 won't let the ecu out of open loop. Is that correct? I'd post a log but i...
  24. awdtalon4451

    Look at my ECU circuit board, what is this brown crap by capacitors?

    Hey all I've been fighting a lean issue after i installed my 2g MAF on tuesday. When i pulled out the ECU it had been rebuilt last year by auto computer exchange according to the stickers on it. Busted the ECU open go find this.
  25. awdtalon4451

    8.7 volts at fuel pump, why?

    I was having a serious lean issue after installing a new filter and MAS. Tested my battery and showed 13.8v Fuel pump showed 8.7v The reason I'm posting is the previous owner said he installed it less than 5k ago. Is this the normal life of a wally 255? Could there be something killing the...
  26. awdtalon4451

    Please help, changed to vibrant filter now I'm running lean

    Hey all, i installed my vibrant filter and 2g mas adapter yesterday and now its running incredibly lean. I'm not going to lie the intake the guy had on it before me was absolute crap but on the same hand ran fine with it. I'm stumped as to why a proper fitting filter would cause this. The filter...
  27. awdtalon4451

    Intermittent misfire on 1&4

    Dealing with an on going issue. Car has a slight misfire on #1 & #4. Its not a hard miss so I've pulled the coil pack off. Measured resistances on primary of 1.2 ohms and secondary was 12.3 on a 200k scale. Not a 100% on the secondary but I'm pretty sure its shot. My question is could the...
  28. awdtalon4451

    Is this a 1990 coil pack?

    This is the coil pack off my 90 awd. Do the 1990's have a 4 pin plug or is that 91-94?
  29. awdtalon4451

    ECMlink Where can i buy an ecmlink cable?

    Bought v3 but it didnt come with the cable.I checked out ecmlink's site but all the sell is a usb logging cable. Does anyone know how I can get my hands on one?
  30. awdtalon4451

    Wont build boost and runs super lean!

    What's good guys? Ive got a friend of mine that has been running into an issue since he swapped out his ebay 16g to an evo3 this weekend. He said it won't build more than 5lbs and is running insanely lean (14.5/1) at WOT. Says he has done so many boost leak tests its ridiculous, holds pressure...
  31. awdtalon4451

    3 Weeks in: Before and After

    Just making a post to show my progress since i bought my AWD 3 weeks ago. I spent the weekend installing a fmic and Eibach struts and springs. Took a little longer than it should have but i was by myself. Ill post pictures if it in the light tomorrow. First got it: Painted my stocker rims...
  32. awdtalon4451

    Throttle cable? Did cruise control delete

    I had to delete my cruise control in order to install my FMIC. I know im suppose to get the non cruise cable but is there a way i can make the current cable work for the time being? I'm short on funds at the moment.
  33. awdtalon4451

    Oil filter causes change in oil pressure?

    What's good guys? Ive been running HD fram filter with mobile1 10w-30 for awhile now. Came time to change oil and i was short on cash so i jumped on Napa's oil change special. It came with mobile1 5000 10w-30 and a STP oil filter. Changed my oil and now my pressure has dropped noticeable...
  34. awdtalon4451

    Before and afters of my stocker rims

    Just wanted to show everyone what $37 and some elbow grease would do. Ive been looking at buying new rims but performance parts and maintenance has kept me from them. I decided to keep my stockers and refreshin them. Here's what i bought.Two steel wire brushs (small like a oversized tooth...
  35. awdtalon4451

    Leaking fuel feed line from tank?

    So I took off my fuel pump hatch to try to find out what pump was in it and man did I find more than I bargained for. I found out why the smell of fuel lingered after I drove. Fuel is puddling at the base of this.My question is: Is this the feed or return line? It looks to have been repaired...
  36. awdtalon4451

    Yellow wire with blue strip running to fuel pump?

    I pulled the fuel pump hatch open today to see if the seal was leaking cause it smells like gas after driving. I found that the yellow wire w/ blue strip has corroded off the lid. Looked around to find out what it does but have had no luck. Does anyone have a diagram or know off the top of their...
  37. awdtalon4451

    1991-1994 coilpack on 1990

    I've been told you can't swap the two I'm just curious as to why? Do they fire off in a different order or something?
  38. awdtalon4451

    $1k budget, most bang for my buck.

    Figured I'd post this in the newbie section to keep the flames of me. In summary I just back in dsms this weekend. I bought a 90 tsi awd in overall good shape. Has a newer motor with 30k on it. Most preventative maintenance has been done as far as I know. The car is lightly modded with a Frank...
  39. awdtalon4451

    New shifter assembly options?

    What's up all? Well I decided to get back into dsms after a whole 7 months of sellIng my prevIous 90 awd lol. I just picked up another and talon and it's in over all good shape but my shifter assembly seems to be taking a shit. The shIfter Is very loose, trIcky going into 3rd 5th and rev at any...
  40. awdtalon4451

    clutch slipping at launch

    Whats up guys Ive been having some issues with my car slipping under a good launch. At first I thought it was the clutch so i replaced the Mitsu OEM TOB , sprung 6-puck and 2300lb P.P. I adjusted the clutch master and pedal according to Jacks Trans Video also. Unfortunately neither fixed my...
  41. awdtalon4451

    Pin hole in Hallman Boost Cont

    Not sure if this is the correct forum but I recently bought a Hallman pro and it has a 1/16 pin hole drilled in the side of the fastener. When I did my boost leak test it steadily pissed out out air. I read something about its to keep it from airlocking but it constantly leaks and my boost is...
  42. awdtalon4451

    Bad FPR?

    I currently have the stock fpr on the car. I bought some Denso 660's and installed them. Car ran like poo under boost (10psi). Thought it might be cause I don't have an ajustable regulator. So I put the 450's back in, car still runs like poo under boost. Has a small boost leak from one of lower...
  43. awdtalon4451

    Biloxi, Mobile or New Orleans??

    What's up guys? Recently got back into dsms again. I picked up a 90 gsx this time around. Anybody from Ms or surrounding knowledgable about tuning? If so id like to set up a meet and get some people together.
  44. awdtalon4451

    Help me figure out what caused this...

    A few weeks ago I lost compression in cylinder# 3. Pulled the head and this is what I found. I did this in a WOT pull. I replaced the valve but I'm not sure as to what caused it to begin with. Also new injectors are on the way, I went with some Denso 660's
  45. awdtalon4451

    Camshaft timing looks off

    I should know better but I'm let insecurity get the best of me lol. Me and a friend retimed my motor yesterday. Does my camshaft timing look correct?
  46. awdtalon4451

    Newb question about BSEK

    I'm trying to time the longblock I picked up and it has a BSEK. Does this mean I don't have to worry about timing marks on the oil pump? If so I'd just time #1 at TDC and cams with dowel pins up correct?
  47. awdtalon4451

    What condition is this XTD clutch in?

    What's up guys? I picked this up from a local guy for $50. I've its a XTD stg 4 clutch and pressure plate supposedly. He claimed it only had 5k but it looks a little thin and the fingers are burned a little. This is the first 6 puck I've seen close up so any input is appreciated.
  48. awdtalon4451

    I think my clutch is going out!?

    My clutch releases damn near at the top of my pedal travel. After it releases it moves maybe another inch or two. It seemed like it grabbed decent besides the abnormal engagement. Shortly before I chipped my exhaust valve I tried to launch at 3.5-4k rpms and it slipped. Could this be a bad...
  49. awdtalon4451

    Opinions on valve, spring and retainer combo

    I broke a valve over the weekend and I'm looking to upgrade the valve train for future growth. What kind would you recommend? Do I need to upgrade valves or can I get away with stock? I'm running stock cams for now. HP goals are 400whp give or take.
  50. awdtalon4451

    Melted a spark plug on a WOT pull

    What's up guys, did a WOT pull IN 3rd Saturday and tore something up. It went lean (12.8 ) when I let off. It was missing terribly after I let off. Limp home a couple miles and plugged my plugs. All plugs were visually fine and in specs.... Except this one. Never seen this before
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