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    quickie? alternator wire where does it go?

    the red 3 or 4 inch wire going from the back of the alternator? it goes into what looks to be a resistor or a huge diode? then continues to a eye connector? is a ground? (figure it is not b/c its red) or does it go to the top stud of the alternator (the 12V that goes to the battery) can someone...
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    cylinder walls already "scarring" (7mgte)

    one more for yall. i may be a little paranoid but i just put all new rings on my pistons and installed them. i checked my gap on every one of them and all were within acceptable range. i rotated the crank by hand a few times and already noticed some marks on my cylinder walls. i had the block...
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    one set of main bearings wider than others? (7mgte)

    so i got my rebuild kit in and put new mains and thrusts in and slapped in the crank shaft in. now that i am looking at the old mains i realize that there is one set of mains that are bigger (wider) than the other sets. i guess i was not paying attention or something, but i imagine that its...
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    bad egr?

    is there a way to test my egr? i believe i am hitting fuel cut at 5 points of boost because my egr is bad. my question is is there a way to check or clean my egr or egr valve before i spring the 160 for a new one?
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    Mbc installed. Car cuts out at 6 psi? Why?

    check engine light comes on then turns off when im boost. Car is stock. It acts like fuel cut. Any suggestions?
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    electronic boost guage

    where is the best place to put a electronic boost gauge solenoid on a 7mgte?
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    do i really need a egt sensor and guage?

    ive got a wideband and am running a apexi safc 2. would it be advised to get a egt for the tune? is it necessary? ill be taking it to a shop for the tune. any info would be great. thanks guys
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    any supra guys in killeen tx?

    im stationed in killeen tx, should be getting back around june. ive been stationed n killeen for a few years now and have only seen a few supras around. is there any more of us around there? if u are, let me know. maybe you can help we with my build lol
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    i know, i know, not the 12v mod question agian......

    ive read all the threads and still some members say you need it and some say its not necessary. is it just better to have it for a tune? or is it because the factory wiring cannot handle the extra amps the walboro will pull? seroiusly lol.
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    centerforce clutch kit

    http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CTF-CF018522/ its from summit. has anyone used one of these? looking for a upgrade, but still daily driver. going for 350 to 400 hp. may want to go bigger.
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    ford countour cooling fans

    read somewhere that the 98 through 2000 ford contour fans are the way to do for cheap and effective electric cooling fans. im going to pick one up and wire it in. ive surfed the forum for a post to wire them up. my question is we do have a thermostat cooling switch correct? it works the little...
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    fuel dampner bypass 7mgte

    im going to run a walboro w/12 v mod, AFPR, to some 560's. is it necessary to have a fuel dampener bypass? ive read up on it. all it does is help with the flow of the fuel and smooth out the pulsation of the FP. so does anyone know if it is necessary?
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    3rd gear grind

    got a r154 with around 140k on it. it grinds into 3rd unless i ease it in like a gentleman. if im getting on it then it grinds every damn time. so of course that tells me its the synchro rite? thats wat im thinking. anyhow, found a kit on ebay for 60 dollars, very new at transmissions. ive asked...
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    tryin to get 350 to 400. do i need a FPR or a wideband?

    im only looking for 350, but with the mods anda decent tune i can get more i think. i got a a/r 83 turbo. think thats a little over kill? things not going to spool till like 5 grand lol. hell idk im pretty new at all this to be honest. i just came across this turbo, its a borg warner s200 t3/t4...
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    screen is tiny!!! help

    dpnt know wat o clicked on, but my screen is tiny help me please!!!
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    clutch master stage 2. any good?

    looking for a decent clutch for my upcoming build that is under 300. came across a clutchmaster stage two for 229. thats disk and pressure plate. heres the link...
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    88 7mgte wire tuck.

    fixin to clean up the engine bay. removing cruise, fuel pump relay and solenoid (12V swap), TEMS, and also relocate my fuse box, im hunting, cant find anything :nono:
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    egr delete, anyone?

    thinkin of doing a egr delete, anyone know a good thread i can reference off of? also the positive and negative effects? doesnt throw a check engine light does it? doese it throw any code?
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    military generator turbo

    ok so i got this turbo, aint got a clue as to what measurements im looking for or anything for that matter. im not retarded, i know my way around a car, just not so hot with the forced induction. sooooo if anyone can give this poor guy a hand i would be very thankful for some info. will this...
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    aluminum driveshaft and flywheel

    so i went ahead and purchased the fidenza aluminum flywheel, cool rite? well i broke off one of the flywheel bolts :( just the head.... will that throw me out of balance? i went ahead and put everything back together and stuck the tranny, i feel a slight vibration. cant remember if i had it...