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    My "other" car

    1998 Volvo C70 "HPT" T5 2.3 liter Turbo Inline 5 cylinder, Manual Transmision. Sorry bout it not being a Supra, but I like to mix things up from time to time. :aigo: I bought this car about 2 years ago, and like my old Supra she suprised me. Now I am just about as attached as I was to...
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    I'm BACK, In a weird way

    Hey guys it's been a while, I've been on a car owning frenzy. Since I got rid of my 87 Turbo back in 03 I've been through a shitload of cars. Fords, Hondas, a Mitsubishi, Several Toyotas (Including a 85 Corolla GT-S). But I think I have finally found myself a Good streetable, Luxuary sport car...
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    NC's tougher inspections

    Man, there cracking down here in North Carolina. Older models including our beloved MKIII's are spaired the horrior of an emissions test, But the real pain is poping the hood. Now in NC they get the engine code off the "ENGINE" so if you've got a swap of any kind it's reported to your insurance...
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    My 280ZX Turbo

    Here's my current "For Sale" project car. It's a 1982 280ZX Turbo, It had been sitting for several years, so after precautionary fuel system replacements and scrubbed gas tank. I cranked her up and brought her home. She missfires and doesn't want to boost or rev. The engine it'self is in beyond...
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    I hit "THE ZONE"

    Well today I got the chance to practice a bit in a 2001 Celica GT-S before AutoX later this month. There is a fairly long, EXTREMELY curvy backroad on the outskirts of town that has been shut down since the flooding last year. Basically it's 4 miles of perfect practice road, then a long...
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    Attn: ESC

    Ok, this is for ESC, check your f'n PM's sometime. I need to "BORROW" a 7M intake manifold. This goes for anyone else that reads this post too. I need it so I can get a good feel for what it is going to take to MAKE one work. Basically mine is going to be "WWWAAAYYY" lighter, and WILL flow like...
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    Making a intake manifold

    Well bored at work again and for some odd reason intake manifolds poped up in my head. I'm a good welder, I can get unlimited aluminum plates at work as thick or thin as I want. And I have use of all the metal working tools I'd need just have to use them on my own time. So where can I go to...
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    Schooled a wannabe

    I borrowed a friend of mines 4 door GSR to get to work and back for the week. I like it just cause my friend kept it clean and acctually built it right. It "looks" stock the only real clue is the Skunk2 exuast. Anyway I was on my way home from work and saw this young punk that goes to the local...
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    New part idea

    Well guys I was wonering about something today at work. I was thinking, could you not adapt the compressor and airtank from a air suspension system and modify it to boost the car for a couple seconds till the turbo spools? Basically mounting the air tank in the trunk with the compressor...
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    Glad to be back

    Hey guys, after 2 years I'm glad to be back. I used to frequent the forums back when the whole MKIII scene was gaining momentum. That is till a small case of rod knock quickly turned into a thrown rod, thanks to a friend that was my DD at a party. But I just wanted to come in and reintruduce...