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Such is to be expected of Japanese cars (any cars?) from that era. Hence why rust free Z's are so hard to find and tend to command healthy prices. First gen Celicas are in this same boat of desirable, yet hard to find in good condition. Also, while a diesel may not be my cup of tea (I like my...

The mere fact that they can source parts for my 1940-something (pretty convinced it's a 1948, but don't have conclusive proof) Chevy is enough for me to do some shopping with them. Sign up for their newsletter while you're at it. They have some rather amusing stories posted within, of repair...

Rail style transmission? Do you mean the rather direct shift pattern on the T56? If so, that was one of my favorite features.

Might have a bit of oil getting past the rings if you run it hard. Got some pictures?

...all in an old, sedate looking Volvo. You sir, might be my hero around here. Would be better if it were a wagon (just because), but I'll settle for the 940. :)

As for the hood venting, FM came up with a pretty good solution, albeit for a different application: http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?deptid=4544&parentid=0&stocknumber=29-40000 Another thing to get rid of (or at least pull off the car) considering your lack of a windshield... your washer...

You guys are making me realize how awesome my girlfriend is. She'd be checking out said engine, trying to figure out how it works, asking the occasional question, etc... I am a lucky bastard. :D You didn't do that on purpose? :aigo: Amen brother. We did mine in the engine bay. That is not an...

I can do one better. I just put a cup under the engine. If I'd stick a straw in it, the engine must be a 7m. :rofl: I keed. Albert, you're a lucky SOB sometimes. Lesson learned, check to make sure bolts are long enough? I mean that wasn't the root cause, but would that have helped? Or just made...

Being in Massachusetts, my money is on rusty brakes. Or rusty something or other. :p

I'll get the wood, someone get the rope, we have a bullshitter to burn... I don't think I've once bought a car since 2006 that I didn't take a picture of with my phone, and I don't believe you have either. :p

Nice numbers. Would probably put up a good run with most of those Mopar guys too, never hurts to have a 500-800lb advantage. Unless you're boxing, I guess, in which case you're probably boxing a bear, and that isn't a very good idea...

We were looking into these a while back. Cool concept, but they're definitely better for small engines. Think snow machine/motorcycle engines, and you have the right idea. ;) However, strap two of them on...

Brown looks pretty good on our cars, particularly with metallic paint. As for the 1j/2j vvti debate, if I were doing it again, I'd have went 2j, much as I love my 1j, if I were building another DD car with balls, vvti 2j all the way. Mostly for the extra torque, since I don't often rev the piss...

Impressive that they move that much mass as quick as they do, but I don't understand WHY. I didn't buy my Supra to tow things, so why the diesel guys buy their trucks to race, I really don't get it. I've yet to have one keep up with my car once we started getting to highway speeds, at least not...

What, hit walls? :p Or just drift yours in general?

That sounds like a very real concern for my style of driving up in the mountains. I remember the 1j's oil pan being nicely baffled, but it never hurts to overkill something. Thanks for the clarification Ian. :)

That doesn't seem all that bad to be honest. How long does a 5-gallon methanol container last you? Obviously conditions will vary, but ballpark?

Said steering column is likely going into my Chevy when we get around to doing that car up. Definitely a nice (if likely heavy) setup. Put the key in, the wheel puts itself where you last had it. :)

Now, the question is, did anyone else read it? I subscribed for almost 15 years. In its heyday (back when it was known as PSM), the magazine kicked a lot of ass, with a unique sense of humor, fantastic art (most covers were done by comic artists), and a focus on fun. Was kinda disappointed to...

That is clearly Sparta in that video, for that... was madness. :aigo: How there aren't accidents in every lane every couple minutes, I have no idea... that's amazing.