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If you pulled those plugs before you fixed the boost leak, I would put in new ones and drive around for a bit, then pull them and take a look. Like others have mentioned, did you check the piping that comes off the turbo? Mine split all down the back side where I couldn't see it. Boost...

That's too bad. It's really something you should consider...

Good to hear. I was worried that it would be the next SSR which was useless.

Firehawk = overpriced junk. Of your choices I would say BFG.

I love that you left it black. It really works on your car. However, I think I would have painted the rears at the body line somehow...

Do the utes in Australia have a proper pick-up style bed or is carpeted?

Quit looking for people to back up a bad idea. Sure people can pull it off, but why? If you are doing a proper rebuild, it is not much more expensive and it's the right way to do it. Build it once, build it right.

That's a new one for me. I would have pointed to other aspect of the driveline to be the weak point.

I rather like it and I am a fan of the new G8 too...

BY fitting wider, stickier tires you will be getting a functional upgrade. Unless you want to spend thousands on wheels, there is no way to end up with a lighter wheel/tire combo than stock. This is assuming you want to get wider, larger rims and tires. If you aren't willing to spend...

The head bolts aren't TTY but that doesn't mean a previous owner didn't get too aggressive torquing them down. It is best to measure all the bolts to check for necking. Necking signifies yield force has been applied and plastic deformation has occurred. At this point, file them in the round...

Just because it is relevant here, what is the stock piston protrusion on an unmilled block? I may go find it but I might not come back. I feel dirty in here.;) EDIT: Found this is another thread... Which would be 0.508 mm.

Not yet. The full rear suspension is being done as soon as the snow melts. That includes the traction bars and poly bushings. I will then go to the track and see what happens. It has to be better than it is now. My only other options would be to replace the shocks. They are getting old...

Is there an acceptable range of hardness that our head should be in? The second machine shop said they would check the head for hardness but I failed to ask how they would do that.

You should look into radiator paint...

Went and visited two semi-local machine shops today. If any of the locals want to PM me for the names of these shops, feel free. I would be glad to share my thoughts. I don't know if it's right to bring the shops name into this since I have no first hand experience with their work yet, just...

Damn, I thought this thread would be about when IJ "insulted" a guys sick wheels. I read that thread a few days ago and had a good laugh. This one was good too.:) EDIT: found it... http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=479591&highlight=rare+wheels

This sentence is full of fail. Slow down and type clearly or all these people helping you will stop giving a shit.

It isn't just under the mud flap moulding that is the problem. It is the mud flap itself. It is metal backed and rusts from the inside out. I had to replace at least one of mine. It was a long time ago and I don't recall 100%. Common places for rust are wheel wells, rear tire well...

It just annoys the hell out of me that there isn't a machine shop that can do the job right. If at all possible I only want to build this motor once. In the near future, I will be shooting for a decent amount of power and I want the most reliable engine possible. At the end of the day, $400...