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    Having some problems with My MBC

    When I went to the track the other day I noticed that I could only get about 10psi. I checked all my pipes and couplers and everything is fine. So I took out my TurboXS MBC that I have had for 4 years and I could blow right through it. I took it apart as far as I could and everything looked...
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    Weird Clutch problem after tranny install and Drag racing.

    OK guys, I got my new tranny in and it shifts great. I put it and drove it around a little bit about 10 miles in my neighborhood then drove it 40 miles to the drag strip. I decided to make a pass and the first pass was ok, just spun out of the hole (street tires with 35psi) and my car was...
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    Installing used tranny, what do I need to do?

    OK, guys I'm installing a used tranny to replace mine. The problem is the place that I got it from doesn't know how long it has sat for, it's been at least a year. I drained the fluids and there were now metal shards or anything in it and it seems to shift fine. So what should I do before...
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    Need help deciding!

    Ok, I have found a R154 Tranny that looks to be in pretty good shape at a local junk yard. If I buy it from them it comes with a money back 30 day warranty and I'm getting the tranny for about $150. The other route is to get mine rebuilt, I went to the shop and they said that it will be...
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    Throwing Codes 12,31,51 Help

    Ok Guys, I took my son to get our haircuts this morning and everything was fine, it is about a mile from our house and I didn't drive through any water. When we get out, I go to start my car and it dies like 3 times. I give it some gas and it goes, but like I have an IC pipe loose, I did a...
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    Good suspension for Daily/Drag??

    Hey guys, I've posted a thread before in the General section, and it was filled with everyone saying eibachs and tokico's. Is this a good set up for some one that daily drives their car as well as drag races? I don't really car about road racing, just a good setup that will do good for...
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    Thrust Washer, what happens when it goes out?

    As the title says, I think that it what's causing me to not be able to drive in first gear. If I sit in neutral and push the clutch in, it feels the same in every gear. However when I start to go forward, and release the clutch it feels like the shifter is pushing back at me and it won't let...
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    Pics of new wheels

    Well here are a couple of pics of my new wheels. 17x8 +35 in the front with 245/45/17 Kumho SPT tires, 17x10 +35 in the rear with 275/40/17 BFG Gforce sport tires. They are the 5 Zigen FNOR1-C wheels, that's all I could afford, but I like em. I'm saving up for some coil overs instead of just...
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    Need tires for new rims Which to go with.

    Ok I'm getting rid of my MK4 wheels and have bought my FNOR1-C wheels and need new tires in the back. I drive this car everyday about 30 Miles. I do live in TX where we don't get much rain. I have the Kumho SPT tires right now and I was hoping to transfer them to my new wheels but discount...
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    Getting a new suspension need suggestions

    Ok, I need to get a set of springs and struts. I want to spend about $500 at the most. This is my daily driver and have to drive about 35 miles a day, So I want something that will be a good set with still having better handling then stock. I do go to the strip once a month, so If I get a...
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    Replaced master Cylinder now can't shift in first gear?

    Ok guys I replaced my master clutch cylinder a couple of weeks ago and all of a sudden I can't get my car to go into first gear when at a stop. When I am going and slowing down almost to a stop, I can put it in first gear and it will be fine and I can drive. But when I'm at a stop and I can't...
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    Has anyone Run 11.99 or better with a CT upgrade or Bolt on Turbo yet?

    As the title says, has anyone done this without NOS? I don't remember ever seeing anyone do this. I've searched a couple of times but no luck. I have a full weight car with interior and bolt on 60-1 turbo and going to try and do this when I get some new tires and the tracks open back up!
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    Is my clutch burning??

    Just a question for you guys. When I'm in 3rd gear on the hwy doing 50-60mph and I try and brake boost I can smell my clutch. Is there something wrong there? I'll brake boost to about 10psi then go for it and right before I let off the brake I can smell my clutch burning. Any help would be...
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    Blowing out oil from the dipstick when on the dyno??

    I went to the dyno today and noticed that once I hit 17-18psi I was blowing out oil and saw that it was coming from the dipstick. I've done a couple of runs on the street and haven't seen this yet. It only does it once I reach 5800rpms or more on 17-18 psi. If I turn it down a bit to 15psi It...
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    Things In engine bay that I can get rid of??

    Hey guys, I just wanted to know what things that I can get rid of in my engine bay that I don't need. I have already gotten rid of the Catch can, EGR, fuel pulsation dampner, I wanted to get rid of the Cruise, but don't know what else that I need to take off with it. Anything that I can...
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    Car won't start, ecu not getting power??

    Hey guys, I installed a new boost guage and took the car out for a spin and it was fine, came home let the car idle and cool down for a bit and shut it off. I tried to drive it the other day and I have no power to the ECU I believe. My SAFR that is wired in to my ECU won't power on, I turn the...
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    Texas Fastest Street Car, anyone going?

    I just wanted to see if any of you guys were going to go to this event? It looks pretty fun with the Brakets and not costing an arm and a leg to get in and race! http://www.texasmotorplex.com/raceinfo1.php?race_id=19&
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    Need a BOV and wideband

    Hey guys I need a new BOV that will hold 500rwhp or about 25psi max. I've been looking at the Blitz DD because it's not to loud and the HKS SS BOV. What do you guys suggest? Is it a big deal to have the BOV recirculated? I am on the LEX AFM, and if it helps to have it and it makes it quiet...
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    Drag racing, wheel and tire fitment 15" or 16"

    Hey guys I want to buy some Weld draglites or some prostars, I just wanted to know what Wheel and size offset you have and what tires fit without doing mods like rolling the fenders. I was thinking of doing the 275/50/15 MT ET Radials with some Prostars that are 15x8 with a 5.5" back...
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    Original HKS IC upgrade kit

    I just got my hands on this kit, my goal is only 450rwhp, and just wanted to see if any of you guys have had any experience with this kit. How good it was or if it is good enough for my goals? The kit comes with all of the original piping, silicon couplers, tbolt clamps,and IC, I got this for...