Fair enough, but it was cheap so even if it is terrible it’s not a huge loss. It can always be changed later

Picked up a godspeed project 21.06mm front sway bar from fr.sport shipped for just over $80 today. I wasnt sure about it before but when I found it listed for half price I figured I would roll the dice. List price was $63 but shipping was $20. still the lowest price shipped I was able to find.

Some things not noted in my last post that I found upon engine removal:Flywheel was covered in rust because the cover plate was MIA Clutch disc barely had any groove left in it (good thing I was already planning on changing this, engine and tranny out might as well right?) Lots of crud all...

That's kind funny. Clever concept, not so practical real world. Gotta hand it to them for originality though. That's the first time I have ever seen that.

I've been probationary for over a year now, I believe. Partially because I started a new job and stopped really having time to work on my car and partially because for a long time I felt afraid to add my two cents. I recently found myself diving back into the car and spending more time on the...

He could also set it up like this so that the hardware is more well hidden

An impact isn't getting them free?

If you get me the exact measurements I can mock up a print with detailed instructions on how to do it yourself (It may take a day or two). Its not hard and really not all that time consuming you just have to be gentle.

I had priced and sourced everything new from all different stores but it was all OEM Mitsu, hence the $300 price tag. Are you reusing the stock spindle hubs on your car or did you pull those with the setup from the junk yard?

I don't know your exact dimensions but you shouldn't need to weld something like that, just bend it against the grain and you should be good. Pardon my rudimentary sketch, drawing was never my strong suit.Here are a couple sources to help should you decide to do it yourself...

Have you considered sourcing a sheet of aluminum and cutting and folding it like a box pattern with end tabs and riveting it together with a high temp sealant in the seams? I used to be Helo mechanic and we never welded aluminum parts like this. Folded tabs with proper rivet rows is a cheaper...

So here is the deal. I've read a few posts about the 3G 3.0 rear control arm and sway bar swap and i know that it is doable. I was looking as cost and found that for the control arms, sway bar, end links, and bushings new it would cost about $300 for everything new. I then did a little digging...

Dye Penetrant testing is probably the only way your local shop will be able to test it and that can show you hairline fractures not seen by the naked eye. If your machine shop can do ultrasonic NDT testing that is the only way to know how deep it goes. Otherwise it’s just excavate and fill. If...

I could spit hypothetical situations at you all day, but the truth is until you find out how deep that little crack goes there is no answer. I have seen 1/2" surface cracks that actually wound up being 2" deep and over 3" in overall length. I think you should get it tested and let the machine...

I used two 500 pound ratchet straps in a cross pattern across the engine attached to the intake studs and exhaust manifolds... I will be getting a load leveler and chains for future pulls. while I didnt have any problems with the ratchet straps, I prefer the piece of mind of a chain and leveler.

Engine is out. Took a while to get the axles out of the spindles. Bay needs to be cleaned up. I am open to suggestions on cleaning up the bay, what has worked for everyone else what has not?Here is what I have decided to do moving forward: 1. Testing the rotating assembly to see if I'm within...

Its an upgrade. I did my 16G BIG from here: https://www.extremepsi.com/store/product.php?productid=16296&cat=426&page=1 Someone probably bought it aftermarket and threw it on there.

I have never dealt with bouncing RPMs on a DSM before. However, every other car I've ever seen that on had a vacuum leak.Have you tested for leaks yet?

I wish this would have been a year ago... I had the same problem, clutch to floor and would not reset. Replaced Master because I thought it had to be the master not producing pressure. Bad move, did the same thing on the brand new master. Seeing this would have saved me a lot of head scratching...

I am posting this in the misc. tech article section because im not entirely sure where you guys might classify this information.Let me start this by saying that I am not an expert, I have a decent amount of knowledge on how the following concepts work and this topic is definitely up for...

What I found out the hard way when I initially bought and started working on this car:1. Don’t buy parts from rock auto. The gaskets were garbage, and they sent me the wrong clutch slave cylinder and a defective clutch master cylinder. In fact the only part I got from them that was not a total...

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So it has been a while since i posted an update and that is mostly out of frustration to be completely honest.I got the motor together finally and found that the crank seal on the new front case was garbage so I had to pull the timing belt back off and replace that seal which other than...

So I went to put my new front case on today... Alas while trying to remove the castle plug on the old case I must have marred up the inner balance shaft bearing. Balance shaft won't spin smooth so I'm going to go pick up a stub shaft from a 92 mirage from mitsu later today, I'll probably have...

Just an update, I got my used tool from freedom racing. And it is in fantastic shape! Totally worth the buy!Also there is a warranty on the socket! Only condition that I saw in the paperwork is that it cannot have been used in an impact gun (this voids the warranty).Definitely had a great...

Thought you guys might be interested. Found a site that sells dealer tools that were auctioned off after dealerships close. They also sell the dealer tools new. I found the castle plug socket for around $30 + shipping.www.freedomracing.comNew it is around $60

It may not be required* however it is good practice to at least take the head to be cleaned and tested and surfaced of it needs it. Now since the engine isn't in a vehicle getting the head and block machined and cylinders honed is a fantastic idea. Since it is already out. That's my opinion. I...

If you buy a used motor from anyone for any car always rebuild! Or at the very least head gasket kit and main seals, which means machining. look inside and check for obvious internal damage. You can get a peek at the pistons through the plug holes, see if you can find a snake camera to stick in...

Okay so I am going to vent for a moment here but I will include the good with the bad...So the I must give credit here the cylinders are in beautiful shape. I'm not sure when this block was machined last but there are still very obvious crosshatching marks in the cylinders from the last time...

I was thinking you were turning the head on its side and pouring into the intake and exhaust ports (which would reach the seals through the keepers) but i suppose if it were upside down and you poured it on the valves where the cylinders were this wouldnt be a problem as long as none of the...

I just went with a fel-pro kit. head and block did not exceed serviceable limits, no machining needed so no MLS for me yet. I feel like machining perfectly serviceable parts is a bit of a waste right now. I am not going to start removing metal unless it is necessary. In the future if I start...

How much would that impact my compression. The MLS gasket is twice the thickness of the standard gasket. That would bring compression down. Would it still be safe with the lower compression?

The only parts I have seen for my car that are less than $20 were valve cover bolts. Even those were more than $20 after shipping.

Rubbing alcohol? Sorry if this seems like a stupid question, but wouldn't that be bad for seals? Ethel Alcohol dries out rubber and certain types of plastic causing them to crack and/or become brittle. I haven't pulled the head off my DSM yet, however I know I never would have exposed the...

Honestly if it were me I would hold on to that $20 until it grows to more. Don't want to cheap out on anything. You could, however, get your hands on a multi-meter and test all your wiring and repair any faulty or loose wiring. That is a cheap maintenance task. It is very tedious, and will...

Hello,I just purchased my first DSM a few days ago. I picked up a 1998 Eclipse Spyder GST with 130k miles for $1800. The car is bone stock except for the front fenders (they are Z3 look alike fenders) and a paint job.So here is the deal with the car, take it as you will.Upon first...