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  1. comadreha

    Happy 234th Birthday USMC!

    I know there are some Devil Dogs on these forums. To our past, present, and future Marines, Happy Birthday! Semper Fi Also, tomorrow is Veterans Day and I would like to say "Thank You for your service" to my fellow brothers and sisters in arms from any of the armed services who have served.
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    Question About Removing Cigarette Lighter Assembly

    Hi, For those that have done it, what steps did you take? In particular, how would you have done if you were to do it all over again? I am ready to remove mine, but see no obvious place to start.
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    Powdercoating Question

    Can Brake Calipers be Powdercoated? Specifically a new set.
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    My Approach to Dealing with Seized Front Lower Suspension Arm Cam Bolts

    I finally put something together that might assist some of you in dealing with this subject. The attachments reference the word "guide", but it is mostly on how I dealt with the issue. Addendum A - contains the images referenced during the procedure in the main document. Addendum B -...
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    Sawzall Cutting Question

    For you Gentlemen & Ladies who have used a reciprocating saw to cut out your Lower Suspension Arm Alignment Cam Bolts, what type of blades did you use? I am in well-known predicament of having all my bolts being seized in the bushing inner sleeves and have had no luck in getting them out any...
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    Safety is an Attitude!

    I thought I'd share a resource that I am still using since my USMC active duty days; http://www.safetycenter.navy.mil/photo/default.htm It is called "Photo of the Week". It is a collection of safety-related photos that have been submitted to the Safety Center. You can click the "next...
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    Anyone Running an HKS F-CON V PRO on a 7M?

    If you are, I have some questions for you. 1. Who installed/tuned it for you? 2. Are you running it as a Piggyback to the OEM ECU? 3. Other then the unit, custom harness, and tuning what else was required to get it running. Especially if you had to make changes to your engine setup...
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    My Experience with California Emissions Testing

    I just wanted to pass on my experience in getting my 7MGTE to pass emissions testing this year. Maybe it will answer some questions that have not been asked and/or supplement others that have. It's a 91 with a new engine build. Mods as follows: - Full rebuild (machine work, balance, JE...
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    My Experience with CA Emissions Testing

    I just wanted to pass on my experience in getting my 7MGTE to pass emissions testing this year. Maybe it will answer some questions that have not been asked or expand on some that were. It's a 91 with a new engine build. Mods as follows: - Full rebuild (machine work, balance, JE Pistions...
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    Proper Engine Break-in Oil and When to Switch to Synthetic Oil

    I understand the benefits of Synthetic Motor Oil, but when can I start using it on my rebuilt motor? I have read or heard of mileage ranges from 500 to 10000. I would like to hear your opinion on this. Thanks
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    Custom Exhaust Tip

    Okay, so I am looking for someone to fabricate a custom exhaust (of course I will pay) tip to go on my future muffler (Burns) ala RonR's setup. Made some calls to local Muffler shops and PMs here on the forums, as well as some heavy searching on the Web. Nothing. Is it that difficult to get one...
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    91 Turbo Project

    Hi everyone, my name is Vic. As the title states, this project will involve the rebuild, update and restoration of my 91 Turbo. Supra Info: Stock 5-speed 91 Turbo Got it from e-bay for $5500 in 2003. It had 132000 miles then and has 155000 now. It has been my "daily driver" for about 18...