Searched the threads on spring rates & didn't find what I was looking for (or threads weren't really answered). I currently have 500F/350R in/lb on my "DG" coilover setup. I finally made it out to a lapping event last year & I'm looking to do it more often now. I know I need more spring rate...
So I noticed a couple of the body moldings are abit lose. When I removed them I noticed a couple of the tabs that hold the clips are broken. Some the tabs are just split & one is missing a portion of the tab itself. I'd like to repair these, to install new clips but wasn't sure whats best to...
Posted this up on the Link boards but I know there's some guys here that aren't on there with some good info, so I'll ask here as well:Time has come to pull the 7 bolt & if everything checks good, I'm planning to build it up. Probably sticking to 2.0 & would like to end up around (or close...
Not sure if I'm blind or if your just supposed to use the same spec as the fwd rear subframe but does anyone know the torque spec for the 2g awd rear subframe to body mounting nuts? I see the spec listed for the fwd as 64 ft/lbs but being the fwd is metal to metal & the awd has bushings, wasn't...
Hey, any of the guys with a 98 or a 99 GSX could you let me know your VIN? I'm gathering all the components for an awd swap & I'm comparing my 98 gst to the 95 gsx donor & I'd like to compare some OEM numbers from both a 98 & 99 gsx as well, just to make sure I'm ordering the right combination...
I was reading the huge post on Seafoam and how people suck it through the "P" port on their 2g TB's. I just happen to look at my TB the other night & I have no hose connected to the P port and there is no fitting to attach one (blocked, looks like factory). Mine is a 98, so is this something...
I have a simple question on installing my rear shocks for any of the suspension wisemen or anyone who still has their origional stock setup installed. I'm replacing all my suspension bushings with urthane & have my rear suspension all apart. I paid attention to the way I pulled the shocks off...
Alright, so FP is running another GB on their race manifold & I may pick one of these up. I wanted to keep the engine bay as stock looking as possible but JM Fab now offers a heat shield so that will keep it closer to stock looking. Now my question is, does anyone actually have any...
Have a couple questions about axles on my fwd. I will be running Hoosier drag radials at the track this year & was thinking about maybe swapping to a stronger axle, in the hopes I won't snap them. My first question (& think the answer is no) is can you swap 2g fwd & awd front axles (to lose...
I will be picking up a set of drag radials (Hoosier) or slicks (Hoosier Quick Time Pro) to help my horrible traction issues at the track. I'm leaning towards the drag radials because I've heard some say the 26" tall slicks are hard on stock drivetrain parts. Now on the other hand I don't want...
Well I'm getting sick of horrible ET's at the track & am looking at picking up a set of drag radials. I'd go slicks but because of my Wilwood brakes my rim size is limited. 15's won't work for sure, think I can squeeze a 16" on but don't want to run a 26" tall slick, so as far as I know slicks...
Here's the deal, my current setup is a short route Victory Performance FMIC & FP3052 turbo. The turbo outlet is the standard down firing setup, mated to a silicon elbow, which attaches to the IC pipe that runs at the bottom of the rad, over to the drivers side IC core inlet. With the 3052...
I was just curious, I've had knock issues ever since I installed my cams & I did swap to ARP headstuds at the same time without removing the head. The other day a buddy was behind me & said when I went WOT he saw white smoke. So I started to wonder if my head gasket isn't sealed properly & is...
Okay this may sound abit dumb but I'm kinda stumped here. I installed the new turbo setup & it uses the FP "blue" return line. Its your basic rubber type hose with machined flanges on either end & use a Mitsu gasket at the oil pan side. My issue is I have a leak around one of the bolt heads...
I have a question about adjusting the SAS & throttlebody adjustment in general, when installing a larger throttlebody. I recently installed a bored 2g TB, 60mm with the halfshaft mod so equal to 62.5mm. I believe I understand about setting the TPS, with the gap gauge & how you want the BISS...
I was just wondering peoples opinions on these rims. I have always liked the staggered look but it was never an option for us. I recently found these rims that keep the same offset & rim size front & back but the spoke shape is slightly different to allow a 45mm lip on the front & an 82mm lip...
I think I've finally found a rim I want to run in a 18 x 8 size with a 40mm offset. I just would like to see some pics of people running this rim size & offset to make sure they don't stick out to far for my taste. I'd prefer pics straight down the side of the car or at low angles (instead of...
I came across this comp cover on Ebay for the 4" PS 3076/3052 compressor cover. It looks like the same piece I've seen on HKS turbos. I don't think its a whole new cover I think its just the horn shaped piece that slips down on the ledge thats just above the comp wheel & locks in place with 3...
Well normally I could just take the rear caliper off & answer my question but the car is in storage & I wanted all the parts required to swap on the new parts in the spring, without alot of downtime so here's my question. How many shims are used on the rear brake pads on a 2g per caliper side...
Okay so on my other big turbo thread I ruled out 2 of my 3 choices & made up my mind to go GT3076, as I want to go to external WG & by the time I get all the pieces to do it the way I want I might as well spend the money on a T3 setup instead of factory style parts. I origionally ruled out the...
I was just wondering where most people are getting their oil feed from for GT or the DBB turbos? I have read the info on the FP inline filter & the info on Garretts page. I was planning on getting it from the filter since its a clean supply, then running a 15 micon inline filter with a...
Was just wondering from anyone who was running th PTE 5 bolt T3 turbine housing, hows it cast internally? Does it look like a Garrett T3 inlet, with a symetrical volute? (wouldn't think it would look like the asymetrical Mitsu style volute) Does anone have any pictures of inside the inlet?
I was just wondering if anyone was running one of these Treadstone cast T3 manifolds? They look to be a knock off of the Turbonetics T3. I was wondering about fitment & cracking issues? They are much cheeper then the Turbonetics & apparently now come with a lifetime warranty against cracking...
Okay well its time to upgrade my evoIII & I've done alot or searching & reading & I think I've narrowed it down to these three turbos but Im having trouble making up my mind as it seems most people recommend the turbo their running & can't compare it to the others. I was currently running the...
Was looking to see some pics of O2 mounted external WG's on 2g's and who's O2 housing you are running. I'm trying to figure out clearances with a Koyo rad & fans, thanks.
I'm looking at getting new rims & I'm trying to figure out if I want to go with a graphite/gun metal or black with a polished lip. I currently have a silver center with polished lip but its time for a change & I don't really like how the lip doesn't stand out to well as the colours look fairly...
These cams are driving me crazy, I can't seem to get rid of knock unless I add lots of fuel (basically back to stock air/fuel), or take away a couple degress of timing from 5000 rpms up. Im not trying to run a huge amount of boost (on pump 94), currently at 17 psi, but would like to atleast run...
Okay Im replacing my timing belt on my 2g & I was following the 2g method from the VFaq. Replaced everything, got all the timing marks lines up & got the belt installed properly. My issue is with setting the belt tension, as I followed the exact steps they list in the 2g faq, (which didn't seem...
I have a question about getting the proper timing mark alignment on my crank sprocket while doing my timing belt.All the other pulleys seem straight forward as they are clearly marked with a triangle on the block & with a specific point on the sprocket but I'm not 100% sure on the crank...
I recently installed a set of the FP 1x cams and since then the car has been running like crap. I have major knock on WOT pulls & I double checked my timing marks (used the RRE method to install the cams) & they seem to line up. I was wondering what kind of vacuum others were seeing with these...
Was wondering if anyone could verify the stock head bolt size and the size of the ARP head studs? I don't have metric 12 point sockets for the stock bolts but it looks like they are 12mm? Unless the ARP nuts are Metric, they appear to be 1/2"?
I'm about to swap out my valve springs, which I haven't done before. I have a valve spring compressor that will work with the head on the car (don't want to take the head off) but was looking for any ideas on how to keep the valves in place? I'm thinking to rig something up that allows me to...
So in the last week or so I have been smelling gas fumes while driving when doing wot/high boost pulls. The problem is I can seem to find any leaks, I've checked all the lines etc with the car running & nothing. I also tried turning the pump on without the car running (dsmlink) & nothing so I...
This is a review of the new Joe P. IL MBC, which I have been running for the past 3 weeks. First off this is the new inline design, and is very compact with a body length of just under 2"s, & comes in either silver or black, which is great for a sleeper. Its a very simple design, two machined...
I looking a getting a set of the FP 1x cams that need an aftermarket spring because of their increased ramp rate. I was told by FP to use .030" shims when installing the new springs (manley, crower, etc). I was wondering why they recommended me doing this? Is this just to get a little extra...
I recently pruchased the Wilwood DynaPro Big Brake kit for my 2g fwd Eclipse, part #140-8292. I needed to upgrade since I worped the tiny stock 10" rotors with normal street driving, which seems to be common on the fwd turbos. The kit includes 12.2", 2 piece rotors, 4 piston calipers &...
Was wondering if anyone was running these cams & what they thought of them. I'm not sure if I want to go the fp1/fp2 combo or the 1x route. If I'm understanding correctly the 1x's have the same lift as the fp2's but because of the increased ramp rate they don't lose the bottom end like the...
Im going to run some seafoam through my motor tonight & was going to use the P port on the throttlebody, till I discovered my car doesn't use the P port. I was wondering if anyone could tell me where the E & A ports go to? (think those are the letters they use on a 2g) Do they go directly into...
I put in a new Center Force Dual Friction clutch and need to make some adjustments because it engaged/disengaged about .5" off the floor. So I lengthened the rod and it now engages about 1/3rd of the way up, which seems about how it was with the factory clutch. Now I didn't adjust the top...
I have already read the FAQ on an LSD install but I have a question about shimming the LSD. It says to shim the bottom to line up the drive gears & shim the top so it doesn't slop around in the housing. I would think there should be more specific specs such as preload or a measured tolerance...
I was origionally just going to upgrade my fwd to the awd setup as I don't autocross & this is just a street daily driver but I wanted something better because I worped the fwd brakes way to easily. I recently found the Wilwood Dynapro big brake setup which isn't that much more then the awd...
Just happened to see these when I was looking at which rotors to get when I do my fwd to awd brake upgrade. I was looking at the brembo sport slotted or the power slot rotors but then I saw the baer decelarotors. They come with both slotting and drilling at the same time. I know drilling...
Was just wondering if anyone knew a ball park figure of what temp the calipers can get up too? I know it depends on how your braking, this would just be for street use, with the awd brake upgrade. Say if you made a high speed stop from 120 mph? Was just wondering because I bought one of those...
Alright I need some opinions on a brake upgrade here. I have a fwd so it has the tiny 10" rotors. I warped these pretty easily & I would say I wasn't even being hard on them. I also get brake fade when slowing from high speeds, so I need pads as well. Now I've never though that the brakes...
I need some larger rotors on my fwd & I might just go with the awd upgrade. I think Im going to get brembo slotted rotors but I want the actual rotors that are slotted by brembo (not the brembo blanks then some other company does the slotting). I see nopi has them listed for $152 for the pair...
I've searched the koyo radiator on here but there doesn't seem to be to much info on it. I was looking at purchasing one of these as my temps have risen about 10 deg after the fmic install and I would like to get it back down to 196, where it ran before or maybe slightly lower. How are these...
I was wondering if anyone could tell me the part number for the bov recirculation tube on a 2g (the S shaped hose that goes from the bov to the intake)? Maybe Im blind but I can't seem to find it in my caps program.
I was wondering if anyone had any data with before/after results with cams and emissions. How much will cams actually effect your emissions test? I currently run the evoIII but will more then likely be upgrading to a larger turbo so the FP2's would probably be a better but I'm not sure about...
Well the ride is in storage for the winter so I need to buy some "go fast" parts to bolt on in the spring. Currently I have the evoIII turbo and was running at 18 psi last summer but with the fmic that I installed last fall and arp headstuds I will be turning the boost up to 20 this spring...