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Credit to JetJock for this one ;) A shit hot gizmo from a company named Futomo. Basically it's a valve that screws into your oil pan drain plug hole made from forged brass with a stainless steel ball. Once installed, all you have to do is turn the valve open to drain the oil on your next...

This thread is about motor oil basics…API classifications, SAE viscosity standards, API base stock groups, oil data sheets, and differences in synthetic vs mineral oil. API Classifications & SAE Viscosity Standards: This is what the American Petroleum Institute uses to meet the car...

Instead of hi-jacking Phoenix's thread, I thought I would start a new one on the attributes of oil additives...specifically Bi-Tron. Here's how this started...since I couldn't find a recent thread to debate Bi-Tron, I started this one. Peaked my interest ;) The reply:

Began a new thread to avoid hijack of the "MPG on 550's" thread...since this is a discussion of the effect of timing and/or AFR on EGT. Here's the beginning of the discussion...I'll enter the copied thread post by post for clarity.

You'll need a bigger flapper if you do...PM MCD, he does tons of turbo re-builds. Might be able to help ya out. ;)

For you folks that have been on this site for a while, you know I’m a pretty big advocate of never using a spray sealer on a new MHG. I’ve based my argument against using it mostly on the various manufacturers recommendations…none recommend using a spray sealer. I’ve...

Well...got my ATI damper in today. Didn't really have the time right now, but my previous timing belt jumped a tooth so I installed a Greddy timing belt and put the ATI damper on while I had everything apart. Couple notes on the install: In the first pic you will see the differences in the...

This is driving me nuts...the gauge fuse runs a whole list of stuff besides the combination meter. The fuse is blowing when I turn the key and I need this fixed. Background - Fuse 1st blew cruising at 70 MPH...nothing unusual. The car dropped out of overdrive (auto tranny) and all the dash...

Installed my EGR valve today...had to in order to pass AZ emissions. Re-set the ECU and took the car out for a run and noticed a significant change in the EGT reading on my Apexi gauge. Previously my EGT would read ~700 deg C at 80 MPH steady cruise with 15-20 in/hg vac. Under 15 psi boost...

Hey guys...found this shop in Hollywood CA. http://www.racetep.com/INDEXX.html Got quite an impressive build-up list for the 7M-GTE. http://www.racetep.com/7mgt.htm Any of you guys use this shop? Other than pricing, what did you think of them...did they live up to their build...

I remember reading a month or so ago that someone on SM is using an ATI crank dampner vs the stock 7M. Any idea who that is?

I have an AEM EMS that is begging to be installed. I've read where various folks placed their sensors, but I am concerned about heat soak on the IAT sensor...problem is, the best place to install it is in the back of the 3000 pipe. Any problems with heat soak on the sensor in this location...

I got this in my e-mail from Rock Auto...I use these guys to buy my Wix oil filters. They had the best price when I did a search a month or so ago. I buy three at a time (for 3 different cars) to save on shipping. Anyway, it's a 5% discount...I get nothing from doing this. Thought those of...

Ok - Got this fuse block to clean up the developing rat's nest under my drivers side kick panel. I was thinking about how would be the best way to wire it...especially since the electrical system isn't my strong point. The aux panel will power a foglight relay, the rad fan relay, my EGT guage...

Got this from Auto Sport Wiring...looks pretty much the same as the Fields patch harness: http://www.autosportwiring.com/products.htm#Toyota Kinda pricey at $139, but it does save you from splicing your factory harness and gives you a little more slack to solder the wires properly. It's a...

Hi Guys...My motor has less than 5K on a complete rebuild. Been running great, boosting to 18 psi on a SP61GT Turbo. Here's my question (I've never seen this) and was wondering if it was a cause for concern. On a dead cold start, coolant temp is at zero as expected. Car warms up, coolant...

Got my aluminum driveshaft installed. Bought it from Jeff at Jaws Gear...I must say the quality is top notch. Very nice welds, ultra heavy duty U-joints, perfect fitment, weights about 12 lbs...plus it was about $50 cheaper than the competition. Take a look at the pics. Here was my...

Got a completely re-built (bearings, seals, etc) differential with a brand new LSD carrier inside...3.90 gear. What is the best brand of oil to use and is a LSD friction additive necessary? Thanks!

Need opinions on plug wires...MSD, NGK, etc Advantages...disadvantages. Thanks! JW

Ok...here's what I did: 1) Alternator went bad...showed 11.5 volts on the dash meter; plus it was very hot to the touch 2) Replaced battery w/ brand new one 850 amp I bought a MR2 alternator '91 (w/ powersteering)...thought I'd upgrade to a 100 amp one since the old alternator was bad...