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    Interest in a bolt-in Solstice trans?

    First gear is already too short in the R154, with practically any engine mods. Unless a rear end gearset with around a 3:10 ratio or numerically lower can be found, what is the use of changing to a trans with a higher ratio first gear? BernieK '91T, non-targa, refreshed JDM, Walbro, Lex...
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    Hi again. Don't know what happened with the website, but I could not get to my private...

    Hi again. Don't know what happened with the website, but I could not get to my private messages. The message which popped up was from another person interested in the alternators you have. I was the guy who asked about the crank pulley/damper. You asked if I need the damper or the pulley...
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    Down To my Last 4 Cigs before I quit

    Hope the following is of help: I smoked from age 15 to 41 (now 66), 3 packs a day. as time went on I got bronchitis every six months. I used to wheeze and gurgle constantly, to the point where it waked me from sleep. I went to the dermatologist with a white patch on my lower lip. He said I...
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    Sticky bucket? Only 600 miles on engine.

    Hi again. After about 600 breakin miles on a '91T (refreshed JDM; mods follow) with decent dino oil I noticed that about 20 seconds after startup, a sharp intermittent rapping sound starts. So far, it has all the earmarks of a sticky valve or bucket. It will rap once or twice every few...
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    Whats the highest speed you have ever gone in the MKIII?(nws)

    43 years ago I did 140 on Rt. 17 outside of Binghamton NY in a new '65 GTO convertible with a Crane cam and modified tripower carbs (first new car; yes I'm a senior citizen but REAL age is still 21 where cars are considered). That was 6100 RPM in fourth (high) gear with a wide ratio Muncie...
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    MkIII street engine modifications, and readiness to be of assistance.

    Hi. Just submitting a post to be part of the Supramaina group. I have helped others on Supras@Supras.com before finding Supramania. I do tend to be a listener rather than a talker, although as stated below, I'm in a position to assist others with problem resolution having been a "car person"...