What did you do to your DSM today?

[CrackedDSM]

Drove this temperamental PITA 90's s**tbox to work and had a blast. I pulled my (probably a knockoff) SSQV IV off in order to put the (definitely authentic) OG HKS SSQV Gen 1 back on it because I just haven't been happy with the SSQV IV. Pleased to report that this Gen 1 SSQV is incredible. Has that authentic piercing SSQV sound under all conditions(part throttle and wot), and just totally enjoyable.

She is definitely not wanting to idle anymore though. With how much has changed, I probably am gonna have to redo the tune at idle and stuff, but otherwise the drive went great. Also pleased to report that the heater in the Talon works phenomenally, and doesn't leak. Both of those things I was worried about. Lol.

Since the intake manifold is off on my 2g, I decided to replace the brake booster hose by using a Kynar/Viton check valve.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

Can you link us to the part number you used? I'd like to do this myself but don't wanna have to spend money for an Evo unit that's "cut to fit".

 

[enriquez2000]

Since the intake manifold is off on my 2g, I decided to replace the brake booster hose by using a Kynar/Viton check valve.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

I use those on my pcv valves too

 

[DSMPT]

Can you link us to the part number you used? I'd like to do this myself but don't wanna have to spend money for an Evo unit that's "cut to f

I think the one I was buying has gone but you can easily find on eBay, Amazon or google. Just search with "Kynar/Viton one-way check valve". The one I used is with 3/8 barb. Not exactly the same size as OEM but it's close. I have done this on my 1g about 10 years ago and still working.

I use those on my pcv valves too

Yes, that's the one. I was using this valve as a PCV valve replacement. I just used a left-over from when I had a shop.

 

[CrackedDSM]

I think the one I was buying has gone but you can easily find on eBay, Amazon or google. Just search with "Kynar/Viton one-way check valve". The one I used is with 3/8 barb. Not exactly the same size as OEM but it's close. I have done this on my 1g about 10 years ago and still working.

Yes, that's the one. I was using this valve as a PCV valve replacement. I just used a left-over from when I had a shop.

The thing that intimidates me is a lot of forum posts were saying crack open pressure and stuff matters so the sheer amount of variations is overwhelming.

 

[enriquez2000]

I think the one I was buying has gone but you can easily find on eBay, Amazon or google. Just search with "Kynar/Viton one-way check valve". The one I used is with 3/8 barb. Not exactly the same size as OEM but it's close. I have done this on my 1g about 10 years ago and still working.

Yes, that's the one. I was using this valve as a PCV valve replacement. I just used a left-over from when I had a shop.

I usually by 5 or so at a time.. good for boost management

3/8" Hose Barb x 3/8" Hose Barb Natural Kynar® Standard Check Valve with Viton™ Diaphragm | U.S. Plastic Corp.

Engineered for reliability, these check valves provide precise, one-way flow control to protect sensitive equipment and ensure system int...

www.usplastic.com

The thing that intimidates me is a lot of forum posts were saying crack open pressure and stuff matters so the sheer amount of variations is overwhelming.

These are the ones you want... unless you go over 50 pounds boost

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

The thing that intimidates me is a lot of forum posts were saying crack open pressure and stuff matters so the sheer amount of variations is overwhelming.

These are the ones you want... unless you go over 50 pounds boost

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

 

[CrackedDSM]

These are the ones you want... unless you go over 50 pounds boost

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

They say never say never, but I will never go above 50lbs of boost. Lol. Appreciate it!

 

[DSMPT]

I usually by 5 or so at a time.. good for boost management

3/8" Hose Barb x 3/8" Hose Barb Natural Kynar® Standard Check Valve with Viton™ Diaphragm | U.S. Plastic Corp.

Engineered for reliability, these check valves provide precise, one-way flow control to protect sensitive equipment and ensure system int...

www.usplastic.com

Me too. I found a bag of those valves in storage. I see it still has 4~5 valves left.

These are the ones you want... unless you go over 50 pounds boost

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

They say never say never, but I will never go above 50lbs of boost. Lol. Appreciate it!

I ran a couple of times with 50 pounds of boost and many times with 40+ pounds, it was fine in my case.

 

[Imback]

Finally got my friend with the 2jz 240 to come out with us. The way the car feels makes me think my transmission is hating it's life

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

 

[cswindel]

Battery relocation almost finished and got the Ohm harness hooked up. Just need to get some "break in" oil (probably just going to use conventional 10w-30 since everything is pretty much used) and transmission oil (probably get some redline stuff).

Then need to drop the gas tank and clean it and route the fuel pumps. Good stuff happening

 

[Stapl3]

I just just looking Thursday for a replacement line from brake booster to IM with zero luck. My line has turned hard as a rock and I was just going to use some RTV on the barb and re-send it. Thanks for the info guys.

 

[Justin DuBois]

I stared at it. It stared back.

 

[CrackedDSM]

Drove it to work. Also ordered some of the Kynar check valves listed above for my brake booster hose and the PCV system.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

I have used the Nylon check valves on the PCV and Brake Booster lines and they work great. I did crack one, I suppose due to heat, so I went to a metal unit. I still have a couple plastic valves and I think a couple spare metal ones like these....Just FYI for all.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

 

[curt-s]

I stared at it. It stared back.

Don't they seem to wink at us every now and then?
Especially when they're sleeping for the winter... "soon you'll be in me again and having fun"

that's not creepy at all.

 

[chrisman287]

Since the intake manifold is off on my 2g, I decided to replace the brake booster hose by using a Kynar/Viton check valve.

Does the stock hose not have a check valve in place? I have to take a look at mine.

 

[steve]

Does the stock hose not have a check valve in place? I have to take a look at mine.

It does inside the hose.

 

[92Turbski]

Drove it to work. Also ordered some of the Kynar check valves listed above for my brake booster hose and the PCV system.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

You may want to go with what Marty suggests or something similar as I had 2 of those Kynar check valves hang up on the booster hose causing the pedal to go hard losing power assist. Not fun on a spirited mountain rip...or in town for that matter.

 

[DreamChaser7]

Told her she was starting to look sexy again and begged for more patience.

 

[DSMPT]

Does the stock hose not have a check valve in place? I have to take a look at mine.

As Steve mentioned that it's built-in inside the hose at the booster side. You can see where it's slightly thicker.
Usually the check valve wouldn't go bad, but the inner layer of hose gets hardened when it's old, it gets like brittle plastic. So once you remove it, if the hose is old enough, sometimes it wouldn't seal well again or sometimes gets cracked and broken. It would require something to seal better when return the hose, like Stapl3 mentioned above that using RTV.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

 

[92AWDHX40]

Ordered some new oring today waiting on updates from my head

 

[pksystems]

Finally got this SOB out. Yes there is a split right at the bottom on firewall side. The outlet pipes on the new core look like they might be a tiny bit off, but I think it will work.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

 

[SixBolt_16G]

Finally got this SOB out. Yes there is a split right at the bottom on firewall side. The outlet pipes on the new core look like they might be a tiny bit off, but I think it will work.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

Was it as big of a nightmare as it looked?

 

[pksystems]

Was it as big of a nightmare as it looked?

Yes. Pull out every bracket around the HVAC, and remove lower ducts. There is 1 or 2 screws holding them together in a difficult to reach location. Loosen main harness zip ties, and push heater box down, and pull back.

Hopefully I have enough video footage to figure out where everything goes. I have labelled baggies of screws all over the garage.

At least now I can clean up the aftermarket gauge wiring runs, keeping it with the main harness.

 

[pksystems]

Installed new rockauto heater core. I couldn't get it to fit with the plastic bracket that bolts it to the heater box. I pulled both gaskets off the bracket and put them loosely on inlet/outlet pipes to protect them from the firewall. I did have to gently bend the pipes a bit to get them through the firewall. Looks like factory from engine side.

Hooked up coolant lines and filled engine with coolant. Used my pressure tester at ~15.5 psi and had no noticeable drop in pressure after 30min. Ready to reinstall the interior.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

 

[curt-s]

Just took delivery of some OE-style (Anchor, Westar) engine mounts and some suspension bits on closeout. No big deal but I'm excited to ditch the poly mounts next spring.

Screwed around a bit with Microsoft copilot asking how to do various DSM things and it looks like it basically uses dsmtuners as it's reference point for learning.
Skynet is an active user here, just warning you all.