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This is what I did. With the stock internals there is really no way to get more power out of it without a turbo. The bolt on mods were hardly worth it, though I do think a better exhaust is a must have for the MKIII. So I rebuilt the motor with 10.5:1 pistons, ported and polished the...

Non-stressed parts I don't mind buying from China. Radiators, Intercoolers, pipes, and other pieces with no moving parts are usually fine. I would not, however, buy major mechanical parts from an unknown manufacturer. Things like rods, pistons, or anything else that would destroy the engine...

I don't think you're supposed to lubricate heli-coils when you install them. At least I never have. At any rate, if the coil themselves are holding I would just use some high temp Loctite and never worry about it again.

Because I'm a guy and it's what we do. It's like channel surfing and drinking beer, just let it be.

Too much blow-by will push out the dipstick. When the PCV system reaches capacity the dipstick is the easiest place for pressure to escape. If the compression numbers are good it may be that the stock PCV valve just can't handle the increased pressure that comes with wear. In that case, a...

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Yes. They usually blow around 80k.

Hi everyone, I'm a recent convert from the world of American muscle. I'm the proud owner of a truly beat up 86.5 but never fear, I'll have her looking as good as she sounds soon enough! I found her derelict in my girlfriends back yard, abandoned there by her uncle. I managed to talk him out...