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  1. turtlebain

    Building a Myth into Legend.

    With aspirations like owning a Vette , do you also aspire to be old and wrinkly ? LOL kidding , you can’t knock the performance value ..Good luck with the 8s.
  2. turtlebain

    Building a Myth into Legend.

    Just curious. This may have been mentioned before, but things change. What is your updated ultimate goal from this venture?
  3. turtlebain

    2G Coolant in oil

    My thoughts are .. (1) Did you resurface both the head and the deck, or just the head? (2) Are you using new head gaskets each time? MLS or composite? What are you doing for surface prep? (3) You might need to flush the coolant numerous times before its all out of the system. It's probably best...
  4. turtlebain

    Building a Myth into Legend.

    Pretty soon the whole car will be carbon !
  5. turtlebain

    Coolant Overflow Tank / Catch Can / Reservoir Install Tips

    Oh and Slowwhite - wouldn't recommend drilling into stock metal unless you have a nut riveting tool. Most of the metal in the engine bay is way too thin to tap.
  6. turtlebain

    Coolant Overflow Tank / Catch Can / Reservoir Install Tips

    You can see my mounting position here:
  7. turtlebain

    Coolant Overflow Tank / Catch Can / Reservoir Install Tips

    Chiming in here as the OP. I've had the STM Evo on the car for a while with good results and like the not too flashy but custom look to it . Definitely adds a nice touch to the bay with the vibrant cap (mine is black)I had mine stealth mounted to side of the engine bay above the transmission...
  8. turtlebain

    Street Build 99 GST 68HTA Build with $$ Breakdown

    General rule of thumb for me is always do a timing belt job yourself. Shops and techs don't seem to use the necessary procedures either tensioning the pulleys (which has to be done with an in-lb beam type torque wrench and pulley adapter) and measuring the auto tensioner to spec. They also don't...
  9. turtlebain

    Kyle Henny's Drag GSX

    Your manifolds look super nice. I vote forward facing. Didn't you already have a divided t4 top mount ?
  10. turtlebain

    STM DSM Eye Candy

    No bov? Or just not installed yet?Side note - do you still have the upper intercooler pipe from the previous build? I may be interested in it
  11. turtlebain

    2G Lifter Advice / Low Compression Issue

    Yep, this is exactly what I'm going to do. I'm just trying to arrange plans to get it home.
  12. turtlebain

    2G Lifter Advice / Low Compression Issue

    This gives me hope that it may be a rocker / lifter issue. I'll see about replacing lifters and switching rockers next.
  13. turtlebain

    2G Lifter Advice / Low Compression Issue

    Thank you, and the spacers are because of the Delta cams. They are a ground cam.I cleaned using diesel fuel as a solvent, then oiled and bled . They were soft. Compressible by hand I made sure before installing them.I know 3G lifters but there are a handful or different brands.Car ran for...
  14. turtlebain

    2G Lifter Advice / Low Compression Issue

    Yeah the plan was to do a whole new set of lifters and swap rockers to a different cylinder.As far as lifters are the Topline 3G revised sufficient for street and drag use? The shop owner says the Evo lifter is the only one he trusts in all his cars.He also said it is taller than OEM. I...
  15. turtlebain

    2G Lifter Advice / Low Compression Issue

    Not trying to say you don't know your stuff, but where are you getting your info from? I was told by the shop owner when you torque L19s they become stretched. I torqued them to 135 ft-lbs as per ARP's recommendation.What makes you say the lifters or rockers aren't the problem?
  16. turtlebain

    2G Lifter Advice / Low Compression Issue

    I have a situation where I had my motor and head built at a machine shop recommended to my by another local shop. Not having assembled a motor before, and wanting it done right I told the machinist to completely assemble the short block in his shop. When I got to assembling the long block...
  17. turtlebain

    95 2gb awd sloppy seconds

    As far as alignment, what did you do? I thought was what fmars meant originally & it got me interested? Count number of turns for tie rods etc? I destroyed a set of (fairly expensive) front tires because of my lack of detail / ignorance in alignment . So what did you do?
  18. turtlebain

    1G Full Throttle Problem

    Ok, well as long as you're "sure" hopefully that's good enough for the OP.No. I've never been off a tooth in mechanical timing so I'm not absolutely sure of the effects. I was merely suggesting something that could increase airflow, and could have been a cause especially just after a rebuild...
  19. turtlebain

    1G Full Throttle Problem

    Agree the CAS and TPS have nothing to do with the issue. However I could see a timing advance, valves opening up early letting more air into the combustion chamber and causing RPM to rise as the ECU tries to compensate for lean mixture.But fact is I'm not sure. But don't be so quick to shoot...
  20. turtlebain

    1G Full Throttle Problem

    Try Google for now and I'll see if I have a link saved when I get home. And yeah, most of us learn as we go . Wasn't born with what I know now and I know nothing compared to some. :).If you just upgraded to v3 make sure your injectors are dialed in properly , reference ECMlink tutorial vids...
  21. turtlebain

    1G Full Throttle Problem

    Verify mechanical timing. Then ignition timing (requires a timing light) Make sure throttle is not physically stuck open. Major leaks usually cause the idle to stall, fooling the ECU into thinking there's more air than there really is .. at least in my experience.Have ECM link? Make sure the...
  22. turtlebain

    ECMlink Enabling SD Operation

    Ok, thanks. VC is now hooked up to a catch can. Guess this spot will do.
  23. turtlebain

    ECMlink Enabling SD Operation

    Hey, and yes I think the GM IAT is dead also.Why do you say the MAP is working properly? Isn't it doing the opposite it needs to be doing?? Do I just need to calibrate it or something? The only thing I can see that it gives you the ability to change is Altitude.
  24. turtlebain

    ECMlink Enabling SD Operation

    Hey guys, Still having issues with my sensors, the IAT is pegged at -40 deg. F (possible bad sensor?) and the AEM 5 bar MAP seems to be mirroring RPMs. Which seems like the opposite it should do, what do you guys think could be causing this ?Do you guys know a way to bench test the sensors...
  25. turtlebain

    ECMlink Enabling SD Operation

    Thanks, I'll read the wiki.I set up the sensors as in the Tech articles by Gofer.Wiring & logging a GM IAT sensor Wiring & logging an AEM 3.5 bar MAP sensorThanks for the suggestions.I also got a 3-AAA battery holder to use as a 5V source to test out MAP sensor voltage at ambient...
  26. turtlebain

    ECMlink Enabling SD Operation

    Yeah, I was going to do that too.Sure Tony Penza, I'll PM you, but I'll be away for a few days.
  27. turtlebain

    ECMlink Enabling SD Operation

    Guys any reasonable explanation of the -40 IAT and -13 MAP?What is everyone doing for VE tables to start? Is this question more one for the link forums?
  28. turtlebain

    ECMlink Enabling SD Operation

    Anything on this guys? I'm about to head home and give it a quick once over.
  29. turtlebain

    ECMlink Enabling SD Operation

    Problem is it wasn't tuned before, had electrical issues, didn't nail it down before removing the MAF to sell and wiring in SD.Yes I assigned AEM 5-bar to MDP pins and GM IAT to factory temp pins.I was more Talking about a VE table to start off with I've heard of others starting with a VE...
  30. turtlebain

    ECMlink Enabling SD Operation

    Idk what it was originally hooked up to. However this AM before work I messed around with it a bit I hadn't chosen SD for MAF setting.Hopefully this fixes the issue I'll check later tonight.Do you happen to know where to get an initial tune (efficiency table) To work off ?
  31. turtlebain

    ECMlink Enabling SD Operation

    I don't know if i'll be able to post a log before work..this is the vacuum source
  32. turtlebain

    ECMlink Enabling SD Operation

    Wired AEM 5-Bar MAP sensor and GM IAT into the stock harness about a week ago. I had some issues to take care of in the fuse box region. And just today got to get into link and select these sensors in the ECU.Problem is, the IAT is reading -40 deg. F and the MAP is reading -13 in. Mercury. The...
  33. turtlebain

    Products the DSM crowd would like to see made

    Why are you guys drinking so much in your cars LOLOEM + .. So .. Aftermarket .
  34. turtlebain

    Products the DSM crowd would like to see made

    I've pulled plenty from the junk yard, I almost replied to your ad. You can get them from non turbos too. I actually might have a spare hiding out in my basement. I sometimes modify them to make brackets for other things. Made one for my catch can.
  35. turtlebain

    Products the DSM crowd would like to see made

    You can't buy OEM anymore?I've painted these (VHT engine enamel satin black - my go-to paint) with fairly good results , stainless Allen bolt & washer adds a nice touch too.They were rusty before doing this but once they were wire wheeled and degreased came out pretty fine!
  36. turtlebain

    greengoblin's AWD Project

    You can't entice us like that, then not produce progress. Its not fair!!
  37. turtlebain

    Best way to a cheap sandblasting setup?

    Yeah I have an oiled compressor, You got me looking on craigslist, there are a few craftsman one was 4 hp one was 5. I don't really trust their ratings though just because other 5 HP motors I've seen have been much bigger.I really want this capability for small parts, wheels, body stripping...
  38. turtlebain

    Best way to a cheap sandblasting setup?

    Why are enclosed systems so hard to maintain, dust buildup on the inside? There is actually a laundry exhaust right next to where I was thinking of I don't think it would be too hard to tap into that.
  39. turtlebain

    Best way to a cheap sandblasting setup?

    So you just leave the sand in the lawn? You must have quite the pile going!
  40. turtlebain

    Best way to a cheap sandblasting setup?

    Well looks like I have to rethink EVERYTHING!It wouldn't be too bad to wait 10 min after blasting a few minutes.I thought as long as there was a blast cabinet, there would be no issue with it inside. Sounds like this will have to wait for a while.
  41. turtlebain

    Scared to cut and buff my paint

    I think a lot has been said on the subject already. jakelandry that's why I asked him what he was trying to correct in the paint.And I'll say once more clay before you buff/ polish, because if you don't you will be adding swirls to your paint. It absolutely is not a waste of time.
  42. turtlebain

    Car boosting to 24 psi with WOT

    Depends on what he meant by move freely, it should move freely when it's not connected to the push rod but that's not exactly a good test for waste gate performance. Probably time for an external waste gate.
  43. turtlebain

    Best way to a cheap sandblasting setup?

    Dang, alright. Thanks for the assistance, I guess I'm not ready for sand blasting just yet.
  44. turtlebain

    Scared to cut and buff my paint

    Then just clean and clay bar, apply your wax / sealant of choice. Easy.When you wash if it's really dusty, use a foamer spray soap foam all over the car let it sit for about 5 min. Rinse off, then do the wash. This will get a bunch of dirt off first and add lubricity to help you wash without...
  45. turtlebain

    4g63 awd auto, pulling engine without trans.

    I don't know what to tell you bud, I was trying to help. If a job takes 5 minutes and it might fix your issue why not do it? Are you just trying to find out the bare minimum work you have to do? Are you doing 20 of these a day? I'm not quite getting why you're trying to find the path of least...
  46. turtlebain

    Scared to cut and buff my paint

    Also different pressure on the tool and different speeds are going to affect the amount of heat and therefore the amount of work you're doing on the paint. Trick is to experiment and get your process down. There's no one answer to this. Keep in mind your process WILL be different on plastic...
  47. turtlebain

    Scared to cut and buff my paint

    Not sure on the softness of the clear, so what I would do (on a test spot first, after cleaning and clay bar) is get a medium hard pad and polish of your choice. see if that brings out the swirls and gives you the result you're looking for. Doesn't sound like you need to sand at all. If that...
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