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I was wondering if maybe a stuck-open intake valve would cause this as well?

Well, my mini-race was from a stop, so you can imagine how my results were worse.

Yep. I was also looking for the "internal wastegate". but couldn't see it. Update- I see he changed the description to external WG...

As for your original question, I would expect you to make about 300-330HP on low boost(~10psi) with that setup, provided the engine is fresh, as stated above.

Usually rodknock is something you hear on light throttle between 2500-3500rpm, and it sounds like a faint jackhammer during hard acceleration if it's gotten bad enough. if you just put it in neutral, and rev it lightly to 3000, listen to it with the hood open, and if it sounds like a sporadic...

I've also heard of the wet tissue trick. Same idea as the grease, it's just perhaps a bit more forceful, as the tissue is more of a solid than the grease.

I count possibly four items in the description which I think are wrong... See if you can name them. I already emailed the seller, asking for verification of some of the info in his auction...

Update- I gave up on cleaning the exhaust valves up. I tried the above recommendation of using a wire wheel brush, as it STILL wasn't making a dent in the carbon! After finishing two valves, I said fugg it. I bought a new set of exhaust valves, and put them in today. Comparing old and new...

So??? What happened? Did you bring home an extra car? Did you hitch a ride?? WHAT HAPPENED!!!!???!!!!

I think I've decided on a stage 2 in place of a stage 3 myself. I would like to eventually get just above 400hp, but it's not going to be for awhile, as I'll be having to switch turbos, manifolds and DP attatchments, so by that time, the car would be ready for another clutch change anyway...

jew boost??

I agree- the pully might be loose.

I've got mine in right now, it makes a big difference in the droning sound of the exhaust, but haven't really noticed a major drop in power. I'm a pretty light throttle driver these days, though. Trying to baby this engine to make it till my project motor is ready.

What he said. If you really want wheels that fit, buy some in the right size. OR, you could try Mustang rims, Stealth/3000GT rims, 350Z rims, RX7 rims, but the offset might be a bit off still.

No, I would think you'd be fine at 70. I would just recommend that you check the torque each time you replace spark plugs.

Sounds like fun- where were you guys racing? An empty stretch of road or something?

Yeah, going up by 5 ft. lbs generally doesn't work too well, as you have to overcome the tension-friction on the bolt- Dunno if that's the right way to say it, but your essentially twisting the bolt down it's length till it gets to the threads, and therefore you might reach the torque setting on...

sounds like the turbo pressure sensor, if it has a vacuum nipple, and a electrical plug.

Yeah, I was gonna say that it might not be so bad once the motor's back in. Heck- if you're building it for comfort, you don't need to be showing off the engine bay anyway.

you rhino-lined your TEMS caps and fasteners, and your steering rack? Well, like you said, at least it'll be quiet.