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After 10,000 miles, 4 of 6 Pistons were like this. And why would this be Detonation caused (if so). Looking to go Forged. Any Help Anyone? Robert

Ok All, Ive been fighting a Rod Knock for some time now so I went ahead and tore the motor Down. This is what I noticed on Number 5 Rod This Pic shows the Difference in size even though they have the same Specs. How does this Happen if they are Exactly the same Size?????? Is this due to...

Ok all, Here is a good Question that Im sure some of you can Answer. I had to replace the Rod Bearings in the car since I was getting alot of Clatter. When I took the #1 Clyinder bearings out, I noticed that there isnt a Size engraved on them. All I see is the #2, #3 #4 on some of them. Most...

Hey all, Well, Ive finally realized that after 10,000 miles on my engine ive started to get alot of Blowby (Oil) that is coming up through the valve cover PVC and into the Accordian Hose. Im assuming that the Piston Rings didnt properly seat so I need to replace them. Instead of...

ok, I have the MAFT right now, Ive heard that the VPC gives you a lot better throttle response and It also replaces all the AFM stuff. Greedy Emange does it all and is reasonable cheap. What is better for our cars as in Tuning, and Throttle Response. Remember that Im running a 57 Trim CT...

Im having to go in and replace my Piston Rod Caps. Can someone give me a good recommendation on the Torque of my ARPs once I start to put back together. Also, What is a good torque for ARP Head Studs also. Thanks a Million all. Robert

Hey all, I got a 6 puck Spring Clutch with a Centerforce Pressure Plate installed this weekend. Drives pretty nice but here is my Question. When I installed the clutch Disk, Pressure Plate, Got the Tranny back together and all, Bleed the Lines from the clutch Master Cylinder for Air, and...

Well as the title States and Im sure that someone has run into this Before. Boosting up to 19 PSI with no Problems, All of a Sudden, I get out on the road, Start to boost and when it Hits 14PSI, I start to get a bad sputter as though Im running out of fuel. FPR is set at 45psi and the MAFT...

Ok all, Im thinking about Pulling my 550s out and Putting my Stock 440s back in. Im running a MAF-T set up and I cant for the life of me get the Idle to setting like the 440s does. If the car is Idling about 1000, It doesnt miss, If it drops below that, I start the get a Slight miss that you...

OK, I think Ive talked about this before but Ive done Pretty much everything that I know to do and nothing is working. I have a 57 trim CT26 with a 5x7 clip, MAF-T and 550s. When Im driving down the road or at a Slow roll, I can get down on it and I can Push 18-20psi easy, If I go out to...

Hey all, Well I finally figured out my Clatter Problem that Ive had for a long time. Since I have installed alot of Upgrades to my car, I was told that I need to have my Cams Adjusted. If I set the Timing at the correct Setting 10 Deg.... I start to get Valve Clatter as though Im low in...

Hey all, Just need to know if I have a Blow HG. Im getting oil leaking between the Block and the Head right under the Exhaust side cam Gears. You can see where is is coming from, I thought that it might be the Cam Seal so I replaced them, Any Suggestions or do I just need to retorque...

Im not for sure what the HP rating is in a 97 MK4 non-turbo but from the looks of it, It cant be too much. Was out that the Track last night and a MK4 showed up. First timer, So about an Hour before the Place shut down he came over and started looking over my car. After a little talk he asked if...

Hey all, Well I figured I would ask you all in here since there are a few that know about this Issue. I recently get my Turbo back from getting rebuilt and ofcourse got in installed into the car. What I have noticed is that Im getting a leak from where that Oil feed and return line mounts to the...

Ok all, Here is something that I cant figure out and Its making me think about selling.... Right now, I have a 57 Trim CT26, RC 550s, Lexus AFM, Megan Racing AFPR, MKIV Fuel Pump, SAFC, Wideband with a HKS FCD. If Im out just doing my daily driving around and i boost in any gear, I can...

Hey all. Someone Please help me here. Im installing my SAFC and When Im reading the wiring Diagrams, It tells me to Connect the following Pink wire to the Air Flow Signal Output wire Orange wire to the Air Flow Signal Input wire Im looking at the ECU wiring Diagram and It doesnt tell...

Hey all, I recently upgraded my Injectors to RC 550cc and installed a Lexus AFM. once I started the car up, I noticed that Im getting a slight miss sometimes and It Idles a little rough. Do I need to Increase fuel pressure or what. First time Unstalling new Injectors so Im a Little curious on...

Hey all, Just wondering here. When you First build a 7mgte Engine and you do the break-in time, Do you have or do you need to go in and recheck the valve shim clearances. Reason Im asking is that Ive started to Notice that my car is starting to clatter a good bit at around 1800rpms if I...

Hey all. Have a Question for you 7MGTE gurus and I know you can help me here..... At this time, I have 3 7MGTE converted MK2 sitting here at my place. 2 of them run or have ran fine.. One of them, we have never been able to get it to spark or fire... This is what I found out today...

Ok all, I think Ive Narrowed it down to one simply thing. If its warm outside my car starts up fine. If it gets cold, For some reason the Spark just shuts off. I can turn the car over just fine but there isnt any Spark going to the Plugs. Can someone Please tell me what is causing this...