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  1. joat09

    Is this dsm link?

    I'm not sure if this is dsmlink or another logger/tunning software.
  2. joat09

    Unusual no-start help

    I am having a no-start issue with my 97' TSI AWD with 6-bolt swap.I recently got it rebuilt and running, drove it for about 100miles.Driving down the highway my wideband would peg rich at about 50% throttle or more.It did that for about 15 miles and eventually the car shut off with no...
  3. joat09

    5th/rev shift fork pin

    I'm trying to get the roll pin through the 5th/rev shift fork. The shaft that the shift fork is on will not turn far enough so that the holes are aligned and so I can put the roll pin through.My question is how can I get the shaft to turn so I can align the holes of the shift fork and the...
  4. joat09

    Degreeing 272 regrinds

    Is there anyway to degree in reground cams?I have Delta HKS 272 regrinds Fidanza adjustable cam gears Cam degreeing kit.Delta told me to set the cams at 108 degrees lobe up for exhaust and intake.I'm not sure how to install them at 108.Any help would be great. Thank you.I...
  5. joat09

    Valve to piston clearance question

    Is there a way to check the valve to piston clearance with clay without having to time the engine?6-bolt Mahle 9:1 Pistons Manley rods HKS 272 cams Revised lifter oem rockers Oem spec valves Block has be decked .5mm possibly .25mm(.010") No material has been removed from head Tri-metal HG
  6. joat09

    Intake manifold porting smooth or rough?

    I'm porting my 1g intake manifold to match the gasket on the flange. Should I port and polish or will I make more power if I leave it a little rough on a turbo application?
  7. joat09

    Two 6-bolt shortblock questions

    1. Is there windage tray/crankscraper for a 1g engine? I cant get a hold of Isahara crankscrapers.2. Are there ARP main bolts not studs? I have the rotating assembly together already. Id rather not take the block to get machined for the ARP main studs.Thanks before hand. Any info would be great.
  8. joat09

    Resolved 6-bolt Oil pump bolt sizes

    I'm looking for the sizes of the bolts to an oil pump on a 6-bolt. I've seen a few expanded views of the sizes but none of them tell me what i need.I know alot of the bolts are 8mmx1.25 with a 12mm head.Is there any link or description anywhere of all the bolt sizes on the pump? I have non...
  9. joat09

    Tips on head rebuild

    I'm looking for some ideas or recommendations on what parts to rebuild my head with. It's a 6-bolt bare head, and I'm taking it to the machine shop soon to get looked over.I don't want to overdo it and spend too much on the head. I've already put way too much into the short block. I want...
  10. joat09

    Is this a talon or laser?

    Picture is attached. I can't seem to tell if it's a laser or a talon. There is no badging.
  11. joat09

    What not to forget when rebuilding

    Plain and simple. I'm feeling pretty confident with the rebuild im about to do. But, we all mess up. Are there anything you guys can warn me against or maybe some stories of mistakes you have learned from.
  12. joat09

    Intercoolerless with h2O/Meth

    I have been thinking about the idea of running the car without and intercooler and adding water/meth injection for a daily driver. I'm not looking to gain much out of it but I don't want to lose any power either. I'm curious if anyone has any ideas or if anyone has done it before. I'm also...
  13. joat09

    Need some help with a misfiring/sputtering issue

    I have a problem I can't figure out why I have a misfire. I have done a compression test that was great, pressure tested fine, plugs are clean, wires are brand new, fuel filter is brand new.The misfire will be worse at start-up. It will get better until operating temperature and then it will...
  14. joat09

    Using .060" pistons in 4g63

    I'm looking for some guidance. I have a 91' 6-bolt that I have torn completely down. I measured the bore of all the cylinders, and in cylinder 3 the cylinder wall was already .035" out from stock. It was originally a SBR block that was bored .020" over.What I need some help with is if it is a...
  15. joat09

    GM Synchromesh question

    I have a 98' talon 420a with a manual. I'm replacing the tranny fluid, and im not sure how much of the synchromesh I should add. Any help would be great.
  16. joat09

    420a bedplate

    I'm looking for any information on removing the bed-plate on a 420a. I have all bolts removed that I can see. It seems like there is something holding it up. I have everything that bolts to the bed-plate off, including the a/c compressor,mains,rods are off. Is there a special technique to...
  17. joat09

    Where does o2 sensor plug in at?

    Where does o2 sensor plug in at on a non-turbo 420a motor? I can't fing find it.
  18. joat09

    Occupational Interview

    I'm looking for someone to interview for a class assignment. I'm in the auto tech program at my college, and in my class there is an assignment where I need to interview someone working in the field I am interested in. I'm looking for someone I can either IM or call. I'm mostly interested in...
  19. joat09

    Occupational Interview

    I'm looking for someone to interview for a class assignment. I'm in the auto tech program at my college, and in my class there is an assignment where I need to interview someone working in the field I am interested in. I'm looking for someone I can either IM or call. I'm mostly interested in...
  20. joat09

    Huge electrical problem

    Soo... if I hypothetically put my battery cables on backwards. *facepalm* What is the least amount of damage possible that could be done? There was a large amount of smoke coming from the a/c vents. I'm really hoping that my ecu friend, and I'm going to check fuses tomorrow. Are there...
  21. joat09

    Car immediately dies after start

    I have a 97 talon with a 6-bolt block and 91' head. I replaced the intake manifold gasket, and now I can't get the car to idle right. The car will start up and rev to about 2k then stumble, and immediately die. If I press on the gas I can keep it running but it will die on its own. I did swap in...
  22. joat09

    Car bogs down and dies

    I have a 97' tsi awd and I just recirculated the bov. When I press the gas pedal the car will bog down and stumble to get back to normal idle. When I drive the car sometimes it has a hard time accelerating and has a huge amount of lag. When I'm coming to a complete stop and I press the clutch...
  23. joat09

    Power takeoff unit

  24. joat09

    Power takeoff unit

    What is a PTO(power take-off unit)? Is that the piece that is under the transfer case recall?
  25. joat09

    Upper damper fork bolt

    I can't seem to get the upper bolt for the damper fork to go back in. Is there a trick to it?
  26. joat09

    [Not really a] Funny story [about the transfer case recall]

    Ok, so i have been trying to get my transfer case fixed for about a month now.I can't get a dealership to honor the recall because all of the recalls have been done before. I finally got Chrysler to call a dealership and tell them that there is a lifetime recall on the transfer case last Friday...
  27. joat09

    2g Transfer case rebuild kit

    Is there a kit out there to rebuild my transfer case? It's a 97
  28. joat09

    Car locks up

    I have a 97 manual awd.The car started locking up in reverse at first and now it locks up in all gears.There is oil leaking from the transfer case, but im not so sure that is problem.Can anyone help me to find out if it is one of the diffs?
  29. joat09

    Transfer case recall

  30. joat09

    Can it get any better than this?

    Alright so i went to pick my car up from the local mechanic today.I had him put a new Exedy stage 2 in after the 2600 was slipping. As soon as I get there he says "man that thing takes off like a rocket". I'm like whaaa...! I ask how high he got the rpms. He says 5k.I immediately think horrible...
  31. joat09

    Transfer case recall

    Does the transfer case recall last forever? I have had the recall performed before, but can i get it done again?
  32. joat09

    Can't remove cv shafts

    I cant get the cv shafts removed from a 98 fwd n/t. I got the ball joint removed with a pickle foot but can't get the cv out.I'm thinking about heating it up but I dont want to damage the tranny.Any help would be great.:banghead:
  33. joat09

    Intake hose

    What is the best kind of hose should I use to recirculate my hks bov?
  34. joat09

    Tuning?

    I bought my car with safacII,I have no idea how to use it.I have the stock maf, and I want to get DSMLINK.Do I have to have the gm maf? And is this a good idea at all?
  35. joat09

    2g 420a shifter cable help

    How do i get the washer off the shifter cable on the tranny side closest to the motor? I already got the washer off the other shifter cable. man this is a b!^*#.
  36. joat09

    [RESOLVED] Timing belt cover

    I have a 6-bolt swap in a 2g.I was wandering how many pieces are to the timing cover.I can't tell if it is just a upper and lower or if I need the middle cover too.
  37. joat09

    Clutch swap? help

    I have a 6-bolt swap in my 2g. Do i go by the instructions for swapping a 1g clutch or 2g clutch? I'm just wandering which procedure to go with the 1g or 2g, or if there is any difference.I already have the clutch kit im putting in.
  38. joat09

    Western Illinois meet

    Anyone up for a meet in western/central Illinois. Maybe in Peoria...doesn't seem like there are too many Mitsubishi owners around here.
  39. joat09

    2G Exedy clutch kit throwout bearing?

    I will be getting a new Exedy clutch kit. Is the bearing that comes with the kit the same as the oem one?
  40. joat09

    Air intake

  41. joat09

    Air intake

    I'm looking to buy a replacement for my stock air intake. I have a 6-bolt swap in 97' tsi awd. I am just looking for something basic like a short ram. Something pretty inexpensive.It's a pretty simple question but just wanted some different feedback.
  42. joat09

    Exedy clutch

  43. joat09

    Exedy clutch

    I'm looking to get an Exedy stage 2 clutch kit. Just wondering what you guys think of the Exedy clutch, and where i can get the best deal for one.
  44. joat09

    tsi vs gsx 1st gear ratio

    Why is the 2g manual 1st gear ratio in a tsi awd and gsx different?
  45. joat09

    [RESOLVED] Diffrence between big 16g and t25

    I'm looking to buy another talon,they claim it has a big 16g.I was just wondering how to can tell the diffrence by visuals?
  46. joat09

    talon gearset

    what is the best 5-speed gear set for a tsi awd.
  47. joat09

    Mfactory gearset

    Does Mfactory make a gearset for dsm's? :dsm::talon::laser:
  48. joat09

    97' tsi awd tranny problem

    Cant figure out the problem with my tranny. I was driving bout 65 when there was a loud whining noise like something was stuck in a fan or belt.I pulled over and couldnt find anything.I drove through town to take the car home and it wanted to die and the rpms drop dramatically when i put the...
  49. joat09

    Too good to be true?

  50. joat09

    Too good to be true?

    eBay Motors: ONE, BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK WS-50, 205/65/16, TIRE # 18195 (item 260271835948 end time Jan-03-09 13:31:12 PST)Is this a good deal or too good to be true?:dsm::talon::laser:
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