Where are you planning to buy E85 in the Tri-Cities? I've looked and the only source mentioned is at the Richland airport, are there others I'm not finding?kwheeler

Could it be the ring gear on the new flywheel? Maybe it's not installed all the way on so it appears the starter isn't engaging completely. The problem started when you put the new flywheel on, right?kwheeler

The O2 sensors in our cars are heated and reach operating temp in about 30-40 seconds. Unless he's starting it and launching immediately the O2 sensor reading wrong should not be an issue. Besides until the ECU goes into closed loop (the O2 sensor and coolant temp are in the correct range) the...

You can buy a rebuilt AWD transmission from TRE for $1000.00 plus shipping with no core charge required.The special ends Aug 1st, here is a link to the webpage TRE current specials page - Team Rip Engineeringkwheeler

So I can build an adapter harness to plug the MegaSquirt ECU into the stock wiring harness. If I can do that I only have to run one wire for the IAT sensor and the vacuum tubing instead of a whole new harness.I'd raid the plug from my current stock ECU but then my DD is down until I get...

PIMKing, So, what are you going to do with the current ECU in your car?I'm planning to MegaSquirt my 90 TSi at some point in the future and would like to find a dead ECU to raid the connector from, if you are just going to toss yours I'll pay shipping if you'll send it to me.kwheeler

You might be getting it through the PCV valve, try replacing it. If that doesn't help then installing a catch can might eliminate the problem.kwheeler

Well, it turned out I didn't need to weld the sensor in. I pulled the O2 housing, removed the crush seal from the sensor and threaded it as far into the housing as I could in preparation for tacking it in. It turned out that once I got it thread far enough it grabbed and held. I was able to...

Ok, I have a MIG welder. Let me make sure I understand what you guys are saying.If I use tack welds the sensor will be fine. Sort of like welding very thin sheet metal, correct? Place a tack, let it cool, place another tack, let it cool, repeat until done.I'm going to give it a try...

Ok, this is going to sound like a stupid question but I'm asking it anyway.Last night I removed a bad O2 sensor and in the process stripped the threads in the O2 housing. I looked at them and decided there was enough there to thread the new sensor in and get it to seat. Well, long story...

The only real advantage to ABS is a reduced chance you'll flat spot your tires. I've done quite a bit of research into this and found almost all the experts say that once you learn the braking thresholds it's possible to out brake ABS, but it takes a lot of practice and you have to keep the...

I was in the AF many years ago (more than 20) so won't speak to the current state of things but will put in my $.02.As a whole the military, like any job, has it's pluses and minuses. The pluses are all the benefits the recruiter tells you about and they are good benefits for the most part...

Where did those of you running Megasquirt mount your ECU?I'm planning on running MSII in the not to distant future and would like some ideas of where to mount the ECU. The interior of my car is in very good condition so I don't want to chop it up or have the ECU hanging out in plain...

Is it possible the machine shop said they took 4 mil off not 4 millimeters? If it was 4 mil that is really 4 thousanths of an inch or .004". This makes a lot more sense than 4 millimeters. It would not explain the valves hitting the pistons but a machine shop that would take 4 millimeters or...

Thanks for the support guys. I like the car, I was just so looking forward to being done with it and now there's more to fix. I'm taking it in for an alignment tomorrow and the shop will look at the bearings to see what it'll take to fix them.BTW: I also found the BISS is totally missing...

Last fall I purchased a 1990 Talon TSi from the neighbor across the street. His wife had bought it as a birthday present for him but then wouldn't let him work on it, so he decided to sell it, I got it for $700.00.The timing belt had been replaced incorrectly which resulted in 8 bent intake...

Looked to me like those inter-coolers weren't going to get a lot of air flow through them pointed straight forward the way they were.Overall I wasn't very impressed, it looked as if a bunch of stuff was thrown on there just for bragging rights, in fact I think the most right hand gauge in...

Do you remember if any of them had a 4-bolt axle flange rear end?I have a 90 Talon TSi which has the 3-bolt axle flanges, if I could easily swap to a 4-bolt flange setup I might do it.kwheeler

The chances that the #2 cylinder wall is not scored is pretty much 0. You could only deal with cylinder #2 without boring and hope it works but I would pull the motor, have it thoroughly cleaned, bored .020 over, replace all bearings and go from there. Not only is the cylinder wall probably...

I agree with TalonTSIDriver, the first "mod" should be a real good set of tires and a race alignment. (Do the alignment first). Not having the money for that I'd stick with the lower front tire pressures (not so low they roll over on the sidewall) and then add pressure to the rears until it...

You guys who have said our consumption continues to rise need to do a little more research. According to the GAO our fuel consumption has dropped by 500,000 barrels a year for the last 2 years. It's not much but it is not an increase. The overall world consumption has held pretty much steady...

My daughter lost a timing belt on her Honda and we tried the "install a new belt first" trick only to find a bent intake valve in one cylinder and a bent exhaust valve in another. It would run but not well, when we did a compression test the two cylinders with bent vales showed 0, the other 2...

Yeah, I get pretty focused on the Modified class because thats where I run but I've been looking at SM and SP lately. Once I get the Talon running it'll be my daily and backup auto-x car so I've been trying to figure out what I want to modify. Unfortunately for me when I bought it the turbo...

Charles, Thanks for clarification on this, I honestly didn't look at the rules before posting. This is one of those topics where it gets confusing due to all of the possible permutations.I also was a bit uncertain of what you were refering to with the term "mod", thats why I posted about...

When you say "place you in Mod" are you refering to SM (Street Mod) or Modified? An engine swap does not automatically place you in the Modified class. If the engine block is produced by the same company as the car or an affiliated company then you end up in SM. If the engine block is from a...

Time-Serts are better quality than Heli-Coil. I've used both and not any problems but was more impressed with Time-Serts.As for using a magnet, aluminum will not stick to a magnet. A vacuum is a much better idea.kwheeler

RedTalon95, They might have it, I emailed them and provided the VIN and other pertinent information.Thanks kwheeler

I'm in the process of rebuilding a 1990 Talon TSi. When I pulled the motor I found the rubber in the driver's side motor mount is torn. I searched to get some information on the Prothane inserts and have decided I don't want to use them. This car will be my daily driver when I get it back on...

In the Garage 90 TSi AWD (Being rebuilt) 73 Datsun 240Z (LT1 V8, the race car) 08 Toyota Corolla (The wife's daily driver)In the driveway 93 Mustang LX convertible (5.0, for sale) 89 Mustang LX (4 cylinder, my daily driver, also for sale) 95 GMC Safari Van (the tow rig)kwheeler

One thing to keep in mind about producing down force on the front of the car is you have to control where the air flows. You need to either direct it around the front or force it up over the hood. Not doing this allows the air to enter the engine bay and produce a high pressure zone. This...

I didn't make it much past this post, but it was worth a look just for that one post. Classic!!!!kwheeler

???, There seem to be more STUPID people now than ever before!!! Oh, thats right, the population is growing.I'm Out!!kwheeler

Exactly, chasing that "ideal" circumstance will get you no where fast.It took me a long time to figure out that whenever you decide to make a change the biggest thing you forget to change is yourself. So don't concentrate on changing the exterior stuff like your job, house, car, significant...

I live in the Tri-Cities and belong to the Sand and Sage Sports Car Club. Sand and Sage web siteWe have an auto-x event scheduled for Mar 15th and 16th at the Dust Devil (Gesa) Stadium parking lot. The event isn't in the online schedule yet but I'm pretty sure it is going to happen on...

I think he'd be STX legal. The coilovers, bushings and brake upgrades are all legal for street touring. As soon as he pulls the emissions equipment he is moved into street prepared. Please correct me if I'm wrong.blk92awd, Do as already stated, review the rules and decide which class...

I don't think any of us would deny the climate is changing a little, the real debate is why. It may be a coincidence or it may not but there isn't enough hard data yet to prove it either way, that's the issue here.In fact I just saw an episode of the O'Reilly factor where he had a Phd...

Welcome to the world of rational thought.I'm not going to bag on global warming because obviously something is happening but I question the source. I believe it has more to do with a natural cycle of the sun than CO2 emissions. I'm not an expert and don't have access to all the data so can't...

My local club has a Novice class that is not eligible for season points or trophies. I started out in that class, it takes most of the pressure off to be good from the start. One disadvantage I found real fast though was I'm much more competitive than I thought and and E-Mod car cannot compete...

Is the event just drag racing or will there be auto-x as well? If there will be auto-x I might be able to get a bunch of guys from the Tri-Cities auto-x club to show up.I will have my 90 Talon running by then so maybe I'll show up but it would just be to watch and support other DSM cars...

Sounds like the clutch master and/or slave cylinder is failing. When this happens the clutch won't fully disengage so putting the transmission into gear is either very difficult or impossible when the engine is running. Replacing the clutch disk, pressure plate or TOB will not solve the...

Did any of you see this in the ad?* * * * Sample Picture Only * * * *I wouldn't assume the engine advertised is the one in the photo and actually has the red valve cover and cyclone intake. The seller has 77 feedback with 100% positive which is good.kwheeler

I never said it was OK and I know they were caught taping the signals. When I stated that other teams were probably doing it I meant to say that if the Pats are going to be made an example, then be honest about it and admit other teams do the same thing. The NFL is not a group of guys who are...

They only deserved to lose the superbowl because they played mediocre at best. As for reading the signals being cheating, give me break, the coaches are standing on the sideline in plain view. Not reading them if you can would be stupid!! It's a game of strategy and each side is there to win...

I run these tires on my auto-x car and really like them. The rain traction is not that bad but be aware they will hydro-plane more than other tires with a more open tread pattern so don't get crazy when the roads are wet. They won't last more than about 10,000 miles if you are easy on them...

I've raced against and driven that generation Turbo MR2 on Auto-X courses. They can be a real handful if you haven't got experience driving them. The boost comes on and will break the tires loose causing you to spin. They also have a very pronounced throttle lift oversteer behavior which means...

fst91dsm, The SBR head is a bit more than I want to spend, although it's probably a reasonable price.Thanks for the offer to sell me the parts but I'm looking to do a budget build and keep the engine mild so it's reliable. I'm not into drag racing, I race auto-x which doesn't benefit as much...

That would be great but I'm really just looking for a stock rebuild. The car will be my daily driver and backup auto-x car so it's basically going to be stock with a couple upgrades to improve reliability and add a little HP.Here's the story on this car. It's a 90 Talon that was owned for a...

Hey guys, I just bought a 90 Talon TSi that needs an engine rebuild. I've lived in the Tri-Cities for a long time and used S&B machine for some work on my son's car but want to know if you guys have experience with any other machine shops in town. Particularly 4G63 head work. Don't suggest...