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  1. horizontalkev

    95 cas in a 99 dsm

    I'm dropping a motor from a 95 gst into my 99 gsx and the issue I'm having it the fact that the Cas is on different sides of the head. Rewiring the 95 cas into my 99 harness won't have any negative downsides will it?
  2. horizontalkev

    2G Alternator problems, or electrical

    Symptoms: (worst when warm) Idle when warm: 11-12v, driving: 12.5-13.5 Idle when cold: low 13v, driving: high 13v Lights dim at idle when using blinkers, lights ect volts drop considerably especially at idle Second battery I've gone through in 6 months Radio will randomly cut out and my gauges...
  3. horizontalkev

    Oil return line options

    My oil return line on the GST I just bought is leaking, what hardware will I need to go the SS line route line like on my GSX? The GST is mostly stock.I want to do this without ordering parts. Thanks
  4. horizontalkev

    GSX runs hot with bumper on

    I've had issues h my car running hot all the time anywhere from 212f to 224f, hotter on the highway especially during the day. And I can't even use the a/c then the temps will shoot up. I solved the issue by removing my front bumper, and the car stayed near 185c to 190c maybe a tad higher on the...
  5. horizontalkev

    Car revs then dies after driving in water

    Drove into a flooded street that I couldn't see and died in water to just below my door.. When I got pushed out, the car turned over a million times before it started, and afterwards hasn't been the same.Now the car will idle till the day is long but when you start to rev it, it'll suddenly...
  6. horizontalkev

    Borderline overheating issues

    99 GSX. Im having a couple of issues, on the highway Im reaching anywhere from 212f to 220f and with the a/c on temps have gone as far as 230f. In town driving I can run anywhere from 195f to 210f, and with the a/c ill reach approximately 220f. Also in town running at below 210f, if I do WOT...
  7. horizontalkev

    Ariens Zoom 1540 zero turn problem

    I replaced the short block on my 21HP B&S Intek motor, and after installing the motor, the riding mower isn't riding as good. It shutters and makes noise, especially when turning and is jerky. I reinstalled the spring on the drive belt tensioner like before. Worked fine before repairing the...
  8. horizontalkev

    Need a 8AN to barb fitting

    All I can find is aluminum, Has to be steel so I can weld it to my fuel sending unit. I don't care how long the barb or tube end is, I will cut it to fit my application. Thanks
  9. horizontalkev

    Bulkhead fitting to fuel pump

    I need something that's 8an to barb or tube adapter.. The tube adapters I see all say 50PSI max, and all of them are aluminum. (I want it welded).. And the barb ones look too long (2G AWD tank). I want to connect the fuel pump to bulkhead via fuel hose, I keep blowing the seal. Suggestions?
  10. horizontalkev

    Launch control backfiring

    Im having an issue with LOUD backfiring immediately after doing a launch. Ecuflash was used, using the default settings provided. Thanks
  11. horizontalkev

    Broke a fuel rail bolt

    Far passenger side bolt broke flush with the head, how do I remove this?I've seen easy out used before but where this bolt is isn't the easiest place to get to..
  12. horizontalkev

    Ecuflash tuning

    All I get is this when I read ECU.What now? Can't figure out what's next. Nothing I read helps
  13. horizontalkev

    Shifting is notchy

    5 speed 2G. I've always had the problem with my shifting being notchy and not exactly smooth, but I've noticed recently I get locked out of gears randomly and ill have to pump the clutch several times to get it in. Especially reverse.I've bled the system and adjusted the clutch myself, then...
  14. horizontalkev

    Can I use oem stock seals for 680 PTE injectors?

    Or do I need specific seals? (upper & lower)
  15. horizontalkev

    EGT temperatures

    I know this has been covered many times, but people seem to have different answers and I can't find anything on EGT temperature in different gears. In second gear WOT Im getting 1620F. Is this okay or am I running too hot? I run 11.5 AFRs full boost
  16. horizontalkev

    1.3 MAFT help with tuning

    Okay when I bought the car the MAFT was already adjusted, but not perfect. I use a ton of gas. Wideband afrs at Idle & cruise 13-14 and WOT is 10.5-11. My questions are as follows:1.Excluding the AUX knob and switches, the 4 dials on the bottom left to right are base, idle, mid & wot right...
  17. horizontalkev

    Should the exhaust suck in at all?

    Should it always suck, or blow? (that's what she said?) I placed cardboard over the exhaust and had someone rev the motor, and for a split second after letting off the gas the exhaust sucks in the cardboard, then goes back to normal.I knew a guy a long time ago who said the 'sucking' exhaust...
  18. horizontalkev

    Rust colored spots on sparkplugs. Pictures

    Spark plugs are almost new with 100 miles on them. Are these brown spots from some type of additive? Other than that the color shows a nicely running AF ratio Im assuming correct? The far right spark plug has oil on the upper threads so a new valve cover gasket is on order. Thanks turners
  19. horizontalkev

    Gurgling noise from oil during BLT

    Around 10PSI Im getting a slow gurgling noise from my oil fill hole. I don't have a PVC setup. Is this normal?And during cold starts my car likes to bog out in boost and in general run bad until warmed up, but can't find any boost/vacuum leaks besides the BISS screw. What else could it be? Thanks
  20. horizontalkev

    Where to get ceddymods software?

    Im not sure how many of you know, but ceddymods website recently went down and I don't know for how long. In case it doesn't come back up, ill need to download the software again if anybody is willing to help out. The first time I downloaded it, I donated $10 at the time to support his work...
  21. horizontalkev

    Creaking noises in the DD

    2005 Tiburon GT.. AutoCar makes a creaking noise when putting it into any gear (P,N,D) and when accelerating. Its recently has gotten louder and even does it faintly when you sit hard enough. Transmission mount? Its at the shop now (radiator getting replaced), but they want $100 just to...
  22. horizontalkev

    Bumper won't line up with fender

    I rear ended somebody last week, today I replaced the broken headlight and am having trouble getting the bumper to line back up at the fender to put the bolts it, but I can't even get the two pegs to line up. No matter how much a pull, tug move it just won't move into place. Is there something I...
  23. horizontalkev

    Fuel sending unit leaking.. Again.

    99 GSX.. I fixed all of the previous owners fuel work (leaks everywhere) and now just one last problem. The power and negative wires to the pump are ran through a hole in the sending unit and sealed with JB weld. Only problem is the JB weld doesn't like the flexible wire, and creates gaps for...
  24. horizontalkev

    Rear ended somebody, need options

    Poor GSX ): Not extremely bad damage, was driving when somebody in a turning lane changed their mind and turned right into me. Broken headlight and scuffed/misaligned bumper are my only problems. I obviously need a new/used headlight, no worries, but what about the bumper alignment? Is it the...
  25. horizontalkev

    Fuel pump whinning fluctuates

    Wally 255 rewired.. At idle and coming to stops (when off the gas) its not a constant steady whine. The tone changes, As if Im blipping the gas. At the same time, my fuel pressure gauge appears steady but looking real close it barely fluctuates with the noise, hardly noticeable though. Is this...
  26. horizontalkev

    Hard starting and running rich when cold

    As the title says, when its cold outside, it takes 15-20 turnovers before she will start up. Then starts up no problem afterwards after running a bit. While Idling, the car starts off extremely rich, afr gauge shows 9 with black plumes of smoke, and after a minute slowly goes up After a while to...
  27. horizontalkev

    Fuel sending unit not working

    Problem recently happened on the GSX, original problem was that my fuel gauge was reading empty when I had roughly 5 gallons of fuel. I removed the sending unit and moved the float in the full position and it moves the gauge, but only to a little past a quarter. Tested resistance and I get like...
  28. horizontalkev

    Idling issue/running rich with video

    99 GSX 6 bolt. T28, wally 255 rewired, Tial BOV atmospheric w/ maf-T..(This is all while idling or reving in neutral) Usually, I get a little black smoke from the tailpipe and sometimes ill get a loud backfire at higher RPMs. Also when I rev, and my RPMs drop it will almost die and start...
  29. horizontalkev

    49cc 4 stroke Carb flooding

    I have a moped and the damn carburetor keeps flooding and pouring gas from the inside. The float and needle are okay but it still floods. What's the problem I can't figure it out ):
  30. horizontalkev

    Symptoms of bad valve seals/turbo seals/bad rings

    What are the symptoms of Bad valve seals Bad turbo seals Bad piston rings Assume a leak down test is out of the question. What are the unique, detailed symptoms of the three problems? I feel this could help many people, and have it all in one place. Thanks
  31. horizontalkev

    Testing coolant temperature gauge voltage

    When I test for voltage for the wire to the sensor, I am getting 2.3v. I know approximately 4.5v is normal, so what's it mean to have half of what's normal? Brand new battery showing 12 volts. Thanks
  32. horizontalkev

    Aeromotive FPR, rebuild or buy new?

    My Aeromotive FPR is no longer allowing adequate/steady enough fuel pressure to even allow me to start the car.. Should I just completely replace the FPR or would a rebuild kit (new diaphragm) from summitracing be just as good? Thanks
  33. horizontalkev

    Elevation vs tune road trip

    In the next 4 months I am planning a trip with my 99 Eclipse gsx from Kansas to Flagstaff, AZ then from there to Fresno, CA. My question is if my car is tuned for Kansas where the elevation is like 1600 feet, then travel to Flagstaff where the elevation is I think like 7500 feet.. Will this mess...
  34. horizontalkev

    Question for a friends 06 Eclipse

    He wants to get this wide body kit, but doesn't know what rim size he should get to fill in the kit properly. Suggestions? The site doesnt specify any dimensions to work withhttp://www.autocityimports.com//0612-mitsubishi-eclipse-vis-ravage-8pc-wide-body-kit-p-8115.html
  35. horizontalkev

    Is my ECU fried? With pictures.

    I am fighting a no start issue, just cranks over. Engine light does come on after turning key then shuts off after 5 seconds like normal but I can't connect the application Torque to my ecu anymore.. Here are picturesAs you can see there are some yellow gum looking areas and bubbles.. Will...
  36. horizontalkev

    Fuel pump a complete mess

    I am redoing my fuel pump before it causes a fire (previous owners work).. The sending unit has JB Weld all over the place, I will let the pictures talk... My questions will follow after. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7I scraped all the JB Weld off the sending unit and I am planning on buying a steel bulkhead...
  37. horizontalkev

    Leaking fuel from return line on sending unit

    99 GSX Its as if the return line where it goes into sending unit is clogged or something, fuel is being sprayed forcefully. Oh and no start, with occasional sputtering maybe related? I haven't ran it in a month. So what could be wrong with the sending unit? And happy early thanksgiving everybody
  38. horizontalkev

    Possibly taking the ecuflash & evoscan route with questions.

    Will be on my 99 GSX with blackbox ecu.. Mods 6 Bolt swap Walboro 255 rewired Ebay FMIC AEM fuel rail AEM intake T28 Turbo NGK plugs Injector size unknown MAF-TranslatorQuestions. 1. Will ecuflash/evoscan work correctly with the 6 bolt swap? 2. Can evoscan/ecuflash correctly log...
  39. horizontalkev

    Where did you reroute your nonstock fuel lines?

    Ie bigger 6/8an lines. Especially where the lines are ran into and out of the engine bay. Pictures would be great, just getting some ideas
  40. horizontalkev

    How old do I look?

    Weird question, I know.. Im the guy of course. Maybe we can guess the ages of some other members, too idk lol. First to guess my age will be the proud winner of... Nothing! Haha
  41. horizontalkev

    Low output problem <30A

    I have a problem that I've narrowed down to a possible bad ground. When I took my car to oriellys to get the battery and alternator tested, everything checked out good except for I have low output? what's that mean exactly?
  42. horizontalkev

    Draining 2G AWD fuel tank

    I realize the AWD fuel tank has the saddlebag design, so with that said if I siphon bad fuel from the passenger side fuel pump opening, will the fuel on the drivers side "saddlebag" of the gas tank have drained aswell, or will the bad fuel on that side? Thanks Tuners
  43. horizontalkev

    Car alarm going off when opening door

    99 gsx stock alarm system.. When unlocking my car and opening the driver door the alarm goes nuts.. Used to be every now and then but now its every single time.. And its only the drivers door that does it, I'll unlock the trunk to disarm the alarm. Is the switch broken in the drivers key...
  44. horizontalkev

    Are my idle vacuum readings normal

    I'm not sure what cams I have, but at 700 RPMs I'm getting around 410mmhg which is around 16inches. Sound okay?I'm trying to figure out my weird idle problem (dying after letting off gas), and the last time I performed a BLT I stopped at 5 psi because I started hearing a really loud clicking...
  45. horizontalkev

    How do I post in classifieds?

    Dumb question, how do I? Want ecmlink v3, willing to pay more if seller agrees to do payments. But can't figure out how to post "WTB"
  46. horizontalkev

    Temporarily running lean when I turn A/C off

    At IDLE when I Turn my AC on, it runs richer around 13.7 to 14 for a couple of seconds, and after the AC is turned off my afr's run around 16 each time for about 3 seconds.. Normal?
  47. horizontalkev

    Ecuflash with 6 bolt swap utilizing MAFT

    Can I easily use ecuflash on my 99 gsx if I have a 6 bolt swap and if so, what happens to my maft?What else do I need to do, buy and download? I have no knowledge about ANY of this and searching gives me mixed answers
  48. horizontalkev

    Strange wideband readings

    Just installed my innovate LC1 wideband gauge..At idle everything seems okay around 14.5-14.7 but under boost around 5000 RPM the gauge goes blank and once I let off, it comes back with readings of around 12 (A little lean?)And also after getting on it hard, immediately after my idle afr's...
  49. horizontalkev

    1996 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2 idle problem

    Had a friend change the spark plugs and wires the other day and afterwards when you start the truck it runs like crap on idle and will immediately die if the gas pedal isn't held down. I checked the firing order and its correct. Cant take it to a shop to let a mrchanic do my dirty work, This is...
  50. horizontalkev

    Wideband wiring

    Lc1 wideband, to be setup to Gauge only, no logging (new bung location)1. Should the gauges black ground wire be with the LC1s blue ground?2. Should the LC1s white wire be connected to the ECU sensor ground (pin 92) or is it better to have it grounded with the blue ground wire? I've heard...
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