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    Oil pump shaft can't get into the bearing

    I am having difficulty pushing my oil pump shaft into the bearing. I am using stock toyota 11022-41010 bearing. When I took it out it was easy. After putting new bearing in the shaft won't go in at all especially the back one. The shaft diameter is in spec but I can't measure the bearing id...
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    Slipping the clutch?

    What does slipping the clutch means. Is it slowly releasing the clutch. At the track I always dump the clutch, release the clutch real. I have 6 puck clutch that don't have a lot of play in it. I am afarid if I slowly release the clutch at 5k, I will burn the clutch. I already fried kevlar...
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    clutch disc for drag racing

    I need suggestion for clutch setup for drag racing that will last longer than a year. I can't afford multiple disc setup. I've tried kevlar and ceramic disc. Both last less than a year. I am tired of replacing clutch every year.
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    Cam position sensor o-ring

    Where is the o-ring on the cps? Is it the black ring on the shaft? How do you replace them? Mine is hard like metal. Where can you buy other than dealership?
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    Leak behind compressor plate

    I have boss 550 turbo. When I check for boost leak I found leak behnd compressor plate. Is this normal? I can't tighen it anymore.
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    Boss turbo housing

    My boss turbo housing is not drilled for the support hole. I took the housing to my machine shop to have it drilled and tapped. Unfortunately my machine shop can only drill it but not tap it. They said I need carbide tap since it is stainless housing. They broke their high speed steel tap while...
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    Strip exhaust studs in head

    My exhaust studs are stripped. Only 2 are fine, 4 are stripped. It looked like they have been helicoiled previously. The helicoil come out wth 2 of the studs. My question is can I helicoil it again with the same thread or do I need to go for bigger helicoil like 7/16?
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    Mixing clutch component

    My spec stg 2 kevlar clutch is burnt to ashes. I need new clutch disc preferably not kevlar. The spec pressure plate look fine. I am wondering if I can use act clutch disc with my spec pressure plate since it is hd pressure plate. Act is the only one I can find selling their disc separately. I...
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    Leaking HKS SSQV BOV

    My hks bov is leaking. I thought this bov is not suppose to leak. I've not taken it apart yet. Is there any rebuild kit for it. I can't find any. Anybody has good luck with fake ssqv bov?
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    Boss turbo

    I have boss 550 turbo that I plan to put on my car. I need a few parts to complete it. First is the intake. I don't know which route to take. Turbo intake is 3" and stock accordian is 2.75". I don't know if I can strectch the accordian pipe to fit the turbo. Or I can buy the steel intake pipe...
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    Differential problems

    My differential is whining when I am boosting around 15 psi. Lower than 15 psi it works fine. On slow speed making turns, the differential is chattering like I am having a spool. I took it to 4x4 shop since they they are the only place in town that rebuild differential. They took it apart and...
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    Will loose bolts on driveshaft flange cause traction problems?

    I have a traction problem. I thought it was my differential, so I took it out to send to have it rebuilt. I took it to shop and they inspect it. They said my differential is fine . Its tight and the clutch pack is fine. When they put it back together they just use impact wrench. That make me...
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    What backspacing needed for 15x8 wheels?

    I am looking for some drag wheels. I look at summit and jegs. They have their own line and a lot cheaper than welds'. However their backspacing is in inches. I am used to like 38 backspacing. I really don't know what it really mean, inches or millimeter. On their site they list 4.0 and 4.5...
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    When to use race gas?

    What is the level to start using race gas? I am boosting at 20 psi right now and I want to crank it 25 psi. My afr is still at 11 at 20 psi. I really can't know when knock or detonation occur because I've never experienced it. Maybe I should boost at 25 psi on pump gas and see what happen.
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    looking for new stock wastegate

    Do anybody know where can I get new stock wastegate from? I look on internet everywhere and nobody sells them. I don't know if BOSS 550 turbo use stock ct26 wastegate. I am looking for new wastegate beacause mine is tired. I can't crank boost beyond 18 psi, I already shimmed my wategate with 3...
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    Can't boost past 13 psi

    I finally installed my lexus afm and lucas 550 injectors. I was so happy when cruising and idling my afr at 14.7. So I decided to raise my boost beyond my normal 13 psi fuel cut ( which I really hate). I switched to high boost setting on my profec b which normally will hit fuel. I boosted for a...
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    NHRA sport compact at o'reilly raceway park

    Anybody here going? Hope I meet some there. Its on 08/17 to 08/19.
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    Hks fcd

    I am installing the fcd. I've only let it idle so far and I am getting code 31. The voltage reading when idling at the white wire coming from afm is 2.5v and at the yellow wire going to ecu is 0.03v. My car is running very rich at7.6afr idling. My question is, is this normal? I've read in other...
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    What's the difference between pre 89 and post 89 engine block?

    I have 90 supra turbo that's over 220k miles. My compression ratio is 150, 145, 140, 160, 160, and 165. My valve seal is leaking bad. My plan is to rebuilt the engine. I have an 88 7mgte engine as a spare engine that I plan to rebuild. My question is can I use the 88 engine? 88 engine has square...
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    Fibreglass hood on ebay.

    I was surfing the ebay just now. I found vented fibreglass hood for 149.00 and 200.00 for shipping. I thought about getting it but I already have cf hood. I guess with the vented hood you can't drive in rain.If it rain the water will ruin the electronics. Its under the seller name sellfor99...