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    Maft, SAFC which one?

    I have read the postings and web sites until my eyes bled now I need some clarification please. I am trying for modest HP i.e. high 300 to low 400 that is tractable as a weekend driver yet strong enough to produce good times at the track. Currently my car as it runs now has 3" pipe from...
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    whats the difference between drag radials and slicks?

    Check out the sticky on "how to drag race your Supra" I found a lot of good info on tire sizes, suspension set up etc posted on that thread.
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    Who's car is runing right now

    Mine runs great except right now its under a tarp until the snow melts. boost + ice = scary ride
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    Ebay Gaskets SUCK!

    Head was resurfaced, block and timing cover were machined, head was retorqued and 5000 miles later the head gasket failed. That will be the last time I try to save money by buying ebay no name parts.
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    i need help with my fuel prob.

    Sounds like a vacuum leak
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    Engine assembly questions

    It was an "urban legend" back in the early 50's and 60's that by sprinkling a little scouring cleanser down the carb while the engine was running would result in the rings seating better. The myth resulted in a few seized engines. No, I never tried it. The statement was ment to be humorus for...
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    Engine assembly questions

    Use Ajax or Comet, the grit will help seat the rings just kidding
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    Engine restore

    There are no such things as miracle cures only people making money off of other peoples ignorance. Most of that stuff is just solvent based (think diesel, kerosene etc) intended to soften and swell the rubber seals or dissolve oil / carbon build up. OR really thick and sticky oil additives...
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    Cometic MHG problems

    How can you determine the correct thickness if the milling specs are unknown? i.e. I bought the engine in a "basket" from someone who couldn't complete the project. The block and timing cover were milled as well as the cylinder head, nice machine work but no way to aquire the measurements.
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    Warm at the top cold at the bottom

    Recently I replaced the radiator (had a hole in it) as well as the t-stat and upper rad hose. After 10 min of driving I noticed that the upper rad hose is hot as I would expect it to be as well as the heater hoses but the lower radiator hose is only luke warm. I felt the radiator and noticed...
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    Need to get this @#$$#!ing bolt off! ::updated Success::

    Which begs the question, how would you have done it if the engine were still in the car? i.e. there isn't much room for a 3/4 impact gun, the block of wood in the crank wouldn't work and its a lot of work to remove both cams to use the rope trick. The crank holding tool I tried using just...
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    Stupid Mistakes I've made working on stuff, thread..

    Years and years ago I was doing a tune up on a V6 El Camino and while removing the spark plugs one of the insulators broke off. Assuming that it had just fallen to the ground I installed the new plugs. When I tried starting the car the engine locked up! The stupid insulator had fallen inside...
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    water hose fitting betwen valve cover?

    Patience, prayer and persistence. Work it loose slowly, a little at a time using PB Pray that it doesn't snap off Try the heat and candle wax trick. Use the right size socket and breaker bar
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    mk3's and rain

    It shouldn't be about the car so much as about the abilities of the driver. In SLC right now it's raining side ways which means it will be snowing soon in ID, use your head and drive carefully
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    What is the hottest steering wheel for a MKIII?

    So what is a good source for the JDM Momo?
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    55 seconds in a idiots life

    I wonder if his mommy knows he is doing that to her car?
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    quad tip exhaust possible?

    What if you were to use a 3" in dual 2 1/2" out (Magnaflow) installed at mid point then you could run 2 1/2" pipe to each side ending in a twin pipe chrome tip
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    Whats your fastest highway mph ??

    At that speed you usually don't get a second chance.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEtTTiUO9yA
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    Please Help - Water in Spare Tire Area

    Just pull the plug and leave it out.
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    Please God help...(Pilot Bearing Will NOT Come out)

    Couldn't you Mig weld a bolt to the race making sure to keep the heat in check? Yes, I have heard all the horror stories of welding bearings to journals, blowing electronics etc etc but if done correctly instances as described won't happen.