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    Suspension travel felt after WOT. New busings?

    Do you mean the right side goes down farther or that it pulls to the right? Could be rear suspension movement causing toe changes. Only way to really know is to get to inspecting. I know it sucks with it being winter and all...
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    mix match clutch setup

    If the flywheel is that bad, the pressure plate would be very suspect as well. You do NOT want a clutch failure...
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    are R154 transmissions usually knotchy to shift?

    FWD linkage gearbox with tons of bushings in the assembly = "wtf gear am I in?"
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    Idle at 2K RPMS, Oil smells like GAS

    Doesn't matter how good the oil is when it's contaminated with gas. Gas doesn't lubricate...
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    The Mistress

    Insulate the garage door (and walls if needed) and a space heater will heat it quite well if it's a good one. I'm partial to pioneer as well, they tend to sound "warmer" than many other brands (ESPECIALLY Sony). Though I'm very impressed with the Infinity Referance 3.5" speakers I just...
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    Smogging....

    Not going to pass without EGR no matter what. Plus, most FFIM are welded sheet metal which aren't legal in Cali. at all.
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    mix match clutch setup

    Should work fine, but check the pressure plate and flywheel for wear/damage/cracks. You'll also have to scuff up the surfaces.
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    Oh god! I'll never drink again if I live through today thread + Magical cures!

    That's why you drink pedialyte. Specifically designed to rehydrate children (usually because of sickness, like diarrhea). Yes you'll look weird buying it with a hangover, but it works. Fun quote: "Did you know that having a hangover is not having enough water in your body to run your Krebs...
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    Forcefield spin on oil filter magnet?

    Unless that car is owned by IJ...
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    After market or custom upper ball joint

    Several people have had the stock ball joint removed and had the UCA machined to fit a replacable one, but it ended up costing more than replacing the entire arm.
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    Are coilovers really worth it?

    Missing/destroyed bump stops? On the coilover front, well... Building your own is certainly better (ask IJ or anyone with semi-custom setups like mine) as you can get the proper spring rate you want and then revalve the dampener to match.
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    Idle at 2K RPMS, Oil smells like GAS

    Idling for 3+ hours after an engine rebuild!? That's a good way to load your oil with gas and not seat the rings...
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    Forcefield spin on oil filter magnet?

    Dumb, but I do remember seeing an oil filter specificly designed for break in with magnets in it and much finer filtration (not for high RPM use). Can't find it now though... If you want such an effect, grab some rare earth magnets from a dead hard drive and stick them on the outside. It's...
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    are R154 transmissions usually knotchy to shift?

    If you're used to FWD cars, yeah, it's notchy.
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    XXR rims

    Yes, sportmax is now XXR, and tires get flat spots not wheels. Unless he hit something.
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    Idle at 2K RPMS, Oil smells like GAS

    How much has it been driven?
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    ? Is a Rebuilt or upgrade CT26 Still considered a Stock Turbo ?

    My thoughts exactly. If it's modified, it's not stock, period.
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    Idle at 2K RPMS, Oil smells like GAS

    There's nothing to adjust on the throttle body besides the throttle position sensor. If you change anything else, you're doing it wrong...