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  1. Tigerinstincts

    2G SRS light

    I'm not familiar with those codes but the SRS light is not under the Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Its under a separate tab in a professional scan tool. It's been years since I've had to clear mine so I can't help you navigate to where it is unfortunately. Shouldn't be too hard to find though...just...
  2. Tigerinstincts

    2G Would I be able to make 450-500 whp while still being reliable

    You're not hitting 450hp on that turbo, let alone 500hp. The TD05 turbine wheel will only move so much exhaust and you're going to need a built engine (10:1 or higher CR, 272 cams, ect.) to actually generate the airflow required for 450hp with the 20g compressor, more efficient bolt-on mods...
  3. Tigerinstincts

    2G Is it safe to run 20w-50 vr1?

    Not sure about others on here but I try to change my oil every 3k-ish miles. Because of that, I stick with conventional oils unless there's a screaming deal on synthetics.Oil pressure looks good and since the turbo is brand new, I would just stick with your standard 5w30/10w30 weight oils...
  4. Tigerinstincts

    2G Is it safe to run 20w-50 vr1?

    Unless your engine was built for heavier weight oils, no you should not just decide to run 20w50. You're supposed to run higher weight oils when your clearances (rod/main bearings) are spec'd on the looser side. This is primarily done on track-only cars since the engine lives in the higher rpms...
  5. Tigerinstincts

    2G Timing belt flop

    Wanted to report back because I'm pretty sure I figured out what was causing my timing belt to violently flop around.My exhaust Fidanza cam gear looks to be out-of-round and physically wobbling as the engine rotates. I didn't take a video of this area but when the timing belt teeth and the...
  6. Tigerinstincts

    2G Timing belt flop

    Thanks for the reassurance and I do agree with you on all points, but I do wish I took a video before I readjusted the belt. There was much more vibration/flopping of the belt than shown in the video I posted. So much so that I thought if I put the timing covers on, it would physically slap it...
  7. Tigerinstincts

    2G Timing belt flop

    I'll most likely tear the timing section down sometime next week. Inspect everything, make sure my balance shafts are correctly phased, re-verify my timing tensioner is set correctly, etc.If I find the timing belt is still resonating/vibrating/flopping, whatever you wanna call it, around...
  8. Tigerinstincts

    2G Timing belt flop

    Weird. This is the first time I've seen these steps. I have Alldata and I don't remember it ever saying anything like this. Looks like I'll re-adjust the belt againI didn't make it a priority to check that but visually, it looked fine. All my marks lined up after 15 min and running the car...
  9. Tigerinstincts

    2G Timing belt flop

    Yes, but it's not so low that the space between the body of the tensioner and the tensioner arm are out of spec. The holes visually look like they line up but the grenade pin just won't pass through the last holeI initially set the timing belt tension using the grenade pin method and always...
  10. Tigerinstincts

    2G Timing belt flop

    Yes, 7-bolt and the pulley was rotated counter-clockwise to where the 2 holes in it are pointed toward the bottom of the engine.
  11. Tigerinstincts

    2G Timing belt flop

    Tension should be set between .150" and .177" and mine is just over .168". I measured with a dial caliper and used the drill bit method just to double check. A 5/32" drill bit will fit with minor play but a 11/64" drill bit will not fit. If you actually do the grenade pin passing through all the...
  12. Tigerinstincts

    2G Timing belt flop

    Wondering if it's normal for the timing belt to resonate at certain rpms and vibrate/flop around?New timing belt was recently installed along with all new OEM tensioner, tensioner pulley, idler, and balance shaft pulley. Belt tension has been gone over multiple times and re-adjusted to...
  13. Tigerinstincts

    What did you do to your DSM today?

    Re-adjusted timing belt tension, tested alternator wiring (low charging volts/bad alt), raised car 1.5", and installed K&N filter. Very pleased knowing this is now what I consider easy. Will be re-installing lower/upper timing covers once I figure out what's making my timing belt flop around a...
  14. Tigerinstincts

    1G New timing belt disintegrating after fewer than 18000 km - WHY?

    Hmm interesting. Is it possible you have the incorrect timing components for your N/T? Idk if any of the sprockets are interchangeable between turbo and N/T ( I assumed they were), but maybe you received parts for the wrong year DSM?If this turns out to be just a belt issue, I'll have to...
  15. Tigerinstincts

    1G New timing belt disintegrating after fewer than 18000 km - WHY?

    You're too focused on the torque between the cam sprockets. Use zip-ties around the 11 and 6 o'clock position for the exhaust cam to hold it in place, regardless of how difficult it seems. This effectively wraps the teeth of the belt around the gear and keeps it there. You can do the same to the...
  16. Tigerinstincts

    2G DTC P1500/Bad alternator?

    Would like confirmation and guidance that my alternator's rectifier is bad and hopefully not my ECU.Recently picked up a P1500 code and when I went to check the voltage across the battery while the car is running, I'm reading anywhere from 13-17 volts. I immediately shut off the car and the...
  17. Tigerinstincts

    2G idle high? grounded then went to adjust biss fuse blew. more issues?

    I don't have FB anymore. Personally I would tackle your electrical problem first before moving on with this thread. If you have time to spare then go ahead, and line up your timing marks and snap some pics.\Yes, if you deleted your balance shafts, then you can ignore those timing marks. All...
  18. Tigerinstincts

    2G What did I get myself into!

    When we say to check all the timing component's timing marks, do you know what that at least entails? How about just checking the basics like the fluids, filters, belts, boost/vacuum leak test? Another good question is how uncomfortable does it make you feel once you understand exactly what...
  19. Tigerinstincts

    2G idle high? grounded then went to adjust biss fuse blew. more issues?

    To me, this looks a tooth off, however it could be the angle you took the pic at. I know its tough to get a clear pic between the frame and timing components. Still, I would want to see how the cams line up as well as the oil pump/balance shaft marks...I would make another thread regarding you...
  20. Tigerinstincts

    2G idle high? grounded then went to adjust biss fuse blew. more issues?

    I am pretty sure you set base timing that way only with 1g DSMs. Its been awhile since I idle tuned my 2g, but I never had to use that method of holding base timing at 5*. However, i kept my FIAV and my idle timing only bounced between 5-7* for the most part, so I could be wrong. You may want to...
  21. Tigerinstincts

    2G What did I get myself into!

    I second the verifying timing is in fact timed correctly. Then check belts, fluids, filters, and boost/vacuum leaks. From there you can move onto compression/leak down test to judge the overall health of the engine.
  22. Tigerinstincts

    2G idle high? grounded then went to adjust biss fuse blew. more issues?

    At least you're reading this through Ecmlink. Now we just need to know what conditions you're seeing 32° of timing. If it's under wot (aka high load) then you have a problem, however I highly doubt this is the case since your engine would most likely pop no matter how small your turbo is.Stock...
  23. Tigerinstincts

    XTD Sprung Puck Disc 6k Mile Review

    My experience with XTD stage 4 unsprung 6 puck clutch was pretty bad as a daily. Sure it works, but the engagement/chatter from it was not worth the money. Sprung version would have made the difference but from what I've read, they eventually bust out a spring or 2.My opinion is it is not...
  24. Tigerinstincts

    2G idle high? grounded then went to adjust biss fuse blew. more issues?

    Not enough information to answer this question. How are you reading your timing, and what rpm and load are you seeing 32° of timing.32° of timing is completely normal under low load/mid-high rpms and under decel for reference.
  25. Tigerinstincts

    For Sale OEM 2gb Eclipse Foglights

    My backup set of Eclipse fog lights from my old GST. $65 shipped/Paypal'd
  26. Tigerinstincts

    For Sale Stock Injectors

    Stock 450cc "black top/green tip" injectors from my 2g. Can include injector o-rings if needed. $50 +shipping/Paypal
  27. Tigerinstincts

    For Sale Autometer Pro-Comp Ultra-Lite Boost Gauge

    Have a Autometer Pro-Comp Ultra-Lite boost gauge that reads from 30in/hg to 20psi. Fits in a 52mm gauge pod. $35 +shipping
  28. Tigerinstincts

    Sold OEM Heatshields

    Have a set of OEM exh manifold and o2 housing heatshields from a 2g DSM. Painted matte black with 2000° paint.$55 + shipping. This includes both heatshields.
  29. Tigerinstincts

    For Sale Upper timing cover

    Upper timing cover for 4g63t.$10 +shipping.
  30. Tigerinstincts

    For Sale 3.25" Sidemount IC

    Have a 3.25" thick IC core thats perfect for stockish turbos pointing toward the stock side mount IC location. Good upgrade over the stock IC without going full blown FMIC.Dimension are 8"x8"x3.25" (stock IC is 7"x8"x2.75"). Used to run this with 2 upper IC hose from a 2g to attach to the...
  31. Tigerinstincts

    Sold AWD Driveshaft/Exhaust Brackets

    Have a pair of awd driveshaft/exhaust brackets that I bought a long time ago for my own GST-X conversion but have since sold the car. Originally wanted to sell locally with the rest of my awd swap parts I planned to use but will now sell separately. They are in very good shape and the bolts are...
  32. Tigerinstincts

    2G Rear brakes for early '95s...

    OP's question: yes it's as easy as swapping rotors, calipers, brackets, and pads if you'd like to do that.By about an inch. 265mm vs 284mm or something close to that which comes out to about 10.4" vs 11.2". Also the early 95 rotors were lot thicker since theyre vented which is nice for heat...
  33. Tigerinstincts

    1G Can I prime oil through the head turbo oil feed?

    If you're worried about the cams, I'm sure the assembly lube will protect them enough before pressurized oil reaches the head.
  34. Tigerinstincts

    1G Can I prime oil through the head turbo oil feed?

    Can't you just unplug the injectors and turn the engine over a couple times to prime it? Or pull the fuel pump fuse? Or spin the oil pump if the timing belt isnt on yet?
  35. Tigerinstincts

    Sold 2g Tokico Illumima shocks w/ Eibach springs

    Have an AWD talon and FEALs so no longer need these. Were on my old GST since I bought it in 2012 but got rid of it in 2014. Put about 3k miles total in that amount of time and they have been sitting in storage ever since.Tokico Illumima adjustable (5-way adjustable) shocks lowered on Eibach...
  36. Tigerinstincts

    For Sale Unorthodox Racing aluminum crank pulley

    Have a used Unorthodox Racing lightweight crank pulley that's been on the car for 3+ years now with no problems. The face looks pretty beat up but the splines for the belts are just fine. Finally going with a fluidampr pulley so don't need this anymore. 25$ shipped
  37. Tigerinstincts

    Who has successfully rebuilt their own AWD auto?

    Basically like using a plasti-gauge? Since there are different materials in solder used for soldering different metals, will this affect how the solder is compressed when measuring preload? I know this may not matter since it's only a couple lbs of pressure but would just like to clarify if...
  38. Tigerinstincts

    Who has successfully rebuilt their own AWD auto?

    Is there any preload/backlash you have to set on anything in the trans? If so, what tool do you use for setting that?Idk if there are any preloads going on in the trans but I'd imagine there would be, and that seems like the hardest thing to set/check.
  39. Tigerinstincts

    Gas to E85 injector calculations

    So very true... :( An Evo friend of mine threw a rod through his block precisely because of this. I thought he was either ignorant or the gas station changed the e85 content earlier than normal for the seasonal change but it ended up costing him his motor. He had a very aggressive tune and never...
  40. Tigerinstincts

    Bar and fin fmic

    I have a Hyperflow IC rated for 800hp+ from an Evo 8. I think it's based off an old Garret core design so they aren't the best but its dimensions are 12" x 24" x 3.5".Since a lot of Evo guys upgrade to some crazy efficient ICs, they sell their decent setups for the cheap. Bought mine powder...
  41. Tigerinstincts

    Gas to E85 injector calculations

    Figuring out what injectors to run on e85 is easy. Getting a base tune from that calculation is easy. The ethanol testers linksys42 linked will allow you to get an even more precise tune like he has shown since you can account for all the variables once the ethanol content is known. I only...
  42. Tigerinstincts

    Gas to E85 injector calculations

    If you can, get a GM flex fuel sensor so ecmlink can calculate the methanol content from where ever you get your e85 once you figure out the injector values
  43. Tigerinstincts

    WHY are 1G's better than 2G's????

    The only thing I'd say the 2g has over the 1g is suspension design. Even that is dependent on how you track your car but 2g at least takes autocross/road race courses which are pretty damn fun.One of the main reasons the 2g came with the t25 was for the added pep in lower rpms that apparently...
  44. Tigerinstincts

    For Sale 96' Turbo ECU

    Had this ECU on my Talon when I sent my 95 ECU out to be socketed for dsmlink awhile and it's been sitting ever since. Got it from a 96 GST and no longer need this as a spare since I have another eprom unit as my back up now. Asking 55 shipped.
  45. Tigerinstincts

    Sold 97-99 High Rise Spoiler

    Black 97-99 high rise spoiler. Doesn't look as good as I thought it would on the Talon. $100 shipped
  46. Tigerinstincts

    What did you do to your DSM today?

    Greddy TD05h 18g w/ 8cm² exh housing finally together
  47. Tigerinstincts

    What did you do to your DSM today?

    Found some black interior finally and painted GST rims black. Also buffed the sh*t out of my cf hood since it was oxidizing so bad.
  48. Tigerinstincts

    RM Racing 2G Rear Sway Bars Interest Thread

    Interested in the rear only.
  49. Tigerinstincts

    Sold MHI Evo III 16G Turbo

    Rebuilt and 0 miles on this Evo III 16g with ported exhaust housing. Have a 18g as my back up now. Asking 350$ shipped
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