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  1. 89turbosupra

    Ignition timing question

    I did run the jumper btween the E1 and TE1 connectors.
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    Ignition timing question

    I had some questions about my timing. I wanted to check my timing today so I hooked everything up and i noticed it was past 15.It didnt look like much so i dialed in the advance to see what it was at and it said it was at 35 at idle:aigo: . So my friend revved it to 2500 to see waht total timing...
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    rare problem .. code 25 AND code 26

    I got those codes at the same time as well. I figured it was due to I ran the car with the o2 sensor out of the downpipe but still connected to the wiring.
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    Legal Exhaust Paperwork

    Just so you know the db limit is 95 but there is an error margine so it is really 96db.
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    valve to piston clearance

    If you really want to mess iwth the parts guys ask for sparkplugs for a 83 corvette:biglaugh: . Corvette skipped a year to make way for the c4.
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    valve to piston clearance

    Iv always done it the first way but I would use special weak valvesprings so I could get pushrod rod length at te same time. If you do it the second way you wont get an acurate reading as the intake valve follows the piston as it goes down not as its at the top. Besides arent these engenes...
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    Can you weld forged steel ?

    Actually they do make forged blocks. Funny cars run a version of the 426 hemi that is forged aluminum.
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    anyone using the t61 turbo?

    I was wondering who uses a t61 turbo on there car? If so what are the spool characteristics and whats the max boost? thanks
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    Does the A/C system have cfc's in the freon

    DO NOT LET IT GET IN YOUR EYES!!!! It will freeze your eyes instantley. If you cant find a sticker to see if its been retrofitted look at the fittings. If it looks like a valvestem its r12. If it looks like a air coupler its r134a.
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    Truth about Intakes

    In car craft a couple months back They saw a 40+ rwhp gain on a procharged small block by going to a bigger filter alone. The rougher finish helps keep the fuel from dropping out of the air and running down the ports. I dont know if its as important on these motors but when you run a carb it...
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    AEM Uego question

    The readings in cruise are the o2 sensor trying to even out and is normal. when in WOT the computer goes into open loop and doesnt look at the o2 sensor IIRC.
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    Oh crap....did I kill my car?

    Well if it is dead is there a way to know for sure? I cant find a way in my haynes manual. I guess its time for the lex mod and just use my housing till I get the injectors and safcII.
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    Oh crap....did I kill my car?

    I tried to make my car run better by cleanning the MAF sensor and the TB with some stuff i got at work. I got the MAF nice and clean then sprayed it down the TB. I went to start the car and of course it idle like crap for a couple minutes then idled fine. I reved it a little bit and it...
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    Coolant Leak

    Well I think I found were my coolant went. Today when I was going to work from school I noticed a Puddle under the car. When I goe out of work I noticed another puddle under the car. It never overheated and I bought a new thermostat and rad cap. When I got hoe all of a sudden I here a hissing...
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    car overheated today

    They way it happened does sound like a fan clutch ecxept that the radiator had no water in it. It tool about 1.5 gallons to fill it up. Plus it made it across town running the coldest I have ever seen it. Im stumped.Also the damn birdcage wont go away.
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    car overheated today

    I was driving to school today and I noticed my car was runnign slightly higher then were it usually is (the gauge is usually perfectly level).I take my car to get something to eat down the street at break and when I get back theres a pudle under my car. I figured I should take it home so I get...
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    Tokico illuminas shocks

    I wanted to know if anyone is using the tokico illuminas shocks that are compatible with tems? I like the idea of choosing the ride I want but factory tems shocks are expensive and these are only 100. If i use the eibach kit will these shocks blow out like the tems do in a couple months?If these...
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    Thinking about investing in some tools.

    the only craftsman tool I have in my box is a 18" breaker bar. I cant use craftsman anymore because they just dig into my hands when I try and use them.I love my Husky pros( look just like snap ons but black). I usually only buy from the trucks when stuff is on sale. If I need another tool I...
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    BIC Downpipe Question

    I like the sound coming out the muffler especially the turbo whistle.I dont like the exhaust leek sound coming from the dump tube at idle it sounds nice under boost.