Recent content by ManicMike

Well tore it down today at work, rear turbo had chunks missing from the exhaust blade and compressor wheel didn't look that hot either. Both where covered in oil everywhere and had decent play... Good thing I decided to go single lol Full story on the engine.. Did a compression test, 1-4 and 6...

Well not so good news... Did a compression test and 5 of the 6 are 145ish. Number 5 is 40 lbs :( Guess I'll be pulling the head and having it checked. What a bummer.

Yea told you they where bad lol it's not a big deal, I knew they where problematic and wanted to upgrade anyways. Hmm interesting on the fan. What pump do I need though? I'm assuming it's a 1jz pump on the engine now? But then again I thought originally they where a hydro fan, so I'm unsure.

Thanks for the quick reply! They are 6 new coil packs and plug boots. I'll check the old one's though and probably keep them for spares! I'll check the gap too on the plug's. No, I mean like I let the car idle (was bleeding the coolant system) with just the t pipe on and it was dripping onto...

Ok, little back story... Picked up a 1J swapped '88 MK3 last week (actually traded it for a swapped honda). The guy's "uncle" did the swap. It's definitely not perfect, but the car does run and drive. Here's the issue's: - Car breaks up around 4k rpm.. Had a code 13, did some research...

Well I went ahead and ordered a Lipp AFM and 650's. They arrived today. :icon_bigg Car already has a wideband and I do have a bit of tuning background (my "streetcar" is a '88 mustang with a GM 5.3 and a big 70mm turbo controlled by megasquirt). The turbo is still internally gated. I don't think...

What's up guys! Names Mike. Figured I'd post here first, just got my hand's on a Mk3 and ready to do some work! Wanna get a reliable 350whp out of it and just have some fun with it. It's a '88 and seem's to be pretty modded already.. This is from the ad when I got the car " The engine has...