Recent content by sylquebec

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    strange radiator

    I suppose, tried with water and everything was dripping. Ill get an other rad. thanks
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    strange radiator

    Hi, i just had overheating problem. Temp raise too much on the stock gauge (dont have an aftermarket gauge) and the coolant was boiling after a ride. I test the thermostat in 99celcius water and it did nothing. It says 88c on the thermostat. I suppose it should have open to that point(leave it...
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    strange idle problem

    You correctly describe my problem... Not so much of a big problem, but id like to get it resolve. I want a perfect running car.
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    strange idle problem

    and my bov is recirculated
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    strange idle problem

    Hi, i have a strange idle problem. Here is a small description of my car to help : Stock internal 7mgte (except of a MHG) 60-1 CT26 560cc/lexus maf +255 pump and AFPR Apexi Neo 2.5 inch intercooler Greddy bov water/meth kit First of all, does 625 rpm when hot is ok or too low? I...
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    lex afm / 550 questions

    Haha! I'm not sure about that one!!!! :)
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    60-1 Ct26 with a high flow cat

    Hi, Id like to know how dangerous it is to have a high flow cat with a 60-1 ct26? I read on the forum that too much restriction on the exhaust could be a problem with a 60-1. Right now my mods are : 3 inch full exhaust from turbo with a magnaflow high flow cat. Apexi air intake Apexi Neo...
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    Sethron BBK caliper problem

    can i use the tap kit i already have for aluminium?? I always use tap on steel only...
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    Sethron BBK caliper problem

    Hi all. I have a big problem. When i first install my lexus caliper from Sethron BBK last summer, i did not lock-tite the bolts that hold the caliper.There was also no lock washer supplied and anyway, the bolt would have been to short to use with a lock washer. I torque everything to spec. After...
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    typical machine shop bill for head surface and valve job?

    You should check for a quality machine shop that are able to mill to the required RA before looking for a price...
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    Going to pick up some XXR's last minute thoughts and opinions

    you could also consider the varrstoen instead of 521.
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    new rebuilt turbo whine

    I had to use a bit of silicone on the copper washer to get it to stick while i put the banjo bolt that connect to the block. I dont know if silicone could have block the hole in the bolt.... Thats the only thing coming to my mind...
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    new rebuilt turbo whine

    Hi, i just install my new ct26 60-1 an i got a turbo Whine!!! Is that suppose to be normal? I cant remember if i could hear it when i first install my 57trim from drifmotion 2 years ago. It start to whine at -5 vacuum and it got worse with more pressure. (i did not boost since i was too...
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    shitty mpg

    just done 9.1l/100 which is 25.84mpg. I'm pretty happy since i have 550cc and a 57trim.
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    Targa top question

    I was not able to feel it with the top on. Only with the targa off since it has more body flex.